I've waded through the Federal Budget and made a summary of everything that will impact you. None of the noise, none of the nonsense, just the facts. Joined by program producer Genevieve Rule. 

In this episode, I speak to Jo Peck, author of the candid memoir, 'Suddenly Single at Sixty'. Not long after Jo's 60th birthday, her husband drops a bombshell—he’s leaving her for a (much) younger woman. Jo is shocked and heartbroken that the life she’d worked towards, has gone up in smoke. In this interview, Jo details the journey of personal growth which led to her rebuilding her life, making it clear that life does NOT end at 60.   Follow us on social media and via email Get in touch with Bec here: Bec@primetimers.net You can find the podcast:  @Primetimepod on Instagram @Primetime_podcast on Facebook Sign up for the Primetimers Newsletter at www.primetimers.net  - Get our newsletter with detailed podcast notes sent directly to your inbox every week plus all our helpful articles and updates.  Or follow and learn more about Bec Wilson @becwilsonepic on Facebook @epicretirement on Instagram  Or read her syndicated column in Nine Newspapers (The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age) each week here Nearing retirement?  Join the Retirement Dreaming: Epic Retirement Facebook Group Sign up for the Epic Retirement weekly newsletter at epicretirement.net  Get Bec Wilson’s bestselling book How to Have an Epic Retirement to learn about the six pillars of an epic retirement as you approach and prepare for your future retirement years. Now available - order here Visit Bec’s website at epicretirement.com.au to learn more about her work. 

Today, I chat to Peter "Grubby" Stubbs, radio veteran and a huge advocate for getting the most out of life. Together, we're looking at the biggest mistakes people make in the lead up to retirement, breaking down everything from when to start planning, finding your passions and why underestimating the value of work could result in retiring too early.  From the rookie errors to the nitty gritty financial stuff, this episode is packed with practical advice and insights that will help prevent you from making any of these common mistakes.  Also joining me is Jacki Ellis, CFA andHead of Retirement at Aware Super, proud sponsors of Prime Time.  Follow us on social media and via email Get in touch with Bec here: Bec@primetimers.net You can find the podcast:  @Primetimepod on Instagram @Primetime_podcast on Facebook Sign up for the Primetimers Newsletter at www.primetimers.net  - Get our newsletter with detailed podcast notes sent directly to your inbox every week plus all our helpful articles and updates.  Or follow and learn more about Bec Wilson @becwilsonepic on Facebook @epicretirement on Instagram  Or read her syndicated column in Nine Newspapers (The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age) each week here Nearing retirement?  Join the Retirement Dreaming: Epic Retirement Facebook Group Sign up for the Epic Retirement weekly newsletter at epicretirement.net  Get Bec Wilson’s bestselling book How to Have an Epic Retirement to learn about the six pillars of an epic retirement as you approach and prepare for your future retirement years. Now available - order here Visit Bec’s website at epicretirement.com.au to learn more about her work. 

Today I chat to travel expert and industry insider Fiona Dalton for her top tips, tricks and secrets for travelling in our Prime Time. We discuss:  Why the definition of LUXURY travel is changing and becoming more accessible The PrimeTime 'Gap Year'  The joys of cruising and group travel Tips for cheap airfares, and the truth about frequent flyer points Off-peak and shoulder season travel  Follow us on social media and via email Get in touch with Bec here: Bec@primetimers.net You can find the podcast:  @Primetimepod on Instagram @Primetime_podcast on Facebook Sign up for the Primetimers Newsletter at www.primetimers.net  - Get our newsletter with detailed podcast notes sent directly to your inbox every week plus all our helpful articles and updates.  Or follow and learn more about Bec Wilson @becwilsonepic on Facebook @epicretirement on Instagram  Or read her syndicated column in Nine Newspapers (The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age) each week here Nearing retirement?  Join the Retirement Dreaming: Epic Retirement Facebook Group Sign up for the Epic Retirement weekly newsletter at epicretirement.net  Get Bec Wilson’s bestselling book How to Have an Epic Retirement to learn about the six pillars of an epic retirement as you approach and prepare for your future retirement years. Now available - order here Visit Bec’s website at epicretirement.com.au to learn more about her work. 

Today I chat to Dr Kerryn Phelps AM, one of Australia's most well-known GP's and engaging health communicators. She's spent her life educating people about health, BUT she's much than a doctor.  In this episode we discuss her new memoir, 'The Power of Balance' exploring the events and ideas that have inspired her to create change throughout her lifetime. From medicine, media, politics, advocacy and activism, Kerryn has led a remarkable life of changemaking in many domains. We discuss: How medicine and communication around ageing has changed Why poor health in old age is NOT inevitable The joys of writing a memoir Myth-busting supplements Your gut biome, and the gut-brain axis The mid-fifties exercise regime How to keep your brain young Prescribing activities for purpose Follow us on social media and via email Get in touch with Bec here: Bec@primetimers.net You can find the podcast:  @Primetimepod on Instagram @Primetime_podcast on Facebook Sign up for the Primetimers Newsletter at www.primetimers.net  - Get our newsletter with detailed podcast notes sent directly to your inbox every week plus all our helpful articles and updates.  Or follow and learn more about Bec Wilson @becwilsonepic on Facebook @epicretirement on Instagram  Or read her syndicated column in Nine Newspapers (The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age) each week here Nearing retirement?  Join the Retirement Dreaming: Epic Retirement Facebook Group Sign up for the Epic Retirement weekly newsletter at epicretirement.net  Get Bec Wilson’s bestselling book How to Have an Epic Retirement to learn about the six pillars of an epic retirement as you approach and prepare for your future retirement years. Now available - order here Visit Bec’s website at epicretirement.com.au to learn more about her work. 

