Suddenly Single at 60 with Jo Peck & What's in the Federal Budget for Prime Timers

We dropped two episodes of Prime Time today, because the budget couldn't wait, and this chat with Jo Peck is an absolute ripper.

This week we’ve dropped two episodes at the same time. A ripper of a podcast with author Jo Peck and in a bonus edition of the podcast, a very focussed and rapid-fire update on what’s in the 2024 Federal Budget for Prime Timers. All the info is below. Have a listen and leave us a rating and a review.

Suddenly Single at Sixty with Jo Peck

In this episode, I speak with Jo Peck, author of the candid memoir, 'Suddenly Single at Sixty'. It’s a ripper of a conversation and a true story.

Not long after Jo's 60th birthday, her husband drops a bombshell—he’s leaving her for a (much) younger woman. Jo is shocked and heartbroken that the life she’d worked towards, has gone up in smoke. All those dreams of growing old with the person she loved … destroyed.

In this interview, Jo details the journey of personal growth which led to her rebuilding her life, making it clear that life does NOT end at 60.  

Some highlights of our chat include:

• Jo’s story of how she navigated her darkest days and her advice for others in a similar situation

• Reflection on the stages of grief, transition and healing she went through

• The idea of becoming single at 60 and how it changed her ability to see her future, the years ahead of her that she’d previously planned for

• How it changed her financial situation. Obviously a very important reality strikes when people have to carve their assets up in their sixties

• Seeing a future for herself all over again

• Her first dating experiences - some of these are a real laugh.

• What she learned from her dating experiences.

• Her life, sense of fulfilment and belonging now and how it’s changed

• Suddenly Single at 60 is available for purchase from Booktopia here.

I've waded through the Federal Budget and made a summary of everything that will impact you as pre- and post retirees. None of the noise, none of the nonsense, just the facts. And I’m joined by program producer Genevieve Rule for the chat! 

If you want to read a detailed update on the budget - pop on over to our Epic Retirement Newsletter here.