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Episode 28: How to Develop Total Health – Strategies for Thriving in Midlife

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Join host Bryan Bibbo and special guest Elizabeth Sherman, owner and master certified life and health coach at Total Health by Elizabeth, as they explore the crucial importance of holistic health and wellness for middle-aged men and women.  

Together, Bibbo and Sherman discuss how tailored health strategies can dramatically improve quality of life, mental well-being, and physical capabilities for adults navigating the challenges of midlife. 

Key Topics Discussed: 

  • Midlife Health Challenges: Elizabeth explains the unique health challenges faced by individuals in midlife and why addressing them is crucial for maintaining vitality and well-being. 
  • Time Management: A breakdown of how effective time management can impact overall health and wellness, especially for busy midlife adults. 
  • Eight Basic Health Habits: Discussion on the fundamental habits that form the core of Elizabeth’s coaching approach, including hydration, nutrition, and stress management. 
  • Relationship with Food: Various ways midlife adults can improve their relationship with food and make more mindful eating choices. 
  • Overcoming Obstacles: Strategies for motivating midlife individuals who may be reluctant to make lifestyle changes. 

Listen as Sherman shares insights on how small, consistent changes can lead to significant improvements in health and offers practical advice for getting started at any age. 

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Episode 27: Aging Well: Transforming Senior Health with Balance, Motion, And Mindset

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Join host Bryan Bibbo and special guest Artie Gardella, author and owner and personal fitness trainer at Synergy Senior Fitness, as they explore the vital importance of exercise and wellness for seniors.  

Together, Bibbo and Gardella discuss how tailored fitness programs can dramatically improve quality of life, mental health, and physical capabilities for older adults. 

Key Topics Discussed: 

  • Exercise for Seniors: Artie explains how senior-centric exercises differ from traditional workouts and why they’re crucial for maintaining independence and vitality. 
  • The Science of Happiness: A breakdown of how exercise stimulates the body’s “happy chemicals” and combats depression in seniors. 
  • Balance and Motion: Discussion on the importance of balance exercises and how they can prevent potentially life-threatening falls. 
  • Functional Fitness: Various ways seniors can incorporate exercise into daily activities to maintain strength and mobility. 
  • Overcoming Obstacles: Strategies for motivating seniors who may be reluctant to start exercising. 

Listen as Gardella shares inspiring stories of seniors whose lives have been transformed through fitness and offers practical advice for getting started at any age. 

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Episode 24: The Key to Holistic Wealth on National Financial Awareness Day

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Join co-host Bryan Bibbo for this special episode of the Holistic Wealth and Health Podcast where he explores the critical importance of financial literacy today.  

Bryan shares his personal and professional insights into the rising consumer debt crisis and offers practical tips on budgeting, saving, and goal setting to help individuals secure their financial future. 

Key topics discussed: 

  • National Financial Awareness Day: The significance of this day and why financial literacy is more important than ever. 
  • Consumer Debt Crisis: Understanding the impact of rising debt levels and how to manage financial stress. 
  • Paying Yourself First: The importance of saving a portion of your income and taking advantage of employer 401(k) matches. 
  • Budgeting Basics: Practical tips for creating a budget that accommodates unexpected expenses and long-term financial goals. 
  • Financial Education: The need for better financial literacy in schools and how to instill good financial habits in the next generation. 

Learn how to take control of your financial future by implementing these essential strategies and discover the importance of educating yourself and your loved ones about money management. 

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Episode 18: Safeguarding Your Wealth & Wellbeing: Carrie Kerskie’s Identity Theft, Fraud, & Cybersecurity Protection Tips

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In this episode, host Jason L Smith interviews Carrie Kerskie, a certified identity fraud investigator, speaker, author, and consultant on identity theft, privacy, and cybersecurity. 

Carrie shares her expertise on protecting against identity theft, fraud, and cyber threats in the digital age. Jason also discusses the stress and financial impacts these crimes can have on victims. 