Today, we're joined by Peter "Grubby" Stubbs, a seasoned radio personality and a vibrant advocate for living life to the fullest. Together, we're diving into the essentials of a modern retirement plan, breaking down everything from when to retire, how to plan for your desired lifestyle, managing your finances effectively, and why it's never too early to start preparing.  Whether it's continuing work in some capacity, embracing new hobbies, or planning for future financial security, this episode is packed with practical advice and insights that will inspire you to rethink the traditional concept of retirement, ensuring your future is filled with passion, purpose, and plenty of adventures. Also, hear from Jacki Ellis CFA, Head of Retirement at Aware Super, proud sponsors of Prime Time.  Follow us on social media and via email Get in touch with Bec here: Bec@primetimers.net Sign up for the Primetimers Newsletter at www.primetimers.net  - Get our newsletter with detailed podcast notes sent directly to your inbox every week plus all our helpful articles and updates.  Or follow and learn more about Bec Wilson @becwilsonepic on Facebook @epicretirement on Instagram  Or read her syndicated column in Nine Newspapers (The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age) every week  Nearing retirement?  Join the The Epic Retirement Club Facebook Group - Facebook.com/groups/epicretire Sign up for the Epic Retirement weekly newsletter at epicretirement.net  Get Bec Wilson’s bestselling book How to Have an Epic Retirement to learn about the six pillars of an epic retirement as you approach and prepare for your future retirement years. Now available - order here Visit Bec’s website at epicretirement.com.au to learn more about her work. 

Our life expectancies are growing, and it's likely we're all going to live a LOT longer. And that means we need to make changes to the way we live long before we reach old age so we can enjoy a better quality of life. In this episode, I speak to one of the world leaders in longevity, Dr. Andrew Scott, author of "The 100-Year Life." He's just released a new book, "The Longevity Imperative," which will be hitting Australian bookstores on April 23rd.  He is a professor of economics at London Business School and he has previously taught at both Oxford and Harvard Universities. His perspective on longevity is simple, logical and sensible.  We discuss:  Why longevity has become a buzzword  The BIG mistake people make when it comes to longevity What is the secret to a better quality of life in the second half? What can we do differently?  Finances matter, but saving money won’t solve our longevity challenges directly Why health is critical Curiosity is so important: As life gets longer, we get to develop as adults for longer Social innovation and purpose: The biggest challenge we have is underestimating the capacity of older people Looking at leisure before retirement What to do about ageism Longevity is as important as AI and climate change. We’ve got to adapt to longer lives Start thinking about how you can help your future self, and how can they help you Dr Andrew Scott’s book, The Longevity Imperative is available now for pre-order here.  Prime Time with Bec Wilson is the podcast for all of us in the second half of life (47+) who want to live long, live well, and thoroughly enjoy it. Together we’ll dive deep into what will make this phase of life great, with insights from experts and pioneers. We talk about money, health, happiness, relationships, sex, travel and so much more. After all, there are no set rules for navigating this second half for our modern generations.  Follow us on social media and via email Get in touch with Bec here: Bec@primetimers.net You can find the podcast:  @Primetimepod on Instagram @Primetime_podcast on Facebook Sign up for the Primetimers Newsletter at www.primetimers.net  - Get our newsletter with detailed podcast notes sent directly to your inbox every week plus all our helpful articles and updates.  Or follow and learn more about Bec Wilson @becwilsonepic on Facebook @epicretirement on Instagram  Or read her syndicated column in Nine Newspapers (The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age) each week here Nearing retirement?  Join the Retirement Dreaming: Epic Retirement Facebook Group Sign up for the Epic Retirement weekly newsletter at epicretirement.net  Get Bec Wilson’s bestselling book How to Have an Epic Retirement to learn about the six pillars of an epic retirement as you approach and prepare for your future retirement years. Now available - order here Visit Bec’s website at epicretirement.com.au to learn more about her work. 

In this episode, I chat to Dr. Suzy Green from The Positivity Institute, to discuss the key to living a HAPPY life, and good news! There's a formula backed by science that can tell you how to find happiness, make it last and embed it into your everyday life. 

One of Australia's LEADING heart and longevity experts has released the TOP TEN TIPS to help Aussies keep on top of their cardiovascular health. In this episode, I speak to Professor Luigi Fontana from the University of Sydney, about his report outlining 'Ten tips for promoting cardiometabolic health and slowing cardiovascular aging': It's basically a blue-print for living a long and healthy life.  While many of the tips are well-known (surprise - smoking and drinking are on the naughty list), there are some BIG surprises, which may be the missing pieces of the puzzle for slowing down cardiovascular decline.  You can find the full report here: https://academic.oup.com/eurheartj/advance-article/doi/10.1093/eurheartj/ehad853/7516124?login=false

