This episode's guest, Jean Kittson AM, has spent the last decade caring for her parents, Elaine and Roy. Drawing from this experience, she authored the best-selling book "We Need to Talk About Mum & Dad – a practical guide to parenting aging parents".

She joins me today to discuss being part of the sandwich generation and to raise awareness about improving access to palliative care for other families.

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Today, we’re talking about the new rhythm your life finds when you enter retirement and how to start reconciling with this newfound freedom.

Joining me to unpack it all is Jon Glass, a retirement coach at 64PLUS and a specialist in the emotional aspects of retirement.

He, along with AWARE Super's, Kat McPhee join me to talk through finding your new rhythm.

This episode is sponsored by AWARE Super

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Today, we're tackling a hot topic: the critical issue of superannuation advice.

This is an issue that affects every Australian, and it's one that's sparking debate across the financial landscape. We’ll unpack who should provide advice, what that advice should look like, and who ultimately pays for it.

To help me, with the expertise on Australian super is Mary Delahunty. She’s the CEO of the Association of Superannuation Funds Australia

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It seems like every week there's a new scam doing the rounds—and unfortunately, older Australians are often in the firing line. In this episode, I chat to veteran investigations expert Ken Gamble, who’s spent decades tracking down fraudsters and helping victims recover. He shares the red flags to watch out for, how to protect yourself from these ever-evolving scams, and what to do if you—or someone you know—gets caught out.

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Following our podcast episode a couple of weeks back about Dipping your toe into retirement today my programme producer, Emilia Fuller will ask me the questions we got following that email. She, along with AWARE Super's, Kat McPhee join me to talk through those the best ways to stop working but to keep earning.

This episode is sponsored by AWARE Super

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With the election upon us, we thought it time to check back in with our trusted guide to the economic stories behind the politics. Shane Wright, senior economics correspondent at The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald. Together, we go through the last minute details to consider before you cast your vote tomorrow.

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In this episode, Catherine Greer, Author and Age Positive Advocate talks about how she's choosing to age 'gracefully', going fully grey in her 60s and the freedom that's afforded her. She's also a great Prime Time case study as she’s just released her first novel “The Bitter Sweet Bakery Cafe”.

To find out more about Catherine:

https://www.catherinegreer.com.au/

https://www.instagram.com/catherinegreerauthor/

https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/when-i-let-my-hair-go-grey-good-things-started-to-happen-20250312-p5lizk.html

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There are some great hacks to just try retirement before you buy, today my programme producer, Emilia Fuller along with AWARE Super's, Kat McPhee join me to talk through those hacks.

This episode is sponsored by AWARE Super

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