Welcome to Retired & Inspired, a weekly podcast hosted by three longtime friends—Denise & LB, who are actively retired and our newest team member, Rick, who's passively retired (retired by circumstance)!
This show is all about redefining life after work. We’re here to prove that staying active, engaged, and inspired isn’t just important for your health—it’s incredibly easy to do.
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Social Security -- What You Need to Know & When Should You Take It?
In this week's episode we're discussing Social Security -- where to get your info; what factors can impact when you begin to draw it; pro's & cons of drawing social security at different age milestones - and, why social security continues to be politicized with fear-based messaging.Our hosts are: Denise, Lawrence, & RickWon't you join us?Artifacts for Today's Episode:
Social Security Administration: www.ssa.govUnderstanding the Basics of Social Security: https://youtu.be/9ojyN4b1ay8?si=lbL83eEITeJF1uV1Social Security's Funding Shortfall: https://www.congress.gov/crs-product/IF10522SSA Payout Funding Availability: The Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) Trust Fund will be able to pay 100 percent of total scheduled benefits until the fourth quarter of 2032, one quarter earlier than projected last year. At that time, the fund’s reserves will become depleted and continuing program income will be sufficient to pay 78 percent of total scheduled benefits.Please follow & subscribe!https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/UBWNh43Fl7bIG: https://www.instagram.com/retiredinspired_podcast/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/retired-inspired.bsky.socialTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@retired_inspiredemail: rusty@15goodminutes.com
25 Oct 2026
Things to do in your 40s to Prepare for Retirement
There are lots of things you can do now - well before you reach retirement age, that'll help you prepare for retirement. The tips we're talking about in this episode could provide numerous benefits on multiple levels - especially if you're in your 40s or early 50s, Our hosts are: Denise, Lawrence, & RickWon't you join us?Artifacts for Today's Episode:Retirement Prep - AARP: https://www.aarp.org/membership/benefits/finance/retirement-calculator/Grown Woman Talk: Your Guide to Getting and Staying Healthyby Sharon Malone M.D.: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593593863?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallbackhttps://www.health.harvard.edu/healthy-aging-and-longevity/movement-and-your-healthspan-why-activity-may-be-the-closest-thing-we-have-to-a-longevity-drug?https://nutrition.org/what-you-eat-at-age-40-could-influence-your-quality-of-life-at-70/Please follow & subscribe!https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/UBWNh43Fl7bIG: https://www.instagram.com/retiredinspired_podcast/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/retired-inspired.bsky.socialTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@retired_inspiredemail: rusty@15goodminutes.com
18 Oct 2026
The Circle of Friends -- From Childhood to Retirement
Retired & Inspired is a new YouTube show and Podcast which focuses on the joys, challenges, and life after retirement -- from the perspective of 3 good friends -- who are all now retired.In this, our 10th episode - we're talking about friendships and how they impact us as retirees. We all had childhood friends; and friends we made in school; and then friends we made as adults - either from work based relationships or life based relationships. Now that we're retired, what's our circle of friends look like - and does the circle contain anyone from those earlier days?Great episode - check it out!Please follow & subscribe!IG: https://www.instagram.com/retiredinspired_podcast/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/retired-inspired.bsky.socialTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@retired_inspiredemail: rusty@15goodminutes.com
10 Oct 2026
Shoulda ... Woulda ... Coulda ...
Retired & Inspired is a new YouTube show and Podcast which focuses on the joys, challenges, and life after retirement -- from the perspective of 3 good friends -- who are all now retired.In this, our 9th episode - we're talking about decisions we've each made, well before retirement, that we look back on, now.We're also excited to welcome our newest cohost - Rick!Great episode - check it out!Please follow & subscribe!Spotify: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/R9lIcjF8O5bIG: https://www.instagram.com/retiredinspired_podcast/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/retired-inspired.bsky.socialTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@retired_inspiredemail: rusty@15goodminutes.com
26 Sept 2026
Surprise, Surprise! Some Things we Expected Turned Out Differently.
Retired & Inspired is a new YouTube show and Podcast which focuses on the joys, challenges, and life after retirement -- from the perspective of 3 long-time friends -- Denise, Ed, & Lawrence - who are all now retired.In this, our 8th episode - we're talking about things that surprised us as we entered into retirement -- things we may have expected to be one way but turned out to be another way.One expected to have more time and be less busy -- didn't happen.One expected to be able to move freely in daytime traffic and while running errands -- nope.One wasn't expecting to be retired at all and was given notice -- a notice he wasn't expecting.Great episode - check it out!Recorded live at 360ism studios, Richmond Va. https://studio.360ism.com/ or https://360ism.com/Please follow & subscribe!Spotify: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/R9lIcjF8O5bIG: https://www.instagram.com/retiredinspired_podcast/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/retired-inspired.bsky.socialemail: rusty@15goodminutes.com
14 Sept 2026
Nailed It? Our Retirement DIYs.