This week Bec chats to Jane Tara, the author of 'Tilda is Visible', one of the hottest bestsellers on the women’s fiction list right now. 'Tilda is Visible' is a very relatable story for women in modern midlife. It’s about a woman in her 50s who wakes up one morning and her little finger and her ear are missing. She’s diagnosed with invisibility by her doctor. This book tackles a time of life that isn’t spoken about very often. We don’t talk enough about the feelings of invisibility in midlife.  • Feeling invisible at home, in the workplace and to ourselves in midlife. Learning to see ourselves more clearly and through kind eyes. Learning to know yourself more deeply in midlife.  • The re-identification or process of finding oneself that many people go through in midlife once their kids form their own identities.  • The book builds in the lessons from the study of neuroplasticity – how you talk to yourself and how you adapt your brain’s neural signals.  • How do we see ourselves? The voices in our head and how they shape our self-beliefs, and how that voice works.  • Neuroplasticity gives us the ability to reprogram our brain. Reprogramming your inner thoughts and program to be kinder to ourselves.  • Jane shares that she was misdiagnosed with a degenerative eye condition. She was told she was going blind, and this created the foundation for Tilda, the lead character in the book. This got her considering the importance of seeing the world, and most importantly seeing herself growing old.  • The benefits of meditation through Tilda’s eyes, considering how meditation can play a role in adjusting the way we react. How Jane uses meditation in real life and how she practices.  • Getting to know our own personal programs, starting to be more kind to ourselves.

Aged care and home care have become a bit of a political football: But here's why you should be paying attention to it. It’s about to impact your retirement plans more directly than ever.  The Federal Government's Taskforce into Aged Care has just handed down its final report, and there's A LOT of noise around it. Two of the biggest takeaways from this report are firstly, the suggestion that people should be planning for their aged care and home care needs when they plan for retirement. And secondly, that we should expect to pay for the standards of accommodation and services that we want in our later years, and only expect the government to support our care needs. This will be a big shake up for the aged care system. Some might see them as positive, others will feel like they might lose out. And we won’t know which recommendations the government will adopt or how they’ll implement it until the budget leaks start.  So today I chat with William Burkitt, Mercer Partner and Leader of Care & Living with Mercer, about how we should plan for our aged care, home care and options for ageing in place when we retire. Care & Living with Mercer provides families with support in navigating the aged care and homecare systems.  We talk about how the system works, grasping how both are paid for by retirees today in a simple manner.  The increasing hope that everyone will choose to plan their ageing accommodation better, and self-select to ‘age in place’ in their home accessing care services.  How families with ageing parents have to grapple with this, and how they might be affected.  Then we dive into a big discussion on the Federal Government’s Taskforce into Aged Care’s Final Report.  We talk about how the recommendations in the report might lead to people paying more for their aged care accommodation and services, but probably won't lead to them paying more for care.  Why people might feel angry with the government and why, and whether changing the system is fair. And, how the changes might roll out.  Thnking about our cost of living in this stage of life when we age, with these recommendations in mind, contemplating the reality that we probably all should expect to pay our core accommodation and general lifestyle expenses all of our life, rather than expecting the government to fund them in the last year or two.  How the industry which has huge staffing issues and struggles to provide quality services might change if these market forces change.  Where the funds to pay for aged care can come from, correcting some of the media reports about it targeting your superannuation. And the role of superannuation in supporting ageing.

It’s International Women’s Day this week so we need to talk about the place where disparity is most felt by women in the second half of life, and that’s your superannuation. The fight to help women level their superannuation up with their male counterparts requires a strong stance on two fronts. We need to help the women who are in their 50s and 60s today, most of whom have lower super balances than the men at the same stage of life.  In this episode, I chat to Mary Delahunty, CEO of the Association of Superannuation Funds Australia (ASFA) about the practical ways that women with lower super balances can optimise their position to achieve the best possible standards of living. Mary is a passionate advocate for women, fighting for equal opportunity to build super fairly, and spends a huge amount of time campaigning the government to the challenges women face. In her role at ASFA, Mary Delahunty is one of the women who can really make a difference.  In this episode, we discuss:  How to reframe the conversation politically: Kids as "beautiful little tax-payers"  Understanding the value of women in the workforce and the home How women's superannuation is left behind Practical steps that women in their 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond can take if their superannuation balances are low Savings and investment opportunities in the pre-retirement phase: Looking for ‘the sweet spot’ - a way to balance the age pension and a small income stream from your super to maximise your income in retirement Controlling your cost of living and still seeking out the ‘epic bits’ of life Why budgeting for retirement is different, and what you might need to consider The one important thing every woman going through divorce should know about the house and the superannuation so they get a fair go Superannuation might look boring, but it is probably one of the two largest assets most women will ever own: So it's important to understand 

