Happiest Retirees

• The Final Chapter: Retiree Reinvention & The Launch Of Tryin' Ryan

  In the final episode of the Happiest Retirees Podcast, we celebrate the show's journey and launch into our next adventure: the Tryin' Ryan YouTube series. Hear from vibrant retirees like Jill Smith Entrekin (author), Jerri Williams (FBI agent turned author/podcaster/Hollywood consultant), Johnny Hiles (pickleball enthusiast), and Andy Liepman (former CIA turned train conductor).  Transition from podcast listener to YouTube viewer! Follow the Retire Sooner Team channel on YouTube and watch Tryin' Ryan starting April 30th to fuel your post-career passion. Uncover your purpose, embrace new core pursuits, and start living your best retirement life today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Retirement’s New Era: How to Thrive in a Life Chapter That Never Existed Before with Eric Thurman

  Retirement today isn’t what it used to be—it's a whole new life chapter! People are spending 20, 25, even 30 years in retirement. So, how do you make those years truly fulfilling? It’s not just about money—it’s about curiosity, connection, and purpose. Dive into why friendships keep you thriving, how gratitude rewires your brain for happiness, and the little things that make a big difference. Retirement trailblazer and author of Thrive in Retirement, Eric Thurman, shares practical tips, a few laughs, and plenty of wisdom to help you live with more joy and meaning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Final Approach: A Pilot’s Viral Send-Off and the Flight Plan for a Thriving Retirement with Mark Hardcastle

  A legendary airline captain’s final flight, a viral send-off, and the unexpected turbulence of retirement—this episode snaps your seat back and tray table into their full upright position. After 40 years of high-stakes decisions and strict schedules, stepping away from the cockpit felt like losing purpose for Mark Hardcastle. Navigating the sudden freedom proved unexpectedly disorienting, but embracing a self-imposed sabbatical opened the door to healing, reflection, and new possibilities. Discover how Mark stabilized his glide path, reclaimed fulfillment, and transformed retirement into the kind of life that takes off after work ends. So deploy the landing gear, clear the runway, and get ready for a happy retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• From Burnout to Revival: How Dr. Jordan Grumet Resuscitated His Purpose and Retirement

  We’ve all had jobs we didn’t want. I just never considered the idea that doctors might feel that way, too. We tend to elevate them to some higher status, but they’re human, too. In today’s episode, I uncover Jordan Grumet’s incredible journey from a burned-out physician to a fired-up, purpose-driven author and speaker. He opened up about how he escaped the identity trap of his medical career and built a life he loves.  Jordan shares why loving the process matters more than chasing achievements and how anyone can create a meaningful, fulfilling retirement. Plus, we explore his new book, The Purpose Code, and break down how to stop overthinking purpose and start living it. If you’re looking for inspiration, clarity, and a fresh perspective on what retirement (and life) can really be, this episode is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• From Ad Exec To Cartoonist: Retirement Laughs & Lessons In Barcelona With Darryl Kluskowski

  What happens when a creative powerhouse trades the ad world for a life of storytelling, adventure, and clumsy Spanish in Barcelona? I sat down with Darryl Kluskowski—award-winning cartoonist and children's author—to talk about his journey from agency exec to expat artist. He told me how he finds inspiration in unexpected places (including the bathroom—his latest book, The Flush Files, is certainly on-brand). Tune in for the laughs and stay for the life lessons as he walks me through a typical day of happy retirement in Spain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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