How does one reach the pivotal moment that propels them into the next chapter of their life? For our guest today, that moment unfolded in a Starbucks, where Jeff Eamers stumbled upon a newspaper ad seeking volunteers for suicide prevention. Having battled his own demons for years, Jeff saw this not just as an opportunity, but as a calling.   In his past life, Jeff wore many hats—writer, director, producer, counselor—all while battling the tumultuous challenges of bipolar disorder. Now, he's found peace and purpose as a practicing psychotherapist and the voice behind the upcoming Three Moments in Time podcast. He lives in the California desert with his two dogs and 11 chickens.   Jeff's journey is one marked by resilience, vulnerability, and the unwavering determination to confront the darkest aspects of the human experience. But a word of caution: Jeff's story is unfiltered and may touch on themes of mental illness that could trigger some listeners.   We discussed:   The first hospitalization at 21 marked the onset of a series of mental health challenges for Jeff How a major film opportunity brought Jeff from the advertising world to Los Angeles Jeff reflects on the experience of navigating manic highs and depressive lows Why he transitioned from Hollywood to suicide prevention counseling How the sudden loss of his best friend served as a wake-up call  Why Jeff decided to pursue a new academic journey at 55  Jeff shares his understanding of the single most crucial factor in healing    Connect with Jeff <a href= "https://www.desertsun.com/story/news/health/2022/07/17/yucca-valley-man-joeys-home-animal-rescue-provide-healing-environment/7780613001/"> Mental health in the high desert: A Yucca Valley man, animal rescue and the open landscape via Desert Sun</a>    <a href= "https://jeffeamer.net/">www.eamertherapy.com</a>

<description>&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;How does one reach the pivotal moment that propels them into the next chapter of their life? For our guest today, that moment unfolded in a Starbucks, where Jeff Eamers stumbled upon a newspaper ad seeking volunteers for suicide prevention. Having battled his own demons for years, Jeff saw this not just as an opportunity, but as a calling.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;In his past life, Jeff wore many hats—writer, director, producer, counselor—all while battling the tumultuous challenges of bipolar disorder. Now, he's found peace and purpose as a practicing psychotherapist and the voice behind the upcoming Three Moments in Time podcast. He lives in the California desert with his two dogs and 11 chickens.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Jeff's journey is one marked by resilience, vulnerability, and the unwavering determination to confront the darkest aspects of the human experience. But a word of caution: Jeff's story is unfiltered and may touch on themes of mental illness that could trigger some listeners.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;We discussed:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;The first hospitalization at 21 marked the onset of a series of mental health challenges for Jeff&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;How a major film opportunity brought Jeff from the advertising world to Los Angeles&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Jeff reflects on the experience of navigating manic highs and depressive lows&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Why he transitioned from Hollywood to suicide prevention counseling&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;How the sudden loss of his best friend served as a wake-up call &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Why Jeff decided to pursue a new academic journey at 55 &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Jeff shares his understanding of the single most crucial factor in healing &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;h3 dir="ltr"&gt;Connect with Jeff&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.desertsun.com/story/news/health/2022/07/17/yucca-valley-man-joeys-home-animal-rescue-provide-healing-environment/7780613001/"&gt; Mental health in the high desert: A Yucca Valley man, animal rescue and the open landscape via Desert Sun&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://jeffeamer.net/"&gt;www.eamertherapy.com&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description>

How does one reach the pivotal moment that propels them into the next chapter of their life? For our guest today, that moment unfolded in a Starbucks, where Jeff Eamers stumbled upon a newspaper ad seeking volunteers for suicide prevention. Having...