Aaron Minney is Head of Retirement Income for Challenger, and for 12 years he's been researching ways to generate income from investments in retirement.  There's a simple way for working out how much money you can SAFELY spend in retirement, and prepare a budget for the future. In this episode, Bec and Aaron will tell you how.  What the research says about retirement spending Defining safe-spending and the guidelines   How longevity and life expectancy is shaping and changing the narrative The economic theory you SHOULD care about  Budgeting and the generational shifts  The 'commodore theory'  Diving into the safe-spending specifics: The formula to work it all out In our PrimeTimers newsletter this week we’ve published two different sets of safe spending tables that you can use to guide your own safe spending levels. The first is for couples sharing a super balance, and the second is for singles with their own super balance: https://open.substack.com/pub/primetimers/p/how-much-can-you-afford-to-spend-retirement?r=1tq9g0&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Professor Nancy Pachana is a renowned clinical neuropsychologist, geropsychologist and professor at The University of Queensland. She knows everything there is to know about what happens as your brain ages, and how to keep it young.  Host Bec Wilson and Nancy Pachana discuss:  The signs of cognitive decline, and how you can change that trajectory for yourself The science of dementia The rule book for taking care of your brain The mind body connection: What is good for your body, is good for your brain  The surprising food group you should limit to help your brain What the research tells us about supplements  SLEEP and the side-effects of aging on the mind The thing you should know about alcohol as you age; No surprise it can have a negative effect Stress and the science of social connection  Ageism and why your right to continue learning, is a human right Prime Time with Bec Wilson is the podcast for all of us in the second half of life (47+) who want to live long, live well, and thoroughly enjoy it. Together we’ll dive deep into what will make this phase of life great, with insights from experts and pioneers. We talk about money, health, happiness, relationships, sex, travel and so much more. After all, there are no set rules for navigating this second half for our modern generations.  Follow us on social media and via email Get in touch with Bec here: Bec@primetimers.net You can find the podcast:  @Primetimepod on Instagram @Primetime_podcast on Facebook Sign up for the Primetimers Newsletter at www.primetimers.net  - Get our newsletter with detailed podcast notes sent directly to your inbox every week plus all our helpful articles and updates.  Or follow and learn more about Bec Wilson @becwilsonepic on Facebook @epicretirement on Instagram  Or read her syndicated column in Nine Newspapers (The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age) each week here Nearing retirement?  Join the Retirement Dreaming: Epic Retirement Facebook Group Sign up for the Epic Retirement weekly newsletter at epicretirement.net  Get Bec Wilson’s bestselling book How to Have an Epic Retirement to learn about the six pillars of an epic retirement as you approach and prepare for your future retirement years. Now available - order here Visit Bec’s website at epicretirement.com.au to learn more about her work. 

When Jim Kilkenny retired from a very successful career in financial services, he started suffering from something called 'relevance deprivation syndrome'. It's that feeling of listlessness, being at a loose end, a drop in mental engagement and a clear lack of contentment. Jim describes it as a "vacuum of boredom." In episode 12 of Prime Time, Bec Wilson and Jim Kilkenny discuss:  What ‘relevance deprivation syndrome’ really means: How to identify the signs, and why most sufferers have previously been men, but it's growing amongst women.  Why so many people looking forward to early retirement are financially prepared, but not mentally prepared.  Why a hard stop retirement didn't work for Jim and where he thinks he went wrong. The process of decompressing after retirement. The road to recovery from relevance deprivation: How Jim overcame the challenges - finding a first project to turn things around. How your social interactions from work disappear when you step away. and how to rebuild new social networks around the things you really enjoy. How can you be better prepared for when you retire? Jim gives us his list of suggestions and recommendations for navigating the entry into retirement.  How Jim is actually still working on things he’s passionate about in retirement, knowing he has found a new, flexible place for himself to retain relevance.  Finding some pursuits, hobbies and activities you enjoy, and some that are intellectually stimulating, some are health oriented, and some that get you out of the house. Why looking after your physical health is so important at this phase of life and what Jim does to keep active.  Why, "for some people, retiring is a dangerous proposition”. The surprising upsides of Jim's early retirement: How Jim changed his attitude to money, and the way he spent it in his Prime Time years. Prime Time with Bec Wilson is the podcast for all of us in the second half of life (47+) who want to live long, live well, and thoroughly enjoy it. Together we’ll dive deep into what will make this phase of life great, with insights from experts and pioneers. We talk about money, health, happiness, relationships, sex, travel and so much more. After all, there are no set rules for navigating this second half for our modern generations.  Follow us on social media and via email Get in touch with Bec here: Bec@primetimers.net You can find the podcast:  @Primetimepod on Instagram @Primetime_podcast on Facebook Sign up for the Primetimers Newsletter at www.primetimers.net  - Get our newsletter with detailed podcast notes sent directly to your inbox every week plus all our helpful articles and updates.  Or follow and learn more about Bec Wilson @becwilsonepic on Facebook @epicretirement on Instagram  Or read her syndicated column in Nine Newspapers (The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age) each week here Nearing retirement?  Join the Retirement Dreaming: Epic Retirement Facebook Group Sign up for the Epic Retirement weekly newsletter at epicretirement.net  Get Bec Wilson’s bestselling book How to Have an Epic Retirement to learn about the six pillars of an epic retirement as you approach and prepare for your future retirement years. Now available - order here Visit Bec’s website at epicretirement.com.au to learn more about her work. 

