Prime Time with Bec Wilson

I sit down with regular prime timer Mike Chesworth about the good, the bad & the ugly of downsizing the family home.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the second edition of the Prime Time Book Club!  Today, I sit down with beloved author Kathy Lette to chat about her hilarious new novel, 'The Sisterhood Rules'. You can find a copy of 'The Sisterhood Rules' at all good book retailers & online here: https://www.amazon.com.au/Sisterhood-Rules-hilarious-million-bestselling-ebook/dp/B0G1B7G5KHSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I sit down with renowned futurist, AI expert and author Dr. Catherine Ball to get a big picture understanding of how AI will impact those of us in our Prime Time. We discuss: How we can embrace technology & 'robots' in our homes Demystifying AI and it's everyday uses  Harness the health benefits You can find our more about Dr. Ball's research here:https://www.drcatherineball.com And find her latest book, 'The Future of Sleep' here: https://www.drcatherineball.com/product-page/the-future-of-sleep-a-futurist-s-insight-into-the-potential-of-our-world  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Joanna McMillan, author of 'The Fibre Factor', to unpack the groundbreaking science linking fibre to a stronger & healthier body.  Dr. McMillan is a PhD-qualified nutrition scientist, dietitian, food futurist and one of Australia’s most trusted health experts. You can find Joanna's book at all good retailers and online here: https://www.amazon.com.au/Fibre-Factor-Science-backed-Healthier-Stronger/dp/1761356720See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The conflict in the Middle East has disrupted airspace across one of the world’s biggest travel hubs, leaving many Australians wondering whether they should cancel their upcoming trips.  In this urgent episode, I speak with travel expert Fiona Dalton to unpack what’s actually happening with global travel right now, who is affected, and what travellers should do before making any big decisions. Fiona explains why the disruption is largely centred around Middle Eastern transit hubs such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha, what options travellers have if their flights are impacted, and why cancelling too early could actually leave you worse off financially. The key message: stay calm, stay connected to your airline, and don’t rush into cancelling your trip but make sure you understand your options.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should we be worried about oil, markets and war? I catch up with Diana Mousina, Deputy Chief Economist at AMP for a market update. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you’ve ever looked at your super fund and thought, “Is this actually delivering for my retirement… or just delivering great ads?”  then this episode is for you. Today is a major update to the Epic Retirement Tick for 2026. I’m joined by Ian Fryer, General Manager of Chant West, who works with me to develop the rigorous criteria and whose team assesses the funds. And David Bell, Executive Director of the Conexus Institute, one of Australia’s leading independent retirement policy voices and think tanks. Last year, only six funds were awarded the Tick. Now we’re back with updated criteria for 2026. The big shift? The framework moves to 20 criteria (up from 18) and aligns with the latest Treasury Retirement Income Covenant guidance. In this episode, Ian and David help break down what’s changed - and what it means for you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Within just a fortnight, almost every key number in Australia’s retirement system has either changed, or is about to. The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia, known as ASFA, has just updated its retirement benchmarks for the first time in three years. And the shift is significant. I sit down with ASFA CEO Mary Delahunty to explain all of the changes.  You can find the new ASFA retirement standards here: https://www.superannuation.asn.au/consumers/retirement-standard/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The incredible Australian writer Kathy Lette joins me to talk about travelling boldly through Europe on river and ocean cruises. Viking's Explorer Sale is on now! Visit vikingcruises.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the very first edition of the Prime Time Book Club!  Join me as I dive into our first pick, 'The Art of Spending Money' by Morgan Housel.  And you can join the conversation too! Subscribe and leave me a comment on our weekly newsletter - primetimers.net  Or on our Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/groups/epicretire/ Recommend a book, tell me what you thought of this months pick and read along with us.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.