What really happens after retirement?
If you’re approaching retirement—or already there—and wondering what now?, you’re not alone. The world is full of financial advice for retirement, but there’s far less about how to actually live a fulfilling life once the 9-to-5 ends.
Beyond Retirement is the podcast that explores what comes after the career chapter. Whether your retirement was planned or unexpected, joyful or jarring, you’ll find real stories, honest conversations, and practical inspiration here.
Join host Jacquie Doucette as she shares her own journey and speaks with people who’ve reimagined life after work—some fully retired, some shifting gears, and all discovering new meaning in this next stage. From finding purpose to building community, embracing play, and navigating change, we’ll explore how to create a life that truly fits.
Because retirement isn’t the end—it’s a new beginning.
Let’s figure out what comes next, together.
In this solo episode of Beyond Retirement, Jacquie delves into who we become after we retire. Most of us are familiar with our “work identity”, but many people struggle to define who they are after retirement.
Key ideas
- retirement leaves a void in our personal identity
- as humans, we long to belong somewhere
- what happens when the honeymoon phase is done
- redefining our identity is a great opportunity for discovery
- experimentation is good
Reflection Questions
- What do I want to be now?
- How can I figure out what interests me?
READY TO RAMP UP YOUR RETIREMENT JOURNEY?
Start here:https://beyondretirement.ca/start-here/
Book a FREE call with Jacquie: https://calendly.com/jacquiedoucette/discovery
Check out the Beyond Retirement Library:https://placeforbooks.com
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Hosted by Beverley Glazer, MA, CCC, Work and Life Transition Coach, each episode brings you real stories, practical strategies, and expert insights from women who have faced adversity and created meaningful new chapters in life, work, health, and relationships.
If you’re feeling uncertain, invisible, restless, or ready for change, this podcast helps you gain confidence, clarity and momentum.
Because your best years were never defined by your age. They’re defined by the courage to choose what comes next. Find Aging With Purpose and Passion wherever you get your podcasts. AgingWithPurposeandPassion.com