This week we talk about the secrets to success in retirement. It's particularly poignant for couples approaching retirement together, knowing it's a really individual journey to rediscover yourself.  Joanna Nell is a doctor, an advocate for positive ageing and the author of five best-selling novels. Her latest book, 'Mrs. Winterbottom Takes a Gap Year', is a heartwarming exploration of mismatched expectations in your Prime Time years and early retirement, and living life in the moment.  In episode 11 of Prime Time, Bec Wilson and Joanna Nell discuss:  Joanna breaks down the idea and role of a ‘retirement gap year’, which can be a real time of reinvention, between one phase of life and the next. We talk about her bestselling book, but also about the lessons in preparing for and transitioning to retirement. The characters are both extraordinarily relatable to those going through retirement right now.  Embracing the Greek mythology of Homer and The Odyssey. The Odyssey is a story of great adventure but also of homecoming, and it's exciting to see this built out differently, around a female character.  The concept of retiring on a specific date, rather formally, expecting to never work again, and the resulting problems.  The reality of mismatching perceptions of retirement within couples and how that can play havoc as both people traverse their own retirement journeys. Mrs Winterbottom takes a gap year is packed with relatable observations about couples, marriage and the individual journey to rediscover yourself in early retirement.  Solo travelling - even if you’re married - is garnering a lot greater popularity. We talk about how it can feel uncomfortable, but also how wonderful it can be. Re-exploring your own sense of identity is a huge part of this book’s narrative. It also points politely to the expectations from loved ones that are different to the expectation they might have for themselves.  Joanna’s very personal journey of transition and transformation from being a GP to becoming a bestselling author in her 50s, and finding things that she is really passionate about.  Buy your own copy of ‘Mrs Winterbottom Takes a Gap Year’ via Booktopia.  Prime Time with Bec Wilson is the podcast for all of us in the second half of life (47+) who want to live long, live well, and thoroughly enjoy it. Together we’ll dive deep into what will make this phase of life great, with insights from experts and pioneers. We talk about money, health, happiness, relationships, sex, travel and so much more. After all, there are no set rules for navigating this second half for our modern generations.  Follow us on social media and via email Get in touch with Bec here: Bec@primetimers.net You can find the podcast:  @Primetimepod on Instagram @Primetime_podcast on Facebook Sign up for the Primetimers Newsletter at www.primetimers.net  - Get our newsletter with detailed podcast notes sent directly to your inbox every week plus all our helpful articles and updates.  Or follow and learn more about Bec Wilson @becwilsonepic on Facebook @epicretirement on Instagram  Or read her syndicated column in Nine Newspapers (The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age) each week here Nearing retirement?  Join the Retirement Dreaming: Epic Retirement Facebook Group Sign up for the Epic Retirement weekly newsletter at epicretirement.net  Get Bec Wilson’s bestselling book How to Have an Epic Retirement to learn about the six pillars of an epic retirement as you approach and prepare for your future retirement years. Now available - order here Visit Bec’s website at epicretirement.com.au to learn more about her work. 

The rising cost of living is biting everyone hard right now, so this week Bec Wilson and friend of the show, Spencer Howson, talk about how we can squeeze more out of every dollar. Bec & Spencer work through some helpful tips for managing the cost of living, how to go about budgeting in your pre-retirement years, and how to take a hard look at your big financial picture, contemplating the changes you might need to make in the months and years ahead. We all need ways to save money right now - and this episode is packed with them. Highlights from the conversation include: ● What did you learn about money as a child from your parents?  ● Setting your savings goals in your pre-retirement years, understanding your superannuation and how much you want to have in the account when you retire. ● Understanding how much we spend on everyday cost of living expenses and how we can benchmark that.  ● The importance of building our ability to have ‘choice’ in life and how to prioritise the things that are going to get you into the position of having it. ● The big red flags that we are not managing our cost of living well or budgeting effectively. ● What are the key things people should think about when they think about their budgeting? ● How can we account for the cost of living changes?  ● Think about your debt, and reconsider how you might want to think about debt as you approach retirement. ● We need to talk about your bank - and how you get good interest rates in the second half of life.  ● Understanding passive income and when to start drawing on it. Understanding at what point you move from needing your working income to live off; to living off income from your savings and superannuation. ● Transition to retirement - the phase where you can enjoy some passive income and some working income, as you move between the stages of life. ● The biggest traps that people fall into when predicting and planning for their retirement income ● Loyalty tax - when was the last time you reviewed whether you are getting a fair deal from you utilities, insurances and other service providers. Are they offering you the same rate they offer the market? ● How do we build flexibility into our retirement budget? A helpful way to think about emergency funds, and what you might need to have at your fingertips. Prime Time with Bec Wilson is the podcast for all of us in the second half of life (47+) who want to live long, live well, and thoroughly enjoy it. Together we’ll dive deep into what will make this phase of life great, with insights from experts and pioneers. We talk about money, health, happiness, relationships, sex, travel and so much more. After all, there are no set rules for navigating this second half for our modern generations.  Follow us on social media and via email Get in touch with Bec here: Bec@primetimers.net You can find the podcast:  @Primetimepod on Instagram @Primetime_podcast on Facebook Sign up for the Primetimers Newsletter at www.primetimers.net  - Get our newsletter with detailed podcast notes sent directly to your inbox every week plus all our helpful articles and updates.  Or follow and learn more about Bec Wilson @becwilsonepic on Facebook @epicretirement on Instagram  Or read her syndicated column in Nine Newspapers (The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age) each week here Nearing retirement?  Join the Retirement Dreaming: Epic Retirement Facebook Group Sign up for the Epic Retirement weekly newsletter at epicretirement.net  Get Bec Wilson’s bestselling book How to Have an Epic Retirement to learn about the six pillars of an epic retirement as you approach and prepare for your future retirement years. Now available - order here Visit Bec’s website at epicretirement.com.au to learn more about her work. 

