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Retired Life Wish You Were Here Podcast

Retired Life Wish You Were Here Podcast

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 🌴 Retired Life: Wish You Were Here 🌴

Whether you're already living your best retired life or dreaming of the day you will, we want to hear from YOU!

✈️ Exploring the world?
🎨 Picking up new hobbies?
👫 Building new friendships?

Share your retirement adventures or aspirations with us and inspire others to embrace this exciting chapter. Your story could be just the motivation someone needs to follow their passion!

🧢 Plus, check out our exclusive merch made for the retired (or soon-to-be) legends.

👉 Tag us or use #RetiredLifeWishYouWereHere to be featured!


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  • Episode 27 - Building Healthy Communities: How Healthy Living Can Improve Your Life

    Episode 27 - Building Healthy Communities: How Healthy Living Can Improve Your Life
    Feb 20 2026
    Building Healthy Communities is a global grassroots movement led by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Washington, DC. The Physicians Committee focuses on preventing and treating chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and cancer, emphasizing a "prevention over pills" approach.


    Healthy Communities organize a wide variety of events for the community:
    Plant-based potlucks, cooking demonstrations, and restaurant visits
    Documentary screenings, book clubs, and expert lecture presentations
    Volunteer days, community outreach, and advocacy


    If you are interested in more information please visit https://www.pcrm.org/buildinghealthycommunities

    Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildinghealthycommunitieslmws.

    If you would like to discuss starting a group please email Kimberly Peacock at kimberlyspeacock@gmail.com

    For Info on Retired Life, Wish You Were Here contact us at Info@retiredlifewywh.com

    Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/Retired Life Wish You Were Here
    Web- www.retiredlifewywh.com
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    36 Min.
  • Episode 26 - When a Parent Declines: What Every Adult Child Needs to Know

    Episode 26 - When a Parent Declines: What Every Adult Child Needs to Know
    Feb 9 2026
    Caring for an aging parent is one of the most emotional and complex journeys families face. Many families don’t fail their parents — they simply face a healthcare and caregiving system they were never prepared to navigate. This episode discusses recognizing dementia, navigating caregiving resources, evaluating care facilities, and preparing families before crisis hits.


    Key Facts About Aging & Caregiving
    * About 1 in 3 families will provide long-term care for an aging parent.
    * Dementia significantly increases risks of falls, hospitalization, and long-term placement.
    * Memory-care caregiving often lasts 5–10 years.
    * Assisted living and memory care commonly cost $6,000–$10,000 per month, often not covered by Medicare or Medicaid.


    Understanding Dementia
    * Alzheimer’s disease is one type of dementia, but dementia includes several conditions affecting memory, thinking, and behavior.
    * Care needs typically increase over time, requiring evolving support systems.
    Caregiver Resources

    - Education & Crisis Support
    * Alzheimer’s Association
    * 24/7 Helpline: 1-800-272-3900
    * Caregiver education, safety guidance, planning tools, and webinars

    - Care Navigation
    * Eldercare Locator: eldercare.acl.gov
    * Transitions Supportive Care (Pre-Hospice/Palliative Support): transitions-support.org
    * Hospice & Palliative Care Providers (local search recommended)
    * National & Local Support Organizations
    * National Alliance for Care at Home
    * Area Agencies on Aging (AAA)
    * International Association for Hospice & Palliative Care (IAHPC)

    Choosing a Care Facility
    - Warning Signs of Poor Facilities
    * Profit-focused without personalized care
    * High staff turnover or low caregiver-to-resident ratios
    * Limited leadership access
    * Hidden or excessive extra costs
    * Refusal to discuss disease progression
    * Restrictions on monitoring [e.g., cameras]
    - Indicators of Quality Care
    * Individualized care plans
    * Stable caregiver assignments
    * Transparent communication about health changes
    * Fall tracking and incident reporting
    * Reasonable cost increases
    * Staff familiarity with residents
    * Willingness to allow family monitoring
    * Encourage unannounced visits, including evenings and weekends


    Breaking the Crisis Cycle: Planning Ahead
    - Families should discuss aging care plans early, including:
    * Financial and care planning
    * Durable Power of Attorney and Medical POA
    * Long-term care insurance options
    * Living wills and DNR decisions
    * HIPAA releases
    * Preferred care settings (home care, assisted living, family care)
    - Family Communication Guidelines
    * The parent’s wellbeing comes first
    * Family members may have different relationships and abilities to help
    * Safety should outweigh independence when risks increase
    * Professional care can sometimes provide better outcomes than family-only care
    * Counseling or mediation can help families reach decisions


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    Facebook - Retired Life Wish You Were Here
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    43 Min.
  • Episode 25 - Aging Well: Energy Healing, Stress Management & Holistic Wellness with Natalie Rodgers

    Episode 25 - Aging Well: Energy Healing, Stress Management & Holistic Wellness with Natalie Rodgers
    Jan 23 2026
    In this episode of Retired Life, Wish You Were Here, Kim Lee sits down with
    Natalie Rodgers, an energy healer and holistic wellness practitioner, for a
    thoughtful conversation about aging well, managing stress, and taking a more
    intentional approach to health after 55.

    Natalie shares her philosophy on holistic wellness and explains how energy
    healing and meditation can support emotional balance, nervous system
    regulation, and overall well-being as we age. She breaks down these concepts
    in the second half of the episode, Natalie talks about her vision for building
    collaborative holistic wellness centers. She explains how bringing together
    multiple disciplines under one roof allows for a more personalized,
    supportive approach to care. Natalie walks listeners through a variety of
    services offered in holistic clinics — including meditation and energy work,
    naturopathic and integrative medicine, regenerative and anti-aging therapies,
    lymphatic support, red light therapy, and reflexology — explaining what
    these services are designed to support and how they work together.

    Key Topics Discussed:
    • What holistic wellness really means
    • Energy healing and nervous system regulation
    • Meditation as a practical tool for aging well
    • Lifestyle, nutrition, and environmental awareness
    • Medication education and organization
    • Why collaborative wellness centers matter
    • Understanding holistic and regenerative services
    • Empowerment and informed decision-making after 55

    About Our Guest:
    Connect with Natalie Rodgers
    Email-Support@mylightwellness.com
    Call- 850-382-0147

    Connect with Retired Life, Wish You were Here
    Email info@retiredlifewywh.com
    Website- Retiredlifewywh.com
    Facebook page- Retired Life Wish You Were Here
    Follow on Instagram- retiredlife_wishyouwerehere
    Facebook Groups- Retired Life Wish You Were Here
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    48 Min.
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