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Join Joe Froud on his journey to find out how to plan for and enjoy a happy, fulfilling and meaningful retirement. Interviews with guests either already enjoying or planning for their ideal retirement.

Guest Interview with Russ Thornton

In this episode, Joe is joined by Russ Thornton from the U.S.  Russ specialises in working with Women who are planning for retirement. Ross shares his knowledge and provides some valuable tips for Women planning for retirement.

10-04
26:30

Guest Interview with Barney Whiter (AKA The Escape Artist)

In this episode, Joe is joined by Barney Whiter, also known as 'The Escape Artist'  Barney is passionate about helping people achieve financial independence. He took on the journey himself and achieved it at age 43.   Barney shares so much wisdom in this episode.  

08-13
52:02

Guest Interview with Pauline Johnson-Zielonka PhD

We are very lucky in this episode to be joined by Pauline Johnson Zielonka.  Pauline literally wrote the book on planning your life for retirement. Her book 'Retirement Life Plan' is fantastic for those preparing for retirement.  We had a really great chat and discussed some of the key areas with regards to planning for retirement. 

07-16
34:40

Guest Interview with Mike Ames

Wow, what a fantastic chat this was with Mike Ames. The successful businessman and entrepreneur who retired and then came out of retirement. Mike's journey is fascinating and he has lots of great stories to tell.

07-02
56:03

Guest Interview with Peter Lamb

In this episode we are joined by Peter Lamb. Peter is the head Crossfit coach at V90 Crossfit. Peter shares the importance of exercise and keeping fit and strong as you approach retirement and throughout retirement as well. 

06-01
38:42

Guest Interview with Steve Conley

In this episode we are joined by Steve Conley Steve is a Master Life Planner and founder of the Academy of Life Planning. Steve shares what he has learnt from a career helping people plan for retirement. 

04-27
54:08

Guest Interview with Professor Shaughn O'Brien

In this episode we are joined by Professor Shaughn O'Brien. Shaughn has had an extremely successful career in Medicine. He shares his story and has lots of fantastic advice about plannning for retirement and how to enjoy it when it arrives. 

04-06
23:07

Guest Interview with Anne Evans

In this episode we are joined by Anne Evans.  Anne enjoyed a long career in healthcare and has since flourished in retirement.  Anne shares her story including a discussion around the importance of keeping mentally and physically active, her volunteering role at the Food Bank and the social groups in order to keep socially active.  Lots of lessons to be learnt in this episode.   

03-10
18:36

Guest Interview with Ali Richards

In this episode we are joined by Ali Richards.  Ali tells us about her transition from the corporate world to running a business that she loves and her life of adventure including paddleboarding, DJing and and travel.  Ali tells us about suffering from cancer and how she now helps us others suffering with the same. She tells us how this has affected her outlook on life.  Ali tells us about her dream of becoming a digital Nomad as she transitions into retirement and her website Diary of a Detour https://diaryofadetour.com/  

02-25
19:57

Guest Interview with Dame Angela Watkinson

In this episode we are joined by Dame Angela Watkinson.  Angela tells us about her working class background, an extremely impressive career and the transition to retirement.  Angela shares so much wisdom about how to enjoy retirement. 

02-10
24:39

Guest Interview with Rob Batho

In this episode we speak to Rob Batho. After a successful career in education which included achieving a PHD, Rob is now thriving in retirement.  Rob is in inspiration to us all and we can learn so much from his story. Among other things, he discusses the importance of preparing properly for retirement by not being defined by your job, keeping fit and the importance of having a good balance of different activities. 

01-29
26:11

Retirement Rocks - Intro

An Introduction to the Retirement Rocks Podcast.  Joe Froud explains why he is on a mission to find out how to have a happy and meaningful retirement. 

01-21
04:27

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