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Life Starts at Retirement

Maureen Dobranski
Life Starts at Retirement
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  • Life Starts at Retirement

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

    25/04/2026 | 10 mins.
    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?

    Subscribe for more videos on retirement mindset, purpose, happiness, and making your retirement remarkable!
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    Financial Retirement Planning - Can you afford to retire?

    18/04/2026 | 49 mins.
    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.

    👉 Subscribe to Life Starts at Retirement for more retirement tips, lifestyle ideas, and expert interviews.

    👉 Please join my Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/lifestartsatretirement 

    To reach Brian Face please go to www.face2faceplanning.com for a complimentary 15 minute chat.

     #RetirementPlanning #Retirement #FinancialFreedom #RetireSmart #LifeStartsAtRetirement
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    The Blue Zones Book Review for Retirees! 9 Secrets to living longer (that actually work)

    11/04/2026 | 29 mins.
    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?

    👉 Don’t forget to subscribe to Life Starts at Retirement for more videos on living your best life after 60.
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    The first year of retirement - Why it feels strange!

    04/04/2026 | 10 mins.
    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… to the shift in identity… to that strange feeling when time suddenly works differently—this phase can catch even the most prepared retirees off guard. You might find yourself asking:
    Who am I now that I’m not working?
    Why do I feel unsettled when I thought I’d feel relaxed?
    Why does time feel both slow… and fast?
    If you’ve felt this way—or you’re approaching retirement—this video will help you understand what’s normal, what’s happening beneath the surface, and how to move through it with confidence. Because retirement isn’t just a financial transition… it’s a life transition. And the first year? That’s where everything begins to shift.

    👉 Have you experienced this in your first year of retirement? Or are you preparing for it?
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    Retirement spending - Too much vs too little!

    28/03/2026 | 9 mins.
    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 too quickly and worry later.
    Others become so cautious they miss out on the experiences they worked their whole life for.

    So how do you find the balance? In this video, you’ll learn:

    ✔ Why it’s so hard to switch from saving to spending
    ✔ The two biggest retirement spending mistakes
    ✔ How to spend money without guilt or fear
    ✔ What truly creates a meaningful retirement
    ✔ How to find your own personal “sweet spot”

    Because retirement isn’t just about having money…
    It’s about using it to create a life you actually enjoy.

    💬 I’d love to hear from you:
    Do you find it hard to spend money in retirement?

    👉 If you enjoy content like this, subscribe for more insights on living your best retirement life. #Retirement #RetirementPlanning #RetirementLife #MoneyInRetirement #LifeAfterRetirement

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About Life Starts at Retirement

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.I upload a new PODCAST every Saturday at NOON! Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/lifestartsatretirement
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