Best Downsizing To Travel Podcasts (2025)

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International Travel, Children with Disabilities, and Downsizing Your Life 46:17

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Dr. Dan and Emily discuss some nuances of planning for international travel, how to plan for children with disabilities, and some tips for downsizing your life. To learn more about financial planning and MY Wealth Planners, visit: https://mywealthplanners.com To schedule a complimentary consultation, visit: https://calendly.com/my-wealth-planners-i…

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The Home Base Myth: Why We Crave It 27:49

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Send us a text Why do we crave a “home base,” even when we’ve found freedom through slow travel? In this thought-provoking episode of Your Time To Travel Podcast, Karl and Tina unpack the emotional and psychological pull of home—security, comfort, and belonging—and how it often conflicts with our desire for exploration and freedom. As 50+ slow trav…

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Surviving On a Desert Island + Transformative Travel with Tom Williams from Desert Island Survival 1:18:05

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Do you have the skills to survive on a deserted island? Tom Williams is the founder of Desert Island Survival, an adventure travel company that maroons people on desert islands, and the winner of the TV survival show Alone UK 2023. In this episode, Tom traces his path from wealth management to remote survival guiding, explains how he designs his de…

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103: 5 Quick Tips to Successfully DOWNSIZE as Empty Nesters 15:29

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Episode Summary As an empty nester, you may be considering downsizing your home. It’s a huge decision—one that’s full of emotions, financial considerations, and logistical challenges. In this episode, we talk about how to navigate this major life change as a couple and a family. In this episode, you’ll discover: The Emotional Toll: Why it's okay to…

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Top 7 French Riviera Hidden Gems (A Local’s Guide) + A Lifestyle Redesign Built Around Travel with Cédric Pages 1:03:10

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What if the French Riviera you’ve seen in photos is only half the story? Cédric Pages is the founder of WhatToDoRiviera.com, a local tour entrepreneur driving discovery across the Côte d’Azur by partnering with small operators and curating authentic experiences. In this episode, we dive into seven hidden gems of the French Riviera that most visitor…

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Questions to ask a Financial Advisor 49:09

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Daniel asks Dr. Dan the WSJ's Jason Zweig's "19 Questions to Ask a Financial Advisor," and they discuss how their answers align and differ from Zweig's answer key. To learn more about financial planning and MY Wealth Planners, visit: https://mywealthplanners.com To schedule a complimentary consultation, visit: https://calendly.com/my-wealth-planner…

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First Time in Ho Chi Minh! (Expats, Food & Cu Chi Tunnels) 46:28

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Send us a text Join us as we explore Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, for the very first time! From the bustling city center and expat neighborhoods to the historic Cu Chi Tunnels and unforgettable Vietnamese food, this episode captures our honest first impressions as 50+ slow travelers. We’ll share what surprised us most, where we found community, and t…

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Downsizing: Kids are out of the house ... sort of 39:25

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Sharoya, Angi and I talk about different aspects of kids leaving the house, having fewer family members around, and what happens when they come back home? Some great suggestions for keeping the peace, making the most out of the new additional space ... and making sure you have beds for everyone when/if they come back home! We all know that our kids…

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Same but different #2: FS kids and Driver's licenses 17:41

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Why drive when you can tuk or metro easily? Or use the family driver? FS kids often arrive to university not having a driver's license. What to do?By Susie Csorsz Brown

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Remote Roundup: Intentional Travel, Nomadding Berlin, Work Setups, Co-Living Trends, Overhyped Destinations (September 2025) 1:00:59

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What if every choice as a digital nomad, from where you live, to how you work, to the people you surround yourself with, was made with more intention? Remote Roundup is a new monthly series hosted by Zero To Travel’s associate producer, Caitlin Sunderland, and partnerships manager, Janessa Klatt. Explore what's new in remote work and travel, includ…

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Same but different - College kids FS and stateside 18:56

