Why Your "Perfect" Retirement Feels So Wrong
You did everything right. Saved hard. Invested well. Ticked every box.
So why does retirement feel… off?
In this episode, I unpack the uncomfortable truth nobody talks about: retirement can feel psychologically harder than work, even when the money's sorted. Not because you failed, but because you were never given the emotional or mental roadmap for what comes next.
We dig into the five hidden psychological traps that quietly derail retirement, and more importantly, what actually helps you navigate them.
In this episode, we cover:
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Why losing your job title can feel like losing yourself
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What happens when a problem-solving brain suddenly has nothing meaningful to solve
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Why the "endless holiday" version of retirement wears thin fast
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The silent pressure to perform a perfect retirement, and why it's exhausting
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How a lifetime of saving can make spending feel terrifying, even when you're financially secure
You'll also learn:
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How to rebuild your identity around who you are, not what you used to do
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Why your brain needs purpose, not just rest
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How to design a flexible routine that gives freedom without drift
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How to let go of guilt, busyness, and comparison
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And how to create real permission to spend without anxiety or second-guessing
This episode isn't about fixing retirement.
It's about understanding it, so you stop wondering "What's wrong with me?" and start building a life that actually fits.
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