Discover how award-winning geneticist Dr. Therese Markow transitioned from academia to creating a thought-provoking podcast, driven by her belief that curiosity and lifelong learning are the keys to a fulfilling retirement. Explore the power of science to inform and empower.

In this episode, Len Hayduchok and our guest, Therese Markow discuss:

• Objectivity in science and the role of peer review
• Transitioning from academia to public education through podcasting
• Addressing misinformation and the importance of truth
• The role of curiosity in retirement and personal fulfillment
• Connecting money with personal values and life goals

Key Takeaways:

• The pursuit of truth is central to science, but human biases can influence data interpretation, and the peer review process helps maintain objectivity by subjecting research to scrutiny from other experts in the field.
• Transitioning from a career in academia to public education through a podcast allowed Dr. Markow to reach a broader audience and address the rise of misinformation.
• Curiosity is a driving force behind scientific discovery, and it can also be a source of fulfillment in retirement.
• Addressing misinformation, particularly in areas like health and science, is a critical challenge, and Dr. Markow's podcast tackles these issues head-on, emphasizing the importance of basing opinions on reliable, factual information.

“It struck me that there really was a need to do education and inform people, but maybe at a greater public level."

— Therese Markow

About the guest, Therese Markow:

Dr. Therese Markow is a Professor Emeritus at the University of California San Diego. Dr. Therese is an award-winning geneticist, and author of over 200 scientific publications and two books. After retiring from the University of California, her life moved on to new rewarding, and interesting chapters, including her podcast Critically Speaking.

Connect with Therese Markow:

Website: https://criticallyspeaking.net

Twitter: https://x.com/critispeak

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/criticallyspeakingpod

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/critically_speaking/

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/critically-speaking/id1463016517

About the host, Len Hayduchok:

Len Hayduchok is a Certified Financial Planner with over 25 years of experience in the financial services profession. He is the founder and President of Dedicated Financial Services and Dedicated Senior Advisors, providing comprehensive wealth management programs to individuals in their retirement and retirement-planning years. Len is committed to advising clients based on their best interests and has extensive training in securities and life insurance. He is a graduate of the Wharton School of Business and Biblical Theological Seminary. Len is dedicated to client and community education, offering various resources and instruction on retirement-related topics.

Learn more about Len’s book:

MaxAMAZING Your Retirement: Practical Guidance for an Enjoyable and Fulfilling Capstone to Your Life

Book website: https://maxamazing.com/

The book "MaxAMAZING Your Retirement" challenges the conventional view of retirement as merely accumulating assets and emphasizes the importance of aligning financial resources with one's true values and desires. Len introduces his Life/Money System, guiding readers through a journey of self-discovery and financial planning to achieve a meaningful and fulfilling retirement.

Dedicated Financial Services (Company website): https://www.dedicatedfinancialservices.com/

CONNECT WITH LEN:

https://maxamazing.com/len-hayduchok/

Show notes by Podcastologist: Hanz Jimuel Alvarez

Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.