Summary In this powerful and insightful episode, I sit down with Dr. Riley Moynes, author, speaker, and creator of the viral TED Talk on "The Four Phases of Retirement," which has amassed nearly 5 million views. Together, we unpack why retirement is far more of a human problem than a financial one, and why so many retirees struggle despite having "enough" money. Riley shares the emotional, psychological, and personal transitions that retirees face and offers an actionable framework to help liste...
Apr 01, 2025•53 min•Season 5Ep. 78
Episode Summary In this inspiring and heartfelt episode, I sit down with David Marlow, veteran leader, coach, and author of The Ikigai Way to explore how the ancient Japanese concept of Ikigai can powerfully guide us into a more fulfilling and purposeful retirement. From personal stories of career transitions to uncovering identity after work, David shares how aligning our inner essence with what we do can transform our experience of aging, retirement, and meaning in life. What You'll Learn What...
Mar 25, 2025•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 77
Episode Summary Retirement isn't just a financial transition, it's a psychological and emotional one, too. In this episode of Humans vs. Retirement , I sit down with Lindsay Troxell, a coach and life planner who has been at the forefront of shifting the financial industry's focus toward a more human-first approach. Lindsay shares powerful insights on mindset, identity, and habits, and why most people unknowingly experience an identity crisis in retirement. Lindsay and I explore how to reshape yo...
Mar 15, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Season 5Ep. 76
This is episode 75! And I'm thrilled to introduce my guest today. He is a true pioneer in the field of behavioural finance, Dr. Greg Davies. Greg is the Head of Behavioural Finance at Oxford Risk and has spent his career shaping how we understand investor psychology, financial decision-making, and the emotional complexities that come with managing money—especially in retirement. In this episode, we'll explore the behavioural traps that retirees often fall into, how to build financial resilience,...
Mar 07, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 5Ep. 75
Bob is a pioneer in the psychology and social science of retirement. He is a five-time best-selling author, nationally syndicated columnist and recognized presenter at retirement conferences across the US. He is the founder of the Retirement Coaches Association , Certified Professional Retirement Coach Designation and Retirement Intelligence Assessment. His work has reached millions of retirement readers through seven books, twelve guides, and over 800 articles. In addition to his own writings, ...
Feb 27, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 5Ep. 74
Today I welcome Leisa Peterson to the show, Leisa is the author of The Mindful Millionaire in which she writes brilliantly about overcoming scarcity, experiencing true prosperity and creating the life you really want. Leisa is on a mission to help 1,000,000 people elevate their financial consciousness by realizing their true value and creating greater financial security for themselves. As a money coach, business consultant and spiritual teacher, Leisa host's the Mindful Millionaire podcast as we...
Feb 14, 2025•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 73
Summary Welcome to a very special episode 72 of The Humans vs Retirement Podcast… Why is it special I hear you say… Well, its special because it's a real retirement story and journey as I have a conversation with my wonderful client Julian Hince. Whilst I love bringing expert opinions to you I think nothing hits home and resonates more than a real story of someone who has been through and is living through his own retirement journey. As a bit of background to our conversation, Julian recently re...
Jan 31, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 5Ep. 72
Summary In this episode I get to chat with author and behavioural scientist, Richard Shotton. Richard specialises in how humans make choices and has written 2 excellent books on this subject, the choice factory and the illusion of choice. He further specialises on applying findings from psychology and behavioural science to how businesses market their services and why consumers buy stuff In this episode, Richard discusses the intersection of behavioural science and marketing, particularly in the...
Jan 25, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 71
Summary In this episode of The Humans vs Retirement Podcast is get to chat with Susan Latremoille Susan is a certified Retirement Coach (CPRC) and the author of The RichLife – Managing Wealth and Purpose, It's Not Just about the Money – The Whole Life Approach to Wealth Management, and co-author – Thriving Throughout Your Retirement Transition. Susan spent over 35 years as a wealth advisor assisting clients to financially plan for their retirement. She saw a common thread among her clients. Havi...
