Family Book Club

Right Place, Right Time by Ryan Frederick

Season 2 Episode 2

How can we embrace change—and in what ways can it enrich both our lives and our family's lives? The choices we make about where we live profoundly shape our health, relationships, and overall well-being—especially as we move through different seasons of life. In this episode of Family Book Club, hosts Alex Kirby and Emily Blue sit down with Ryan Frederick—author of Right Place, Right Time: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Home for the Second Half of Life. Together, they explore how intentional decisions about place can help us adapt to life’s changes, support our evolving needs, and foster greater connection, purpose, and longevity. Whether you're planning for the future or rethinking your current space, this conversation offers fresh insights into how the right place can help you thrive at the right time.

Episode 2 Highlights:
Right Place, Right Time

"Home is where your health is." (6:45)
 Ryan underscores how our surroundings influence well-being on every level—physical, emotional, social, and even financial.

"In what ways is our place nudging us to be the best version of ourselves?" (28:23)
 A powerful prompt to reflect on whether your environment supports the life you want—or subtly steers you off course.

Do you know your neighbors? (36:00)
 This moment dives into the role of community in a fulfilling life and how taking small steps to connect can lead to big impacts.


For more from Ryan, head to the Home of Place Planning - Here.Life

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