The Humans vs Retirement Podcast
1) The Emotional Whirlwind of Retirement (and How to Survive It)
Retirement isn't a finish line; it's an emotional rollercoaster. In this episode, I break the myth of the "happily ever after" retirement and introduce The Retirement Reinvention Curve — an honest, hu...Show More
2) S6 Ep 94 - Tax, Death and Rock 'n' Roll
Tax. Death. Legacy. Three words that make most people squirm, but avoiding them doesn’t make them go away. In this unapologetically bold and surprisingly uplifting episode, I turn the “taboo trifecta”...Show More
3) S6 Ep 93 - Your Retirement Plan is a Lie (But You Still Need One)
Most people treat retirement planning like an Olympic sport, building spreadsheets, forecasting returns, and trying to engineer certainty in a world that’s anything but certain. But here’s the truth: ...Show More
4) S6 Ep 92 - Retirement Income Isn’t About Products... It’s About Permission
Most retirees believe the key to a successful income strategy lies in the products — specifically, the right pension wrapper, withdrawal rate, or investment mix. But here’s the truth: it’s not about p...Show More
5) S6 Ep 91 - The Skill No One Taught You - Spending Money!
You’ve worked hard. Saved smart. Invested wisely. You’ve built a life where money is no longer the problem. But here’s the awkward truth: spending it freely, without guilt, hesitation, or second-guess...Show More
6) S6 Ep 90 - Time Isn’t What You Think It Is
Retirement isn’t about how much time you have; it’s about how much time you feel. In this episode, I dive into one of the most misunderstood aspects of life after work: time perception. From brain sci...Show More
7) S6 Ep 89 -The Five Pillars of Retirement Well-Being
Most people retire with a solid income plan but no plan for a life they actually want to live. In this episode, I discuss the five human pillars that make retirement feel meaningful, not just financia...Show More
8) S6 Ep 88 - The Past Built You. Your Future Needs You!
In this episode of The Humans vs. Retirement Podcast, I delve into one of the most disorienting aspects of life after work: identity. For decades, we’ve answered the question “Who are you?” with a job...Show More
9) S6 Ep 87 - Retirement Isn't The Goal, It's The Starting Line
Welcome back to Humans vs Retirement! Season 6 kicks off with something brand new — no guests, no panels, just me, the mic, and the unfiltered truth about retirement. In this episode, I tackle one of ...Show More
10) Living Between Chapters with Toni Petrillo
In this deeply insightful and refreshingly honest conversation, I sit down with retirement coach and former financial services executive Toni Petrillo, founder of Retire with Intention. We explore the...Show More