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Retirement, The Great Escape Plan Podcast
Real conversations about life, money and what comes next.
Retirement is about so much more than stepping away from full-time work. It’s about navigating one of life’s biggest transitions with confidence, clarity and optimism.
Retirement, The Great Escape Plan Podcast blends expert financial guidance with real-life stories to explore the emotional, lifestyle and money-related shifts that come with planning your next chapter. From finding your financial freedom number to redefining identity, discovering new purpose and embracing the freedom of retired life, each episode offers practical and relatable conversations to help you design a retirement that feels secure, meaningful and uniquely your own.
Episode 19
Start Early, Retire with choice with Greg Lipschitz
What happens when you start planning for your financial future in your late teens? Jenny Brown is joined by long-time JBS client Greg Lipschitz and adviser Peter Folk for an energetic conversation about starting early, staying engaged and creating more choice for the future. Greg shares the lessons he’s learned over more than 20 years […]
Episode: 18
Permission to Spend…or Not
You’ve worked hard, saved diligently and built your retirement nest egg. Now comes the exciting part… or does it? For many retirees, giving themselves permission to spend can be surprisingly difficult! In Episode 18, Jenny, Warren and Peter explore why moving from saving to spending can feel like such a big leap, and how the […]
Episode 17
The Value of Advice – The JBS Difference
What does good financial advice really feel like? Jenny Brown is joined by Warren Hanna and Peter Folk to take you behind the scenes of the JBS approach – from that first meeting to the conversations, trust and support that make the biggest difference over time. 🎧 Tune in and discover The JBS Difference.
Episode 16
Divorce Before Retirement – Redesigning What Comes Next
Divorce close to retirement can leave you questioning the future you thought you were planning for. In this episode, Jenny Brown, Warren Hanna and Kaitlin Grozdanovski explore how to pause, take stock and begin rebuilding with greater clarity and confidence. Listen in for a thoughtful conversation about navigating change and redesigning what comes next.
Episode 15
Meet the JBS Team – What’s Your Superpower?
Here’s the story… welcome to our very own JBS Brady Bunch. For anyone old enough to remember The Brady Bunch, Episode 15 of Retirement: The Great Escape Plan is the JBS version, a whole bunch of personalities, different strengths and plenty of laughs along the way. The team share what they love about their work, […]
Episode 14
What Really Keeps Retirees Up at Night?
Retirement rarely goes exactly to plan. So, what happens when health changes, markets move, the rules shift or life simply throws you a curveball? Jenny Brown, Warren Hanna and Peter Folk explore the worries retirees don’t always talk about, and why you don’t need to predict the future to prepare for it. 🎧 Tune in […]
Episode 13
Aged Care – When the Decisions Become Personal
When aged care becomes personal, the decisions can feel overwhelming. In this deeply personal episode, JBS client Julie Hyde joins Jenny Brown and Kaitlin Mifsud to share her family’s first-hand experience of navigating aged care for her mum, the emotions, difficult decisions and lessons learned along the way. Listen now and discover why starting the […]
Episode 12
Ageing & Aged Care: Planning Before You Have To
Many people think aged care is something they’ll deal with later, but planning ahead can make all the difference. Jenny Brown, Kaitlin Mifsud and Peter Folk discuss the conversations, decisions and practical steps that can help protect your independence, support your family and make planning for ageing and aged care far less overwhelming. The best […]
Episode 11
Dodgy Deals, Scams & Retirement Regrets
Scams are becoming more sophisticated, and they can happen to anyone. In this episode, Jenny Brown, Warren Hanna and Peter Folk explore how to recognise common scams, avoid costly mistakes and protect both your finances and your confidence in retirement. From fake investment opportunities to travel scams and bank impersonations, discover practical tips to help […]
Episode 10
How to Enjoy Life Without the Fear of Running Out
Will your money last? It’s one of the most common questions people ask as they approach retirement. In this episode, Jenny Brown, Warren Hanna and Peter Folk explore why the fear of running out of money can hold people back from fully enjoying retirement, and how thoughtful planning can replace uncertainty with confidence. Discover practical […]
