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Life Starts at Retirement

by Maureen Dobranski

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

Latest episodes

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7 happiness habits of RETIREMENT!

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’r

Sep 12
16 min

You're not lost, you're becoming someone new!

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. Bu

Sep 5
14 min

When RETIREMENT starts to feel like too much!

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

Aug 29
12 min

Why do we keep so much stuff - uncluttering in retirement!

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

Aug 22
10 min

Can we RETIRE together?? 7 conversations every RETIRED couple needs to have!

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’

Aug 15
11 min

AI for retirement - Travel maybe

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

Aug 8
15 min

7 Things that go quiet after RETIREMENT!

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, r

Aug 1
10 min

She doesn't need me anymore....every grandparents worst nightmare!!

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

Jul 25
7 min

6 lies that I believed about strength (that I brought into RETIREMENT!)

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

Jul 18
11 min

Can we talk about the hard days in RETIREMENT!

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 co

Jul 11
13 min

Retirement changed our marriage - Here's what we learned

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, Ke

Jul 4
12 min

Retiring soon? Don't ignore these 6 things!

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 unpre

Jun 27
11 min

5 years before retirement - DO THESE THINGS

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 b

Jun 20
8 min

9 Things to stop doing in retirement

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 ste

Jun 13
10 min

How to travel the world in RETIREMENT without breaking the bank!

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 worl

Jun 6
13 min

15 proven ways to BEAT retirement boredom and love life again

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 tha

May 30
10 min

The GUILT no one talks about in retirement!

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 thi

May 23
14 min

Retirement doesn't look like the brochure - 13 honest truths!

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

May 16
13 min

The Happiness Formula for Retirement - Interview with Martin Hurlburt

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

May 9
32 min

How much do you really need to be happy in retirement? (It's not what you think)

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 plann

May 2
9 min

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This episode was just what I needed- honest talk about a very real part of retirement. I have listened to it multiple times. Thank you for sharing so openly - I could absolutely identify with all of your talking points. Much appreciated!

DH553 · Jul 2026

I really enjoy the insights and advice given in a conversational format

DGF4032 · Jul 2025

Great information provided in a easy format, with a little humor and common sense along the way! 😊

Lollipopslove · Sep 2023

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