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Freedom Through Healthy Living - Patrick Becker Nov 01, 2022

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You crave freedom. Who doesn't?
But freedom so often eludes you. Why is that?
The answer, according to my guest, is a healthy lifestyle. Freedom to move, to do what you want to do. To get down on the floor with your grandkids. To stay up with your spouse when walking through town. Freedom.
Listen as we talk about what keeps a person in their 40-50s from healthy living and what you can start to do as soon as you finish the episode to get on your own path to freedom.
In fact, here's the link to simply have a discussion about what you can do and how Patrick can help you:
https://form.jotform.com/ThrivingWithPatrick/Health-Evaluation
Patrick W. Becker retired from a 28-year career in the US Army Reserve in 2017 as a Lieutenant Colonel. During his career, he held a variety of staff and leadership positions, culminating in his assignment as an Area Coordinator for the Army Reserve's Command & General Staff College instructional unit in the western US.
Shortly before his retirement, he opened his own health & wellness practice where he provides access to information, support and a positive Community to anyone wanting to live a better life.
He also guides his entrepreneurial-minded clients to create their own successful businesses to create impact across generations.
Patrick is also a founding member of the 123 HELP App, LLC partnership preparing to launch a new app for homeowners enabling them to connect with reliable emergency service providers in a time of need.
In addition to his entrepreneurial interests, Mr. Becker has also been employed for over 16 years by United Healthcare, where he is currently a Program Solutions Manager for the Community & State Government Operations segment. He manages a remote team of 6 analysts across the US supporting numerous Medicaid reporting requirements and is responsible for their career development and advancement.
A native of western Pennsylvania, Mr. Becker has been a full-time resident of the Phoenix metropolitan area since moving to Arizona in 1992. He is the proud father of one son who is attending Law School at the University of Pittsburgh.
You can contact Patrick using these links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HealthCoachPatrick
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ThrivingWithPatrick

Mobile: 1-602-509-5763

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The Aging Parent Dilemma - Melissa Chambers Oct 25, 2022

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Uh-oh. Your life is already consumed with your job, your family, your hobbies... and now you just got a call that your mother is ill. In fact, it's a diagnosis you didn't see coming, nor are you prepared for - dementia.
What's your next step?
How do you handle news like this?
Who will help you?
That's the topic of this episode. Listen as my guest, Melissa Chambers, shares valuable insight from her personal and vast experience.
Melissa Chambers brings more than 25 years of healthcare experience to her clients, having led operations and sales in the long-term care sector.
She holds certifications as a Personal Care Home Administrator in PA as well as a Certified Dementia Practitioner, a Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer, and a Virtual Dementia Tour Certified Trainer.
As the Founder and Chief-Consultant for her company, she is a dynamic speaker and is committed to and passionate about being a resource to her community and providing excellent customer service and care to all she serves.
Additionally, she has been an Alzheimer's Association Support Group Facilitator for over 12 years, a Community Educator for the Alzheimer's Association, a Master Trainer in the Habilitation Approach to Dementia Care using the "Caring For People with Alzheimer's Disease" curriculum through the Alzheimer's Association, a Dementia Friend and a Dementia Friends Champion through Dementia Friends Ohio & Pennsylvania.
Find Melissa at:
https://www.melissachambersconsulting.com/

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When Life Gets Interrupted Oct 18, 2022

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Life can change on a dime. One phone call; one slip; one simple phrase, and you are instantly thrust into a whole new trajectory.
That's what happened to my guest, Jocee. She was on a routine phone call with her daughter, who was on her way home from college. Then suddenly, out of nowhere, Jocee literally sat and listened to the horrible sounds of the accident her daughter was in. Totally helpless and emotionally struck, Jocee entered a journey she never thought she would be on.
Listen as she tells her story and how she was eventually able to leverage that event in her life for a fantastic life today.
As you listen, think about the major life disruptions you have faced. How are you leveraging those moments for your own fantastic journey?
Jocee Kelly is a freelance writer based out of Des Moines, Iowa.
As a young child, she was blessed to experience her grandparent's love for their entire family, including their profoundly disabled son, Jimmy. When Jimmy was born in the late '40s, it was rare for a family to ignore the advice to institutionalize their disabled child. Jocee's grandparents raised their son as an important part of their family, church, and community. Caregiving has been a significant part of her life, eventually including the role of primary caregiver when her mother was diagnosed with dementia.
Jocee has a BA in Special Education. In addition to a teaching career, she has worked in the Early Childhood field and more recently fulfilled her dream of becoming a freelance writer specializing in the aging and retirement niche. Jocee has a deep desire to promote intergenerational caregiving thanks to the beautiful example she experienced within her own family.
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Your Story. Your Identity Oct 11, 2022

