The Retirement Wisdom Podcast

Retirement Wisdom

Retirement

Retirement Planning

Financial Planning

Aging

Personal Growth

Identity

Purpose

Relationships

Happiness

Mental Health

Health and Wellness

Life Satisfaction

Mindfulness

Volunteering

Longevity

Financial Independence

Phased Retirement

Social Connections

Social Connection

Mindset

Retire Smarter

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Publishes	Twice weekly	Episodes	100	Founded	8 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	How ToSelf-ImprovementEducation

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The Caregiving Trap…in Retirement – Pamela D. Wilson

Registration for the September Designing Your New Life in Retirement is now open

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Caregiving is one of the most common, and least discussed, forces that can completely reshape retirement.

If you’re in your 50s or 60s, th... more

27 Apr 2026 • 22 min

The Grandparenting Blueprint – Richard Eyre (Part Two)

Part Two is a solo conversation with Richard Eyre about the most personal project of his grandparenting work: the body of distilled life wisdom he has spent years developing for his 34 grandchildren — now published in the second half of The Grandpare... more

23 Apr 2026 • 27 min

The Grandparenting Blueprint – Linda & Richard Eyre (Part One)

Part Two is here

What does it mean to grandparent on purpose? For Richard and Linda Eyre, the answer has been decades in the making. The bestselling authors of Teaching Your Children Values have evolved with their family, from nine children to 34 g... more

20 Apr 2026 • 33 min

Eat Your Ice Cream – Ezekiel Emanuel, MD, PhD

The wellness industry has a problem, and Ezekiel Emanuel is one of the few people willing to call it out. In his new book, Eat Your Ice Cream: A Contrarian’s Guide to Living Longer, Healthier, and Happier, the bioethicist, oncologist, and former Whit... more

13 Apr 2026 • 31 min

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Recent Guests

Pamela D. Wilson

National caregiving expert, expert witness, advocate, and speaker

Episode: The Caregiving Trap…in Retirement – Pamela D. Wilson

Linda Eyre

Author and speaker on parenting and grandparenting

Episode: The Grandparenting Blueprint – Linda & Richard Eyre (Part One)

Richard Eyre

Author and speaker on parenting and grandparenting

Episode: The Grandparenting Blueprint – Linda & Richard Eyre (Part One)

Ezekiel Emanuel

MD, Vice Provost and Professor at the University of Pennsylvania; bioethicist and health policy expert

University of Pennsylvania

Episode: Eat Your Ice Cream – Ezekiel Emanuel, MD, PhD

Majid Fotuhi

Neurologist and neuroscientist

Johns Hopkins University (former faculty) and NeuroGrow Brain Fitness Center

Episode: How to Stay Sharp in Retirement – Dr. Majid Fotuhi

Valerie Tiberius

Professor of philosophy at the University of Minnesota; author of What Do You Want Out of Life? A Philosophical Guide to Figuring Out What Matters

University of Minnesota

Episode: What Do You Want Out of Life…in Retirement ? – Valerie Tiberius

Janice McCabe

Professor and researcher who studies how people form and maintain friendships

Dartmouth College

Episode: Making & Keeping Friends…in Retirement – Janice McCabe

Jennifer Wallace

Author of Mattering and Never Enough; award-winning journalist discussing mattering in everyday life and retirement