Barry Bloch is an organisational psychologist and an expert in finding your true north. He's spent most of his life helping people find excitement, meaning and purpose in their careers, charitable roles and beyond the workforce as they head into their third act. He’s someone who’s spent a lot of time coaxing and supporting people through what can be a transformational phase of self-doubt and self-discovery in Prime Time. Barry talks openly about how everyone should take the time to look for their true north, and why it’s so important to the next phase of our lives and yet so difficult in our Prime Time years.  In this episode, Barry Bloch unravels the psychology behind finding your sense of purpose, at a time of life when you have CHOICE, often for the first time in decades.  In episode 9 of Prime Time, host Bec Wilson and Barry Bloch discuss:   A sense of purpose is one of the most fundamental needs The critical questions you MUST ask yourself to find your true north, and how to stop and understand the footprint you want to leave on the world The acts or phases of our lives, and how we can transform ourselves in our Prime Time very intentionally with this in mind Why work-life balance is a complete misnomer The right to joy, and how to acknowledge and chase that right in the second half of life Losing a sense of self, and how to get it back at this very important time of your life; And how we have to drive through a period that can feel difficult as we transform Re-defining yourself outside of your career, far beyond your job title or skills, thinking about what you want to be and how that affects your choices in life Really thinking about what drives your sense of satisfaction Prime Time with Bec Wilson is the podcast for all of us in the second half of life (47+) who want to live long, live well, and thoroughly enjoy it. Together we’ll dive deep into what will make this phase of life great, with insights from experts and pioneers. We talk about money, health, happiness, relationships, sex, travel and so much more. After all, there are no set rules for navigating this second half for our modern generations.  Follow us on social media and via email Get in touch with Bec here: Bec@primetimers.net You can find the podcast:  @Primetimepod on Instagram @Primetime_podcast on Facebook Sign up for the Primetimers Newsletter at www.primetimers.net  - Get our newsletter with detailed podcast notes sent directly to your inbox every week plus all our helpful articles and updates.  Or follow and learn more about Bec Wilson @becwilsonepic on Facebook @epicretirement on Instagram  Or read her syndicated column in Nine Newspapers (The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age) each week here Nearing retirement?  Join the Retirement Dreaming: Epic Retirement Facebook Group Sign up for the Epic Retirement weekly newsletter at epicretirement.net  Get Bec Wilson’s bestselling book How to Have an Epic Retirement to learn about the six pillars of an epic retirement as you approach and prepare for your future retirement years. Now available - order here Visit Bec’s website at epicretirement.com.au to learn more about her work. 

If caravanning around Australia is on your bucket list, then you need to pay attention to our next guest. Aileen Coburn has been living on the road for the last two years on an epic adventure with her husband, in their caravan!  It's not all smooth sailing, but Aileen has one very clear message: Just do it. In Episode 8 of Prime Time, Bec Wilson and Aileen Coburn discuss:  Why the biggest decisions are often the easiest decisions Hitting the road, and preparing your life to leave  Selling your home What living on the road really costs, and how to budget for it  The big mistakes and how to avoid them  Ranking Australia's best beaches and best value caravan parks  Prime Time with Bec Wilson is the podcast for all of us in the second half of life (47+) who want to live long, live well, and thoroughly enjoy it. Together we’ll dive deep into what will make this phase of life great, with insights from experts and pioneers. We talk about money, health, happiness, relationships, sex, travel and so much more. After all, there are no set rules for navigating this second half for our modern generations.  Follow us on social media and via email Get in touch with Bec here: Bec@primetimers.net You can find the podcast:  @Primetimepod on Instagram @Primetime_podcast on Facebook Sign up for the Primetimers Newsletter at www.primetimers.net  - Get our newsletter with detailed podcast notes sent directly to your inbox every week plus all our helpful articles and updates.  Or follow and learn more about Bec Wilson @becwilsonepic on Facebook @epicretirement on Instagram  Or read her syndicated column in Nine Newspapers (The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age) each week here Nearing retirement?  Join the Retirement Dreaming: Epic Retirement Facebook Group Sign up for the Epic Retirement weekly newsletter at epicretirement.net  Get Bec Wilson’s bestselling book How to Have an Epic Retirement to learn about the six pillars of an epic retirement as you approach and prepare for your future retirement years. Now available - order here Visit Bec’s website at epicretirement.com.au to learn more about her work. 

It's no secret that our clothing style changes as we age. The trick is working out how to dress, and present yourself to the world when everything ELSE in life changes. What do you wear, if all your life you've worn a suit to work every day? Or a pair of heels? How do you dress for you attitude, for a new phase in life, and not your age?  In episode 7 of Prime Time, host Bec Wilson and stylist Nikki Parkinson discuss the importance of your clothes in mid-life.  Clothes as expression, especially in mid-life  The importance of auditing, or editing your wardrobe as you enter a new life phase How to deal with your inner critic Navigating body shape, expectations, and a generation brought up on 'fad diets'  Dressing for happiness and confidence: What this looks like after you cut back on work How to identify your own style What does identity and clothing look like when your life is changing Grooming as we age Why men need to think about this too! Prime Time with Bec Wilson is the podcast for all of us in the second half of life (47+) who want to live long, live well, and thoroughly enjoy it. Together we’ll dive deep into what will make this phase of life great, with insights from experts and pioneers. We talk about money, health, happiness, relationships, sex, travel and so much more. After all, there are no set rules for navigating this second half for our modern generations.  Follow us on social media and via email Get in touch with Bec here: Bec@primetimers.net You can find the podcast:  @Primetimepod on Instagram @Primetime_podcast on Facebook Sign up for the Primetimers Newsletter at www.primetimers.net  - Get our newsletter with detailed podcast notes sent directly to your inbox every week plus all our helpful articles and updates.  Or follow and learn more about Bec Wilson @becwilsonepic on Facebook @epicretirement on Instagram  Or read her syndicated column in Nine Newspapers (The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age) each week here Nearing retirement?  Join the Retirement Dreaming: Epic Retirement Facebook Group Sign up for the Epic Retirement weekly newsletter at epicretirement.net  Get Bec Wilson’s bestselling book How to Have an Epic Retirement to learn about the six pillars of an epic retirement as you approach and prepare for your future retirement years. Now available - order here Visit Bec’s website at epicretirement.com.au to learn more about her work. 

