Today, I chat to Peter "Grubby" Stubbs , radio veteran and a huge advocate for getting the most out of life. Together, we're looking at the biggest mistakes people make in the lead up to retirement, breaking down everything from when to start planning, finding your passions and why underestimating the value of work could result in retiring too early. From the rookie errors to the nitty gritty financial stuff, this episode is packed with practical advice and insights that will help prevent you fr...
May 08, 2024•35 min
Today I chat to travel expert and industry insider Fiona Dalton for her top tips, tricks and secrets for travelling in our Prime Time. We discuss: Why the definition of LUXURY travel is changing and becoming more accessible The PrimeTime 'Gap Year' The joys of cruising and group travel Tips for cheap airfares, and the truth about frequent flyer points Off-peak and shoulder season travel Follow us on social media and via email Get in touch with Bec here: Bec@primetimers.net You can find the podca...
May 01, 2024•43 min
Today I chat to Dr Kerryn Phelps AM, one of Australia's most well-known GP's and engaging health communicators. She's spent her life educating people about health, BUT she's much than a doctor. In this episode we discuss her new memoir, 'The Power of Balance' exploring the events and ideas that have inspired her to create change throughout her lifetime. From medicine, media, politics, advocacy and activism, Kerryn has led a remarkable life of changemaking in many domains. We discuss: How medicin...
Apr 25, 2024•54 min
Today, we're joined by Peter "Grubby" Stubbs , a seasoned radio personality and a vibrant advocate for living life to the fullest. Together, we're diving into the essentials of a modern retirement plan, breaking down everything from when to retire, how to plan for your desired lifestyle, managing your finances effectively, and why it's never too early to start preparing. Whether it's continuing work in some capacity, embracing new hobbies, or planning for future financial security, this episode ...
Apr 17, 2024•41 min
Our life expectancies are growing, and it's likely we're all going to live a LOT longer. And that means we need to make changes to the way we live long before we reach old age so we can enjoy a better quality of life. In this episode, I speak to one of the world leaders in longevity, Dr. Andrew Scott, author of "The 100-Year Life." He's just released a new book, "The Longevity Imperative," which will be hitting Australian bookstores on April 23rd. He is a professor of economics at London Busines...
Apr 10, 2024•37 min
In this episode, I chat to Dr. Suzy Green from The Positivity Institute, to discuss the key to living a HAPPY life, and good news! There's a formula backed by science that can tell you how to find happiness, make it last and embed it into your everyday life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 03, 2024•52 min
One of Australia's LEADING heart and longevity experts has released the TOP TEN TIPS to help Aussies keep on top of their cardiovascular health. In this episode, I speak to Professor Luigi Fontana from the University of Sydney, about his report outlining 'Ten tips for promoting cardiometabolic health and slowing cardiovascular aging': It's basically a blue-print for living a long and healthy life. While many of the tips are well-known (surprise - smoking and drinking are on the naughty list), th...
Mar 27, 2024•29 min
This week Bec chats to Jane Tara, the author of 'Tilda is Visible', one of the hottest bestsellers on the women’s fiction list right now. 'Tilda is Visible' is a very relatable story for women in modern midlife. It’s about a woman in her 50s who wakes up one morning and her little finger and her ear are missing. She’s diagnosed with invisibility by her doctor. This book tackles a time of life that isn’t spoken about very often. We don’t talk enough about the feelings of invisibility in midlife. ...
Mar 20, 2024•28 min
Aged care and home care have become a bit of a political football: But here's why you should be paying attention to it. It’s about to impact your retirement plans more directly than ever. The Federal Government's Taskforce into Aged Care has just handed down its final report, and there's A LOT of noise around it. Two of the biggest takeaways from this report are firstly, the suggestion that people should be planning for their aged care and home care needs when they plan for retirement. And secon...
Mar 13, 2024•38 min
It’s International Women’s Day this week so we need to talk about the place where disparity is most felt by women in the second half of life, and that’s your superannuation. The fight to help women level their superannuation up with their male counterparts requires a strong stance on two fronts. We need to help the women who are in their 50s and 60s today, most of whom have lower super balances than the men at the same stage of life. In this episode, I chat to Mary Delahunty, CEO of the Associat...
Mar 06, 2024•53 min
Aaron Minney is Head of Retirement Income for Challenger, and for 12 years he's been researching ways to generate income from investments in retirement. There's a simple way for working out how much money you can SAFELY spend in retirement, and prepare a budget for the future. In this episode, Bec and Aaron will tell you how. What the research says about retirement spending Defining safe-spending and the guidelines How longevity and life expectancy is shaping and changing the narrative The econo...
Feb 28, 2024•33 min
Professor Nancy Pachana is a renowned clinical neuropsychologist, geropsychologist and professor at The University of Queensland. She knows everything there is to know about what happens as your brain ages, and how to keep it young. Host Bec Wilson and Nancy Pachana discuss: The signs of cognitive decline, and how you can change that trajectory for yourself The science of dementia The rule book for taking care of your brain The mind body connection: What is good for your body, is good for your b...
Feb 21, 2024•46 min
When Jim Kilkenny retired from a very successful career in financial services, he started suffering from something called 'relevance deprivation syndrome'. It's that feeling of listlessness, being at a loose end, a drop in mental engagement and a clear lack of contentment. Jim describes it as a "vacuum of boredom." In episode 12 of Prime Time, Bec Wilson and Jim Kilkenny discuss: What ‘relevance deprivation syndrome’ really means: How to identify the signs, and why most sufferers have previously...
