Ep 117: Elections & Investments
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In this episode of the Retire with Peace podcast, host Dave Zaegel discusses the intersection of politics and financial planning, particularly in the context of upcoming elections. He emphasizes that while political events can create anxiety, they do not significantly impact long-term investment strategies. Zaegel encourages listeners to focus on what they can control in their financial planning and to remain calm amidst political uncertainty. He provides historical examples of political promises that were not fully realized, reinforcing the idea that change is often slower than anticipated....
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Ep 116: Must Sleep
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In the Episode, Dave Zaegel discusses the critical importance of sleep for overall health, particularly as individuals age. We discuss how adequate sleep—around 7-9 hours per night—supports metabolism, mood stabilization, and bodily repair, while also facilitating the brain's ability to process information and store memories. The episode emphasizes that sleep plays a key role in emotional regulation, highlighting that consistent sleep patterns are essential, as one cannot easily compensate for sleep deprivation. The engaging discussion underscores the necessity of prioritizing sleep for a...
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Ep 115: Are Supplements Worth It?
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In this episode of the Retire with Peace Podcast, host Dave Zaegel discusses the role of supplements in maintaining health, particularly as it relates to retirement. He emphasizes the importance of a healthy lifestyle, including exercise, nutrition, and sleep, while providing insights into specific supplements like multivitamins and creatine. The conversation aims to clarify the benefits and risks associated with various supplements, encouraging listeners to prioritize foundational health practices before relying on supplements. Takeaways Health is crucial for a quality retirement....
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Ep 114: Walking Is Underrated
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In this episode of the Retire with Peace podcast, host Dave Zaegel discusses the often overlooked benefits of walking as a form of exercise. He emphasizes its accessibility, affordability, and the numerous physical and mental health benefits it provides. From calorie burning to immune system support, walking is presented as a simple yet effective way to enhance overall well-being, especially during the fall season. Zaegel encourages listeners to incorporate walking into their daily routines, highlighting its role in retirement planning and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Takeaways: ...
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EP 113 - Replay of Episode 31 with Dr. Julie Smith
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A happy retirement involves much more than just having enough money. Your good health is a critical component to retiring with confidence. Sometimes, that health is out of our control. But often times, it's is our actions (or inactions) that determine how healthy we are physically and mentally. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Julie Smith, a physical therapist and health coach, to learn more about her journey and how to stay healthy as we get older. You can find more information about Julie at: Website: Facebook: Dr. Julie FitSmith Podcast: Spotify:...
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Ep 112: Replay of Episode 32 with Chelsea Theodoropoulos
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This Episode is a Replay of Episode 32. A happy retirement involves much more than just having enough money. Your good health is a critical component to retiring with confidence. Sometimes, that health is out of our control. But often times, it's is our actions (or inactions) that determine how healthy we are physically and mentally. In this episode, we are joined by Chelsea Theodoropoulos, owner of Burn Bootcamp St. Louis, to learn more about her journey, Burn Bootcamp, and how to stay healthy as we get older. You can find more information about Chelsea at ....
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Ep 111: Resistance Training to Retire with Peace
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In this episode, Dave Zaegel discusses the benefits of strength training and resistance training for overall health and retirement. He explains that strength training not only improves muscle function and movement but also has positive effects on bone density, cognitive decline, metabolism, and the immune system. Dave emphasizes that resistance training can be started at any age and with various levels of intensity, and even simple exercises like bodyweight squats and using resistance bands can provide significant benefits. He shares personal experiences of how strength training has helped him...
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Ep 110: Lifestyle Fitness with Lucas Rockwood
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In this episode of Retire with Peace, Lucas Rockwood, founder of YogaBody, discusses the importance of flexibility, mobility, and strength as we age. He shares his personal journey of transitioning from a marketing job to a career in yoga and wellness. Lucas emphasizes the concept of lifestyle fitness, which focuses on being able to do the things you want to do in retirement and living your best life. He recommends consistency in exercise, including a mix of cardiovascular activities, strength training, and stretching. Lucas also highlights the benefits of exercise in improving energy,...
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Ep 109: Drink Your Water
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The conversation covers two main topics: eating protein and drinking water. In the first part, the speaker discusses the importance of consuming enough protein and provides tips on how to incorporate it into a daily diet. He suggests aiming for one gram of protein per day per ideal body weight and recommends lean protein sources such as chicken, fish, and eggs. In the second part, the speaker emphasizes the benefits of staying hydrated by drinking water. He encourages increasing water intake and lists various health benefits associated with proper hydration. Takeaways Aim for one gram...
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Ep 108: Eat Your Protein
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In this episode, Dave Zaegel discusses the importance of being healthy in order to retire with peace. He emphasizes the need to prioritize health alongside wealth and shares his personal journey to getting healthy. The main focus of this episode is on the importance of eating enough protein and how it can contribute to overall health and weight loss. Dave provides tips on calculating protein intake and suggests dividing it into multiple meals throughout the day. He also highlights the benefits of eating enough protein, including improved immune function and overall well-being. Takeaways...
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In this episode, Dave Zaegel discusses the importance of fighting fewer battles in order to retire with peace. He emphasizes the need to avoid getting caught up in every opinion and event happening in the world, and instead focus on what is truly important and within our control. This concept applies to retirement planning as well, where it is crucial to concentrate on what can be controlled and executed effectively. Dave provides examples of tax planning and investment strategies that can help individuals retire with peace by focusing on what they can control.
Takeaways
Avoid getting caught up in every opinion and event happening in the world.
Focus on what is truly important and within your control.
In retirement planning, concentrate on what can be controlled and executed effectively.
Consider tax planning and investment strategies to retire with peace.
Chapters
00:00 Fighting Fewer Battles for Retirement Peace
04:03 Executing the Retirement Plan
06:54 Setting Income Guardrails
08:19 Focus on What You Can Control