Are you feeling the push-pull tension between early retirement dreams and the reality of needing—or wanting—to keep working? Welcome to a brand-new way of thinking about your future. In this episode of Next Act Ninjas, host Rachael Van Pelt, PhD, dives deep into "lifestyle creation"—a transformative approach to retirement that blends work and leisure for long-term fulfillment and vitality.
Discover why the old-school, all-or-nothing retirement model no longer works and how to build a flexible, purpose-driven lifestyle that evolves with you. From understanding the impact of AI on job security to the rise of the FIRE movement, we explore the current retirement landscape and challenge you to think differently.
Learn how to craft your personal retirement "bridge"—one that adapts, grows, and supports your health and wealth longevity. We’ll discuss the benefits of staying mentally, physically, and socially active, the power of passive income like real estate investing, and why mixing work with leisure can actually improve your quality of life.
Get inspired by actionable strategies for integrating meaningful work, financial security, and personal fulfillment into your everyday life. Whether you're considering part-time work, consulting, or building a side hustle, this episode will help you redefine retirement and design a vibrant Next Act.
Tune in to embrace a lifestyle that’s not just about extending your years, but enriching them. It's time to move beyond the traditional retirement mindset and start living your best, most dynamic life now. Don't miss this episode—your roadmap to a fulfilling and financially secure future awaits!
Ready to start crafting your ideal lifestyle? Let’s build your best Next Act together! Listen now, and don’t forget to subscribe and share with others planning their next chapter.
Chapters
00:00 Rethinking Retirement: The Lifestyle Creation Approach
04:17 Strategies for Embracing a Lifestyle Creation Approach to Retirement
08:20 Keep Iterating and Adapting to Create Your Ideal Lifestyle
09:49 The Lifestyle Approach to Retirement Extends Healthspan and Wealthspan
13:15 Experimentation and Building Your Ideal Lifestyle
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Rachael Van Pelt, PhD, is a healthspan scientist, coach, Realtor, and investor dedicated to helping pre-retirees design a lifestyle that supports health, wealth, and happiness for the long haul. With a unique blend of expertise in longevity research, lifestyle coaching, and real estate, Rachael specializes in guiding clients toward their ideal next chapter—whether it’s downsizing, embracing a sunbird lifestyle, or simply optimizing the home they love. Through her innovative approach, Rachael empowers her clients to choose the path that enhances their health and longevity, ensuring that their retirement years are as vibrant, fulfilling, and financially secure as possible.
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