Rock Your Retirement Show
Retirement isn’t just about money. In our show we talk about the other things that will impact you such as: Social and Family Adventure and Travel Volunteer and Philanthropy Spiritual/soul Sex in retirement (I usually have therapists discuss this topic) Helping your…
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Creating Priceless Memories: The Power of Connection in Retirement Life (opens the original)
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In this episode of Rock Your Retirement, Barbara Mock and Barb discuss the importance of intentional connection in retirement, sharing personal stories of building memories with family and friends. Barb recounts planning a multi-generational family camping trip to the Redwoods and Santa Cruz, organizing special one-on-one weekend adventures with her grandkids (including a memorable football trip to Austin), and reconnecting with old friends through thoughtful outreach and visits. They emphasize
The Realities of Retirement: Purpose, Health, and Emotional Wellbeing (opens the original)
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In this episode, Barbara and Barb have an honest discussion about the often-overlooked challenges of retirement, such as loss of purpose, identity, structure, and relevance. Barb reflects on her own transition after five years of retirement, highlighting the emotional shock, the importance of creating new routines, and the impact on relationships and self-worth, while also touching on her husband’s experience with obsolescence after a long career. Both speakers share personal strategies for find
Crafting Your Next Chapter: Lessons from Joanne Clark’s Exquisitely Bored (opens the original)
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This episode of Rock Your Retirement features Joanne Clark, author of Exquisitely Bored: Finding Fulfillment in Retirement . The conversation centers on the emotional and existential transition into retirement, challenging stereotypes and exploring new possibilities for fulfillment beyond the traditional expectations of leisure activities. Joanne shares her personal story of retiring at the end of 2019, describing the initial excitement of newfound freedom—the “vacation phase”—and how that quick
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