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Retire Often

Jillian Johnsrud

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Why retire once when you can retire often? Hear real mini-retirement stories. See how mini-retirements can unlock work-life balance, purposeful living, and financial freedom.
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Sometimes Curious, Often Confused

Sometimes Curious, Often Confused

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Life is messy—and so are our thoughts. Sometimes Curious, Often Confused explores big questions like: Why do we lie? What makes us human? How does trust, honesty, and deception shape us? Hosted by Richard Okongwu, this podcast dives into human behavior, societal norms, and the everyday mysteries we’re curious about. Perfect for those who love thought-provoking conversations without easy answers. Want to keep the journey going? Support the show and help us ask the hard questions.
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Small Things Often

The Gottman Institute

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Give your relationships a boost in 5 minutes or less with Small Things Often from The Gottman Institute. We provide simple, proven, quick tips to help you deepen and enhance your relationships!
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It’s a free minded podcast with your hosts and Nate and Preston. Talking about life and anything else that we feel needs to be said. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/htocast/support
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Welcome to Nanex Digital Media Group's podcast. We believe the success is achieved by taking massive action one step at the time. If you implement just one thing a day working better than before, no matter how small, just imagine how much you will have accomplished 365 days later. So we invite you today to take 5 mins as your first step towards growing your business exponentially. Can't wait to see you in 365! #biz365 Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ndmg/support
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As for the relatively new jewelry option, man-made diamonds extremely fast flood the market. More and more people prefer them when making the choice of accessories in many segments. We used to buy man-made diamonds as an original gift, an extravagant fashion element that makes our individualism speak aloud. But even the hottest lovers of diamonds born in the laboratory were not in a hurry to buy them for engagement. They did not do this previously. Yet, they do this today. Website The Knot, ...
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Season 1: Why We Do What We do and why It’s Not Weird | Episode 2 "God When" has become a familiar phrase in Nigerian conversations about success, hope and timing. This episode discusses what it reveals about the balance between aspiration and societal pressure, as well as the broader global fascination with public milestones. Got thoughts on today…
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Jacob Wade shares his transformative journey from a high-stress tech sales job to a life of travel and family connection through a mini retirement. He discusses the mental health challenges that led to his decision, the planning and execution of a year-long RV trip with his family, and the profound impact it had on their lives. Jacob reflects on th…
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A casual compliment, a kind gesture, or an offhand comment—why do these seemingly small moments sometimes leave such a lasting impression? In this episode, we explore how these interactions can unexpectedly shape our lives, influence our emotions, and even alter the way we view ourselves or others. Whether it's a kind word that boosts your confiden…
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Life is messy, and so are our thoughts. I’m Richard Okongwu, an Industrial Mathematics student fascinated by the twists and turns of human behavior and psychology. In this debut episode of Sometimes Curious, Often Confused, I invite you to join me on a journey through the questions we secretly ponder but rarely voice. From exploring why we lie to t…
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In this conversation, Stacy shares her experiences part way through her mini retirements. She shares how she created distinct phases. While explaining the importance of having a structured yet flexible approach to this career break. We cover how she overcame one more year syndrome and the fear of losing out on that extra income. Takeaways She felt …
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In this episode, I explain that a month is an ideal starting point due to the ease of negotiation, lower costs, the ability to achieve significant personal goals, and the chance to practice for longer breaks. The conversation then moves into strategies for negotiating time off, emphasizing the importance of a collaborative approach and the recognit…
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In this conversation, Jillian speaks with Ken and Mary from The Humble Penny about their journey of taking mini-retirements as business owners. They discuss the impact of COVID on their work-life balance, the transition from corporate jobs to entrepreneurship, and the importance of building systems that allow for freedom in their business. They sha…
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In this solo episode, Jillian Johnsrud covers one of the tools that she uses with her coaching clients, focusing on the dual skills of courage for change and the capacity to stay and suffer. She emphasizes the importance of developing both skills to navigate life transitions effectively. Jillian provides actionable steps for listeners to clarify th…
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Frances Benjamin shares her mini-retirement story and the transformative impact it had on her life. Before her mini-retirement, Frances was working multiple jobs and juggling the responsibilities of being a single mom. The catalyst for her decision to take a break was the pandemic and the realization that her daughter would soon be leaving the nest…
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PT, is the creator of a large event, FinCon. Taking a mini-retirement as a business owner can be stressful, confusing, and scary. PT shares his experience of taking a step back from his business and how he slowly extracted himself while empowering his team. He discusses the challenges and transformations he went through during his mini-retirement, …
