What if the secret to maintaining your independence well into your golden years had nothing to do with expensive gym memberships or marathon training? In this practical and empowering conversation, host Bryan Bibbo sits down with Michael Dombrowski, MS PA-C—an Assistant Professor at Baldwin Wallace University with over 35 years of clinical experience in orthopedic surgery and complex musculoskeletal care, to explore why movement truly is medicine.

Mike challenges the intimidating notion of “exercise” and replaces it with something far more accessible: movement. Through compelling patient stories, Mike reveals why sitting has become the new smoking and how just 150 minutes of weekly movement, broken into five-minute increments, can transform not just your physical health, but your cognitive function, emotional wellbeing, and most importantly, your independence. Whether you’re recovering from surgery, managing chronic conditions, or simply looking to age with dignity and strength, this conversation offers a realistic roadmap for making movement a sustainable part of your life.

Key Topics:

• Reframing Exercise as Movement: Discover why the language we use matters and how thinking about “movement” instead of “exercise” removes intimidation and makes healthy habits more achievable for everyone.

• The 150-Minute Weekly Goal: Learn how to break down the recommended 150 minutes of weekly movement into manageable five-minute increments that fit seamlessly into daily life, no gym membership required.

• Movement Equals Independence: Understand the profound connection between consistent movement and maintaining independence as you age, from simple daily tasks to living on your own terms into your 80s, 90s, and beyond.

• Pre- and Post-Surgery Success: Explore how movement before joint replacement surgery dramatically impacts recovery outcomes and why treating your surgery prep like training for your “Super Bowl” makes all the difference.

What happens when your paycheck suddenly stops? In this conversation, guest host Matt Seitz, Chief Marketing Officer at C2P and JL Smith Holistic Wealth Management, sits down with Joe Voellm, CFF, ChFC®, CLU®, Senior Wealth Manager at JL Smith and former U.S. Marine, to discuss building financial resilience when income gets disrupted.

Whether you’re a federal employee facing potential shutdowns or anyone concerned about income stability, Joe offers practical strategies for strengthening your safety net. He explains how The Bucket Plan® protects you when uncertainty strikes and reveals why financial disruptions often become catalysts for smarter, more intentional planning.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Cash Flow as the Foundation: Why access to liquid cash matters more than account balances when income stops, and how to avoid penalties when you need money before age 59½.

• Emergency Funds vs. Comfort Funds: The difference between academic emergency fund recommendations and determining your personal “sleep at night” number based on your guaranteed income sources.

• The Bucket Plan® in Action: How the Now, Soon, and Later bucket strategy protects you during shutdowns while positioning you to capitalize on market opportunities when they arise.

• Federal Employee Benefits Optimization: Navigating pensions, TSP decisions, survivor benefits, and the current uncertainty around contribution rates and Social Security supplements.

• Emotional Discipline in Uncertain Times: Why the best investors stick to their financial plans during chaos, and how proactive planning prevents reactionary decisions that cost you in the long run.

What does it take to maintain your health, independence, and vitality as you age? In this conversation, host Jason L Smith welcomes Jason Ott, Founder of Empowered Prevention, to discuss the power of daily routines and fundamental health practices that support mind, body, and spirit. Listen as Jason Ott shares his personal journey from watching his mother beat brain cancer only to experience physical deterioration due to lifestyle factors, which inspired his 15+ year career in exercise science, herbalism, and integrative health.

The two Jasons explore the differences between allopathic, functional, integrative, and lifestyle medicine, and why finding practitioners who take time to understand your whole health picture matters. They each share their personal morning routines, from breathwork and meditation to journaling and movement, demonstrating that building a foundation for wellness doesn’t require perfection, just consistency with the basics.

Key Topics:

• The Lifestyle Menu Framework: A simple approach to health fundamentals to consider before pursuing specific protocols

• Understanding Different Medical Approaches: How functional and integrative medicine differ from traditional allopathic care

• Morning Routine Breakdown: Both Jasons reveal their complete daily routines and why they work

• Movement for Longevity: The philosophy of “preventative physical therapy” for maintaining independence into your 80s and 90s