Guest Jean Hedges takes us on a journey through her life from hitchhiking to going in and out of the business world to being a fierce advocate for her health and others. Along the way we learn her views and advice on outliving finances, researching beyond your doctor’s notes, and her pursuit of a documentary.

Golden Matters focuses on the Silent Generation (1928-1945) and Baby Boomers (1946-1964) and their caregivers to provide resources, best practices and a community to enable the spoken & unspoken needs of the aging population.

Within each story we explore Golden Matters' key themes of finances, health/mobility, and finding purpose and identity later in life.

Thank you, Jean!

"Put Your Money Where Your Health Is": Timestamps & References

Conversation with Jean Hedges

00:00 Welcome Jean!

00:35 California Bound

02:13 Manifesting Through Challenges

04:49 The Importance of Staying Active

06:37 Nutrition and Supplements: A Personal Approach

09:09 Life is Good, Surprisingly

10:29 Invest in Your Comfort Zone

12:35 Vulnerabilities

14:45 Always Do Your Research

17:07 Financial Prudence

18:48 Fighting With Purpose

19:48 Honoring Veterans and Immigrants

21:19 The Impact of PTSD on Veterans and Workers

22:02 Navigating Identity Along With Your Spouse

24:28 The Mind is a Powerful Tool

24:45 Healthcare Challenges and Personal Stories

25:33 Creating Community Through Meetups

27:24 Coping with Memory and Recognition Issues

30:24 Exploring Alternative Therapies

31:45 The Importance of Hydration

33:21 Life Transitions

36:48 Storytime: Hitchhiking Adventures

41:55 Brilliant Advice

Post Show

42:22 Researching Alternative Health Treatments

43:55 Trust in Healthcare Across Generations

46:19 The Importance of Research and Preparation

48:13 Interconnectedness of Health, Money, and Purpose

49:59 Finding Purpose by Choice or by Cause

52:02 Does it Always Make Sense to Retire?

54:55 Motivations of Our Motivations

56:23 Hydration and Cognitive Health

57:43 Music as a Recurring Theme

59:22 Water, Creatine and Cognitive Performance

01:03:19 Upcoming Conversations on Loss and Legacy

References from Interview & Post Show

SoftWave Therapy:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23918444/

Psyllium Fiber:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35816465/

PWC 2024 U.S. Healthcare Consumer Insights and Engagement Survey:

https://www.pwc.com/us/en/industries/health-industries/library/healthcare-consumer-insights-survey.html

Finding health information online:

Health Information | National Institutes of Health (NIH)

MedlinePlus - Health Information from the National Library of Medicine

Rhonda Patrick (creatine discussion) Podcast: FoundMyFitness Episodes

Golden Matters' website: ⁠The Golden Matters⁠

In our premier episode, with guest Peter Santaw, we follow his story from a budding toy designer to experienced executive to finding new purpose in retirement.

Golden Matters focuses on the Silent Generation (1928-1945) and Baby Boomers (1946-1964) and their caregivers to provide resources, best practices and a community to enable the spoken & unspoken needs of the aging population.

Within each story we explore Golden Matters' key themes of finances, health/mobility, and finding purpose and identity in retirement.

Thank you, Peter!

"Toying with Retirement": Timestamps & References

Conversation with Peter Santaw

00:00 Welcome Peter!

00:23 Early Life in the Toy Industry

02:32 Higher Titles, Higher Stress

07:06 The Transition to Retirement and Its Challenges

10:24 Burnout or Forced Out?

13:45 Finding Purpose in Retirement

18:56 Creativity and Staying Active

21:12 The Power of Volunteering

23:30 Observations from Leading Tours

26:35 Challenges Faced by Veterans

28:38 The Need for Social Security and Medicare

32:37 Community Living for Seniors

33:30 Importance of Diversity

35:31 Reflections on Retirement and Financial Planning

38:01 Resilience and Family Legacy

Post Show

41:26 Reactions to Conversation with Peter Santaw

42:58 Workshop Learnings - Social Security and Taxes

46:53 Importance of Finding a Fiduciary

48:29 Word of Mouth for Referrals

52:54 Purpose- Identity & Activity

56:37 Technology and the Digital Divide

59:58 Future Thoughts on Travel and Mobility

01:02:09 Golden Matters' Meanings & Legacy

References from Post Show

NAPFA (The National Association of Personal Financial Advisors): ⁠https://www.napfa.org/⁠CFP board (Certified Financial Planner): ⁠https://www.cfp.net/verify-a-cfp-professional⁠

Garrett Planning Network: ⁠https://garrettplanningnetwork.com/⁠

⁠https://smartasset.com/⁠

⁠https://www.feeonlynetwork.com/⁠

FINRA’s Broker Check System:

⁠https://www.finra.org/investors/investing/working-with-investment-professional/about-brokercheck⁠

⁠The Golden Matters⁠

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