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This episode of the Rock Your Retirement show dives into a topic that many people shy away from but is absolutely crucial: Estate planning and what happens when we’re no longer here. Host Kathe Klin…

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This episode of the Rock Your Retirement show dives into a topic that many people shy away from but is absolutely crucial: estate planning and what happens when we’re no longer here. Host Kathe Kline, accompanied by Barb Mock, welcomes guest David Edee, who brings his personal and professional experience to the discussion. David shares his own difficult story of settling his parents’ estate—an ordeal that involved seven years in court, ten court appearances, and $50,000 in legal fees, all exacerbated by a lack of preparation and open conversation within his Family. This deeply personal a…

1. Meeting In Person After Years of Virtual FriendshipKathe and Barb finally meet after years of online interaction.Barb celebrates her 45th wedding anniversary and plans the trip near Kathe.The logis…

1. Meeting In Person…

1. Meeting In Person After Years of Virtual FriendshipKathe and Barb finally meet after years of online interaction.Barb celebrates her 45th wedding anniversary and plans the trip near Kathe.The logistics of how the meetup came about.The experience of being welcomed into each other’s homes.Sharing meals, both healthy and indulgent, and enjoying local restaurants.Compatibility while traveling together, both between Barb and Kathe, and their husbands.Post-surgery recovery and plans for future golf trips.The pleasure of spontaneous, relaxing days where time is forgotten.Learning about the abund…

In this episode of "Rock Your Retirement," host Kathe Kline and co-host Barb are joined by special guest Angela Andrieux, a fine art photographer and photography coach who works with Mylio Photos. The…

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In this episode of "Rock Your Retirement," host Kathe Kline and co-host Barb are joined by special guest Angela Andrieux, a fine art photographer and photography coach who works with Mylio Photos. The conversation centers around a problem many retirees—and really, anyone with a camera—face: what to do with the countless photos accumulated over a lifetime, scattered across different devices, albums, and platforms. Barb shares her personal struggle with organizing photos spanning decades, from physical albums in her motorhome to digital files on old computers, Facebook, Shutterfly, and her p…

In this episode of the Rock Your Retirement Show, host Kathe Kline and co-host Barb welcome Dr. Marlene Scheipel, a PhD in counseling psychology and licensed life coach, to discuss navigating the emot…

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In this episode of the Rock Your Retirement Show, host Kathe Kline and co-host Barb welcome Dr. Marlene Scheipel, a PhD in counseling psychology and licensed life coach, to discuss navigating the emotional and psychological aspects of retirement. Dr. Scheipel shares her extensive experience working with clients who are approaching or already in retirement and feeling uncertain, anxious, or unprepared for the transition. She emphasizes that while the financial side of retirement is often well addressed in society, the Mental Health and emotional planning required is frequently overlooked.The co…

In this episode of the "Rock Your Retirement" podcast, host Kathe Kline and guest host Barbara welcome Rebecca (Becky) Blue as a special guest. Rebecca, an accomplished author and retired nurse, discu…

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In this episode of the "Rock Your Retirement" podcast, host Kathe Kline and guest host Barbara welcome Rebecca (Becky) Blue as a special guest. Rebecca, an accomplished author and retired nurse, discusses her journey of writing a book during the pandemic. The book reflects on Aging and explores the possibilities for what she refers to as the "third chapter" in life. With her background as a geriatric nurse, Becky shares her reflections and essays, drawing from a rich library of aging literature she collected over the years.The conversation delves into Becky's childhood and her experiences grow…

In this episode of the "Rock Your Retirement" podcast, host Kathe Kline and long term guest Barbara Mock delve into the transformative power of organization. The conversation begins with Barbara shar…

In this episode of t…

In this episode of the "Rock Your Retirement" podcast, host Kathe Kline and long term guest Barbara Mock delve into the transformative power of organization. The conversation begins with Barbara sharing her recent accomplishments in organizing her home, particularly her closet. As she walks into her newly organized space, she describes the happiness and satisfaction it brings her. Her move and subsequent Downsizing prompted her to evaluate what possessions truly matter, leading to a gradual organization process that culminated in a partnership with Closets by Design for a custom closet instal…

In this episode of "Rock Your Retirement," host Kathe Kline welcomes Barbara, our long-term guest who delves into the thought-provoking concepts introduced in the book "Die with Zero" by Bill Perkins.…

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In this episode of "Rock Your Retirement," host Kathe Kline welcomes Barbara, our long-term guest who delves into the thought-provoking concepts introduced in the book "Die with Zero" by Bill Perkins. The episode kicks off with Barbara explaining how she was recommended the book by a listener, and why its principles deviate from traditional financial advice. The book, which challenges the norm of scrimping and saving for retirement, advocates for living a rich, experience-filled life. The key premise is that individuals should aim to spend their money on creating memories and enjoying life ra…

Kathe Kline and Barbara Mock go for an unscripted and heartfelt discussion on the topic of negativity, particularly among individuals aged 60 and older. Although Barbara is known for her unfailing pos…

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Kathe Kline and Barbara Mock go for an unscripted and heartfelt discussion on the topic of negativity, particularly among individuals aged 60 and older. Although Barbara is known for her unfailing positivity, she steps up to offer insights and advice on dealing with negativity in aging communities. The episode dives into various scenarios where older adults often exhibit pessimistic and critical attitudes, exploring the underlying reasons and potential remedies for such behavior. Kathe shares her personal experience of managing a large Facebook group within her community, where she has encount…

In this heartfelt episode of the "Rock Your Retirement" podcast, Kathe and Barbara discuss a cherished tradition they each hold dear: taking their grandchildren or nieces and nephews on special trips.…

In this heartfelt ep…

In this heartfelt episode of the "Rock Your Retirement" podcast, Kathe and Barbara discuss a cherished tradition they each hold dear: taking their grandchildren or nieces and nephews on special trips. The episode opens with Kathe sharing how she and her sister, who have no children of their own, make it a point to take their nieces and nephews on memorable graduation trips. This sets the stage for Barbara to share her own recent experience of a special trip she took with her almost-twelve-year-old granddaughter, Paisley. Barbara recounts the entire adventure, from the initial planning stages …

In this heartfelt and insightful episode of "Rock Your Retirement," host Kathe Kline and long term guest co-host Barbara Mock welcome Garry Cole to engage in a deep conversation about aging, purpose, …

In this heartfelt an…

In this heartfelt and insightful episode of "Rock Your Retirement," host Kathe Kline and long term guest co-host Barbara Mock welcome Garry Cole to engage in a deep conversation about aging, purpose, and Relationships in the context of retirement. Barbara shares her excitement about her new project and inquires about Gary's future aspirations post-retirement. Gary opens up about his evolving purpose, as his children have moved away and he now channels his energy into learning and sharing knowledge about aging through various platforms. The discussion organically transitions to the critical to…

In this episode of the Rock Your Retirement Show, host Kathe Kline welcomes back long-term-guest Barbara, who shares the joy and anticipation surrounding her long-awaited family trip to Costa Rica. Ba…

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In this episode of the Rock Your Retirement Show, host Kathe Kline welcomes back long-term-guest Barbara, who shares the joy and anticipation surrounding her long-awaited family trip to Costa Rica. Barbara begins by recounting the origins of this planned vacation, which dates back to a time before the pandemic altered everyone's lives. Initially, she envisioned the trip as a retirement gift to herself, funded by saved sick leave and vacation days, and planned to delight her grandchildren with the wonders of Costa Rica. However, multiple delays due to the pandemic and other life events kept pus…