Life Starts at Retirement

You don't have to go far to have an ADVENTURE in retirement!

Are you waiting for your next trip to do something different? You don’t have to go far—or spend a lot—to make retirement more interesting. In this video, I’m talking about adventures close to home and why they can matter more than we expect. A visit...

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What travelling in my 60's has taught me! 7 HONEST lessons!

Travelling in my 60s is teaching me more than the history of the places I visit. It’s helping me understand my energy, my priorities, and what makes an experience worthwhile. In this video, I share seven honest lessons about travelling after 60—from...

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Don't wait for someday! Make your RETIREMENT memories NOW!

What have you been saving for “someday”?  A trip, time with someone you love, a new interest—or something you’ve wanted to do for years? In retirement, we may finally have more freedom, but it can still be surprisingly easy to postpone the...

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9 Lessons that stay with you in RETIREMENT!

As we get older, some life lessons begin to mean more than they once did. In this video, I share nine reminders about protecting your peace, choosing kindness, caring for your health, taking chances, and deciding what success means to you now. These...

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7 happiness habits of RETIREMENT!

Happiness in retirement doesn’t always arrive automatically. Sometimes, it begins with the small things we choose to do every day. In Part 2 of my September series, we’re talking about **The Happiness Habit**—seven simple habits that can give your...

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You're not lost, you're becoming someone new!

Retirement can leave you wondering: Who am I now? Without the job, the routine, and the responsibilities that once defined your days, it’s easy to feel a little lost. But perhaps you’re not lost at all. Perhaps you’re becoming someone new. In this...

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When RETIREMENT starts to feel like too much!

Last week, I didn’t make a video. It wasn’t because I had run out of ideas or because something terrible had happened. I was simply full. After six consecutive weeks at the trailer with different grandchildren, working on my speeches, continuing my...

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Why do we keep so much stuff - uncluttering in retirement!

Why do we keep so much stuff? This year I finally opened the storage room under our stairs — a space that hadn't been touched in years — and found everything from a box of my husband's forgotten beer can collection to baby shoes I could never part...

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Can we RETIRE together?? 7 conversations every RETIRED couple needs to have!

Retirement sounds wonderful—but have you talked about what everyday life will actually look like when you’re both home together? After more than 40 years of marriage, I’ve learned that retiring together can change far more than your schedule....

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AI for retirement - Travel maybe

Why do we keep so much stuff? This year I finally opened the storage room under our stairs — a space that hadn't been touched in years — and found everything from a box of my husband's forgotten beer can collection to baby shoes I could never part...

7 Things that go quiet after RETIREMENT!

Retirement is supposed to be relaxing... but no one tells you how quiet life can suddenly become. It isn't just the alarm clock that disappears. It's the little sounds, routines, conversations, and moments that quietly fade away—often before you even...

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She doesn't need me anymore....every grandparents worst nightmare!!

Last week, my 15-year-old granddaughter came out to our trailer with a friend — and for the first time, I realized she doesn't really need me anymore. It hit harder than I expected. In this video, I'm talking about the quiet, complicated grief of...

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6 lies that I believed about strength (that I brought into RETIREMENT!)

Last week I shared one of the hardest videos I've ever made — and so many of you told me "I thought I was the only one." That got me thinking about the lies I've believed about what it means to be strong, and how they shaped my entire life, including...

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Can we talk about the hard days in RETIREMENT!

When I envisioned retirement, I pictured endless free time, relaxation, and pure happiness. But recently, I’ve been struggling with a wave of anxiety that I didn't see coming—and even worse, a deep sense of shame or disappointment for not feeling as...

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Retirement changed our marriage - Here's what we learned

Retirement is supposed to be one of the happiest seasons of life—but it can also be one of the biggest adjustments a marriage will ever face  After 43 years together, Ken and I discovered that retirement changed more than our schedules. It changed...

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Retiring soon? Don't ignore these 6 things!

Are you struggling with retirement planning? Learn how to navigate life after work and avoid the common pitfalls retirees face. Over 40% of retirees report feeling unprepared for the transition into their post-career years. This video provides...

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5 years before retirement - DO THESE THINGS

Effective retirement planning should begin at least 5 years before you actually retire. If retirement is getting closer, it can be hard to know what you should actually be doing — and when. In this video, I walk through a simple 5-year retirement...

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9 Things to stop doing in retirement

Retirement isn't just about what you start doing—it's also about what you stop doing. In this video, we'll explore 9 things many retirees continue doing that quietly steal happiness, peace of mind, and fulfillment. From worrying about what others...

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How to travel the world in RETIREMENT without breaking the bank!

Are you holding back on your dream of seeing the world because you're worried about the cost? In this video, we are breaking down the ultimate guide to traveling the world in retirement without breaking the bank!  After years of hard work, it's...

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15 proven ways to BEAT retirement boredom and love life again

Have you ever found yourself bored in retirement? Wondering - Is this all there is to retirement? Many retirees dream of having unlimited free time, only to discover that too much free time can sometimes lead to boredom, loneliness, and a lack of...

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