The Matt Feret Show

What should your grandkids call you—and why does that little name matter so much? In this heartwarming episode of The Matt Feret Show, Matt sits down with Joy Crawford, founder of What My Grandkids Call Me, to explore how grandparent names become powerful symbols of love, legacy, and family connection. From hilarious nicknames like "Boompa" and "Booty" to meaningful conversations about grandparenting, parenting boundaries, caregiving, and creating lasting traditions, Joy shares inspiring stories from her community of more than 30,000 grandparents. Whether you're already a grandparent, expecting your first grandchild, or simply interested in strengthening family relationships across generations, this episode is a joyful reminder that sometimes the smallest names leave the biggest legacy.My website with more Medicare resources, books, courses, and more: https://prepareformedicare.comI recommend my wife’s Medicare insurance agency, but there’s never any obligation or pressure to work with her team. Here's more information if you're interested: https://brickhouseagency.comThe Matt Feret Show is about thriving in midlife, retirement, and beyond. Each week, Matt shares smart conversations on Medicare, Social Security, retirement planning, health, wealth, wellness, caregiving, and life after 50.Explore more episodes and sign up for The Matt Feret Newsletter: TheMattFeretShow.comNeed Medicare help? Book a no-obligation consultation: BrickhouseAgency.comWatch full episodes on YouTube: The Matt Feret ShowSubscribe on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube for more insights on wealth, wisdom, and wellness in retirement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most people are taught to save, invest in a 401(k), and hope it all works out in retirement. But what if that system isn’t designed to give you control when you need it most? For many in midlife, rising debt, taxes, and long-term care costs expose the cracks in traditional financial planning. That’s why today’s guest matters.We’re joined by Brent Kesler, founder of The Money Multiplier, to break down an alternative approach to building and using wealth. Brent shares how he went from nearly $1 million in debt to debt-free in just over three years by rethinking cash flow, private family banking, and dividend-paying whole life insurance. He explains how this strategy can be used to pay off debt, invest in real estate, fund retirement, and maintain control of your money — without relying solely on Wall Street or traditional retirement accounts.My website with more Medicare resources, books, courses, and more: https://prepareformedicare.comI recommend my wife’s Medicare insurance agency, but there’s never any obligation or pressure to work with her team. Here's more information if you're interested: https://brickhouseagency.comThe Matt Feret Show is about thriving in midlife, retirement, and beyond. Each week, Matt shares smart conversations on Medicare, Social Security, retirement planning, health, wealth, wellness, caregiving, and life after 50.Explore more episodes and sign up for The Matt Feret Newsletter: TheMattFeretShow.comNeed Medicare help? Book a no-obligation consultation: BrickhouseAgency.comWatch full episodes on YouTube: The Matt Feret ShowSubscribe on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube for more insights on wealth, wisdom, and wellness in retirement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The job market isn’t what it used to be. A strong resume and decades of experience are no longer enough to carry even the most qualified applicants, especially in a market flooded with applications and filtered by AI before a human ever looks twice. Hiring works differently now, and that shift catches a lot of experienced workers off guard. That’s why today’s guest matters big time. We’re joined by Rick Denius, founder of HR Search Co., to break down how the hiring process really works today and what job seekers need to understand to navigate it.In this conversation, Rick walks through what he sees every day behind the scenes of hiring — why companies post jobs as a last resort, how roles actually get filled before they ever appear online, and where experienced candidates lose leverage without realizing it. He explains why applying online so often leads nowhere, how age bias quietly shows up in modern hiring (ageism is real!), and what older workers can do to stay visible and in demand. The Matt Feret Show is about thriving in midlife, retirement, and beyond. Each week, Matt shares smart conversations on Medicare, Social Security, retirement planning, health, wealth, wellness, caregiving, and life after 50.Explore more episodes and sign up for The Matt Feret Newsletter: TheMattFeretShow.comNeed Medicare help? Book a no-obligation consultation: BrickhouseAgency.comWatch full episodes on YouTube: The Matt Feret ShowSubscribe on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube for more insights on wealth, wisdom, and wellness in retirement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paying for college is one of the biggest financial shocks families face — not just because tuition keeps rising, but because the decisions parents make in the moment can have an outsized effect on their own financial future. Most people think college planning is about saving early, opening a 529, and hoping the FAFSA works out in their favor. But as college funding strategist Brian Eyster explains, the system is far more complex, and the consequences of getting it wrong often show up decades later… in retirement.Brian joins Matt to break down the hidden rules of college-saving — the ones most parents never hear until it’s too late. In this episode, Brian reveals why traditional advice often falls short, how to legally reduce what colleges expect you to pay, and using tools like home equity, cash flow, and even student loans strategically so you protect your long-term financial health.My website with more Medicare resources, books, courses, and more: https://prepareformedicare.comI recommend my wife’s Medicare insurance agency, but there’s never any obligation or pressure to work with her team. Here's more information if you're interested: https://brickhouseagency.comThe Matt Feret Show is about thriving in midlife, retirement, and beyond. Each week, Matt shares smart conversations on Medicare, Social Security, retirement planning, health, wealth, wellness, caregiving, and life after 50.Explore more episodes and sign up for The Matt Feret Newsletter: TheMattFeretShow.comNeed Medicare help? Book a no-obligation consultation: BrickhouseAgency.comWatch full episodes on YouTube: The Matt Feret ShowSubscribe on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube for more insights