The Retirement Transformed Podcast
Episodes
#92: 20 Unique Gift Ideas For People Over 50 they will Actually Love!
11 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎁 [GET THE FREE RETIREMENT CHECKLIST] - What you need to do one year before you retire Searching for the ideal gift for someone over 50? ...
#91: Top 10 Foods That Keep You Young! What you should eat in Retirement
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎁 [GET THE FREE RETIREMENT CHECKLIST] - What you need to do one year before you retire Does what you eat matter in retirement? As we grac...
#90: 25 Tips for Ensuring a Happy and Strong Marriage in your Retirement Years
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
[Get the FREE Downsizing Guide] How to prepare to downsize your home With divorce rates on the rise for those over 50, we're committed to helping...
#89: How To Rock Retirement When You're Flying Solo!
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎁 [GET THE FREE RETIREMENT CHECKLIST] - What you need to do one year before you retire Unlock the secrets to a fulfilling solo retirement...
#88: Live your Best Life with the Best Retirement Advice You'll Ever Get!!
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎁 [GET THE FREE RETIREMENT CHECKLIST] - What you need to do one year before you retire After five years of dedicated research and living ...
#87: Retirement Tips You Can't Afford To Miss!
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎁 [GET THE FREE RETIREMENT CHECKLIST] - What you need to do one year before you retire Retirement marks the beginning of your life's most...
#86: 20 Things To Say Goodbye to In Retirement: You won't miss these thing!
05 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎁 [GET THE FREE RETIREMENT CHECKLIST] - What you need to do one year before you retire Retirement is not an end but a new beginning. It's...
#85: The Transformative Power of Minimalism in Retirement: Have less, do more!
04 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎁 [GET THE FREE RETIREMENT CHECKLIST] - What you need to do one year before you retire Minimalism goes beyond being a passing trend but a...
#84: Why do People Struggle the First Year in Retirement? We were surprised!
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎁 [GET THE FREE RETIREMENT CHECKLIST] - What you need to do one year before you retire The first year of retirement does not always align...
#83: Don't Let These Things Ruin Your Retirement! Retirement Traps to Avoid
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎁 [GET THE FREE RETIREMENT CHECKLIST] - What you need to do one year before you retire Retirement is a new chapter that comes with...
#82: How to Decide if a 55 Plus Community in Retirement is Right for your Lifestyle
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎁 [GET THE FREE RETIREMENT CHECKLIST] - What you need to do one year before you retire Choosing to live in a 55 Plus community might seem ap...
#81: Quick and Easy Ways To Declutter your Life in Retirement!
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🎁 [GET THE FREE RETIREMENT CHECKLIST] - What you need to do one year before you retire. Clutter is not just physical, it's a mental weight t...
#80: The Top 5 Things Retirees Should NEVER Buy!
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We spend a lifetime saving for retirement, so let us not squander your savings with things that won't add value to your golden years. Not every tempti...
#79: Ready to Retire Rich? Here's How!
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be fooled! Money can buy many things, but true wealth comes from embracing all aspects of life. To retire rich, it's not all about the dollars a...
#78: 6 Things To Stop Doing After 60
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Age is just a number and turning 60 is proof that you've successfully completed another chapter of your life. Embrace the new beginning that awaits yo...
#77: What Financial Planners Won't Tell You! Don't Retire without Watching This!
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Retirement is often thought of as the finish line, the end goal of all our years of hard work and financial planning. But it's really just the startin...
#76: Retire NOW! Why you Shouldn't wait to Retire
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When should you retire? Life is full of surprises, both good and bad. Unfortunately, we don't always know what's around the corner. That's why it is e...
#75: 4 Uncomfortable Truths
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Retirement might be the dream, but it comes with its own set of reality checks. It's not all piña coladas on the beach and endless leisure. There are...
#74: What We Wish We Knew BEFORE We Retired (Get The Inside Scoop Now)
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You live a long life before you retire, and it takes decades to build that identity. But once you retire, that identity can change and if you haven't ...
#73: Top Tips To Reignite Your Marriage In Retirement
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One key to a happy retirement, is your relationship with your spouse or partner. It's important to put energy back in your marriage in retirement and ...