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Shipping our kiddos off to university feels like a bit of a leap of faith, but it is what is supposed to happen, and it will all be fine. There are some stark differences between foreign service kids and those who graduated from stateside high schools amongst uni attendees. It isn't that one kind of high school experience prepares kids for universi…

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102: 5 Date Ideas for Empty Nesters 20:48

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The kids are gone. Now what? Many couples face a period of rediscovery after the children leave home, but it doesn't have to lead to a lack of connection. In this episode, we talk about how to reignite the romance in your marriage by making time for creative and intentional date nights. In this episode, you’ll learn: The "Co-Conspirator" Date: Tran…

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25. What Really Matters Now? A Heart-to-Heart on Core Values for Gen X Women 12:26

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If you’ve ever found yourself running on autopilot, juggling everyone’s needs but your own, this heart-to-heart is for you. We're getting real about the Gen X reality of always “doing it all,” losing yourself in the process, and the brave questions that can help you reconnect with what actually matters now. Tune in for honest stories, practical shi…

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Fall Cleansing 11:15

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Text Branching Out of the Empty Nest It's Fall, my favorite season. Time to do some household cleansing. Here are some things to add to your fall to do list. We'll also tell you what we are discussing on future episodes this fall. This podcast discusses issues and provides tools, insight, and resources to help empty-nesters live their best lives. D…

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Traveling with No Destination and No Goals: Lessons from a 3-Year, 38,000-Mile Solo Bike Ride Around the World with Jacob Lemanski 56:38

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What would happen if you left home with no destination, no goal or deadline, and simply just went until you couldn’t go any further? Jacob Lemanski is an engineer-turned-world traveler who bicycled 38,000 miles over 999 days, crossing six continents and circling the earth twice. After returning home, he turned his travel journal into a video podcas…

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Is an estate plan really necessary? 43:20

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Dr. Dan & Daniel discuss the importance of estate planning, why it doesn't matter if you have a simple or complicated situation, and the importance of being deliberate about to whom and what you leave in your estate. To learn more about financial planning and MY Wealth Planners, visit: https://mywealthplanners.com To schedule a complimentary consul…

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Top 10 Things We Love About Bangkok | 50+ Slow Travel in Thailand 31:16

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Send us a text Discover our Top 10 favorite things about Bangkok as 50+ slow travelers living in Thailand. From world-class street food and morning lattes to luxury malls, hidden neighborhoods, and everyday adventures, we share what makes Bangkok such a special place to call home. Whether you’re planning your first trip, considering long-term trave…

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Safari Planning 101 + How to Build Your Life Around Travel with Scott Brills 1:32:21

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What does it take to plan an unforgettable African safari? How can one trip lead to building a life and business around travel? Scott Brills is a long-time digital nomad, international entrepreneur, and co-founder of Pamoja Safaris, a locally run company offering custom wildlife safaris in Tanzania. Over the past 20 years, he’s lived at the interse…

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101: Travel Tips Every Empty Nest Couple Needs to Know 18:03

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Episode Summary Just because the kids are gone doesn’t mean travel is easy! In this episode, we're sharing our best tips for empty nest couples who are ready to start traveling again—this time, just the two of you. We're pulling from our own 11 years of experience and sharing what we’ve learned, from balancing a meticulous planner with an easygoing…

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10 Steps to License Your Product Ideas for Location Independent Passive Income (No Manufacturing Required) with Courtney Laschkewitsch 1:35:39

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Could you turn a product idea into passive income, without starting a business or having to do it all yourself? Courtney Laschkewitsch is a serial inventor who, with no prior experience, licensed six products after facing 51 rejections. Now, Courtney helps everyday inventors bring their ideas to life and earn passive income through the free resourc…

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Financial Planners Reviewing a "Professional's" Financial Plan 56:48