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If you're like many in their 3rd Quarter of life, you struggle with a sense of your own identity. You've spent the past 20+ years building your family, your career, your financial stability. But all that is built, and you're wondering what's next.
My guest has an answer for you: Learn to tell your story.
It's in telling your story that you can reconnect with who you are. Armed with this awareness, you can have a greater 4th Quarter of life because you can integrate your story into an alignment that comes alive!
Kim I. Plyler is a US Navy Veteran; the CEO of Sahl Communications Inc. (a creative communications and public relations firm based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania); she owns and operates Arete Gallery, a community art gallery in New Hope, PA.; and is a public speaker and creator of the "Master Your Story, It Matters!" programming.
Kim uses her platform to encourage individuals and brands to find their stories and to share those stories.
Whether she is using the success story of a technology company or getting out in front of a story before a crisis arises, she believes every person's story can help change the world. You just need to be comfortable in your vulnerabilities and be able to see the beauty in humanity.
Kim is a storyteller at heart; from her education in theater to her speech writing for admirals in the United States Navy, she has traveled the world and heard stories from all different cultures. People feel comfortable opening up to her and sharing their experiences.
She has the perfect mix of empathy, humor, self-humility, and compassion. Her ability to coach and find the best angles results in an uplifting, motivating, and compassionate experience. By tapping into her personal experiences, she empowers you to find your inner story and reach greater heights.
She is a member of the Forbes Agency Council, Professional Services Council, International Association of Business Communicators, and the Public Relations Society of America.
You can find Kim at :
Kimiplyler@gmail.com
https://www.MYSmatters.com
https://www.SahlComm.com
and https://www.AreteGallery.com

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Brain Health: Sleep, Water, Hope - Cody Isabel Oct 04, 2022

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Your brain is an incredible listener. It will take what you tell it and do what you want.
Why is that important to know in midlife?
Because it can mean the difference between a lousy aging journey and a fantastic aging journey.
Cody and I talk about the importance of what you believe. We talk about what's really going on in your brain when you sleep. We talk about why water is so important.
But best of all, Cody shares why we should have hope. Our brains aren't declining as much as we were told they do when we get older. There's so much more going on in the brain.
Listen to this episode and be encouraged.
*whispering*
Did I mention the social platform we are working hard to develop for your successful journey? It's called The Community, and you can request to join for free to get an early pass as we build it.
Just go to https://finishstrong.me and request your membership.
(shhh. It's a secret!)
Cody Isabel serves as the CEO and Co-Founder of Rewrite and Rise, which is a Mind Brain and Body Lab that focuses on bringing successful treatment outcomes to those healing from emotional abuse, burnout, or an identity crisis like after a breakup or during a quarter-life crisis.
He and his team use biometric & behavioral data to aid in the treatments they provide their clients. Their mission is to provide better ways to objectively measure, diagnose, and treat individual mental health conditions.
Cody also serves as the Co-Founder of CBAi, an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Company that specializes in building AI more like a human brain, where he contributes brain architecture & anatomy knowledge as well as does internal coaching with all the developers & team to prevent burnout while optimizing productivity.
Together, these two companies are working to create affordable Human-Machine Neurotechnology devices & software tools to help people regulate mental & emotional health, heal trauma, live a healthy lifestyle, and edit beliefs and behaviors faster than ever before.
You can find Cody at :
https://www.rewriteandrise.com/
On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mindbrainbodylab
On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindbrainbodylab/
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The Power of Financial Planning Sep 27, 2022

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""Agency"" means having options and choice.
But what if you don't know what your options are? And what if you feel like you're a freight train barreling down the tracks
headed straight for the end of your career, and you don't know what's going to happen?
If that's you, you're about to listen to a powerful episode.
Justin Smith covers 5 key areas you need to be aware of as you map out your life journey. He also has graciously offered a free workbook with embedded links to additional resources.
Click here to get the Workbook:
https://savantwealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Career-Crossroads-Workbook-JDS.pdf
Justin D. Smith helps executives and successful professionals in their 50's50's and 60s, who are at a career crossroads, plan for their next chapter. Whether they wish to stay in the corporate arena, retire, or blur the lines in pursuit of the best of both worlds- he helps them explore what's possible, create a plan, and minimize taxes in the process.
Justin earned a bachelor of business administration degree with a concentration in finance from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and has earned the Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® (CAP®) and the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) designations. He is a frequent speaker on the topics of Victory Lap Retirement and tax-smart retirement planning.
Justin'sJustin's LinkedIn Profile:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/justindavidsmith1/