#72: Thrive As A Solo Retiree (5 Ways To Have An Amazing Retirement On Your Own)
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Living in retirement can be a big change but living in retirement as a solo retiree has it's own unique challenges. While we feel fortunate to have ea...
#71: The Truth About Early Retirement (What They Don't Tell You)
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What's the truth about early retirement? What are the things you should think about and how to know if early retirement is right for you? In this...
#70: The Retirement Dilemma: Change Your Life
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mark and Jody are debating about retirement and what IS the retirement dilemma? Why does retirement present challenges...
#69: The One Thing Successful Retirees Have: An Accountability Partner
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The secret of successful retirees? They have an accountability partner! And while you might be thinking, "Can this really be that important?" We are h...
#68: The Fun And Importance Of Trying New Things In Retirement
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Now that you are in retirement, your time is your own. But what do you do with it? On this episode we are talking about the fun and importance of tryi...
#67: Reasons You NEED Vacations In Retirement
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, since you have so much free time, people don't feel the same need to take vacations in retirement or to vacation as often. But just like du...
#66: Instead Of Downsizing Your Home For Retirement, TRY THIS!
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When thinking of retirement or soon after retirement, you might start to think about downsizing your home. Makes sense right? Not for everyone. On thi...
#65: How To Keep The Conversation Alive In Retirement (Avoid The Awkward)
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you avoid the awkward pauses in your conversations? If you take all the hot topics off the table, how do you keep the conversation alive? ...
#64: Don't Get Bored in Retirement (steps so you don't fall into this retirement trap)
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you first retire, there is often a huge sense of relief of being off a schedule. Your time is your own! But why do retirees often end up bored in...
#63: Dealing with Grief When You Lose a Loved One
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dealing with Grief is a natural part of life but when you lose a loved one, the grieving process can be a very hard and personal one. As we age, this ...
#62: Secrets of Successful Retirees (Do these 4 things!)
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are many different ways that people enter into and live in retirement. We've noticed however, that the most successful retirees have some secret...
#61: 3 Major Life Changes 3 Years into Retirement
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us have an idea of what it means to be retired. And some of what you think it is might be true. Today we are talking about the 3 major life ch...
#60: A Happy Retirement is Possible (5 things you should never ignore)
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After all those years of working hard.... you DESERVE a happy retirement! On this episode, we are giving you 5 critical areas of your life t...
#59: The Key to a Happy Retirement (It will surprise you!)
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The key to a happy retirement, a successful retirement and a fulfilled retirement all live in not making excuses that get in the way of you taking cha...
#58: Make Your Time Matter: Quantity versus Quality Time
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quantity or quality? In retirement, does the amount of time you spend with your friends, family or spouse (quantity of time) matter as much as the foc...
#57: Drink More! The Importance of Staying Hydrated as You Age.
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We all know that it's important to stay hydrated. But did you know that as you age, getting enough water becomes even MORE important. In this pod...
#56: Keeping the Magic Alive in Your Relationship in Retirement! (10 Tips!)
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can relationships in retirement be even better than before you retired? They absolutely can! In this podcast we are talking about how to keep the magi...
#55: Our Top 5 Reads for Retirees!
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When we retired, we were looking for great books for our retirement that wasn't on financial planning. A top reads list! We have both been avid reader...
#54: Finding Your Path to Physical Wellness
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"We didn't want to work hard all these years, earn enough money to enjoy life, only to have it get cut short." In this podcast we are talking how to f...
#53: Prioritize Your Mental Health and Wellness in Retirement
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your Mental Wellness or Mental Health is important at any age but is such a crucial part of a successful retirement that it is one of our 5 Pillars we...
#52: Talking About Retirement with Your Spouse/Partner
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Honey I'm retiring!" How exactly DO you talk to your partner about retirement? For some people, they are on the same page with their partner about th...
#51: The Balance of Living in Two Homes in Retirement
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Last year we purchased a home in Florida in addition to our home in Connecticut and are now balancing living in two homes in retirement. In this podca...
