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97: Dena Silverberg: The Power of Social Prescribing in Retirement Wellness

"Unretired" & Inspired - A Retirement Planning Podcast

Release Date: 01/22/2024

108: “Deciding how to best give financially to my adult kids" - Assessing Michelle’s options

"Unretired" & Inspired - A Retirement Planning Podcast

Formerly “Awe-Inspired and Retired”. Welcome to 8000 days. Caleb and Riley are joined by Michelle Oram who has plans to retire in the next 3 months. Having been employed with the same employer for 23 years, this is going to be a big change. Learn more about: Practical advice on tax-efficient strategies for transferring wealth to the next generation, balancing legacy with personal fulfillment. The value of continuing personal growth and exploration in preparing for retirement, from pursuing passions to discovering new interests. The importance of staying engaged and relevant in your...

107: “I can't flip the switch from saving to spending” - Michelle's retirement spending dilemma

"Unretired" & Inspired - A Retirement Planning Podcast

Formerly “Awe-Inspired and Retired”. Welcome to 8000 days. Caleb and Riley are joined by recent retiree Michelle Lennox. Michelle recently retired, but it may not appear that way. She is still working and earning an income, she volunteers on boards, works with start-up founders and runs marathons. It’s possible she is more busy now than while working FT. Speaking with Michelle now, you would think she mastered retirement on her first try, leaving behind her full-time corporate position, without any hiccups or challenges along the way. Unfortunately that wasn’t the case. Today we...

106: Goodbye ‘Awe-Inspired’! Join the ‘8000 Days’ Journey

"Unretired" & Inspired - A Retirement Planning Podcast

Join Caleb and Riley for episode one of the newly named 8000 days podcast. Resources: Email Caleb: Text Riley: 403-393-8237 Hosted by Caleb Miller and Riley Anderson of

105: Dr. Christina Pierpaoli Parker: From night owls to early birds - Mastering sleep in retirement

"Unretired" & Inspired - A Retirement Planning Podcast

Caleb and Riley are joined by Dr. Christina Pierpaoli Parker, PhD, a Board-certified Clinical Psychologist and Director of the Integrated Behavioral Medicine Service at the University of Alabama Birmingham (UAB) specializing in adult and geriatric behavioral medicine. Christina’s thoughts have been featured in The New York Times, Washington Post CNN, and CNBC. She writes a blog called Eng(aging) for Psychology Today, which translates clinical science about aging and health into practical takeaways for optimizing physical and psychological wellness. In this episode we dive deep in the...

104: Theoren Fleury: Calgary Flame NHL Legend - Recovering from Hockey

"Unretired" & Inspired - A Retirement Planning Podcast

Caleb and Riley are joined by Theoren Fleury, Canadian former professional hockey player, author and motivational speaker. Theo was drafted by the Flames at the , and played over in the NHL between 1989 and 2003. Theo is not known not just for his electrifying career in the NHL though, but also for his courageous journey off the ice. Theo has turned his personal battles with trauma, addiction, and recovery into a powerful message of resilience and leadership. Through his motivational speaking and work with Fleury Enterprises, he inspires others to find their voice, embrace vulnerability,...

103: Moira Welsh: Author of “Your Happily Ever Older” and Navigating a Super-Aged Future

"Unretired" & Inspired - A Retirement Planning Podcast

Caleb and Riley are joined by Moira Welsh, Journalist at the Toronto Star and author of Happily Ever Older. Moira Welsh is a Toronto Star journalist leading The Third Act project, pushing for changes in the way older adults live. The winner of two Canadian Association of Journalists Awards and three National Newspaper Awards, she is also the author of “Happily Ever Older: Revolutionary Approaches to Long-Term Care.” Learn more about: Groundbreaking solutions being created and tested for vibrant retirement living that defy conventional norms. How to navigate the challenges of aging in a...

102: Mary Morency: Four ‘must know’ pillars for a flourishing retirement

"Unretired" & Inspired - A Retirement Planning Podcast

Caleb and Riley are joined by Mary Morency a Retirement coach and co-author of “Rethinking Retirement”. Mary, is a ”retired” Human Resources and Organizational Development leader with over 30 years of experience, Mary has always been passionate about developing human talent and facilitating change within organizations and with individuals. She views her Retirement Coaching practice as a continuation of a lifelong passion for helping people develop their potential. She is convinced that in retirement, ”the best is yet to be!'' Mary works with her colleague, Jeannette Lalonde,...

101: Mardi Tindal: Reinventing Retirement through Co-Living

"Unretired" & Inspired - A Retirement Planning Podcast

Caleb and Riley are joined by Mardi Tindal, a writer, adult educator and who we might say has become an expert on the topic of coliving. Mardi joined forces with friends, to create their own coliving community. After many years of wading through legal options, creating legal documents, real-estate viewings and architectural drawings, they’ve now created a really amazing coliving arrangement on a beautiful Lakeside property. Mardi is known for her leadership locally, nationally and internationally, as a faith leader active in UN Climate negotiations from Copenhagen (2009) to Paris (2015),...

100: Leigh Vanderloo, PhD: The science behind active aging and the 150-minute rule

"Unretired" & Inspired - A Retirement Planning Podcast

Caleb and Riley are joined by Dr. Leigh Vanderloo, Scientific Director at ParticipACTION. Dr. Vanderloo received her PhD in Health Promotion from the University of Western Ontario in 2016. Her area of research focuses on the objective measurement of physical activity and sedentary time, and how these behavior's impact physical, mental, and social well-being. Learn more about: The science behind why physical activity becomes even more crucial as you age, beyond just weight management. The national guidelines for physical activity and the surprising amount of Canadians meeting the standard....

99: John Kralik: 365 Days of Thanks – Lessons in Gratitude and Retirement

"Unretired" & Inspired - A Retirement Planning Podcast

Caleb and Riley are joined by John Kralik, author of "365 Thank Yous, the Year a Simple Act of Daily Gratitude Changed My Life". The book that tells the story of how John wrote 365 thank-you notes to people he encountered in his everyday life over the course of a year. John was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and attended the University of Michigan, from which he received a B.A. (1975) and then a J.D. (1979). After that, John practiced law in Los Angeles for 30 years. In September 2009, John was appointed by Governor Schwarzenegger to be a Judge of the Los Angeles Superior Court. In this episode we...

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Caleb and Riley are joined by Dena Silverberg for a deep dive into world of social prescribing and senior wellness.

In this episode Dena is going to help us really define this idea for us today, and even the role it can play in finding fulfillment, connection and ultimately living life more richly. Our ultimate goal for you in today’s episode, is to help you to uncover a new pathway for your retirement, one that gives you a more connected and engaged life as an older adult.

Prior to joining OACAO, Dena was the Vice President of Health and Wellness at Better Living Health and Community Services and worked there for 22 years overseeing various departments including Senior Active Living Centers, Adult Day Programs, Exercise and Falls Programming, Social Work Services, Volunteer Services and Hospice and Palliative Care Services.

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The profound effects of social engagement on seniors, and the real-world difference between having it and lacking it.
The optimal age and ways to benefit from Senior Active Living Centers for a richer, socially connected retirement.
Insights into where social prescribing is headed, its impact, and the challenges it faces.

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