Retirement isn’t just about leaving your job behind, it’s about discovering what you’re retiring to. Too many people treat retirement like a permanent vacation, but without purpose, structure, and identity, those years can quickly turn into burnout, anxiety, or boredom.

In this episode, we dive into how to prepare for life after the paycheck, why finding meaning matters more than money, and practical ways retirees can build a purposeful lifestyle.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why identity and career are so intertwined, and how to separate them

• The danger of treating retirement like an endless vacation

• How to uncover your “bucket list” and build around it

• Ways to retire to something, not just from work

• How to find purpose in volunteering, family, health, and community