Retired & Inspired is a new YouTube show and Podcast which focuses on the joys, challenges, and life after retirement -- from the perspective of 3 long-time friends -- Denise, Ed, & Lawrence - who are all now retired.In this, our 7th episode - we're talking about Do-It-Yourself projects. More specifically, our skillsets (or lack thereof) and some of the DIY projects we've done in retirement.Please follow & subscribe!Spotify: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/R9lIcjF8O5bIG: https://www.instagram.com/retiredinspired_podcast/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/retired-inspired.bsky.socialemail: rusty@15goodminutes.com
6 Sept 2026
Downsizing in Retirement; Why We Each Opted Not to Downsize.
Retired & Inspired is a new YouTube show and Podcast which focuses on the joys, challenges, and life after retirement -- from the perspective of 3 long-time friends -- Denise, Ed, & Lawrence - who are all now retired.In this, our sixth episode - we're talking about downsizing - and whether or not we considered it - and what led to our choices to "not" downsize, respectively. If you've retired -- did you consider downsizing or relocating? Drop a comment - we'd love to hear from you!Please follow & subscribe!Spotify: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/R9lIcjF8O5bIG: https://www.instagram.com/retiredinspired_podcast/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/retired-inspired.bsky.socialemail: rusty@15goodminutes.com
31 Aug 2026
Traveling in Retirement - Why it's Important & Where Have We Been?
Retired & Inspired is a new YouTube show and Podcast which focuses on the joys, challenges, and life after retirement -- from the perspective of 3 long-time friends -- Denise, Ed, & Lawrence - who are all now retired.In this, our fifth episode - we're talking about travel -- where we've been; where we're going; and why traveling in retirement can be so beneficial. Join us, won't you? And be sure to let us know how you travel in retirement!Please follow & subscribe!Spotify: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/R9lIcjF8O5bIG: https://www.instagram.com/retiredinspired_podcast/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/retired-inspired.bsky.socialemail: rusty@15goodminutes.com
22 Aug 2026
Financially Preparing For Retirement - How We Did It.
Retired & Inspired is a new YouTube show and Podcast which focuses on the joys, challenges, and life after retirement -- from the perspective of 3 long-time friends -- Denise, Ed, & Lawrence - who are all now retired.In this, our fourth episode - we're talking about retirement financial planning-- and how to set up a foundation for finances that'll carry you through retirement. Lots to unpack, please join us for this week's episode!Please follow & subscribe!YouTube: www.youtube.com/@retiredinspired-podcast
IG: https://www.instagram.com/retiredinspired_podcast/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/retired-inspired.bsky.socialemail: rusty@15goodminutes.com
17 Aug 2026
We Like Wine!
Retired & Inspired is a new YouTube show and Podcast which focuses on the joys, challenges, and life after retirement -- from the perspective of 3 long-time friends -- Denise, Ed, & Lawrence - who are all now retired.In this, our third episode - we're talking about wine and which types of wine we each like. Please follow & subscribe!YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZompWal_ADsIG: https://www.instagram.com/retiredinspired_podcast/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/retired-inspired.bsky.socialemail: rusty@15goodminutes.com
8 Aug 2026
Got Hobbies? We Do -- And We Hope You Do Too!
Retired & Inspired is a new YouTube show and Podcast which focuses on the joys, challenges, and life after retirement -- from the perspective of 3 long-time friends -- Denise, Ed, & Lawrence - who are all now retired.In this, our second episode - we're talking about the value of having hobbies -- and putting time into those hobbies. We hope you'll enjoy this episode, and please weigh-in with hobbies of your own!LB's Website: www.creationsbylb.comPlease follow & subscribe!Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7497RVm5oU0MwWgiXSENhk?si=8ijnizTWRqqEsqtEoed48gIG: https://www.instagram.com/retiredinspired_podcast/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/retired-inspired.bsky.socialemail: rusty@15goodminutes.com
1 Aug 2026
Welcome To Our New Show!
Retired & Inspired is a new YouTube show and Podcast which focuses on the joys, challenges, and life after retirement -- from the perspective of 3 long-time friends -- Denise, Ed, & Lawrence - who are all now retired.In this, our first episode - we'll explain the nature/purpose of the show and introduce you to each of our cohosts.We're excited to be here and looking forward to collaborative exchanges with our audience -- whether newly-retired; long-term retired, or contemplating retirement!Please follow & subscribe!IG: https://www.instagram.com/retiredinspired_podcast/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/retired-inspired.bsky.socialemail: rusty@15goodminutes.com
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