Jan 17, 2024•38 min•Ep. 12
This week we talk about the secrets to success in retirement. It's particularly poignant for couples approaching retirement together, knowing it's a really individual journey to rediscover yourself. Joanna Nell is a doctor, an advocate for positive ageing and the author of five best-selling novels. Her latest book, 'Mrs. Winterbottom Takes a Gap Year', is a heartwarming exploration of mismatched expectations in your Prime Time years and early retirement, and living life in the moment. In episode...
Jan 10, 2024•33 min•Ep. 11
The rising cost of living is biting everyone hard right now, so this week Bec Wilson and friend of the show, Spencer Howson, talk about how we can squeeze more out of every dollar. Bec & Spencer work through some helpful tips for managing the cost of living, how to go about budgeting in your pre-retirement years, and how to take a hard look at your big financial picture, contemplating the changes you might need to make in the months and years ahead. We all need ways to save money right now -...
Dec 20, 2023•27 min•Ep. 10
Barry Bloch is an organisational psychologist and an expert in finding your true north. He's spent most of his life helping people find excitement, meaning and purpose in their careers, charitable roles and beyond the workforce as they head into their third act. He’s someone who’s spent a lot of time coaxing and supporting people through what can be a transformational phase of self-doubt and self-discovery in Prime Time. Barry talks openly about how everyone should take the time to look for thei...
Dec 13, 2023•29 min•Ep. 9
If caravanning around Australia is on your bucket list, then you need to pay attention to our next guest. Aileen Coburn has been living on the road for the last two years on an epic adventure with her husband, in their caravan! It's not all smooth sailing, but Aileen has one very clear message: Just do it. In Episode 8 of Prime Time, Bec Wilson and Aileen Coburn discuss: Why the biggest decisions are often the easiest decisions Hitting the road, and preparing your life to leave Selling your home...
Dec 06, 2023•25 min•Ep. 8
It's no secret that our clothing style changes as we age. The trick is working out how to dress, and present yourself to the world when everything ELSE in life changes. What do you wear, if all your life you've worn a suit to work every day? Or a pair of heels? How do you dress for you attitude, for a new phase in life, and not your age? In episode 7 of Prime Time, host Bec Wilson and stylist Nikki Parkinson discuss the importance of your clothes in mid-life. Clothes as expression, especially in...
Nov 29, 2023•37 min•Ep. 7
The Prime Timers are pioneering a whole new stage of life: The Lifestyle Years, a phase of life that brings a new balance to work and leisure time that didn't exist for previous generations. Bernard Salt is a world renowned demographer, and he probably knows more about the pre-retirement and 'lifestyle years' than anyone in the country. He's dedicated his career to studying this age group and how we are changing the way we live, work, buy, spend and sell. In episode 6 of Prime Time, host Bec Wil...
Nov 22, 2023•46 min•Ep. 6
If you're heading into the next phase of your life, you've probably asked yourself this big question: How much money do I really need to retire comfortably? Is there a magic number? Will I ever be able to quit my job or start stepping back from full time work? This week Bec dives deep into how to plan for your retirement and build your own set of numbers - explaining how to build a vision for your retirement years and then calculate your numbers against that vision. Bec Wilson and special guest ...
Nov 15, 2023•21 min•Ep. 5
The Mediterranean diet has been lauded by scientists for its ability to help people live longer, healthier and happier lives. So this week we’ve invited Prof. Catherine Itsiopoulos, one of Australia’s leading researchers of this remarkable diet, to explain the principles of the Mediterranean way of life and how you can integrate it into your daily routine. Professor Catherine Itsiopolous is Dean of Health Sciences at RMIT University and she's spent her career studying the benefits of the Mediter...
Nov 08, 2023•49 min•Ep. 4
Selling your family home may well be the biggest change you make in life, and there's no real play book for getting it right. Dr. Nicola Powell is Chief of Research and Economics at Domain, Australia’s leading property marketplace, and she says downsizer trends are changing. And baby boomers are primed to benefit. In Episode 3 of Prime Time, host Bec Wilson and Dr. Nicola Powell discuss: The downsizer generation and the great Australian dream The Downsizer concession What the trends tell us How ...
Nov 01, 2023•35 min•Ep. 3
Jonathan Freeman is a world renowned exercise physiologist and founder of Australia’s largest active over 50’s community, Club Active. He's a Professional Fellow with Southern Cross University and presents guest lectures in Functional Anatomy at numerous Universities throughout Australia... AND he's worked with the likes of Chris Hemsworth and Kelly Slater, so he knows what he's talking about. According to Jonathan, only 1 in 10 Australians over the age of 50 do enough exercise to keep their hea...
Oct 25, 2023•41 min•Ep. 2
Welcome to Prime Time, the podcast dedicated to preparing you for the second half of life! Hosted by modern ageing expert Bec Wilson, The Prime Time Podcast will bring you the very best advice from leading minds in the field, to help prepare you for what may just be the best years of your life. Join Bec Wilson for Episode 1 of Prime Time, as she reveals the 7 things you NEED to know in the lead-up to retirement, with special guest Spencer Howson. Bec and Spencer discuss: So, when am I in my Prim...
Oct 18, 2023•30 min•Ep. 1
Welcome to Prime Time with Bec Wilson! A podcast offering a no-holds-barred conversation about everything. From relationships and health, to money management and travel, finding out how to live well and live long in your Prime Time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 09, 2023•34 sec
