What does it mean to stay steady through life’s biggest changes?

In this episode of Just Ripe, Kurt Martin reflects on a childhood shaped by frequent moves in a U.S. Air Force family, a 34-year career in the beverage industry, and retiring early. He shares perspective on losing his wife to cancer, raising two young daughters on his own, and learning to show up for others while navigating grief.

We talk about retirement, resilience, relationships, and why golf remains more than a game. Because sometimes strength is found in simply choosing to keep playing through life’s toughest rounds.