The Prime Timers are pioneering a whole new stage of life: The Lifestyle Years, a phase of life that brings a new balance to work and leisure time that didn't exist for previous generations. Bernard Salt is a world renowned demographer, and he probably knows more about the pre-retirement and 'lifestyle years' than anyone in the country. He's dedicated his career to studying this age group and how we are changing the way we live, work, buy, spend and sell.  In episode 6 of Prime Time, host Bec Wilson and Australia’s leading demographer Bernard Salt discuss how the Prime Time generation is changing the game of life: Prime Timers are doing things differently - creating a whole new stage in life that has never existed before. And for the first time - it’s exciting! How happiness works in the Prime Time years, and how the happiest years are ahead of you in the decades to come. Learn about the things that drive our happiness down, and what turns it around How pre-retirees are reimagining work in the Lifestyle Years: Working longer but lighter - our changing expectations of life, work and leisure time How Prime Timers changing the way we connect with community What the numbers tell us: Breaking down the census data - what is going right, and what is going wrong in our Prime Time years and what we can learn Housing and downsizing is changing and the statistics tell a clear story of generational change  The hunger of the Baby Boomer and Prime Timer for travel and grey nomading: How it's shaping the expectations of our generation Prime Time with Bec Wilson is the podcast for all of us in the second half of life (47+) who want to live long, live well, and thoroughly enjoy it. Together we’ll dive deep into what will make this phase of life great, with insights from experts and pioneers. We talk about money, health, happiness, relationships, sex, travel and so much more. After all, there are no set rules for navigating this second half for our modern generations.  Follow us on social media and via email Get in touch with Bec here: Bec@primetimers.net You can find the podcast:  @Primetimepod on Instagram @Primetime_podcast on Facebook Sign up for the Primetimers Newsletter at www.primetimers.net  - Get our newsletter with detailed podcast notes sent directly to your inbox every week plus all our helpful articles and updates.  Or follow and learn more about Bec Wilson @becwilsonepic on Facebook @epicretirement on Instagram  Or read her syndicated column in Nine Newspapers (The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age) each week here Nearing retirement?  Join the Retirement Dreaming: Epic Retirement Facebook Group Sign up for the Epic Retirement weekly newsletter at epicretirement.net  Get Bec Wilson’s bestselling book How to Have an Epic Retirement to learn about the six pillars of an epic retirement as you approach and prepare for your future retirement years. Now available - order here Visit Bec’s website at epicretirement.com.au to learn more about her work. 

If you're heading into the next phase of your life, you've probably asked yourself this big question: How much money do I really need to retire comfortably? Is there a magic number? Will I ever be able to quit my job or start stepping back from full time work?  This week Bec dives deep into how to plan for your retirement and build your own set of numbers - explaining how to build a vision for your retirement years and then calculate your numbers against that vision.  Bec Wilson and special guest Spencer Howson discuss: Understand how much money you need to spend each year on living expenses to have a comfortable retirement, based on the benchmarks Consider how much you need to have in your superannuation account before you retire to generate a comfortable retirement income Learn the fundamentals of how your superannuation works, and what you need to be paying attention to to maximise your compound investment goals over the years before retirement, and in the years after it Find out the formula to help us build out our own budgets, including access to the helpful epic retirement budgeting template, which is available for download here: https://epicretirement.com.au/budget/ Explore the things that can change or impact our retirement planning in the economy that we don’t have much control over, and how we can manage them. Prime Time with Bec Wilson is the podcast for all of us in the second half of life (47+) who want to live long, live well, and thoroughly enjoy it. Together we’ll dive deep into what will make this phase of life great, with insights from experts and pioneers. We talk about money, health, happiness, relationships, sex, travel and so much more. After all, there are no set rules for navigating this second half for our modern generations.  Follow us on social media and via email Get in touch with Bec here: Bec@primetimers.net You can find the podcast:  @Primetimepod on Instagram @Primetime_podcast on Facebook Sign up for the Primetimers Newsletter at www.primetimers.net  - Get our newsletter with detailed podcast notes sent directly to your inbox every week plus all our helpful articles and updates.  Or follow and learn more about Bec Wilson @becwilsonepic on Facebook @epicretirement on Instagram  Or read her syndicated column in Nine Newspapers (The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age) each week here Nearing retirement?  Join the Retirement Dreaming: Epic Retirement Facebook Group Sign up for the Epic Retirement weekly newsletter at epicretirement.net  Get Bec Wilson’s bestselling book How to Have an Epic Retirement to learn about the six pillars of an epic retirement as you approach and prepare for your future retirement years. Now available - order here Visit Bec’s website at epicretirement.com.au to learn more about her work. 

