Don't Die Before You're Dead
We know that we never have as much time as we think. So what are we doing about it? We will explore what is possible and hear from those who have dared to muster the courage to live their dreams. Let's discuss real life strategies to live the lives we were meant to live. No putting off till later as later may not be ours. Live now and avoid living in the Land of Regret.
Episodes
64 episodes
The Gift of Experience
It's that time again to give a gift. Whatever do I get for this person, especially if they are known to have everything?How about thinking of giving an experience rather than a tangible item? What if you were to give that person something t...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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20:05
Leave a Legacy of Time and Experience
Tloday when people talk about leaving a legacy, what we hear the most comes from financial advisors talking about assets which are mostly money.There are other legacies to leave such as living a life full of examples on living fully alive, ...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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19:29
Meeting People
It isn't always easy to start a conversation with people you are just encountering. It takes practice but where do you start? Watching for tell tale signs of whether a person is approachable is a good place. If they are open, then a single comm...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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20:17
End of 2024 - Mission Accomplished
When it comes to closing the books at your year end...personal not financial although could be both... there is nothing more satisfying than knowing you have accomplished that which you set out to do.My mission of touring across Canada was ...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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17:30
Is Your Money Safe in the Bank? Mine Wasn't.
PSA...Do you have a bank account which you use regularly? Do you deposit fund into it and use your debit card for multiple transactions? Me too.I am sure that like you this has been going on for many years confident in the banking system. H...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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20:29
A Dangerous Detour
May was the beginning of road trips in preparation for the final leg of the cross Canada tour - the East coast. Three trips in all: Wasaga Beach, North Bay and Kincardine. Betty handled things like a dream. June 7th became the schedule de...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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19:03
When You Need a New Career Path
When facing challenges on her job, Annette Lavigne had to think about her plans to continue working or retire, she decided it was time to open a new door. Through her years of being a Toastmaster, Annette knew she had many skills to...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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36:51
The Benefits of Journaling
Are you journaling? if so, how do you do it? Are you typing on your computer so you can save files and take up less room than having books? Or handwriting?Handwriting really does have some benefits in writing your journal. A...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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22:23
Chair Yoga for Seniors
Dharma Bums Yoga has been teaching yoga for nearly 20 years. Bums yoga! Love that name as the owner, Rachel Page focuses on chair yoga for seniors and beginners. During this episode Rachel shares her passion for using yoga to str...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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48:30
Embarking on a New Chapter
What do you do when you find that your life is being consumed by too much work and not enough living? Time for a change. Listen as Leanne and Lyle McCabe share with me how they sold their business and decided to downsize in order to tr...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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48:21
Crossroads Detours and U Turns
This episode starts with a meandering 15 minute, turned 1 hour, trip to the coffee shop. Google maps outlined ways for me to go but when I came across some of the streets, I decided not to go down them. Some were too hilly, some too broke...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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16:39
Lean Into the Messiness of Life
Hayley Mayer from Sydney Australia is a psychotherapist who has faced a traumatic experience and has since learned to dance with life not wrestle with it. She offers tools and techniques to implement when faced with challenges and othe...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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41:10
Tips from a Relationship Expert
Owner and founder of The Couples Clinic, therapist Ronnie Littlewood, shares with us some insights into how to strengthen relationships going into this new year.These apply to all types of relationships regardless of ages or gender although...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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48:55
Christmas Past, New Year Coming and Reflections
Is this the time of year when you stop to reflect on where you are in life? Do you ask yourself how things are different this year from this time last year? Many people do.As you think about your life and how you got to where you are ...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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23:54
On Being a Life-Long Learner
Sometimes people think that once their education for a formal career is done, there is no longer any need to look for other opportunities to learn. That might work for some but the fact is that we need to keep our brains engaged. Like the...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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16:33
All or Nothing? Go for Balance
It is easy to think about aiming for work/life balance but not so much when we think about life/life balance. Sometimes it is easy to get unmotivated and feeling stuck in the doldrums like the short days of early winter.In this podcas...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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16:33
Getting Back on the Wagon
After having fallen off the wagon for quite some time, what is needed to get back on? First it begins with acknowledging that it is indeed possible to start where you left off. Yes, it might be embarrassing, a matter of pride but being honest i...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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14:33
Journey to the Political Arena
My guest Lori Lococo is a current Niagara Falls City Councilor and is running for re-election this fall. When I first met Lori she was an office administrator for a legal firm and was one of the top district leaders in Toastmasters. ...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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36:52
Finding Life After Retirement
Many ask the question about what's life going to be like after they retire. What can they do? What do they want to do? Cindy Pavella retired from her career job dealing with group insurance and employee benefits. After a short hiatus t...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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43:35
Invest in Your Memory Bank
More than likely the day will come when the memories you hold in your memory bank will be of more value that the money you have deposited in your bank account. At that time, you might be limited in what you can and can't do, can go and can't go...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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21:14
T'is the Season; T'is the Time
Now is the time of year when we become more engaged in self reflection. We know that a brand new year is imminent and we give a thought or two to new year's resolutions. Even if we don't believe in them, we can't help but let them c...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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22:28
Whose Expectations Are You Following?
From childhood we learn that there are certain things expected from us. We catch on early that our parents then our teachers expect us to behave according to the "norms" we see around us. Those of us who don't adhere to those behaviors soon fin...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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18:17
Act I - Mission Accomplished
Because Covid 19 came with restrictions, lockdowns and border closures, plans for my Cross Canada tour was not a possibility. Instead of taking on the huge disappointment as a cancellation, I saw it as an opportunity to adjust my plans.
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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20:14
Where Is Time on Your Priority List?
It has been a while since my last podcase... kind of sounds like a confession doesn't it? There are many reasons why and I would have to admit that some of them are really just excuses. I have missed doing them and I have thought more abo...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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20:23