Justin'sJustin's Career Crossroads Workbook:
https://savantwealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Career-Crossroads-Workbook-JDS.pdf

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The Foundational and Actionable Framework Sep 20, 2022

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You're in your 40's or 50's, and you are lost. You feel like you're being controlled by circumstances. You have no time to yourself. All you seem to do is react and put out fires while the meaningful work sits idle.
You're in a state of limbo between what you've built all your life and what you will face next. You are uncertain about what that future holds, and it's paralyzing.
In this episode, I will share with you a framework I use whenever I feel like I have no agency (no options or choices).
This framework involves 8 questions that will lay a foundation for what you're facing and present an actionable process moving forward.
Click here and get your copy of the Foundational/Actionable Framework to start your journey into a fantastic 4th quarter:
https://bit.ly/foundationaction

Let me know what you think: coach@servingstrong.com.

Join The Community, a social platform for others in their 40-50's navigating their next exciting stage of life:
https://finishstrong.mn.co

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Indexed Universal Life Insurance Sep 13, 2022

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One of the hallmarks of a fantastic fourth quarter (your 60s and your 70s) is financial freedom. When you're financially free, it has a positive impact on your relationships, your emotional health, and so many other facets of life. One of the components of financial freedom is life insurance. This is a topic we'll discuss in this episode with my guest, Jeffrey Neltner. But we're talking not just ordinary life insurance. We talk about a product called "Indexed Universal Life".
Jeff Keltner has been a registered nurse for 10 years traveling to various hospitals and working in many modalities. He has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Xavier University in 2002 and an Associate of Applied Science and Nursing in 2012. He was also a certified Bikram yoga teacher in 2017. He lived, studied and worked in Beijing, China, from 2003 to 2006, and is fluent in Mandarin Chinese. Jeff is currently the owner and operator of Ryoma, LLC, specializing in indexed universal life insurance with living benefits.
You can reach Jeffrey by email:
jeffreyneltner@gmail.com.
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A Life Of Purpose Sep 06, 2022

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We are born with a purpose. That purpose can guide and enrich our lives if we live true to it.

But too many of us are living a "hollowed out" life that has evolved over time and we struggle to try and answer the question, "What's wrong with me?"

If you can relate, this episode is for you.

Jim Huling is author of the #1 global bestseller, "The 4 Disciplines of Execution" now translated into 16 languages and the best seller around the world.

He's an executive coach to leaders at all levels, and the creator of the program, "Find Your Fire" that enables individuals and teams to discover their true driving purpose in work and life.

His career spans four decades of corporate leadership, ranging from Fortune 500 organizations to privately held companies including more than a decade as CEO of an award-winning company recognized four times as one of the "25 Best Companies to Work For in America".

But he's most proud of his wonderful marriage of over 40 years to his sweetheart, Donna, being dad to two phenomenal adults, Scott and Sarah, and Papa to three grandkids.

Not only that, but he's a certified whitewater rafting guide holds a third-degree black belt in Taekwondo, as well as training in CrossFit

And Jim is author of the book, Choose Your Life; A powerful, proven method for creating the life you want.

Jim Huling is my guest in this inspirational conversation.

You can find Jim here: https://chooseyourlife.jimhuling.com/

You can see his book here: https://amzn.to/3Q42LgH

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Financial Freedom - Richard Ward Aug 30, 2022

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There are too many stories of people retiring, beginning to spend their pension, but having no real purpose or meaning in life.

This has to stop, and my guest (Richard Ward) is helping people avoid this trap. There is so much life to live after the typical "retirement" age. There are so many meaningful opportunities.

In this episode, Richard and I talk about the true role of money, the reality of tradeoffs, and much more. So, sit back and listen with the intent of looking at your own personal Financial Freedom as you head toward your own 4th Quarter.

We also touch briefly on Richard's book: Finding Purpose and Passion for Your Second Half.

To see more about the book, visit:
https://amzn.to/3KcCI5A

Richard Ward holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) professional certification and is passionate about helping people pursue their life goals. He shows people new ways to use their skills, experiences, and resources to help others learn, grow, and prosper - and live a richer life.

Once this new vision is established, Richard provides the financial and philanthropic guidance to turn this vision into reality for them, their families, and the causes they care most about.

He works primarily with those who are about to retire or sell their business and are in danger of becoming disconnected, bored, and unhappy unless they find a new mission for the future. Or they may be successful pre-retirees who want to stay in the business world but who are growing stale and perhaps unhappy from the same old ways and are open to new ideas on how to do more with their business or current role.

He is also a published author of a book entitled.

Redefining Retirement: Finding Purpose and Passion for Your Second Half.

You can find more about him at
www.successwithpurpose.org.

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