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How to Find Purpose in Retirement (Without Turning it into Another Job)
If you’ve ever thought, “How do I find purpose in retirement?”—you’re not behind. You’re waking up. Because the problem usually isn’t retirement… it’s that a lot of people accidentally retire from meaning. And your nervous system doesn’t love that.
In this episode, Rachael Van Pelt walks you through a framework called the Purpose Pivot—how to move from a retirement that’s only about recovery (from career, caregiving, or the grind) into a Next Act with impact, without turning your life into a second job. Learn why “purpose” as something you create, not something you “find,” then build a practical Purpose Portfolio so your meaning is diversified and resilient across seasons of life.
If your home is consuming your energy—physically, financially, or emotionally—that’s not a character flaw. It’s a design problem. Take my Rightsizing Readiness Quiz to see whether your home is supporting your Next Act… or anchoring it. 👉https://bit.ly/4aiIBxx
Chapters
00:00 Googling “purpose in retirement” is a good sign
01:31 The Purpose Pivot: stop “finding,” start creating
02:50 The cultural script that fails: leisure as the reward
03:47 Identity whiplash: my pivot out of academia
04:32 Wealthspan reframed: asset-rich, impact-poor
06:17 Build Your Legacy blueprint: The 3 Circles Exercise
10:07 Your environment: oxygen or energy drain
12:07 Purpose Portfolio + the 4 Cs: Contribution, Connection, Craft, Care
14:34 The 30-day experiment (low-stakes, high-information)
17:03 Traps: going big, overcommitting, serving as avoidance, status quo
18:58 Take Action to Rightsize Retirement Purpose
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Rightsized Home & Health Review https://bit.ly/4aiIBxx
Rachael Van Pelt, PhD is a retired healthspan scientist turned Realtor and longevity coach helping 55+ adults rightsize with confidence. If you’re unsure whether to move, stay put, or unlock equity, she’ll help you run the numbers, weigh the tradeoffs, and build a plan that supports both health longevity and financial freedom. Rachael works locally (in Colorado) as a Realtor and nationally as a coach. If you want expert guidance for your rightsizing journey, book a free strategy session using the above link.
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⚠️ Disclaimer: We do not accept liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of our publications. You acknowledge that you use the information we provide at your own risk. Do your research.
inPlace Professionals, LLC.
2024 All rights reserved.
Broker eXp Realty, LLC
Copyright Notice: This podcast and our YouTube video contain dialogue, music, and images that are the property of Rachael Van Pelt. You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to our YouTube channel is provided. @drrachaelvanpelt
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By Rachael Van PeltIf you’ve ever thought, “How do I find purpose in retirement?”—you’re not behind. You’re waking up. Because the problem usually isn’t retirement… it’s that a lot of people accidentally retire from meaning. And your nervous system doesn’t love that.
In this episode, Rachael Van Pelt walks you through a framework called the Purpose Pivot—how to move from a retirement that’s only about recovery (from career, caregiving, or the grind) into a Next Act with impact, without turning your life into a second job. Learn why “purpose” as something you create, not something you “find,” then build a practical Purpose Portfolio so your meaning is diversified and resilient across seasons of life.
If your home is consuming your energy—physically, financially, or emotionally—that’s not a character flaw. It’s a design problem. Take my Rightsizing Readiness Quiz to see whether your home is supporting your Next Act… or anchoring it. 👉https://bit.ly/4aiIBxx
Chapters
00:00 Googling “purpose in retirement” is a good sign
01:31 The Purpose Pivot: stop “finding,” start creating
02:50 The cultural script that fails: leisure as the reward
03:47 Identity whiplash: my pivot out of academia
04:32 Wealthspan reframed: asset-rich, impact-poor
06:17 Build Your Legacy blueprint: The 3 Circles Exercise
10:07 Your environment: oxygen or energy drain
12:07 Purpose Portfolio + the 4 Cs: Contribution, Connection, Craft, Care
14:34 The 30-day experiment (low-stakes, high-information)
17:03 Traps: going big, overcommitting, serving as avoidance, status quo
18:58 Take Action to Rightsize Retirement Purpose
*****************************
Rightsized Home & Health Review https://bit.ly/4aiIBxx
Rachael Van Pelt, PhD is a retired healthspan scientist turned Realtor and longevity coach helping 55+ adults rightsize with confidence. If you’re unsure whether to move, stay put, or unlock equity, she’ll help you run the numbers, weigh the tradeoffs, and build a plan that supports both health longevity and financial freedom. Rachael works locally (in Colorado) as a Realtor and nationally as a coach. If you want expert guidance for your rightsizing journey, book a free strategy session using the above link.
*****************************
⚠️ Disclaimer: We do not accept liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of our publications. You acknowledge that you use the information we provide at your own risk. Do your research.
inPlace Professionals, LLC.
2024 All rights reserved.
Broker eXp Realty, LLC
Copyright Notice: This podcast and our YouTube video contain dialogue, music, and images that are the property of Rachael Van Pelt. You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to our YouTube channel is provided. @drrachaelvanpelt