A Call to Purpose with Jeff Eamers

What could be more crucial as we enter Chapter X than knowing our purpose? Today, I’m happy to have Ian Chamandy on board. He’s developed a groundbreaking program aimed at helping people define their purpose.    Ian is no stranger to purpose-driven work. As a founding partner of Blueprint Business Architecture, he's helped hundreds of companies define their unique essence in seven words or less. But Ian's mission goes beyond corporate boardrooms. He firmly believes that every single one of us has a unique purpose waiting to be discovered.   In this episode, Ian walks us through his method for defining purpose, showing us how it can transform not only our decision-making but also our personal fulfillment. Through stories and practical advice, he shines a light on the power of aligning our purpose with our values, talents, and aspirations.   We discussed:   The impact of a simple reminder Ian taped to the wall above his typewriter How we can apply a key business principle to develop our own purpose The magic of defining what makes you uniquely remarkable (in seven words or less) Why discovering your purpose can help you make better decisions Three things that defining your purpose will do as you transition into Chapter X   Connect with Ian <a href="http://purposeu.co">Visit Purpose(U) at purposeu.co</a>   <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianchamandy/?originalSubdomain=ca">Ian Chamandy on LinkedIn</a>

<description>&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;What could be more crucial as we enter Chapter X than knowing our purpose? Today, I’m happy to have Ian Chamandy on board. He’s developed a groundbreaking program aimed at helping people define their purpose. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Ian is no stranger to purpose-driven work. As a founding partner of Blueprint Business Architecture, he's helped hundreds of companies define their unique essence in seven words or less. But Ian's mission goes beyond corporate boardrooms. He firmly believes that every single one of us has a unique purpose waiting to be discovered.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;In this episode, Ian walks us through his method for defining purpose, showing us how it can transform not only our decision-making but also our personal fulfillment. Through stories and practical advice, he shines a light on the power of aligning our purpose with our values, talents, and aspirations.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;We discussed:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;The impact of a simple reminder Ian taped to the wall above his typewriter&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;How we can apply a key business principle to develop our own purpose&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;The magic of defining what makes you uniquely remarkable (in seven words or less)&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Why discovering your purpose can help you make better decisions&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Three things that defining your purpose will do as you transition into Chapter X&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;h3 dir="ltr"&gt;Connect with Ian&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href="http://purposeu.co"&gt;Visit Purpose(U) at purposeu.co&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianchamandy/?originalSubdomain=ca"&gt;Ian Chamandy on LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description>

What could be more crucial as we enter Chapter X than knowing our purpose? Today, I’m happy to have Ian Chamandy on board. He’s developed a groundbreaking program aimed at helping people define their purpose.    Ian is no stranger to...

Your True Purpose with Ian Chamandy

Today, we're catching up with Richard Eisenberg, who embarked on his "unretirement" journey in 2022 after stepping away from his role as Managing Editor for Next Avenue.   Over the past two years, Richard has gracefully navigated this new chapter, balancing writing, mentoring, volunteering, and personal exploration alongside his wife. As he continues to carve out his path, he generously shares his insights and experiences with us once again.   I’m thrilled to reconnect with Richard and dive into his experiences, observations, and ongoing discoveries in Chapter X. From his insights to the latest reads and learnings, it’s a privilege to explore the valuable lessons he's discovered along the way.   In this episode, we discussed:   How unretirement looks today for Richard two years in What has been the biggest obstacle after leaving his full-time job How Richard and his wife are leaning into what’s important to them The current topics on aging that Richard is exploring with Next Avenue Exploring the ranges of legacies and impact you can leave behind   Links to Resources   <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/-/he/Teresa-Ghilarducci/dp/0226831469">Read “Work, Retire, Repeat” by Teresa Ghilarducci</a> <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Unretired-Highly-Effective-People-Happily/dp/1736009400/ref=sr_1_1?crid=17DM3MFHN6F21&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.h6WgsDU4MjmuENr27dZfdqVbECd123Cu_9ot2_VugXU3X1a60tbUtf1tv8b6fL1lzak3_3eP12wEe1YE7i98Vgic705RyNw3-a37lVmflqwozIaF7nkccXP5zZfmArfVhaEUrEsIxRdFXxZuMViOBzNzPcHXjHk6micPW48ZIVJWPZ7ZzYdF3dh2F2J4UsljCpGeouJwJbAypjVqjHMsdcy6gCCHokxZa_nWItQ8Wx8._97bTaPbTELtRqrC1JFhX0STCIxWkIdvhYXpw0n-nf8&dib_tag=se&keywords=unretired+by+mark+walton&qid=1711496097&s=books&sprefix=unretired+by+mark+walto%2Cstripbooks%2C190&sr=1-1"> Read “Unretired” by Mark Walton</a> <a href="https://friendstalkmoney.org/">Listen to the Friends Talk Money podcast</a> <a href="https://www.nextavenue.org/">Next Avenue</a> <a href="http://fortune.com">Read Richard's stories on Medicare for Fortune.com</a>