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If you have ever been curious about taking an epic yearlong road trip, Heidi’s story of how her and her family embarked on a year-long mini-retirement traveling all around the US, will inspire you and give you practical tips for planning. They took an intentional break from work and school, with no W2 jobs and no traditional schooling for their thr…
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Dr. Corey Allen and his wife embarked on a month-long mini-retirement, traveling in an RV and exploring national parks. The idea originated in 2010 when they considered taking their kids out of school and traveling full-time. However, they decided to wait and eventually started taking one month off every summer. Corey is a marriage and family thera…
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An Unforgettable final of Melodifestivalen! But Gary, Mark & Alex want to give their heart a break after their favourites didn't win :( We'd love to hear your comments, you can contact us on any of the following channels: Twitter: @notoftenheard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notoftenheard/ Email: notoftenheard@gmail.com --- Send in a voice mes…
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Gary, Mark, & Alex enter new territory as Melodifestivalen has a 5th heat. Who has the best staging, who had the worst frock, and who the hell decided that this format for a 2nd chance round was a good idea?! We'd love to hear your comments, you can contact us on any of the following channels: Twitter: @notoftenheard Facebook: https://www.facebook.…
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After the highs of Heat 3, can Melodifestivalen keep it up with Heat 4?? Join Gary, Mark & Alex as they discuss the spooky newcomers, and the old pros! We'd love to hear your comments, you can contact us on any of the following channels: Twitter: @notoftenheard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notoftenheard/ Email: notoftenheard@gmail.com --- Sen…
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Wow, just wow! The most excited we've been for a semi for quite some time! Do we have a winner here? (and no, we don't mean Gunilla!) We'd love to hear your comments, you can contact us on any of the following channels: Twitter: @notoftenheard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notoftenheard/ Email: notoftenheard@gmail.com --- Send in a voice messa…
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Pink Balaclavas, and BBQ's are the order of the day, as Gary, Mark & Alex take a look at Heat 2 of Melodifestivalen 2024. We'd love to hear your comments, you can contact us on any of the following channels: Twitter: @notoftenheard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notoftenheard/ Email: notoftenheard@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://…
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In this conversation, Brooke Thayer shares her experiences with taking multiple mini retirements and traveling the world. She discusses the inspiration behind her mini retirements, including a difficult divorce that led her to reevaluate her life. Brooke shares the challenges and benefits of open-ended travel, staying in hostels, and finding connec…
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Mellopod is back for 2024, and so is schlager! Gary, Mark & Alex assemble to review Heat 1 of Sweden's Melodifestivalen, the show used to pick their entry for Eurovison. Who nearly had a wardrobe malfunction, who was cannon fodder, and who had to clean the toilets? Listen to find out! We'd love to hear your comments, you can contact us on any of th…
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Brent and his wife were on the path to financial independence, planning to retire early at 40. However, they realized that their plan wasn't serving them well and decided to take a mini-retirement. The challenges of asking for unpaid leave and shifting from saving to spending were overcome by their desire for change. Brent's mini-retirement involve…
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Diania shares her experience of negotiating a mini-retirement to walk the Camino de Santiago in Spain. She initially planned to support her uncle on the journey but ended up going alone. Diania discusses the financial preparation she made, including paying off debt and learning about financial independence. The time off was full of self-discovery a…
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In this episode, we accompany Cosmin on his remarkable journey from the brink of burnout in his career to embracing a life of nomadic adventure. After years of high-intensity work, he took his first month-long mini-retirement. Cosmin returned with a new perspective: continue on a path of stress and exhaustion or forge a new way of living. He chose …
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In this conversation with Darlene, we delve deep into the journey of early retirement and the surprises it holds beyond the workplace. Darlene's story goes from her demanding corporate career to a retirement decision spurred by an enticing severance package. This episode is not just about the transition into early retirement; it's about the unexpec…
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In this conversation with my friend, JL Collins, we take a look at a professional journey that defies convention, punctuated by career breaks and the power of 'F.U. money.' His career began marked by intense work periods that eventually led to inevitable burnout. But through these experiences, JL began taking mini-retirements, illustrating that ste…
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In college, Joe fell in love with hiking and climbing. He loved the community and time in nature. He tried pursuing a corporate life, but a mini-retirement where he hiked the Appalachian Trail shifted his path. He realized that corporate life wasn’t how he wanted to spend the rest of his life. But he also wasn’t drawn to the “dirt bag” life of taki…
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Getting diagnosed with a brain tumor during her residency helped Dawn refocus on who she wanted to be as a person and what she wanted her life to look like. Instead of losing herself in her profession, she consistently course corrected by using mini-retirements. The medical profession, like many others, can become an all consuming identity. Instead…
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Eric was a schoolteacher in Boston. Along with his wife and two kids, they moved to France for two years. This seems like an impossible step for many people. But it was after years of practice taking smaller trips and spending time abroad. His wife is originally from France, and she used that time to complete a master's program. Eric shares the fin…
