I'm Just Sayin with Robbyn Battles

Dr. Debra ‘Debbie’ Rose spent over 40 years in academia studying how we balance and why we fall, and now trains fitness and healthcare professionals through Pro Balance Academy. On this episode of I'm Just Sayin', host Robbyn Battles, a Broker Associate specializing in senior home transitions and trust sales, talks with Dr. Rose about why balance problems start as early as our 40s and what...

Most seniors express a strong desire to age in place in their own homes. But without social connection, that cherished independence can slowly transform into dangerous isolation. In this episode of I'm Just Sayin', host Robbyn Battles sits down with Joe Altepeter, CEO of EngAGE Inc. Robbyn brings over 38 years of real estate experience, specializing in senior home transitions and trust sal...

A senior move can feel less like a new address and more like losing control of a life built over decades. Marty Stevens-Heebner explains how families can slow down, listen, and make room for the emotions behind the belongings. Hosted by Robbyn Battles, a Broker Associate with more than 38 years in residential real estate, this episode features Marty Stevens-Heebner, founder of Clear Home Solutions...

People talk about her clients like they are not in the room. Angela Fairhurst promises you they are. She has watched it from both sides. Her mother lived four years into dementia without language before Angela cut down a silicone pot holder, brought it to her, and got her back for an afternoon. Years later, in a memory care unit, she wrapped her hands around the hands of a man whose head was down...

Every fall prevention class in the country picks up the throw rugs and checks the lighting. Tiffany Piquilloud hangs people in a harness and trips them on purpose. Her reasoning is that gravity is not going anywhere. You can sit on a couch or you can have a life, and if you have a life you will eventually go down. So Challenge Center teaches seniors to tuck, roll, and land on what she calls their...

They joined a village built so people could help each other, and then nobody called. No rides. No favors. The phones just didn't ring. Robbyn Battles has spent more than 38 years in residential real estate as a Broker Associate, specializing in senior home transitions, trust sales, and inherited property sale work that put her in the RealTrends Top 1% of agents nationwide. She sits with famili...

Mom says she's fine. She packs her own pill box, and Tuesday's blood pressure pill just slipped into Wednesday. Jim McAleer knows how this ends. Robbyn Battles has spent more than 38 years in residential real estate as a Broker Associate, specializing in senior home transitions, trust sales, and inherited property sale work that put her in the RealTrends Top 1% of agents nationwide. She ha...

Would you rent at 89? Robbyn's client was about to sell a house with a big chunk of equity and go rent instead. Her eyes got big. Christina explains why. Robbyn Battles has spent more than 38 years in residential real estate as a Broker Associate, specializing in senior home transitions, trust sales, and inherited property sale work that put her in the RealTrends Top 1% of agents nationwide. S...

The math says sell the house. His wife has gone blind and knows every room by feel. No financial plan solves that. Mitchell Kraus met that homeowner at the local senior center where he does pro bono hours once a month. In his 90s, bought in Santa Monica for around $10,000, sitting on $4 to $5 million in equity, living on roughly $700 a month while the utility bills climbed and the repairs he used...

🚀 Financial planner Patrick Yaghoobians shares why he left a traditional wealth management firm to launch Noor Financial Services and help Gen Z build lasting financial habits. Learn practical strategies for budgeting, investing, balancing present enjoyment with future goals, and how AI is reshaping personalized financial planning.  🎧 Hosted by: Robbyn Battles 👤 Guest: 🏡 Patrick Yaghoobians –...

🚀 Estate planning attorney Brian Chew shares why wills and trusts are about far more than passing on wealth. Learn how to avoid probate, properly fund a trust, protect your children, organize your financial life, and why every adult over 18 should have essential legal documents in place. This practical conversation breaks down estate planning into simple, actionable steps that can save your famil...

🚀 Estate planning is about far more than drafting a will—it’s about protecting your family, assets, and legacy. In this episode, we explore the biggest estate planning mistakes people make, why trusts need regular updates, how California laws can impact your inheritance, and why every adult should have an estate plan. Whether you're a homeowner, investor, or simply planning for the future, th...

🚀 In this insightful episode, host Robbyn sits down with reverse mortgage expert Janice Cohen to uncover the truth behind reverse mortgages, debunk common myths, and explain how today's reverse mortgage programs help seniors remain financially secure while aging in place. Janice also shares how reverse mortgages can be used to purchase a new home, protect retirement savings, and provide peace...

