{"podcast":{"title":"Retire With Purpose - The Retirement Podcast","slug":"retire-with-purpose-the-retirement-podcast-335368","podcast_index_feed_id":335368,"rss_url":"https://retirewithpurposepodcast.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"http://retirewithpurpose.com/podcast","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/5/f/e/3/5fe3b3bed2b4e7f416c3140a3186d450/casey_weade-new_Itunes_cover_-_2025.png","author":"Casey Weade","episode_count":577,"summary":"Whether you are in retirement or have yet to make the transition, The Retire With Purpose podcast is a show designed to help you maximize your financial confidence and elevate your fulfillment in this chapter of life. Each week Casey Weade, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and CEO of Howard Bailey Financial, discusses thoughts and ideas with some of today's foremost names in finance and retirement, as well as trending topics that could impact your bottom line. These strategies can help you make better financial decisions so you can live the lifestyle you've always imagined and deserve. Investment Advisory Services may be offered through Howard Bailey Securities, LLC, a registered investment adviser. Working with Howard Bailey Securities, LLC, cannot guarantee investment success or that specific financial goals will be achieved. For more information on professional designations, visit finra.org/investors/professional-designations. ©2026 HOWARD BAILEY FINANCIAL, INC.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T20:17:05.174416+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/retire-with-purpose-the-retirement-podcast-335368"},"episode":{"title":"566: Freedom After 50: How to Avoid Retirement Shock and Find Purpose Again with Mike Drak","slug":"566-freedom-after-50-how-to-avoid-retirement-shock-and-find-purpose-again-with-mike-drak","published_at":"2026-05-22T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/retire-with-purpose-the-retirement-podcast-335368/566-freedom-after-50-how-to-avoid-retirement-shock-and-find-purpose-again-with-mike-drak","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/retire-with-purpose-the-retirement-podcast-335368","url":"https://howardbailey.com/566","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/retirewithpurposepodcast/566_-_Freedom_After_50_-_How_to_Avoid_Retirement_Shock_and_Find_Purpose_Again_with_Mike_Drak.mp3?dest-id=769802","summary":"Retirement isn't always the carefree finish line people imagine. For many, it marks the start of a deeper search for purpose, identity, and fulfillment. Topics covered in this episode: Why so many retirees experience \"retirement shock\" after leaving work How loss of structure and purpose can impact happiness and mental health The growing importance of part-time work, passion projects, and volunteering Author Mike Drak's \"late bloomer\" philosophy for creating a second act How the Ikigai Method can help retirees uncover meaningful work and purpose Listen in as Founder and CEO of Howard Bailey Financial , Casey Weade is joined by Mike Drak to explore why retirement can trigger a deeper search for purpose, identity, and fulfillment. Show Notes: HowardBailey.com/566 📧 WEEKEND READING FOR RETIREES: Receive CFP® insight on 4 hand-picked financial articles delivered straight to your Inbox each Friday: https://bit.ly/3OEdGgu 📅 SCHEDULE YOUR PERSONAL FINANCIAL REVIEW: Book a 15-minute call with Howard Bailey Financial to see how the topics discussed here apply to your individual situation: https://bit.ly/3T6oNDB ABOUT HOWARD BAILEY FINANCIAL: Our mission is to help others gain clarity in purpose and elevate meaning in their lives through personal and practical financial strategies. Our Retire With Purpose™ Framework starts with establishing your unique financial philosophy — the true meaning and purpose for your money in retirement. Through continued education, one-on-one meetings, and a comprehensive team planning approach, we have helped retirees across the country secure their financial futures. And while we can't work with everyone, our goal is to provide value to everyone we meet. 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