#50: Reinventing After Forced Retirement (with guest Kathleen McDonough)
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Retirement Transformed we talk a lot about planning for and transitioning to retirement, but what happens if retirement is sudden, unplanned or for...
#49: Cycling Your Way to Better Health
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cycling has been an activity that we've really embraced during our retirement. (We always talk about trying new things or exploring interests further ...
#48: Struggles as a Couple in Retirement (and how to overcome them!)
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When retiring as a couple there are often struggles that can get in the way of a seamless and happy retirement. Maybe there is an age difference betwe...
#47: Take a Break BEFORE Retirement? (why a gap year might be good for you)
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is there a benefit to taking a break (or a gap year) BEFORE you retire? In this podcast we are discussing the benefits of taking a break to asses...
#46: Top Ways Downsizing Can Bring You Freedom and Happiness
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The topic of downsizing in retirement can bring on a lot of anxiety and stress for many retirees. If you and your partner aren't in agreement about do...
#45: How Living in the Past Can Cramp Your Retirement
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many of you have many accomplishments you have achieved throughout your life that you are proud of.... and you should be! But as we are living longer,...
#44: Myths About Memory Loss as You Age
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As we age, many of us get concerned about what we perceive as slower recall or memory loss and what that means for our brain health. When is memory lo...
#43: The Secret Mindset for a Successful Retirement
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we are talking about the secret mindset for a successful retirement and discussing why it can often be a challenge to take on. Ar...
#42: You are NOT too Old for That! (Don't use age as an excuse)
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As the years move along, people can often ask themselves, "Am I too old to....?" And the short answer is NO! Don't use age as an excuse. No matter wha...
#41: How we Plan to keep Our New Year's resolutions
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With the start of a new year, comes those famous New Years resolutions. This year we have chosen the type of resolutions that can extend your life and...
#40: The Retirement Superpower that NO ONE Talks About
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We've all heard the expression "Knowledge is Power" but how is this different from Wisdom? No one really talks about this, but Wisdom Sharing IS your ...
#39: Secrets of Successful Retirees
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are many different ways that people enter into and live in retirement. We've noticed however, that the most successful retirees have some secret...
#38: Your Family's Giving Legacy
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Philanthropy has always been an important part of our life. It's something we participated in in both our careers and in our personal lives. We are re...
#37: Single Retirement (Top tips to ward off loneliness)
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One half of the entire retirement population is retiring solo. And even if you don't start out in single retirement, at some point in this phase of li...
#36: Thanksgiving in Retirement
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thanksgiving is one of those holidays rich in memories for most of us. We certainly had our traditions that we looked forward to from year to year. Bu...
#35: Strategies to handle an ego change in Retirement
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most challenging things when leaving your career, is handling an ego change in retirement. The loss of identity can be surprising and one o...
#34: The Secret to Reframing Negative Self Talk
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We all are guilty of it. Negative self talk that can really bring you down and get in the way of your happiness. Today we are talking about the danger...
#33: Reduce Stress through Meditation
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you asked us a while ago if we would enjoy meditating in retirement to reduce stress, we would have said absolutely not! But there are some huge be...
#32: Healthy Habits for a Happy Retirement
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We've all formed habits in our life. Some good, some bad. Retirement gives us the opportunity to evaluate the habits we have formed and make changes s...
#31: Your Time is your Own! Now what?
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We all know the concept of financial affluence, but what about the concept of time affluence? We read a blog post by Fritz Gilbert and it got us think...
#30: Strengthen your Relationship in 10 Easy Steps
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Relationships can be tested in retirement. You may find you have more time with your partner or spouse than you've ever had before. Or you might get i...
#29: Take your Retirement from OK to Great!
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel like life in retirement is worse than when you were working? (You aren't alone!) Or maybe you just feel a little stuck in the feeling of "...
#28: Declare the Retirement you Want!
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Retirement planning can be challenging and it can take some time for you to figure out what you want out of your retirement phase of life. But if you ...
#27: Effective Efforts for a Successful Retirement
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You may be putting effort into your retirement, but is your effort effective? We know you want to be getting the most out of the efforts you are...
#26: The Importance of Curiosity in Retirement
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are talking about Curiosity in Retirement and 4 reasons that having this mindset will benefit you in the long run. We also provide 5 steps to...