The Mediterranean diet has been lauded by scientists for its ability to help people live longer, healthier and happier lives. So this week we’ve invited Prof. Catherine Itsiopoulos, one of Australia’s leading researchers of this remarkable diet, to explain the principles of the Mediterranean way of life and how you can integrate it into your daily routine.  Professor Catherine Itsiopolous is Dean of Health Sciences at RMIT University and she's spent her career studying the benefits of the Mediterranean Diet. She's dedicated to adapting the secrets of the 'Blue Zones' to a busy modern lifestyle, through her new book 'The Modern Mediterranean Diet'.   In Episode 4 of Prime Time, Bec Wilson and Professor Catherin Itsiopolous discuss:  Growing up Greek in Melbourne - Dietary habits start young  A 'day on the plate' of Mediterranean eating  The one ingredient you must add to your pantry  The truth about breakfast and intermittent fasting  The most researched dietary pattern in the world (here's what the science tells us) Eating to prevent dementia Wisdom from people living in the 'Blue Zones' Ultimate Mediterranean recipes from the author  Prime Time with Bec Wilson is the podcast for all of us in the second half of life (47+) who want to live long, live well, and thoroughly enjoy it. Together we’ll dive deep into what will make this phase of life great, with insights from experts and pioneers. We talk about money, health, happiness, relationships, sex, travel and so much more. After all, there are no set rules for navigating this second half for our modern generations.  Follow us on social media and via email Get in touch with Bec here: Bec@primetimers.net You can find the podcast:  @Primetimepod on Instagram @Primetime_podcast on Facebook Sign up for the Primetimers Newsletter at www.primetimers.net  - Get our newsletter with detailed podcast notes sent directly to your inbox every week plus all our helpful articles and updates.  Or follow and learn more about Bec Wilson @becwilsonepic on Facebook @epicretirement on Instagram  Or read her syndicated column in Nine Newspapers (The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age) each week here Nearing retirement?  Join the Retirement Dreaming: Epic Retirement Facebook Group Sign up for the Epic Retirement weekly newsletter at epicretirement.net  Get Bec Wilson’s bestselling book How to Have an Epic Retirement to learn about the six pillars of an epic retirement as you approach and prepare for your future retirement years. Now available - order here Visit Bec’s website at epicretirement.com.au to learn more about her work. 

Selling your family home may well be the biggest change you make in life, and there's no real play book for getting it right. Dr. Nicola Powell is Chief of Research and Economics at Domain, Australia’s leading property marketplace, and she says downsizer trends are changing. And baby boomers are primed to benefit.  In Episode 3 of Prime Time, host Bec Wilson and Dr. Nicola Powell discuss:  The downsizer generation and the great Australian dream The Downsizer concession What the trends tell us  How to avoid downsizing twice in your life (and paying twice the stamp duty) The most frequently searched key words on Domain  Booming regional locations When to sell  Why you should consider apartment living Prime Time with Bec Wilson is the podcast for all of us in the second half of life (47+) who want to live long, live well, and thoroughly enjoy it. Together we’ll dive deep into what will make this phase of life great, with insights from experts and pioneers. We talk about money, health, happiness, relationships, sex, travel and so much more. After all, there are no set rules for navigating this second half for our modern generations.  Follow us on social media and via email Get in touch with Bec here: Bec@primetimers.net You can find the podcast:  @Primetimepod on Instagram @Primetime_podcast on Facebook Sign up for the Primetimers Newsletter at www.primetimers.net  - Get our newsletter with detailed podcast notes sent directly to your inbox every week plus all our helpful articles and updates.  Or follow and learn more about Bec Wilson @becwilsonepic on Facebook @epicretirement on Instagram  Or read her syndicated column in Nine Newspapers (The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age) each week here Nearing retirement?  Join the Retirement Dreaming: Epic Retirement Facebook Group Sign up for the Epic Retirement weekly newsletter at epicretirement.net  Get Bec Wilson’s bestselling book How to Have an Epic Retirement to learn about the six pillars of an epic retirement as you approach and prepare for your future retirement years. Now available - order here Visit Bec’s website at epicretirement.com.au to learn more about her work. 

Jonathan Freeman is a world renowned exercise physiologist and founder of Australia’s largest active over 50’s community, Club Active. He's a Professional Fellow with Southern Cross University and presents guest lectures in Functional Anatomy at numerous Universities throughout Australia... AND he's worked with the likes of Chris Hemsworth and Kelly Slater, so he knows what he's talking about. According to Jonathan, only 1 in 10 Australians over the age of 50 do enough exercise to keep their hearts healthy and improve longevity. And he says physical inactivity is the biggest killer…  Join Bec Wilson for Episode 2 of Prime Time, with guest Jonathan Freeman, as he explains: The three most important things you can do for your body as you age: Muscle Mass, V02 Max & Joint Longevity  Some things in life are unavoidable  How to look after your joints  Exercise doesn't have to be in a gym  Incidental activity is the best place to start  What we can learn from the Blue Zones

Welcome to Prime Time, the podcast dedicated to preparing you for the second half of life! Hosted by modern ageing expert Bec Wilson, The Prime Time Podcast will bring you the very best advice from leading minds in the field, to help prepare you for what may just be the best years of your life.   Join Bec Wilson for Episode 1 of Prime Time, as she reveals the 7 things you NEED to know in the lead-up to retirement, with special guest Spencer Howson.  Bec and Spencer discuss: So, when am I in my Prime Time?  Why Spencer is excited about the next 30 years Longevity: How long are we really likely to live?  Goal setting for our second half of life: What do you really want? Building your financial confidence: How you can work on yours, and what you should be doing now Prioritising your health: What do we really need to be thinking about at this age?  Happiness and curiosity: And the reality of how we actively pursue it, instead of just hoping we’ll be happy Work: Thinking about work differently, in a way more suited to a modern, new world retirement

Welcome to Prime Time with Bec Wilson! A podcast offering a no-holds-barred conversation about everything. From relationships and health, to money management and travel, finding out how to live well and live long in your Prime Time.