Why You’ll Want a Hobby – Ashley Merryman - The Retirement Wisdom Podcast

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What if I told you the activities you dismiss as “just hobbies” were much more than just fun – and could be one of the most powerful tools for building resilience and maintaining mental sharpness as we age? Ashley Merryman reveals groundbreaking findings that challenge how we think about leisure time and its profound impact on our long-term health. From doctors now prescribing hobbies as medicine to studies finding that singing in a chorus creates instant social bonds, the science behind recreational activities is remarkable.

Merryman shares fascinating research demonstrating that even modest engagement—like cooking something special twice a week—can deliver measurable cognitive benefits. Whether you’re looking to boost your brain health, combat isolation, or to find more meaning in your free time, this conversation will change how you view your pastimes. Discover why hobbies aren’t just fun—they’re good for you, in more ways than we think.

Ashley Merryman joins us from Washington, DC.

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Bio

Ashley Merryman is a two-time New York Times bestselling author who is a frequent contributor to US News and World Report. She who recently wrote a guest column for YOLO, a US News newsletter for retirees and those thinking about retirement on the science of hobbies – finding that hobbies are a key to a healthier, happier life.

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There are many podcasts on retirement, often hosted by financial advisors with their own financial motives, that cover the money side of the street. This podcast is different. You’ll get smarter about the investment decisions you’ll make about the most important asset you’ll have in retirement: your time.

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I help people who are retiring, but aren’t quite done yet, discover what’s next and build their custom version of their next life. A meaningful retirement doesn’t just happen by accident.

Schedule a call today to discuss how The Designing Your Life process created by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans can help you make your life in retirement a great one – on your own terms.

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Joe Casey is an executive coach who also helps people design their next life after their primary career and create their version of The Multipu

Retiring? You could wing it…but that’s not you.

Be intentional about your future.

Registration is now open for the next two Design Your New Life in Retirement Groups.

Very Early Bird discount available for a limited time. Take the first step toward Future You today.

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Ashley Merryman joins us from Washington, DC.

_______________________

Bio

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For More on Ashley Merryman

Your Hobby May Be the Secret to a Happier, Healthier Life

Website

_________________________

Podcast Conversations You May Like

Learning is a Lifetime Sport – Tom Vanderbilt

Inward Traveler – Francine Toder PhD

Live Life in Crescendo – Cynthia Covey Haller

_________________________

Mentioned in This Podcast Conversation

Serious Leisure

__________________________

About The Retirement Wisdom Podcast

About Retirement Wisdom

I help people who are retiring, but aren’t quite done yet, discover what’s next and build their custom version of their next life. A meaningful retirement doesn’t just happen by accident.

Schedule a call today to discuss how The Designing Your Life process created by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans can help you make your life in retirement a great one – on your own terms.

About Your Podcast Host

Joe Casey is an executive coach who also helps people design their next life after their primary career and create their version of The Multipu

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