Motion is lotion. That’s Nancy Erwin’s motto. The laundry list of health problems she’s faced is only outdone by the longer list of solutions she’s found to overcome them. Her spine has a 75 percent curvature—anything above ten is considered scoliosis. But through a dedication to active core pursuits like yoga, strengthening exercises, pickleball, and cycling, she’s carved out a really happy life in retirement.

After a fulfilling career helping refugees and immigrants learn English in Louisville, Kentucky, she now spends six months of the year in the beautiful ski resort town of Vail, Colorado. She’s spunky and fun; she even waited an extra month to retire so she wouldn’t miss the school Halloween party. Talk about starting retirement off with a bang!

Life has thrown Nancy a lot of curves, starting with the shape of her spine. But through passion, dedication, and curiosity about the world, she’s straightened it all out.

00:00-Start

02:36-What were you doing?

09:35-What made you want to retire?

13:14-Servas International

17:13-Unique Core Pursuits

18:33-Multiple streams of income

21:20-Pickleball!

25:50-Core pursuits make you happier

28:37-“You’re a miracle”

30:51-Grandparents have more fun

32:27-Did you have a plan?

37:16-Your perfect day

40:48-Choosing the right volunteering

44:01-Social groups

46:45-The President of Health

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