Retirement isn’t just about 401(k)s and Social Security. It’s also about your identity, your routines, your relationship, and that strange feeling of waking up with nowhere to be.

In this episode, Rick and Clancy sit down with retirement coach Wendy Leggett to talk about the non-financial side of retirement: what makes it hard, what makes it meaningful, and how to approach it with curiosity instead of fear. Wendy shares thoughtful advice for individuals and couples navigating this transition.

Whether you’re five years out or already a few months in, this one’s packed with real, useful insight.

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CHAPTERS

0:00 Intro

1:11 What does a retirement coach do?

2:41 Why retirement can be a struggle

5:10 Identity shifts after work

7:09 How to thrive in retirement
8:44 Transition vs. change
11:26 When couples have different visions
14:44 Respecting the stay-at-home spouse’s role
18:39 Feeling like a stranger in your own home
20:09 Are you really ready to retire?
22:10 When to talk to a retirement coach

24:39 Wendy’s 8-session coaching process
26:13 Free coaching session + workbook offer
27:43 Final thoughts and thank you

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