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Dr. Dan & Emily review a financial plan by a team of "professional" financial planners. See Dr. Dan & Emily review the plan on video: https://youtu.be/7ALOJsGQ4qU To learn more about financial planning and MY Wealth Planners, visit: https://mywealthplanners.com To schedule a complimentary consultation, visit: https://calendly.com/my-wealth-planners…

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How Cape Town Shaped Our Slow Travel Journey (Why Safaris & South Africa Still Inspire Us After 50) 26:36

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Send us a text Cape Town wasn’t just another stop on our travels—it was the place that opened our eyes to a whole new way of living. In this episode of Your Time To Travel Podcast, we share how exploring South Africa’s beauty, culture, and unforgettable safari experiences influenced our decision to embrace the slow travel lifestyle as 50+ travelers…

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Adventures in Urban Exploration with Greg Abandoned 1:34:52

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Have you ever had the urge to explore the world beyond the boundaries of society? Greg Abandoned shares his passion for urban exploration, including stories of some of his most challenging journeys, most cherished experiences, and all about the URBEX movement. If you have ever wondered what it would be like to visit lost parts of society and want t…

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24. Your Values, Your Wealth: Women's Voices Matter 1:02:30

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Money isn’t just about math; it’s about meaning. In this episode, I talked with financial advisor Katie Randall for a down-to-earth, practical, and deeply human talk about how women can relate to money with more confidence, honesty, and empowerment. We Discuss: Why talking about money can feel emotional, and why that’s perfectly normal How Katie he…

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Fall Kick off 12:00

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Text Branching Out of the Empty Nest We are back from our summer hiatus. Tune in to find out we have in store for the rest of this season. Check out some of the books we are reading for our unofficial book club. This podcast discusses issues and provides tools, insight, and resources to help empty-nesters live their best lives. Discusses issues rel…

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Counterintuitive Advice on Selling Online, Starting Before You’re Ready, & Building a Fiction Career with Nat Eliason 1:25:06

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What if the best time to start your business or creative pursuit was before you felt fully ready? And what if you didn’t need to follow all of the current “best practices” to market yourself? Nat Eliason is an entrepreneur and author based in Austin, Texas. Over the past decade, he’s built a career that gives him location freedom through writing, c…

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Building your financial team, working with more than one planner, and how to vet professionals 37:40

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Dr. Dan & Daniel discuss building your financial team, the issues in trying to work with more than one planner (or other professional in the same role), and how to vet potential professionals to help you with your financial, legal, and other needs. To learn more about financial planning and MY Wealth Planners, visit: https://mywealthplanners.com To…

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Beyond the Highlights: The Not-So-Fun Side of Slow Traveling After 50 30:18

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Send us a text Slow travel is often painted as a dream lifestyle filled with endless adventure, freedom, and new cultures. But here’s the truth: it’s not always picture-perfect. 🌍✨ In this episode, we get real about the less glamorous side of slow traveling after 50—from visa headaches and inconsistent Wi-Fi to missing family, dealing with health c…

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The Elements of AlUla: Arabia’s Lost City and the Heritage of Earth 48:50

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Today, I’ve got a special episode from The Elements of AlUla, a travel docuseries produced by Armchair Productions. The company was founded by Aaron Millar, who you may know as the host of The Armchair Explorer podcast. In this series, Aaron is going to take you on a journey into the heart of one of the most ancient kingdoms on Earth. Located in th…

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99: No Sex and Intimacy? Let's Fix That! 47:40

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Is Your Marriage Missing Intimacy? The Surprising Truth About Connecting in Christ Do you and your spouse ever feel like you're talking, but not truly connecting? Like something's just... missing? The root cause might be a lack of true intimacy, which is far more than just the physical. In this episode, we sit down with Belah Rose from Delight Your…

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15 Years of Sacrifice, Secrets, & Sleeping with Cobras: Refusing an “Ordinary” Life to Build a Lost Paradise with Martin Vrana 1:16:08

