🚀 Episode 8 of The Modern Man Podcast 🚀What happens when the working years slow down and the noise quiets?In this episode, Hamza Idris is joined by Ken Kelling for a thoughtful conversation about ageing, purpose, identity, and redefining life after work.Ken brings decades of leadership experience and personal reflection to explore how men can age with intention rather than fear, and why retirement should be seen as a transition, not an ending.This is not a conversation about giving up.It’s about recalibration.Perspective.And learning how to live well in every season of life.This episode is for anyone thinking about legacy, longevity, and what it means to remain useful, grounded, and connected as life evolves.🔑 What you’ll take from this episode:• Why ageing should be approached with purpose, not anxiety• The identity shift many men struggle with after work• How to redefine success beyond productivity• The importance of curiosity, learning, and service later in life• Why community and contribution matter more with age• How to prepare emotionally, not just financially, for retirement💬 “Ageing well is less about slowing down and more about choosing wisely.”⏱️ Episode Chapters00:00 Reframing ageing as a new season01:14 Welcome & introducing Ken Kelling03:40 Ken’s career journey and leadership lessons06:55 Identity, work, and the danger of over-identification10:30 The emotional reality of retirement14:10 Redefining success beyond productivity18:25 Purpose, service, and staying useful22:40 Curiosity, learning, and personal growth with age27:05 Community, loneliness, and connection31:30 Health, routine, and ageing well36:20 Mentorship, legacy, and giving back41:10 Faith, reflection, and perspective over time46:00 What Ken wishes he knew earlier49:30 Advice for men approaching later seasons of life52:40 Final reflections on ageing with grace🎧 Listen & SubscribeApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-modern-man-podcast/id1784333559Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4v7TSM63Rhmdd4GxpUlIEaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tmm_pod?sub_confirmation=1Website: http://www.tmmpodcast.com🎙️ About The Modern Man PodcastHonest conversations about masculinity, mental health, work, faith, and the human experience.Less noise. More truth.#modernmanpodcast #ageingwithgrace #retirementlife #menspurpose #legacy #modernmasculinity #lifetransitions #emotionalmaturity #faithandlife