#25: The 7 Types of Rest
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are rest and sleep the same thing? Most of us think that in order to be well rested, it's important to get a certain number of hours of sleep. But whi...
#24: Are you Really Listening?
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A major part of living a retirement transformed, includes having the best relationship possible with your partner or spouse. They are typically the pe...
#23: Who's Holding you Accountable?
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode we discuss why having an accountability partner in retirement is so crucial to successfully achieving your retirement goals. W...
#22: How we Decided to Move to Marco Island Florida
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After our popular podcast on Downsizing in Retirement (link below to our YouTube) we have had many listeners ask us what our process was whe...
#21: Staying Relevant at Any Age!
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After leaving a long career or raising your family, you can find that it might be a challenge to stay relevant in retirement. In today's episode we ar...
#20: Life Lessons Learned while Playing Golf
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Since moving to Florida, we have started to play golf more as part of taking up new hobbies. While playing with friends recently, we realized there we...
#19: Live Longer by Investing in your Friendships
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You know your friends are fun to be around, but can they actually keep you sane and alive? The answer is YES. But retirement is a unique phase in life...
#18: The Power of Giving Back in Retirement
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The biggest risks people fear in retirement are loneliness, feeling irrelevant and the stress of not finding a new purpose. We are going to share with...
#17: How this Sport can Save Your Relationship!
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode we are discussing the importance of quality communication and the concept of Bids and Volleys as it relates to the communicati...
#16: How to Achieve your Retirement Goals
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In order to accomplish your retirement goals, you have to start by setting your intentions. The clearer and more precise the intention is, the better ...
#15: Take Control of your Time (5 Strategies to create New Routines)
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you find yourself feeling a little lost in retirement? The idea of being able to relax and do nothing can quickly change from a feeling of relief t...
#14: How to avoid becoming a Grumpy Old Person
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We've all seen the cartoons, movies and heard the jokes.... yet somehow the stereotype still persists. Complaining is the number one reason that peopl...
#13: Transitioning to Retirement Part 3
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One year before you retire or closer! That is a major life milestone and a huge year of transitioning to retirement. If you haven't done a lot to prep...
#12: Transitioning to Retirement Part 2
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Transitioning into retirement takes some thought and planning and the type of planning depends on how far out you are from your retirement. In today's...
#11: Transitioning to Retirement Part 1
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The thought of transitioning into retirement can bring people a lot of stress and the unknown about what that looks like can often leave people puttin...
#10: Tips for Connecting with your Adult Children
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We all focused on raising our children during their younger years, but as we age it's important to make sure we are connecting with our adult children...
#9: Extend your Life in Retirement by Avoiding these Bad Habits
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are some bad habits that we all know are not great for your overall physical and mental health. In today's podcast we are discussing the To...
#8: Top 5 Struggles in Retirement
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When we first retired, we had some struggles right away. But now several years into retirement, we have found there are 5 common strugg...
#7: Downsizing your Home in Retirement
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we are discussing downsizing your home in retirement (or rightsizing!) and how to make the process feel less overwhelming. We dis...
#6: Top Fears Holding you Back in Retirement
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We hear it time and time again, the top fears holding you back from retirement. And you're not alone. Today we are tackling the top fears people have ...
#5: Transitioning to Retirement after your Last Day of Work
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The last day of work.... it's something people dream of, look forward to or maybe even fear but what actually happens in the days leading up to your l...
#4: The key to Better Relationships? Stop Reacting and Start Responding.
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Can retirement strengthen your relationships? Absolutely! And some of the reasons are you are more mature, have more experience and more time to make ...
#3: What's your Identity once you Retire?
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you struggling with the question, "What's your identity once you retire?" The day you retire, a huge part of your identity leaves you as well. In ...
#2: Showing up for Yourself in Retirement
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you show up for yourself? Are you making yourself a top priority in retirement? In this podcast, we share a story from one of our retirees of h...
#1: Moving to a New Community in Retirement
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking about moving in Retirement? During your life, where you live is usually determined by your career, where your kids are in school and other fa...