<description>&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Today, we're catching up with Richard Eisenberg, who embarked on his "unretirement" journey in 2022 after stepping away from his role as Managing Editor for Next Avenue.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Over the past two years, Richard has gracefully navigated this new chapter, balancing writing, mentoring, volunteering, and personal exploration alongside his wife. As he continues to carve out his path, he generously shares his insights and experiences with us once again.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;I’m thrilled to reconnect with Richard and dive into his experiences, observations, and ongoing discoveries in Chapter X. From his insights to the latest reads and learnings, it’s a privilege to explore the valuable lessons he's discovered along the way.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;In this episode, we discussed:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;How unretirement looks today for Richard two years in&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;What has been the biggest obstacle after leaving his full-time job&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;How Richard and his wife are leaning into what’s important to them&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;The current topics on aging that Richard is exploring with Next Avenue&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Exploring the ranges of legacies and impact you can leave behind&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;h3 dir="ltr"&gt;Links to Resources&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.amazon.com/-/he/Teresa-Ghilarducci/dp/0226831469"&gt;Read “Work, Retire, Repeat” by Teresa Ghilarducci&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Unretired-Highly-Effective-People-Happily/dp/1736009400/ref=sr_1_1?crid=17DM3MFHN6F21&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.h6WgsDU4MjmuENr27dZfdqVbECd123Cu_9ot2_VugXU3X1a60tbUtf1tv8b6fL1lzak3_3eP12wEe1YE7i98Vgic705RyNw3-a37lVmflqwozIaF7nkccXP5zZfmArfVhaEUrEsIxRdFXxZuMViOBzNzPcHXjHk6micPW48ZIVJWPZ7ZzYdF3dh2F2J4UsljCpGeouJwJbAypjVqjHMsdcy6gCCHokxZa_nWItQ8Wx8._97bTaPbTELtRqrC1JFhX0STCIxWkIdvhYXpw0n-nf8&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=unretired+by+mark+walton&amp;qid=1711496097&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=unretired+by+mark+walto%2Cstripbooks%2C190&amp;sr=1-1"&gt; Read “Unretired” by Mark Walton&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href="https://friendstalkmoney.org/"&gt;Listen to the Friends Talk Money podcast&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.nextavenue.org/"&gt;Next Avenue&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href="http://fortune.com"&gt;Read Richard's stories on Medicare for Fortune.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Today, we're catching up with Richard Eisenberg, who embarked on his "unretirement" journey in 2022 after stepping away from his role as Managing Editor for Next Avenue.   Over the past two years, Richard has gracefully navigated this new...

Navigating Unretirement with Richard Eisenberg

In 2019, Justin Roethlingshoefer looked like the picture of health from the outside. He was a world championship triathlete and CrossFitter with a successful career in the NHL. But then he started experiencing debilitating headaches combined with stomach issues and insomnia—health challenges he had never faced before.   Doctors told Justin he was in perfect health, but he knew it was a lie. He continued to push for more tests, eventually receiving a colonoscopy and endoscopy that found four precancerous polyps and a precancerous ulcer the size of a quarter in his stomach.   The revelation of his impending health crisis was a wake-up call for Justin to take control of his well-being. Now, as the co-founder of OWN IT Coaching, he aims to redeem global health by educating, empowering, and equipping individuals to take ownership of their well-being. Their mission is to reduce the leading cause of death in the United States—chronic illness, currently at 71%—to below 50% by 2030.   In this episode, we discussed:   Finding his purpose to redeem the health of the world at age 11 Why Justin believes we can use data to take ownership of our health 5 different markers of health that research found can prolong our live How we can access data to determine our health decisions The ways we can educate ourselves about lifestyle changes and health   Connect with Justin   <a href="https://thepowerofownershipbook.com/">Read “The Power of Ownership” by Justin Roethingshoefer</a> <a href="https://ownitcoaching.com/testing/">Find out more about testing with Own It Coaching</a>  <a href="https://ownitcoaching.com/">Own It Coaching</a>

