Life Starts at 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 to a nearby town, a local history tour, a class you’ve been curious about, or a walk somewhere unfamiliar can give us something we may be missing: a c...

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 considering demanding journeys while they’re manageable to choosing comfort, asking for help, and deciding what I’m willing to miss. I also talk about...

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 experiences that matter to us. There’s always another responsibility, another reason to wait, or the hope that a better time will come.  In this video, I reflec...

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 lessons made me pause and reflect on what deserves my time and energy in this chapter of life. I hope one of them speaks to you, too. Which lesson res...

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 days more structure, connection, purpose and joy. These aren’t dramatic life changes. They’re small, realistic things you can begin doing today—even if...

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 video, we’ll talk about the emotional side of retirement—the loss of identity, the uncertainty, and the opportunity to rediscover who you are beyond you...

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 work as a mortgage broker, and travelling to Edmonton to help my mom, I reached the point where I couldn’t summon the energy to do one more thing—even...

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 with. Here's what I found, what I kept, what I let go of, and the honest truth about why I'm still not finished. What's hiding in your storage room, clo...

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. Suddenly, you may be sharing your time, your space, your money—and even the household jobs—in completely new ways. In this video, I’m sharing seven important...

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 with. Here's what I found, what I kept, what I let go of, and the honest truth about why I'm still not finished. What's hiding in your storage room, clo...

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 realize they're gone. In this video, I share the seven things that became unexpectedly quiet after retirement, along with the simple ways I learned t...

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 watching grandkids grow up — the kind nobody warns you about in retirement. Nobody has done anything wrong. Nothing bad has happened. It's exactly what's...

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 retirement. In this video, I'm breaking down 6 lies I believed about strength — the quiet rules I never questioned until real life stopped asking per...

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 happy as I "should" be. We always say retirement is supposed to be the happiest chapter of our lives. So why don't we talk about the days when it isn'...

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 how we communicated, how we shared our space, how we divided responsibilities, and even how we saw each other. In this video, I'm sharing six  lessons w...

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 practical strategies to help you navigate this major life change with confidence. Whether you are nearing retirement or have already stepped away from your...

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 countdown: what to focus on 5 years before retirement, 4 years before, 3 years before, 2 years before, and in your final year before you leave work. We’l...

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 think to obsessing over finances and postponing experiences, these habits can keep you from enjoying the retirement you've worked so hard to achieve.  If...

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 finally time to enjoy the fruits of your labor and explore. I’m sharing my best insider tips for retirees to find affordable flights, budget-friendly accom...

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 purpose. In this video, I'm sharing 15 practical and enjoyable ways to beat retirement boredom and bring more excitement, connection, and meaning into yo...

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 sandwich generation — trying to balance grandchildren, aging parents, marriage, travel, distance, and guilt… all at the same time. I talk about: feeling...

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 the biggest retirement lies and myths that many retirees discover after they leave work behind. From “you’ll never feel stress again” to “you’ll sleep...

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 t...

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 ✔️...

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 ✔ Nega...