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Retiring, Unretiring, and Rediscovering Purpose with Kim Lee (Ep. 23)

By TheSimplyRetirementPodcast | May 15, 2024

When we think of retirement, images of tranquil beach walks, leisurely lunches, and newfound hobbies often fill our daydreams. But what if the reality of retirement doesn’t align with the fantasy?

Eric Blake welcomes back Kim Lee, a former personal trainer, a retiree and now a personal trainer once more. Kim shares her transformative journey, offering a candid look at her decision to retire, relocate to Mexico, and then, quite unexpectedly, unretire back to her roots in personal training. Kim’s story isn’t just about retirement; it’s about purpose, passion, and the courage to pivot when life’s plans don’t bring the fulfillment expected.

Kim touches on:

Why did Kim decide to “unretire” and return to personal training
How did cultural changes in Mexico affect Kim’s daily life and happiness
What emotional challenges did Kim encounter being away from loved ones and her fitness community
What advice does Kim give for those considering retirement, focusing on setting clear goals
And more

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About our Guest:

Kim Lee, a dedicated Certified Personal Trainer for the past 8 years, is currently operating as an Independent Contractor at the Hidden Gym nestled in Allen, Texas. Alongside her professional pursuits, she cherishes her role as a loving wife and mother to two wonderful grown children. Her fervor for promoting both physical and mental health is unmistakable and deeply embedded in her work. She firmly believes in the power of small, consistent steps, emphasizing that they collectively pave the way for monumental change.

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Navigating End-of-Life Care: Insights and Strategies for Women in Retirement with Jeanne Brosseau (Ep. 13)

By TheSimplyRetirementPodcast | December 27, 2023

What if you could redefine your journey into retirement and end-of-life planning?

Discover the crucial yet often overlooked aspects of retirement in this insightful episode of The Simply Retirement Podcast. Host Eric Blake, joined by Jeanne Brosseau, Community Liaison from Ardent Healthcare, tackles the sensitive subject of end-of-life care. This episode is specially crafted to guide you through the complexities of retirement planning, with a focus on hospice and palliative care.

Key Highlights:

Enhancing Quality of Life with Hospice Care: Understand how early hospice adoption can significantly improve life quality
Initiating End-of-Life Conversations: Gain valuable strategies for approaching sensitive talks about end-of-life care
Integrating Medical and Financial Planning: Eric Blake seamlessly connects hospice care with estate planning, emphasizing the need for a holistic estate plan that smartly incorporates medical directives alongside traditional wills and trusts
Understanding Care Services: Unravel the differences between home health and hospice care, learning about their subtle nuances and the financial implications, including insurance details
Proactive End-of-Life Planning: Discover the essential steps to seek information and arrange care for end-of-life planning
And much more!

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About Jeanne Brosseau:

When you ask Jeanne Brosseau where she is from, she will answer, “which year?” Jeanne was born in Colorado Springs but had moved 19 times by the time she was 10 due to her father’s career in the construction industry.

Jeanne married when she was 20 and soon after started a family. Her husband’s career had her packing again to move every year, sometimes twice a year, across the continental US, and out of it, until she settled in CT in 2000.

She started a career as a Student Counselor with The Writers Institute, helping adult correspondence students learn how to write and publish their work. She also recruited published authors to teach the courses. She fell in love with education.

In 2008, Jeanne moved her 2 teenagers to Houston, TX so that she could better provide for her children’s college education. She accepted a position as a Unit Secretary at a small Catholic hospital and shortly thereafter was a student in their first Patient Care Technician training program. Right after her 40th birthday, she was recruited by a hospice company to be a liaison assistant and promoted 2 months later to a full marketing position.

Although Jeanne didn’t know anything about hospice, she researched, asked lots of questions and started to become educated on all areas of healthcare. She wanted to know the differences between the levels of care, when each was appropriate, and why. She loved the “educational” piece of it. Now, Jeanne brings that education to as many people as possible.

“End of life discussions should be as important as beginning of life discussions. Preparing for that journey takes much of the fear out of it.”

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Introducing The Simply Retirement Podcast: Meet Host Eric Blake (Ep. 1)

By TheSimplyRetirementPodcast | August 9, 2023

Are you ready to step into the realm of retirement planning and financial guidance?

Introducing the Simply Retirement Podcast!

Prepare to be captivated by the captivating inaugural episode of the Simply Retirement Podcast! Join us as Eric Blake, a seasoned financial planning expert, shares his extraordinary journey and invaluable background in the realm of finance. Brace yourself for an intimate glimpse into the challenges he encountered during his early years as a financial advisor and the invaluable lessons he learned along the way.

Unveiling his unwavering passion for retirement income planning, Eric sheds light on the paramount significance of comprehending social security benefits and how it can shape our financial destinies. But that’s not all—prepare to be inspired as he reveals his personal hobbies and his resolute commitment to assisting individuals, particularly women, in navigating their financial endeavors with confidence and success.

In this episode Eric discusses:

How retirement income planning positively impacts his clients and the importance of financial organization during this crucial stage of life
His passion for helping women achieve retirement, especially those who have gone through a divorce or have been widowed
Exploring the potential benefits of Social Security and its transformative impact on your financial future
The significant influence a skilled financial advisor can have on their clients and their families’ lives
Unraveling the three essential elements of the retirement puzzle, masterfully pieced together by Eric
A sneak peek into the meticulous process employed by Blake Wealth Management when working with prospective clients
And more!

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