🚀 In this episode of "I'm Just Sayin' – Let's Get to the Point," host Robbyn Battles explores the critical world of estate planning with attorney Jenna Glassock, founding partner of Laurel Trust Law. Jenna breaks down trusts, probate, beneficiary designations, stepped-up basis, property tax implications, Prop 19, and incapacity planning. Whether you own real estate, have chi...

🚀 In this insightful episode, host Robbyn Battles sits down with Carolyn Rosenblatt, a registered nurse, attorney, author, and aging family consultant, to discuss the realities of caring for aging parents. From family conflicts and dementia concerns to legal planning, healthcare advocacy, and assisted living decisions, Carolyn shares decades of expertise helping families navigate some of life’s m...

🚀 In this episode, we dive into the realities of elder care in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and senior housing. A trial lawyer shares why he chose this field, what he’s learned from cases involving neglect and understaffing, and how families can better protect their loved ones. We also break down the differences between facility types, red flags to watch for, and how the system actu...

🚀 In this eye-opening episode, Robyn Battles sits down with reverse mortgage expert Don Graves, Founder of the Housing Wealth Institute, to separate fact from fiction about reverse mortgages. Don explains why reverse mortgages have earned an unfair reputation, how they can be used as a proactive retirement planning tool, and why housing wealth may be one of the most overlooked assets retirees hav...

🚀 In this powerful episode, Robin sits down with Jim Sprouse, CEO of EmberPro Wildfire Defense Systems, to discuss the growing wildfire crisis across California and what homeowners can do to protect their homes. From wildfire defense systems and Zone Zero mitigation to insurance challenges and home hardening, Jim breaks down the realities of living in high fire-risk areas and the practical soluti...

🚀 In this powerful conversation, Dr. Eugene Choi shares how neuroscience can help people break free from stress, fear, autopilot thinking, and survival mode. From leaving a successful pharmacy career to becoming a neuroscience-based coach and speaker, Dr. Choi explains how our brains are wired, why most people operate in fight-or-flight, and how to activate higher-level thinking for better relati...

🚀 In this episode, Robbyn Battles sits down with Vicki Landers, founder of In Progress Coaching, physical therapist, speaker, and caregiver, to discuss the realities of healthcare burnout, aging, patient advocacy, and the challenges facing seniors today. Vicki shares powerful insights on ageism in healthcare, Medicare concerns, the pressures healthcare workers face behind the scenes, and how mind...

🚀 In this dynamic and wide-ranging conversation, Caleb Christopher shares how he built multiple companies, navigates the realities of entrepreneurship, and specializes in complex creative real estate transactions. From “tortured expert” insights to scaling businesses through delegation, Caleb breaks down the mindset shifts required to grow beyond being the expert. The episode also dives deep into...

🚀 In this episode, host Robbyn Battles sits down with Kathy Cuevas, founder of Financial Freedom Pathway, to break down real-world financial literacy. From budgeting and paying off debt to teaching kids about money and building long-term investing habits, Kathy shares practical, down-to-earth strategies anyone can use to take control of their finances. 🎧 Hosted by: Robbyn Battles 👤 Guest:🏡 Kat...

🚀 In this insightful episode, host Robin Battles sits down with financial professional John Becker of Clearview Wealth Management to break down the realities of retirement planning, Social Security strategies, long-term care, and smart financial decision-making. From debunking myths about financial planners to discussing taxes, estate planning, and investment pitfalls, this conversation delivers...

🚀 In this in-depth episode, Robbyn Battles sits down with Glendale City Council candidate Patrick Murphy for a powerful conversation about the biggest issues facing Glendale today. From city budget deficits and rising electricity costs to controversial bike lane projects, BRT expansion, SB 79 zoning threats, Montrose parking lot redevelopment, and public transparency failures—Patrick shares why h...

🚀 In this insightful episode, we sit down with Lucy De Teresa, founder of The Kind Organizer, to explore the emotional and logistical challenges seniors face when transitioning out of their homes. From downsizing decades of memories to managing family dynamics, Lucy shares powerful stories, practical strategies, and compassionate approaches to making these life changes smoother and more dignified...