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What happens when someone gives up security to build a tropical dream on a tiny island, with no job, no plan, and only one light bulb for power? Martin Vrana is the founder of Lost Paradise, a boutique resort he spent nearly 15 years building from scratch on a small island off Bali’s coast. Born and raised in Scandinavia, Martin left a safe life be…

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2025 Financial Planning Association's NexGen Gathering 28:56

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Daniel & Emily discuss takeaways from the 2025 Financial Planning Association's NexGen Gathering. To learn more about financial planning and MY Wealth Planners, visit: https://mywealthplanners.com To schedule a complimentary consultation, visit: https://calendly.com/my-wealth-planners-initial-consults…

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Beyond the Tourist Trail: How We Find the Soul of Every City 27:01

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Send us a text Every city has its secrets—those hidden gems and local favorites that tell its real story. In this episode, we share how slow travel helps us move beyond the tourist hotspots to truly connect with the soul of each destination. From tucked-away cafés and neighborhood markets to conversations with locals, these experiences have shaped …

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Remote Roundup: Future Hotspots, Productivity Experiments, Digital Nomadding 2.0 (August 2025) 56:53

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What does thriving as a long‑term digital nomad look like in 2025? Welcome to our debut episode of Remote Roundup - a new monthly series exploring what's new in remote work and travel, including helpful tools and resources, need‑to‑know trends, destinations, and insight into what it really means to live and work around the world. Caitlin Sunderland…

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98: Husbands - How to Lead Your Family 16:39

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How to Be a Spiritual Leader at Home This podcast episode is all about how to be a spiritual leader. We'll give you simple, easy things you can do every day to lead your family in faith. It's about being steady and kind, not doing big, flashy things. What This Video Is For: Husbands who: Are ready to start doing things after watching Part 1. Want s…

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23. From "What Now?" to "What's Next?": A Purpose Journey 23:14

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In this episode of Design Your Joyful Retirement, we walk through a practical, heart-centered approach to discovering (or rediscovering) your purpose in midlife. No five-year master plan required. No pressure to have it all figured out. Just curiosity, courage, and small steps that bring joy and meaning to your days. We cover: Why midlife is the pe…

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100 Documentaries Project: Traveling the Globe to Find Extraordinary Humans + Changing the World One Story at a Time with Robin Danehav 1:05:33

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What can happen when a filmmaker decides to spotlight invisible geniuses and hidden stories that change how we see the world? Robin Danehav is a Swedish documentary filmmaker known for embarking on a bold quest to create 100 short films revealing the everyday impact-makers whose stories remain untold. Based in Stockholm and often traveling worldwid…

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DIY Financial Planning, Ideal Clients, and Establishing Trust with a Professional 46:07

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Dr. Dan & Daniel discuss DIY people, who's an ideal financial planning client, and the underpinning issues of trust in a professional relationship. To learn more about financial planning and MY Wealth Planners, visit: https://mywealthplanners.com To schedule a complimentary consultation, visit: https://calendly.com/my-wealth-planners-initial-consul…

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Top 10 Slow Travel Destinations After 50 (Affordable & Life-Changing) 25:28

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Send us a text 🌍✨ Where should you go when you’re ready to slow travel after 50—without spending a fortune? In Episode 6 of the Your Time To Travel Podcast, we share our Top 10 Slow Travel Destinations that offer affordability, lifestyle perks, and unforgettable adventures. These are the places we’ve loved (and recommend) for 50+ travelers and budg…

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Disrupting Travel and Building Community with Beth Santos 1:01:21

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Do you ever feel limited by society’s expectations and stereotypes surrounding travel? When Beth Santos started a travel blog, her goal was to challenge norms by exploring the diverse and shared experiences of women traveling the world. It has since morphed into Wanderful, an international community and social network with over 40,000 active member…

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97: Husbands - Ready to Lead Your Family? 18:06

