Life Starts at Retirement

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 can hold us back, and why community matters more than ever after leaving the workforce. 

 Martin also shares two incredible FREE resources designed to help retirees live happier, more fulfilling lives.

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📘 Buy a copy of How David Defeated Fear or watch the FREE video version:
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One of Martin’s most powerful ideas is encouraging retirees to meet weekly in small groups to discuss one chapter or step at a time. Retirement can sometimes feel isolating — but it doesn’t have to.
Whether you're newly retired, planning retirement, or searching for more joy and purpose in this next chapter, this conversation is full of practical wisdom and encouragement.

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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 retirement.
I’ll show you why the happiest retirees focus on three things most people overlook:
✔️ Meaningful relationships
✔️ A lifestyle that fits YOU
✔️ A sense of purpose after work

Too many people chase a number… and still feel lost when they get there. If you’re planning for retirement—or already there—this might completely change how you think about happiness.

What to YOU think matters for a happy retirement?  

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For great ideas about inexpensive things you can do, please check out this video...
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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 either freedom, joy, purpose… or loneliness, fear, and stagnation.

In this video, we explore:
✔ Why some retirees thrive while others feel lost
✔ Negative thought patterns that quietly damage retirement
✔ How mindset shapes health, relationships, and happiness
✔ Practical steps to create a better next chapter
✔ Why it’s never too late to rebuild life after retirement

If retirement feels smaller than you hoped, this message may change everything.

Negative thoughts that damage retirement
3:38 - It's too late
4:15 - Nobody needs me
4:50 - I don't have enough money
5:15 - Nothing ever changes

How to change your retirement by changing your thoughts
5:50 - Catch your automatic thoughts
6:11 - Replace your thoughts with strong truths
6:36 - Act in alignment

BONUS - Every morning ask yourself - What kind of retirement am I thinking into existence today??

👉 Comment below: What thought do you need to release in retirement?

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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 your money in retirement.

We cover:
✅ How to create the lifestyle you want in retirement
✅ Common retirement planning mistakes
✅ Income strategies for retirement
✅ Managing fear about market downturns
✅ How to create peace of mind with your finances

 If you're getting close to retirement or already retired, this conversation can help you make smarter decisions and enjoy the next chapter of life.

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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 isn’t about extreme diets or complicated routines.
It’s about simple, powerful habits that people around the world use every day to live longer and better.

In this video, we’ll explore the 9 key lessons from the Blue Zones
✔ Movement is built into lifestyle
✔ Purpose doesn't retire
✔ Stress is managed not eliminated
✔ Eating simple and mindful
✔ People matter more than anything
✔ Eat mostly plants
✔ Enjoy life - in moderation 
✔ Your world is bigger than yourself
✔ Your environment shapes you

If you’re looking for more energy, more connection, and more purpose in retirement… this might just change the way you think about aging.

💬 I’d love to hear from you:
Which of these habits do you already practice?

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