<description>&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;In 2019, Justin Roethlingshoefer looked like the picture of health from the outside. He was a world championship triathlete and CrossFitter with a successful career in the NHL. But then he started experiencing debilitating headaches combined with stomach issues and insomnia—health challenges he had never faced before.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Doctors told Justin he was in perfect health, but he knew it was a lie. He continued to push for more tests, eventually receiving a colonoscopy and endoscopy that found four precancerous polyps and a precancerous ulcer the size of a quarter in his stomach.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;The revelation of his impending health crisis was a wake-up call for Justin to take control of his well-being. Now, as the co-founder of OWN IT Coaching, he aims to redeem global health by educating, empowering, and equipping individuals to take ownership of their well-being. Their mission is to reduce the leading cause of death in the United States—chronic illness, currently at 71%—to below 50% by 2030.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;In this episode, we discussed:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Finding his purpose to redeem the health of the world at age 11&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Why Justin believes we can use data to take ownership of our health&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;5 different markers of health that research found can prolong our live&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;How we can access data to determine our health decisions&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;The ways we can educate ourselves about lifestyle changes and health&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;h3 dir="ltr"&gt;Connect with Justin&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href="https://thepowerofownershipbook.com/"&gt;Read “The Power of Ownership” by Justin Roethingshoefer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;a href="https://ownitcoaching.com/testing/"&gt;Find out more about testing with Own It Coaching&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;a href="https://ownitcoaching.com/"&gt;Own It Coaching&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description>

In 2019, Justin Roethlingshoefer looked like the picture of health from the outside. He was a world championship triathlete and CrossFitter with a successful career in the NHL. But then he started experiencing debilitating headaches combined with...

From Athlete to Advocate with Justin Roethingshoefer

It’s never too late to adopt an active lifestyle, even in retirement. Today’s guest, Leon Sirulnick, has been retired for 17 years now. His life has been filled with extraordinary adventures—and I can say he’s truly done it on his terms.     Today's guest is very special to me. Back in 2002, I met Leon for the first time in my office. He walked into our meeting, threw a stack of papers onto my desk, and firmly announced he was ready to retire.    That one meeting was a turning point in my financial life planning career. In this episode, you’ll meet the man who I consider to be the father of the Chapter X project, and today, we're replaying this episode to highlight the impact he had on shaping our approach to retirement. Tune in to hear the complete story.   When Leon knew it was time to retirement from his career in television The unexpected reason why his first few weeks of retirement were the toughest How he responds to people when they ask what he does during the days How Leon (and his wife Rhonda) stay socially connected with others Leon’s secret to being able to enjoy an active life in retirement Why one important meeting with him changed Michael’s entire life Links <a href= "https://oneclipatatime.org/paper-clips-project/">The Paper Clips Project</a>

<description>&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;It’s never too late to adopt an active lifestyle, even in retirement. Today’s guest, Leon Sirulnick, has been retired for 17 years now. His life has been filled with extraordinary adventures—and I can say he’s truly done it on his terms. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;  &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Today's guest is very special to me. Back in 2002, I met Leon for the first time in my office. He walked into our meeting, threw a stack of papers onto my desk, and firmly announced he was ready to retire. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;That one meeting was a turning point in my financial life planning career. In this episode, you’ll meet the man who I consider to be the father of the Chapter X project, and today, we're replaying this episode to highlight the impact he had on shaping our approach to retirement. Tune in to hear the complete story.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;When Leon knew it was time to retirement from his career in television&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;The unexpected reason why his first few weeks of retirement were the toughest&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;How he responds to people when they ask what he does during the days&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;How Leon (and his wife Rhonda) stay socially connected with others&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Leon’s secret to being able to enjoy an active life in retirement&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Why one important meeting with him changed Michael’s entire life&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;h2 dir="ltr"&gt;Links&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://oneclipatatime.org/paper-clips-project/"&gt;The Paper Clips Project&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description>

It’s never too late to adopt an active lifestyle, even in retirement. Today’s guest, Leon Sirulnick, has been retired for 17 years now. His life has been filled with extraordinary adventures—and I can say he’s truly done it on his terms. ...

REPLAY: Living Life on His Terms with Leon Silrulnick

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