Key Topics Discussed: 

  • Common Mistakes Leading to Identity Theft: Not securing online accounts, failing to ask for help with technology, and believing one is safe from threats by avoiding the internet. 
  • Best Practices for Prevention: Getting credit freezes, using privacy-focused browsers/search engines, enabling two-factor authentication, and validating information from supposed official sources. 
  • Evolving Threat Landscape: How identity theft, fraud, and cyber threats have converged, with criminals using sophisticated tactics like remote access malware. 
  • Recognizing Scams: Red flags like unsolicited requests for sensitive data, urgency to transfer money, and implausible scenarios crafted with convincing details. 
  • Securing Mobile Devices: Using longer passwords/passcodes, being cautious about app installations, and adjusting privacy settings on smartphones. 
  • Approach to AI Tools: Maintaining prudence by fact-checking outputs, as AI models can perpetuate misinformation based on their training data. 

Learn how understanding your body and incorporating proactive holistic health habits can lead to a richer, more productive life.

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Episode 11: Using Life Insurance to “Insure Your Love” in Life and Retirement

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Join host Bryan Bibbo, AIF, NSSA, BPC, and guest, Walter C. Young, MBA RICP, author, business development officer, and financial representative at JL Smith, in honor of February being Insure Your Love month, as they discuss the many benefits of life insurance. Using concepts from his book, The Fifth Option: Why Your Retirement Plan Won’t Work the Way You Think It Will, Young emphasizes the importance of life insurance and how it can be used as a versatile tool for retirement planning, estate planning, and more. Learn how life insurance can be tailored to your unique financial situation and help you achieve a safer, more predictable, and plentiful income for as long as you need it.

Key Topics Discussed:

1. Challenges in Retirement Planning: Young delves into the evolving landscape of retirement planning, highlighting the challenges individuals face and the growing responsibility they have in ensuring their financial security during retirement.

2. The Value of Life Insurance: Using a parable from his book known as The “Desert Island Dilemma,” Young demonstrates the challenges retirees face trying to sustain themselves through retirement, particularly the need to make strategic decisions about income sources.

3. The “Fifth Option”: Young introduces the concept of the “Fifth Option” as a transformative approach to retirement income planning, suggesting that traditional options like stocks, bonds, and annuities may not be sufficient, and a new approach is needed.

4. Versatility of Life Insurance: Young discusses how life insurance can serve various roles in retirement and estate planning, including as an asset class, a risk management tool, and a source of tax-free income.

5. Living Benefits: Shedding light on how life insurance can provide financial protection and support not only in the event of death but also in cases of critical illness or long-term care needs.

6. Real-Life Success Stories: Examples of individuals who have effectively incorporated life insurance and innovative retirement income planning strategies to secure their financial futures.

7. The Importance of Financial Literacy: The growing need to educate oneself about financial planning and how improving financial literacy can positively impact the next generation.

Our priority is helping you take care of yourself and your family. We want to learn more about your situation, identify your dreams and goals, and understand your needs. Reach out to Us at JL Smith Holistic Wealth Management to see how we can help.

Resources · The 5th Option: Why Your Retirement Plan Won’t Work the Way You Think It Will book

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Episode 2: Get to Know Co-Host, Bryan Bibbo

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Welcome to the Holistic Wealth and Health Podcast, your gateway to a prosperous, balanced, and purpose-driven existence!

We dive deep into co-host Bryan Bibbo’s life, motivations, and philosophies he swears by to live well, including his desire to live every day like its last and focus on the true riches in his life — his relationships. Founder and CEO of JL Smith, Jason L Smith, CEP, BPC, introduces listeners to his friend, co-host, and business partner, making it easy to see why they work so well together.

Get to know Bryan Bibbo, AIF, NSSA, & BPC, Partner, Accredited Investment Fiduciary and National Social Security Advisor at JL Smith, as he discusses his humble Cleveland upbringing, how he entered the financial industry, his family and their influence on his life, and the importance of gratitude.

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