on wealth, wisdom, and wellness in retirement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Retirement is often envisioned by retirees as an eternal vacation. No alarms, no deadlines, no meetings. But as retirement life coach and neuroscience expert Cyn Meyer explains, that sudden stop can do strange things to the brain. After years of chasing goals and deadlines, your mind is wired for achievement. So when the structure disappears, it doesn’t relax, it actually panics. Many retirees experience what Cyn calls “retirement shock,” where the loss of routine and purpose quietly rewires the brain toward anxiety, depression, or a deep sense of aimlessness.Cyn joins Matt to explain what’s really happening inside the brain when you stop working — and how to prevent negative effects. Through her Rewire Retirement Method, Cyn helps retirees replace structure with growth, rediscover purpose through small daily habits, and create new pathways for meaning that last well beyond a career. In this episode, she reveals how to use your brain’s natural adaptability to build the vibrant, purpose-filled retirement most people never prepare for.My website with more Medicare resources, books, courses, and more: https://prepareformedicare.com/I recommend my wife’s Medicare insurance agency, but there’s never any obligation or pressure to work with her team. Here's more information if you're interested: https://brickhouseagency.comThe Matt Feret Show is about thriving in midlife, retirement, and beyond. Each week, Matt shares smart conversations on Medicare, Social Security, retirement planning, health, wealth, wellness, caregiving, and life after 50.Explore more episodes and sign up for The Matt Feret Newsletter: TheMattFeretShow.comNeed Medicare help? Book a no-obligation consultation: BrickhouseAgency.comWatch full episodes on YouTube: The Matt Feret ShowSubscribe on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube for more insights on wealth, wisdom, and wellness in retirement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For most retirees, the house they live in is also their biggest untapped asset. Home equity often sits quietly on paper, doing nothing while retirement savings shrink and costs rise. Yet that same equity can be converted into income and peace of mind — WITHOUT selling the home. In this episode, I sit down with retirement expert Matt Helton to unpack how home equity could be the key to a better retirement. Matt has helped countless retirees turn their homes into reliable, flexible financial tools — not through risky loans or sales, but through smart planning and modern FHA-backed programs designed to protect homeowners. He explains how these options work, the most common mistakes retirees make, and why fear and misinformation still keep so many people from taking advantage of what’s right in front of them. I learned a lot in this interview, and I think you will too!The Matt Feret Show is about thriving in midlife, retirement, and beyond. Each week, Matt shares smart conversations on Medicare, Social Security, retirement planning, health, wealth, wellness, caregiving, and life after 50.Explore more episodes and sign up for The Matt Feret Newsletter: TheMattFeretShow.comNeed Medicare help? Book a no-obligation consultation: BrickhouseAgency.comWatch full episodes on YouTube: The Matt Feret ShowSubscribe on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube for more insights on wealth, wisdom, and wellness in retirement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Matt Feret Show I interview pain management pioneer Dr. Mitchell Yass. Dr. Yass is a physical therapist with over thirty years of experience treating individuals with chronic and episodic pain. Dr. Yass shares how he became disillusioned with traditional methods of treating chronic pain through his experience as a physical therapist and why he decided to develop his unique approach to pain management. He also shares expert advice and guidance to those questioning their experience with chronic pain treatment. Watch this episode on YouTube.Introduction to Dr. Mitchell Yass with Matt Feret [1:09]Dr. Mitchell Yass’ Tumor and Recovery [05:41]Dr. Mitchell Yass’ Perspective on the Root of Chronic Pain [13:23]The Yass Method of Pain Management with Dr. Mitchell Yass [28:07]Conclusion and Final Message with Matt Feret and Dr. Mitchell Yass [59:03]Connect with me via the podcast website, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.Check out Dr. Yass' YouTube, LinkedIn, Amazon bookstore, and The Yass Method website.The Matt Feret Show is about thriving in midlife, retirement, and beyond. Each week, Matt shares smart conversations on Medicare, Social Security, retirement planning, health, wealth, wellness, caregiving, and life after 50.Explore more episodes and sign up for The Matt Feret Newsletter: TheMattFeretShow.comNeed Medicare help? Book a no-obligation consultation: BrickhouseAgency.comWatch full episodes on YouTube: The Matt Feret ShowSubscribe on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube for more insights on wealth, wisdom, and wellness in retirement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Matt Feret Show I interview Dr. Steven Park, an ear, nose, and throat surgeon, to discuss the benefits of breathing better. Steve describes the impact of face shape on sleep, health, and quality of life and shares expert advice on how to address sleep and breathing concerns holistically. Finally, Steve and I dissect important implications for older adults and their caregivers. Watch the full episode on YouTube.Introduction to Dr. Steven Park [1:09]How the Modern Diet Influences Facial Structure with Dr. Steven Park [4:23]How Orthodontics Affect Facial Structure with Dr. Steven Park [09:43]Addressing Sleep Apnea and Sleep Disorders with Dr. Steven Park [18:02]Sleep Hygiene Tips with Dr. Steven Park [19:50]Holistic Sleep Apnea Treatment with Dr. Steven Park [27:13]Dementia and Sleep Health with Dr. Steven Park [51:39]Connect with me via the podcast website, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.Check out Dr. Steve on Youtube, LinkedIn, and his Amazon bookstore. The Matt Feret Show is about thriving in midlife, retirement, and beyond. Each week, Matt shares smart conversations on Medicare, Social Security, retirement planning, health, wealth, wellness, caregiving, and life after 50.Explore more episodes and sign up for The Matt Feret Newsletter: TheMattFeretShow.comNeed Medicare help? Book a no-obligation consultation: BrickhouseAgency.comWatch full episodes on YouTube: The Matt Feret ShowSubscribe on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube for more insights on wealth, wisdom, and wellness in retirement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.