Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchFreedom After 50: Are You Living for Your Resume—or Your Eulogy?
Episode 544
What if the real measure of a successful retirement isn't what you've built, but who you've been, and how your money supports the life you want to be…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
The Stress Paradox: Why the Right Kind of Stress Helps You Thrive in Retirement with Dr. Sharon Bergquist, MD
Episode 543
Today, I'm excited to welcome Dr. Sharon Bergquist to the podcast. Sharon is a board-certified physician, research scientist, founder of Emory Lifest…
5 months, 4 weeks ago
By the Numbers: From Fear to Freedom — Learning How to Spend in Retirement
Episode 542
You saved diligently for decades — so why does giving yourself permission to spend still feel so hard?
In this episode, we discuss:
Why many retir…6 months ago
541: Your 2026 Reset: The Best of the Retire With Purpose Podcast
Episode 541
What can our top five Retire With Purpose Podcast episodes of 2025 teach you about avoiding regrets, spending confidently, and living with purpose as…
6 months, 1 week ago
Freedom After 50: The Quiet Fear Beneath Retirement (and How to Outsmart It)
Episode 540
If retirement is supposed to bring freedom, why do so many people still feel unsettled, and what's behind that tension?
In this episode, we discuss:…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
By the Numbers: The Real Math Behind Tax Gain Harvesting vs. Roth Conversions
Episode 539
Could a counterintuitive tax move today potentially lead to thousands in savings — or an unexpected tax trap tomorrow?
In this episode, we discuss: …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Freedom After 50: Why Enough Is a Mindset, Not a Number
Episode 538
What if the biggest obstacle to a joyful retirement isn't your money — but the belief that you never have enough of it?
In this episode, we discuss:…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
The Most Overlooked Elements of a Successful Retirement with Fritz Gilbert
Episode 537
Today, I'm thrilled to welcome Fritz Gilbert back for his second appearance on the podcast. Fritz is an award-winning blogger and author of The Retir…
7 months ago
By the Numbers: Cash Out or Hold On? The Retiree's Dilemma
Episode 536
With talk of bubbles, corrections, and overvaluation dominating the headlines, we unpack how you can stay confident, stay invested, and stay sane whe…
7 months ago
Freedom After 50: The "Unforgivable Sin" in the Second Half of Life
Episode 535
Discover why the biggest barrier to deeper relationships after 50 isn't conflict — it's the certainty we cling to without even realizing it.
In th…
7 months, 1 week ago