What if retirement isn't the end- but just the beginning of something better?

In this rich and honest conversation, psychologist and award-winning coach Andrew Priestley challenges the conventional script around retirement.

Far from a full stop, retirement can be a vibrant new chapter - one you get to design, not one you're handed.

Drawing on insights from Retire Inspire 2, a collection of powerful personal stories and practical reflections, Andrew and Vicki dive deep into the emotional and financial realities many of us face.

Whether you're in your 20s or 60s, this episode unpacks why it's never too early - or too late to think about life after work.

We explore:

• Why "retirement" is a loaded word and what to replace it with
• How shifting identity, purpose, and autonomy impacts our choices
• Why financial planning isn't just about pensions - it's about power
• The danger of passive living and how to reimagine a life of adventure, contribution, and freedom
• Practical tools for getting started now, even if you're feeling stuck or resistant

There's no one-size-fits-all route to a meaningful life beyond the 9–5.

Whether you want to travel, build a business, volunteer, or spend more time with family, this episode gives you the mindset and motivation to start shaping your next chapter - on your own terms.

Ready to be inspired? Grab your copy of Retire Inspire 2 and start designing your future.

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To watch this episode on YouTube:

https://bit.ly/A-Wealthy-Life-Ep180

Connect with Andrew:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewpriestley/

Connect with Vicki:

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Visit my website to learn more

https://vickiwusche.com

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Has this podcast started you thinking about what A Wealthy Life might look and feel like for you?

Why not spend another 3 minutes and take my online audit called Readiness to Retire Wealthy based on the five principles discussed in The Wealthy Retirement Plan book and episodes of this podcast?

https://scorecard.vickiwusche.com/

The assessment provides you with a personal score and report to help you take back control of your financial future – something business owners and employees both forget – but for different reasons.

Browse Books by Vicki:

Using Other People's Money: How to invest in property 4th edition

Make More Money from Property: From investor thinking to a business mindset 2nd Edition

Property for the Next Generation: Securing your future in uncertain times 2nd Edition

The New Estate: Insights from the 22nd century

The Wealthy Retirement Plan: A revolutionary guide to living the rest of your in style

Or read the following Ebooks on VickiWusche.com:

9 Critical Property Principles

The De-Job Yourself Manual: Break your reliance on a monthly wage

The Values Manual: Understand what your values are and how they can be key to a successful business

The Goal Setting Manual: Create meaningful and practical goals then achieve them