The best podcasts to listen to in retirement
Podcasts are one of the easiest ways to stay informed on the topics that matter to you, whether that’s boosting the savings in your pension pot or taking care of your body as you age. You can tune in to new episodes whenever it’s convenient for you, on the bus, while you walk, or as you sip your morning coffee. We’ve put together a list of nine podcasts available on streaming platforms like Spotify, YouTube and Apple to help you live life in retirement, your way.
9 podcasts to help you make the most of retirement living
Retirement planning podcasts
These podcasts are a free and accessible way to learn how to structure your retirement finances and hear expert advice on fine-tuning your plans.
Retirement Answer Man
Roger Whitney’s Retirement Answer Man unpicks some of the common challenges current retirees face in the UK, from retirement income to unexpected tax bills and accessing consistent healthcare.
Future Thoughts
Future Thoughts is hosted by Jillian Thomas, a financial expert and the Managing Director of Future Life Wealth. Jillian covers topics from savings and budgeting to pension schemes and investing.
The Retirement Café
Hosted by Justin King, a Chartered Financial Planner, The Retirement Café explores the challenges and opportunities that retirees face from the perspective of retirement experts.
Retirement lifestyle podcasts
Retirement offers more free time than ever before. It’s joyful and liberating, but adjusting to life without work and creating your own routine can take a while. These podcasts share real-life experiences from retirees who’ve found purpose and fulfilment in their day-to-day.
Squeeze the Day
Squeeze the Day explores how you can find fulfilment in later life, embracing new adventures and people.
Hear a range of inspiring stories and life lessons from other retirees over 50, who have started businesses, pursued lifelong dreams and made new connections from all walks of life.
Human Vs Retirement
Human Vs. Retirement is hosted by Dan Haylett, a retirement coach and financial planner. Dan candidly discusses some of the mental challenges retirees can experience when transitioning into retirement and offers advice on how to improve your mindset if you get in a rut.
Retirement Wisdom
Retirement Wisdom is an interview podcast led by executive retirement coach Joe Casey. Retirees and retirement experts discuss how new hobbies and passions can bring fulfilment to retirement. Hear from an attorney who became a published author, an entrepreneur who started a vineyard, and more.
Podcasts for staying active in retirement
Looking after your body is essential at every stage of life. These podcasts focus on emotional well-being, building healthy routines and adapting to your body’s changes as you age.
Shaping Your Retirement
Hosted by executive retirement coaches Jess and Leslie Mizerak, Shaping Your Retirement explores the best ways to care for your body and mind as you age, from healing chronic stress to developing an active routine that improves your fitness.
Retirement Rebel: Life After 60
Retirement Rebel encourages listeners to be open-minded to the new experiences retirement can bring. Hosted by retired TV and radio journalist Siobhan Daniels, the podcast offers insights into how different philosophies have helped people over 60 find renewed energy.
The Retirement Phase: Women Living Well After 50
Founded by Sue Loncaric, The Retirement Phase is a podcast about the lived experiences of women over 50. It explores the importance of staying active and healthy through diet, quality sleep and more. The podcast also keeps listeners informed about health changes you can expect as you age and how to manage them.
Churchill Living: Your lifestyle, your choice
At Churchill Living, we believe in empowering your decisions and helping you live your way. We provide quality retirement housing and regular social events for our residents, where you can get to know other retirees, share your experiences and support causes you care about. Keep exploring the topics that interest you through our News page.