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Stepping away from a successful, lucrative, and important job can be tricky. Even when that job is eating up all your free time and bandwidth and at the cost of your health and relationships. It’s scary to kill the golden goose. But Amanda discovered all that life had to offer on the other side during her mini-retirement. Surprisingly, the lower st…
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Vikaash has always been good at work. Professionally, success came quickly. From Harvard Business School to 40 Under Forty Young Business Leaders award by CNBC, to CEO. But that type of success has a cost: 15 to 18-hour work days and little time or energy left over for family, health, sleep, or hobbies. At the peak of his career, he decided to take…
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Jamie and her husband are both self-employed. Walking away from their business for a month seemed overwhelming. But they desperately needed to rest, recover, and focus on family, health, and fun for a bit. Jamie shares how they planned and prepared for that first month off. It was so good for everyone that they knew they wanted to do it again. Now,…
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Chad (Coach Carson) started his financial journey by investing in real estate. It helped fund his and his wife's first budget mini-retirement. Over the years, as his rentals became more profitable, he was able to upgrade the mini-retirement adventures as well. He is just finishing his third mini-retirement, a year-long trip to Spain with his family…
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In her mid 30’s, Rachel decided it was time for a change. She had been working 10 hours a day, 6 or 7 days a week, stressed about even asking for a day off. She was ready for a change of pace and autonomy over her life. Despite never being a hiker and never even traveling outside of the country, she began preparing for a 500-mile pilgrimage in Spai…
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Growing up in Mexico, Angel never expected to travel the world. If he did well financially, there was an expectation of simply buying nicer stuff. During his 20's, he took an open ended trip to Southeast Asia, assuming this was his one chance. That trip shifted his perspective and changed the course of his life. He came back knowing he wanted to be…
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"It's time to say goodbye, until we meet again, cos this is not the end..." We hit the final of Melodifestivalen 2023, 12 strong songs, but we have a sneaking suspicion there was only ever going to be one winner! Alex, Mark & Gary pick over the details! We'd love to hear your comments, you can contact us on any of the following channels: Twitter: @…
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It's a getting a bit hazy..... the dry ice is out in force as the 8 second-chancers battle it out for the last 4 spots in the Melfest final! Is there anything new here? We'd love to hear your comments, you can contact us on any of the following channels: Twitter: @notoftenheard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notoftenheard/ Email: notoftenheard@…
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We are invaded! Loreen's big comeback doesn't go quite as planned, and we have to give some attention to the other 6 songs in this heat. We want More More More, Camp Camp Camp! We'd love to hear your comments, you can contact us on any of the following channels: Twitter: @notoftenheard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notoftenheard/ Email: notoft…
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Chronos!! Melfest rumbles on to Heat 3, and things are looking up! Will there be love for Laurell? Will Gary, Mark & Alex go mad for M&M? Can Gary cope with so many key changes in one show? Listen and find out! We'd love to hear your comments, you can contact us on any of the following channels: Twitter: @notoftenheard Facebook: https://www.faceboo…
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The only way is up! After Heat one being branded Meh-fest, Gary, Mark & Alex take a look at the next 7 songs to see if there's any bangers to get excited about. Will there be (Tennessee) Tears over the results?!We'd love to hear your comments, you can contact us on any of the following channels:Twitter: @notoftenheardFacebook: https://www.facebook.…
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Mellopod returns for 2023! Mark, Gary & Alex assemble once again to review Melodifestivalen - Sweden's show to decide their entry for Eurovision. Does Tone Sekelius stand a chance of stealing the crown? Will Eva and Ewa live up the brilliance that was Rena Rama Ding Dong? Songs about Hot Dogs, plus Hairy chests, and things popping out of trousers a…
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We dared to dream, and that dream has come true!! The Eurovision Song Contest is coming to the UK! Mark and Gary discuss how the UK came to be asked to host Eurovision 2023 on behalf of Ukraine, the potential host cities, and why Liverpool was the eventual victor. We are so excited!!! *Warning- contains excessive amounts of Sonia --- Send in a voic…
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Wow, what a night!! Zero to hero for the UK, we wanna watch it back in Slo-Mo! Gary, Mark and Alex dig deep into the results of the Eurovision 2022 Grand Final, and wonder what happens next year??? We'd love to hear your comments, you can contact us on any of the following channels: Twitter: @notoftenheard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notofte…
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Gary, Mark and Alex look on in horror at the brutality of Semi 2 - we had pyros, choreos, trash ( but in a good way) shocks aplenty and a big red bull! We'd love to hear your comments, you can contact us on any of the following channels: Twitter: @notoftenheard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notoftenheard/ Email: notoftenheard@gmail.com --- Sen…
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Gary, Mark and Alex are back to look at the songs taking the stage in Turin for the Eurovision Song Contest Semi Final 1. Who' s shouty, who's a grower, who's got a right dirge and who's quite nice? Listen to find out! We'd love to hear your comments, you can contact us on any of the following channels: Twitter: @notoftenheard Facebook: https://www…
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