Jan 16, 2025•53 min•Season 5Ep. 70
Summary I had the privilege to sit down with Jordan Grumet, author of the brilliant new book The Purpose Code and host of The Earn & Invest Podcast. In this conversation, Jordan shares his journey from being a physician to discovering the importance of purpose in life, particularly in retirement. He discusses the paradox of purpose, the difference between Big P and Little P Purpose, and how societal expectations can lead to anxiety around finding purpose. Jordan emphasises the need to create...
Jan 08, 2025•57 min•Season 5Ep. 69
Welcome to a special end of 2024 solo episode of the Humans vs. Retirement podcast! This year there has been 40 episodes of the podcast released and I'm touching on 90,000 downloads, which blows my mind! I have been so lucky to have conversations with amazing guests and the feedback has been so humbling to hear. So, I want to take a moment to thank each and every one of you for joining me on this journey. Whether you've tuned in to one episode or every single one, I'm so grateful for your suppor...
Dec 16, 2024•8 min•Season 4Ep. 68
Summary In this episode, I'm thrilled to welcome back to the show Christine Benz as we delve into her best selling book How to Retire: 20 Lessons For a Happy, Succesful, And Wealthy Retirement. When Christine was a guest on the podcast in ep 36 back in March of this year, her book had not yet been released but we did get a sneak peek into what she had in store for us. Now, having got my hands on a copy and seeing how successful the book has become I wanted to get Christine back on the show to ta...
Nov 29, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 67
Summary In this episode, Dr Daniel Crosby returns to discuss his new book The Soul of Wealth and the concept of soulful wealth, particularly in the context of retirement. He emphasises that money should serve individuals rather than control them, and highlights the importance of relationships and personal growth in achieving happiness. Our conversation explores the PERMA model, which outlines five facets of flourishing: Positive experiences, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Advancement. D...
Nov 22, 2024•57 min•Season 4Ep. 66
Summary In this episode of the Humans vs Retirement podcast, Sheridan shares her inspirational journey through trauma and healing, emphasising the importance of understanding the nervous system's role in our experiences. Our conversation explores the challenges of modern retirement, likening it to a form of grief, and highlights the need for intentional preparation for this significant life transition. Sheridan and I explore the emotional and psychological aspects of navigating challenges, parti...
Nov 15, 2024•56 min•Season 4Ep. 65
Summary In this episode of the Humans vs Retirement podcast, I get to have a great conversation with Victoria Barker, co-founder of Beyond Your Career. Beyond Your Career is a programme led by a skilled team of expert coaches, psychologists and neuropsychologists to help ensure a smooth psychological transition from a demanding career, which includes workshops and insights from world-class experts and a supportive community of peers navigating the same transition. We discuss the challenges of tr...
Nov 08, 2024•57 min•Season 4Ep. 64
About Kimberly Dr. Harms helps people understand the importance of showing their love for their families by setting them up for success through comprehensive legacy planning. Dr. Harms has witnessed death up close many times throughout her life. She suffered the loss of her mother and her son to suicide and, eventually, her husband from a broken heart. These events shaped her views on finding meaning in grief, and she set out on a mission to end the stigma around end-of-life planning. As a fourt...
Oct 22, 2024•55 min•Season 4Ep. 63
Summary In this episode of the Humans vs Retirement podcast, I interview Bill Bengen, the pioneer of the 4% safe withdrawal strategy, who shares insights from his extensive research on retirement income strategies. Bill discusses the evolution of the 4% safe withdrawal rate, revealing that the worst-case scenario may now be closer to 5%. He emphasises the importance of diversification, glider path investing, and rebalancing in enhancing withdrawal rates. The conversation also delves into the ris...
Sep 27, 2024•43 min•Season 4Ep. 62
Summary In today's episode I'm thrilled to get to have conversation with the author of the brilliant book Creating Your Encore Career, Dr Michelle Prince Michelle is a global leadership coach, HR technology advisor, human capital consultant and author. A certified leadership coach since 2006 with a doctorate in management and organizational leadership, she helps professionals and organizations achieve transformational growth. Michelle has over 30 years of corporate HR experience and now runs her...