Author and Journalist

Episode: Mattering…in Retirement – Jennifer Breheny Wallace

Sonja Lyubomirsky

Distinguished professor of psychology, University of California, Riverside

University of California, Riverside

Episode: Love & Happiness…in Retirement – Sonja Lyubomirsky

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Joe Casey

Host of The Retirement Wisdom Podcast

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 242 ratings

Some nuggets but
So there are a few good nuggets here but I find the shows are getting longer and have too many academics discussing too much theory. Would prefer a more practical approach.
Apple Podcasts
3
Johhny64
United States3 months ago
Best retirement podcast
This is my go-to retirement planning podcast and the one I recommend to friends nearing retirement or already there. Insightful host asks deep questions of the world’s best retirement experts. Something inspiring and good takeaways in every episode.
Apple Podcasts
5
kayakerjer
Canada6 months ago
Great show!
But get a different microphone or do some post-production editing.
Apple Podcasts
5
Interested bystander
United States8 months ago
So informative
Joe Casey gets to the heart of important topics in retirement with great guests and always a great summary of important takeaways.
Apple Podcasts
5
Judi Nadratowski
United States8 months ago
Great range of topics
Such a comprehensive podcast that looks at all facets of retirement.
Apple Podcasts
5
Laverne McKinnon
United Statesa year ago

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Many find the host's style approachable and easy to engage with, making complex topics more digestible.

Listeners appreciate the wealth of information provided throughout each episode, often noting the high quality of guests and insights shared.

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Apple Podcasts	#25	United States/Education/How To
Apple Podcasts	#9	Canada/Education/How To
Apple Podcasts	#37	United Kingdom/Education/How To
Apple Podcasts	#150	Australia/Education/How To
Apple Podcasts	#166	Italy/Education/How To
Apple Podcasts	#232	France/Education/How To

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The Grandparenting Blueprint – Linda & Richard Eyre (Part One)

Q: What does the TEAM acronym stand for and how does it work in practice?

TEAM stands for Trunk, Ear, Assembler, and Matcher. The trunk represents the grandparents as the roots of the family, the ear emphasizes listening to the grandchildren and parents, the assembler helps bond extended family members, and the matcher governs how and when money or opportunities are offered, ensuring balance and accountability. Together they form a collaborative, non-authoritarian approach that honors the parents' leadership while enabling meaningful grandparent involvement.

The Grandparenting Blueprint – Richard Eyre (Part Two)

Q: How do you keep grandchildren engaged across ages, and how do the master classes fit in?

Engagement comes from age-appropriate exercises, stories, and interactive discussions that let kids finish the stories themselves. The grandfathering master classes extend the book's concepts into ongoing courses—grandparenting 101 and a broader second-half course—hosted on the same website, providing communities and weekly discussions to learn from others' experiences.

The Grandparenting Blueprint – Richard Eyre (Part Two)

Q: What inspired this approach and how does it work?

The guest explains that observing his wife, a natural grandmother, inspired a desire to create teachable, age-appropriate life lessons. He began with ten lessons and experimented with making them simple secrets, using storytelling and case studies to engage children rather than lecture them. The format evolved after early attempts failed, leading to royalties and personal participation from his grandkids to ensure relevance and interest.

Eat Your Ice Cream – Ezekiel Emanuel, MD, PhD

Q: Could you tell us the story behind rule number one?

The rule comes from Emanuel's father, who would say 'don't be a schmuck' to stop his sons from doing stupid things; the idea extended into broader wellness advice that emphasizes wise choices and curiosity.

Making & Keeping Friends…in Retirement – Janice McCabe

Q: So we may think that our ability to make friends comes from our personality and social skills. Your research highlights something else. Why do structural factors really matter?

They matter a lot because they can make making friends either easier or harder, and we may not realize it. So people blame themselves, they feel like they're doing everything right, and yet they may not be successful in making friends because the people that they're encountering may not be open to it.

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Focused on enhancing the retirement experience, this podcast explores a variety of topics related to life transitions, personal fulfillment, and planning for the next phase of life. Common themes include the psychological and emotional aspects of retiring, redefining identities post-career, and the importance of maintaining social connections and health during this transition. Notable conversations feature experts discussing practical strategies, personal anecdotes, and innovative frameworks designed to empower listeners as they navigate the complexities of retirement planning. The discussions encourage a holistic view of retirement that goes beyond financial security, encompassing mental wellness, creative pursuits, and meaningful engageme... more

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1. Pamela D. Wilson
2. Linda Eyre
3. Richard Eyre
4. Ezekiel Emanuel
5. Majid Fotuhi
6. Valerie Tiberius
7. Janice McCabe
8. Jennifer Wallace

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