Retired & Inspired

Rusty Brown Photography Productions
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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. ✨ New episodes drop weekly! #activeretirement #healthyagingtips #podcast youtube.com/@retiredinspired-podcast

Episodes

  1. 4d ago

    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

  2. Oct 18

    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

  3. Oct 10

    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

  4. Sep 26

    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

  5. Sep 14

    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. Sep 6

    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

  7. Aug 31

    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

  8. Aug 22

    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

  9. Aug 17

    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

  10. Aug 8

    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

  11. Aug 1

    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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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. ✨ New episodes drop weekly! #activeretirement #healthyagingtips #podcast youtube.com/@retiredinspired-podcast

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  • Creator
    Rusty Brown Photography Productions
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Rusty Brown Photography Productions
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