In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, your host Gemma Mitchell chats with Wade – a former financial adviser whose life changed overnight. At just 41, Wade suffered a major heart attack that left him fighting for his life. He shares his powerful story of recovery, the unexpected lessons he learned, and why having the right insurance – and the right plans in place – matters more than you think. This conversation dives into the emotional, financial and practical realities of what happens when life throws you a curveball, and what you can do now to be prepared for the unexpected. If you like this Australian Finance Podcast episode, you'll love the series. Don't forget to subscribe for weekly shows on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. Topics covered today: Wade’s story of having a heart attack at work at just 41 The long road to recovery How being strategic with insurance from a young age meant he had cover The surprising hurdles of claiming on insurance The things he wished he had sorted beforehand (that too many of us leave on our to-do lists) The importance of telling your family about your wishes Resources for this episode Talk to our partners about life insurance: Life Insurance via Rask | Income Protection, Life, TPD & more Home | DonateLife Support Medical Research and Patient Care at The Prince Charles Hospital - The Common Good Ask a question (select the Finance podcast): https://bit.ly/R-quest ~~ Show partner resources ~~ Join Pearler using code “RASK” for $15 of Pearler Credit: https://bit.ly/Pearler Get 50% off your first two months using PocketSmith: https://bit.ly/R-PocketSmith View Betashares range of funds: https://bit.ly/beta-25 ~~ Rask resources ~~ All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg #finance #asx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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