Retire With Purpose - The Retirement Podcast · Casey Weade

Freedom After 50: 7 Practices to Help You Stop Hiding and Start Growing

July 11, 2025·40 min·4 clips
Les McDaniel reveals why clients hide their true selves in retirement planning sessions.
Casey Weade hosts certified retirement coach Les McDaniel in a Freedom After 50 episode, discussing seven practices to stop hiding and start growing in retirement. They explore the shadow side of the self, judgment, self-awareness, and building deeper relationships, offering practical insights for personal development.

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A clear look at hiding, growth, and the habits that shape the next stage of life.

John frames the episode around a plain idea: people hide parts of themselves, and change starts when that hiding stops. He moves past the finance angle in Freedom After 50 and toward purpose, meaning, and a steadier way of living.

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When you want a quiet reset on hiding, shame, and how you grow.

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