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Stepping Up - Being a Spiritual Leader at Home This first part is all about understanding what it means for a husband to be the spiritual leader in his home. We'll clear up common ideas that might be wrong and talk about why this job is so important. We want to help you feel good about this, not scared, and remember that God will help you do it. Wh…

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The 5 Best Hacks of “All the Hacks”: Travel, Money & Life Optimization with Chris Hutchins 1:23:43

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What if the secret to unlocking a better life and travel experience lies not in more, but in smarter choices? Chris Hutchins is the host of the “All the Hacks” podcast, where he distills practical strategies across life, money, and travel. An optimizer by nature, Chris has saved millions by breaking down every aspect of life to maximize happiness a…

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Frugality, the possibility of long term planning, and the ethics of building wealth 38:53

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Dr. Dan & Emily discuss frugality, whether long-term planning is possible, and the ethics of building wealth. To learn more about financial planning and MY Wealth Planners, visit: https://mywealthplanners.com To schedule a complimentary consultation, visit: https://calendly.com/my-wealth-planners-initial-consults…

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Traveling the World With Our Dog: Tips for Slow Travel as a 50+ Couple With a Pup 26:31

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Send us a text Ever wonder what it’s really like to slow travel the world with a dog? 🐾 In this episode, we share how our pup Bennie became part of our 50+ slow travel journey — from flights and accommodations to local adventures. We’ll cover what to prepare, how to find dog-friendly stays, and the unexpected joys (and challenges) of bringing your …

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96: Personality Clashes in Marriage? Here's How to Navigate Them! 26:26

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Understanding is Key: Deeper understanding of your partner's personality leads to better connection and can transform potential conflicts into opportunities for growth. Prepare/Enrich's "SCOPE" Acronym: We use insights from the Prepare/Enrich assessment, focusing on five key personality areas: S - Social (Introverted vs. Extroverted): Dynamic: Some…

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22. Acupuncture's Healing Power with Dr. Brittany Schultz 48:36

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Gen X women, your health journey is a whole new game. From hormone disruptors to changing foods and environment, the old playbook isn’t cutting it. In this episode, Dr. Brittany Schultz explores: How acupuncture can tackle brain fog, fatigue, hot flashes, and digestive shifts Why mind, body & spirit need to work together for real midlife wellness S…

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7 Ways to Improve Your Next Road Trip (Lessons from our Norway Family Road Trip) with Anne Dorthe 45:34

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Could a loosely planned road trip actually turn out better than a perfectly mapped itinerary? Anne Dorthe is my wife and travel partner of over 11 years, and a Norwegian local with roots in Trøndelag. In this episode, Anne and I share the story of our recent open-ended family road trip through Norway. We talk about the lessons we learned along the …

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Cost of living, renting vs. buying, and upsizing & downsizing 47:25

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Dr. Dan & Daniel discuss high vs. low cost of living, buying vs. renting, and upsizing and downsizing later in life. To learn more about financial planning and MY Wealth Planners, visit: https://mywealthplanners.com To schedule a complimentary consultation, visit: https://calendly.com/my-wealth-planners-initial-consults…

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How We Choose Our Slow Travel Destinations 27:27

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Send us a text Discover how we choose our slow travel destinations and start planning yours today—listen now! Choosing where to travel next isn’t just about following the latest trend or the cheapest flight—it’s about finding places that match our lifestyle, values, and pace. In this episode of Your Time To Travel, we reveal the key factors we cons…

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Top 6 Hidden Gems in Riga, Latvia (From Ancient Saunas to Secret Markets) with Lelde Benke-Lungevica 59:53

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What are the best hidden gems in Riga, Latvia, and how can you experience this Baltic city like a local? Lelde Benke-Lungevica is a Latvian writer and cultural storyteller who was born in Australia and moved back to Riga in her teens. Since 2013, she’s run the blog Life in Riga, offering a personal and authentic look at life in Latvia’s capital thr…