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Twice a month, host Al Waller discusses a specific topic with experts including Catherine Collinson, founding president of nonprofit Transamerica Institute® and head of Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies®, and Mihaela Vincze, public health professional.

  1. 03/31/2025

    Navigate the Future: Embracing Change with Intention

    What if the key to life lies in embracing uncertainty? In this episode, Al, Catherine, and Mihaela explore effective strategies for navigating the future and turning uncertainty into growth opportunities. Drawing on compelling research from Transamerica Institute, they share actionable insights to help you move forward with purpose, intention, and resilience.

    13 min

  2. 03/05/2025

    Women: Planning for a Secure Future

    Women face unique circumstances when planning for a secure future. Over the last half century, women have made tremendous strides by gaining higher levels of educational attainment and access to career opportunities. Yet, certain challenges continue to affect their ability to lead long, healthy, and financially secure lives. On this episode, Catherine, Mihaela, and Al explore these challenges, discussing not only the hurdles women encounter but also the strategies and resources available to empower them.

    13 min

  3. 02/18/2025

    5 Ways to Boost Your Retirement Savings

    Are you saving enough for retirement? Fewer than one in four Americans “strongly agree” that they’re building a large enough retirement nest egg, according to a recent survey from nonprofit Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies. On this episode, Catherine and Al discuss tips for boosting your retirement savings by taking advantage of tax incentives, learning about investing, strategically planning – and avoiding pitfalls along the way.

    10 min

  4. 02/04/2025

    Nurture Your Mind, Body, and Spirit

    In a world where technology often makes us feel more isolated, are you ready to reconnect with yourself? This insightful episode highlights the crucial link between mental, physical, and spiritual health, offering practical tips for prioritizing a more fulfilling life grounded in purpose and connection.

    12 min

  5. 01/21/2025

    Boosting Brain Health With Music (Rebroadcast 8-23-2022)

    Have you ever experienced the uplifting power of music after a long, tiring day? Join us in this episode as we delve into how your favorite melodies can reduce stress, enhance your mood, and even promote better sleep. We also discuss fascinating insights, revealing how music can strengthen bonds and bring joy into our lives.

    7 min

  6. 01/16/2025

    New Year, New You: Creating Healthier Habits (Rebroadcast 12-27-2022)

    The New Year has arrived! As many of us set our resolutions for the year ahead, it's worth considering how many of us will actually stick to them. Let's be honest—we're all creatures of habit, and those habits shape our behaviors, whether they’re beneficial or detrimental. To boost our chances of success, understanding habits while setting our goals can provide the motivation we need to truly achieve our resolutions. In this episode, Al Waller and Mihaela Vincze explain how to change a habit.

    9 min

  7. 01/03/2025

    Embarking on New Beginnings (Rebroadcast 12-13-2023)

    Are you ready for a fresh start? Given the nonstop disruptions in nearly every aspect of our lives in recent years, there’s a good chance that you may be thinking about making some changes in your life. And maybe you’re looking for a good place to start.

    12 min

  8. 12/19/2024

    Toxic Positivity: Too Much Holiday Cheer (Rebroadcast 12-14-2021)

    Do you overburden yourself with being positive? Is it even more challenging to be positive during the holidays? It’s important to know that attempting to be positive at all costs might prove to be detrimental to our own personal mental health. On this episode, Al Waller and Mihaela Vincze explain what toxic positivity is and its potentially negative impacts, how to identify it, prevent it, and for ways to cope if it should actually happen to us. Originally broadcast on December 12, 2021.

    8 min
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Twice a month, host Al Waller discusses a specific topic with experts including Catherine Collinson, founding president of nonprofit Transamerica Institute® and head of Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies®, and Mihaela Vincze, public health professional.

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