Sep 06, 2024•59 min•Season 4Ep. 61
Summary Today's conversation is a first for my podcast in that I welcome back a previous guest! And I couldn't think of having my first repeat guest as anyone better that the brilliant George Kinder! George was previously on the show in episode 20 where we discussed Life planning and how to light the retirement torch. For those that don't know, George is widely regarded as the father of Financial Life planning and a global leading voice in this field. Today's conversation centres around Goerges ...
Aug 28, 2024•57 min•Season 4Ep. 60
Summary Today's conversation is with retirement investing, income planning and life satisfaction expert, Michael Finke Michael is a professor of wealth management and Frank M. Engle Distinguished Chair in Economic Security at The American College of Financial Services. He received a doctorate in consumer economics from the Ohio State University in 1998 and in finance from the University of Missouri in 2011. He leads the O. Alfred Granum Center for Financial Security at the American College and i...
Aug 19, 2024•57 min•Season 4Ep. 59
Summary Money and happiness expert Ken Honda is a bestselling self-development author in Japan, with book sales surpassing eight million copies since 2001. His first English language book, " Happy Money: The Japanese Art of Making Peace With Your Money " (June 2019, Simon & Schuster), is an international bestseller. His new novel is " True Wealth – 9 Lessons From a Grandfather on Happiness and Abundance " (May 14, 2024, Hay House). Learn more at KenHonda.com . In this episode Ken Honda dis...
Jul 30, 2024•49 min•Season 4Ep. 58
Summary Suzi is a certified co-active coach and has made it her mission to understand the process of personal and professional transitions and the challenges that come with them. She is passionate about working with clients to help see them through and make a pathway for the life the want to experience In our conversation Suzi encourages people planning for or already living in retirement to step back and reflect on who they are and what they truly enjoy, as well as the significance of having a ...
Jul 12, 2024•52 min•Season 4Ep. 57
Summary David is Managing Director, Portfolio Manager, and Head of Retirement Research for PGIM DC Solutions. In this role, he develops solutions to help improve retirement outcomes for investors with a specific focus on defined contribution plans. Prior to joining PGIM he was the Head of Retirement Research for Morningstar Investment Management LLC and before that the Director of Consulting and Investment Research for the Retirement Plan Consulting Group at Unified Trust Company. In this episod...
Jul 02, 2024•57 min•Season 4Ep. 56
Summary Today's conversation is with the Dr of Happiness, Dr Andy Cope. Andy is a wellbeing expert, best-selling author and in his words a recovering academic. He specialises in positive psychology and the science of human flourishing. The reward for grinding out his Loughborough PhD is that he gets to call himself a Dr of Happiness. If you put the cheesy title to one side, Andy believes there has never been a more important time to focus on mental health and wellbeing. He has been described as ...
Jun 14, 2024•47 min•Season 4Ep. 55
About Stephanie Stephanie founded Sofia Financial in 2011 after 14 years as a financial advisor, with the goal to empower women to make wise financial decisions and reduce their money stress. In her early years she encountered too many women who found finances and investing so intimidating that they either outsourced money decisions to a man in their lives (sometimes with disastrous consequences), or relied on "professionals" who too often focused more on their own paycheck than providing true e...
May 31, 2024•58 min•Season 4Ep. 54
Summary Jamie was a professor at The American College and Director of the New York Life Center for Retirement Income. He is a well-recognized writer, speaker and thought leader in the area of retirement income planning. His most recent book, "Rewirement: Rewiring The Way You Think About Retirement," details the behavioral finance issues that hold people back from a more financially secure retirement. Jamie's impact on retirement planning has been well recognized as he has been named as both a to...
May 24, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 4Ep. 53
Summary Derek Hagen is the founder of Money Health Solutions®️, a financial therapy and life planning firm. Money Health Solutions helps clients live intentionally and mindfully, using money as a tool to support their ideal life. He facilitates financial health by helping clients understand their own money psychology, lowering financial stress, and increasing confidence in financial decisions. Derek also started Meaningful Money Memo, a newsletter about the psychology of money and living a meani...
May 17, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 4Ep. 52
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