Retirement Conversations

One of Peter's mantras is "If it's going to be, it's up to me" !  Peter shares some tips on how to improve your quality of life in latter years, and the importance of goals.

Keeping our weight down is a challenge at any age, but what things can we do in retirement to help keep our weight down?  And what happens to weight when we lose it - where does it go??

Peter and Neil continue their sleep conversation, discussing the surprising benefit of going to bed early, how sleep apnoea interferes with sleep (and the ensuing health risks), and Peter even gives us the top two types of nightmares !

We all know that a good night's sleep is important at any age, but how much more important is in retirement?  Peter and Neil discuss the types of sleep, as well as some things that can help - or hinder - good sleep.

Effective communication is extremely important at any stage in life.  In this episode, Peter discusses the types of communication, thinking about your audience, and some tips on how to start conversations.

Whilst we are told by gambling agencies to know the odds and gamble responsibly, gambling is still a big problem for many retirees.  Peter and Neil discuss the chances of winning lotteries, some of the marketing ploys that clubs use to appeal to retirees, and where to get help if you need it.

We make a lot of important decisions, not only in retirement, but throughout our lives.  Peter and Neil discuss the benefits of getting advice from people who are specialists in their field - and how to find them.

In the second of this two-part podcast, Peter and Neil continue their conversation about self-awareness, training yourself to relax, and increasing your chances of handling any stressful situations that may come your way.

Why do some people seem to handle highly-stressful situations better than others?  How do you relax in the face of adversity?  In this two-part conversation, Peter and Neil discuss some famous examples , along with a technique you can use to become more aware of your stress levels, and relax and find "the zone".

Helping other people is a great thing to do in retirement, on many levels - but what types of things can you do?  How do you get involved?  And what are some pitfalls to avoid?  Peter and Neil discuss some different social contributions you can make, and where to go for more ideas.

Peter and Neil discuss the costs, benefits and risks of owning a car in retirement.  If you don't have one, what are the viable alternatives?

Given that people are living slightly longer these days, it is possible that someone could have 30 years of retirement, which is around 11,000 days.  How does one "fill in" so much time?  Peter has a few ideas of what to do, and what to avoid ...

In this first episode, Peter and Neil chat about Peter's 50-year background in the Financial Planning Industry, and what inspired him to shift into the more holistic discipline of Retirement Planning.  They also discuss what to expect in future episodes of this series.