Life Starts at Retirement

Maureen Dobranski

Retirement

Around the world, many people are wanting to enjoy retirement through new experiences, adventures and embracing this fun and dynamic time of their lives. Life Starts at Retirement focuses on a positive attitude, well being, relationships with a minor focus on financial knowledge to ensure your retirement will be remarkable.

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144 episodes
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Yesterday · 10 min
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...
July 25 · 7 min
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...
July 18 · 11 min
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...
July 11 · 13 min
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...
July 4 · 12 min
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...
June 27 · 11 min
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...
June 20 · 8 min
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...
June 13 · 10 min
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...
June 6 · 13 min
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...
May 30 · 10 min
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...
May 23 · 14 min
The GUILT no one talks about in retirement!
VIDEO DESCRIPTION Retirement was supposed to be the season where life finally slowed down… but for many of us, it feels like we’re being pulled in every direction.In this video, I open up honestly about the emotional struggle of being part of the...
May 16 · 13 min
Retirement doesn't look like the brochure - 13 honest truths!
Retirement is often sold as a dream, filled with white sand beaches and endless relaxation, but the reality can be quite different. But what if some of the things we’ve been told about retirement simply aren’t true? In this video, I’m sharing 13 of...
May 9 · 32 min
The Happiness Formula for Retirement - Interview with Martin Hurlburt
Retirement isn’t just about money… it’s about purpose, connection, happiness, and creating a life you truly enjoy. In this episode, I sit down with retirement author and speaker Martin Hurlburt to talk about what makes retirement meaningful, how fear...
May 2 · 9 min
How much do you really need to be happy in retirement? (It's not what you think)
How much money do you REALLY need to be happy in retirement? It’s probably not the number you’ve been told. In this video, we’re flipping the script on retirement planning. Because while money matters… it’s not only what creates a truly happy...
April 25 · 10 min
How your thoughts are creating your retirement (Most don't realize this)
Many people believe retirement is about savings, pensions, and free time. And although that's a big part of it....there’s something even more powerful shaping your future: Your thoughts. The thoughts, the beliefs you repeat every day may be creating...
April 18 · 49 min
Financial Retirement Planning - Can you afford to retire?
Retirement should be exciting—not stressful and so in this episode of Life Starts at Retirement, I sit down with financial planner Brian Face to talk about retirement financial planning, common mistakes people make, and how to create confidence with...
April 11 · 29 min
The Blue Zones Book Review for Retirees! 9 Secrets to living longer (that actually work)
Have you ever wondered why some people live to 100… and still feel happy, healthy, and full of purpose? In this video, I’m sharing my review of The Blue Zones by Dan Buettner — and more importantly, what it really means for us in retirement. This...
April 4 · 10 min
The first year of retirement - Why it feels strange!
Retirement is supposed to feel like freedom… so why does the first year feel so different? In this video, we’re talking about the reality of your first year of retirement—the part no one really prepares you for. From the unexpected loss of structure…...
March 28 · 9 min
Retirement spending - Too much vs too little!
You spent your whole life saving for retirement.....So why does spending that money feel so difficult? In this video, we talk about something many retirees struggle with but rarely discuss — the retirement spending sweet spot. Some retirees spend...
March 21 · 11 min
Happy retirees share their secrets!
What separates retirees who simply pass the time… from those who truly thrive? Retirement isn’t just about stopping work—it’s about starting a new chapter with intention. In this video, I’m sharing 5 powerful habits of successful retirees that can...

Life Starts at Retirement

7 Things that go quiet after RETIREMENT!

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

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

Can we talk about the hard days in RETIREMENT!

Retirement changed our marriage - Here's what we learned

Retiring soon? Don't ignore these 6 things!

5 years before retirement - DO THESE THINGS

9 Things to stop doing in retirement

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

15 proven ways to BEAT retirement boredom and love life again

The GUILT no one talks about in retirement!

Retirement doesn't look like the brochure - 13 honest truths!

The Happiness Formula for Retirement - Interview with Martin Hurlburt

How much do you really need to be happy in retirement? (It's not what you think)

How your thoughts are creating your retirement (Most don't realize this)

Financial Retirement Planning - Can you afford to retire?

The Blue Zones Book Review for Retirees! 9 Secrets to living longer (that actually work)

The first year of retirement - Why it feels strange!

Retirement spending - Too much vs too little!

Happy retirees share their secrets!