What happens when you step away from a career you’ve loved, and do it earlier than most? My guest, Dr. Pam Ginsberg, a psychologist who recently retired , joins me for a candid, funny, and soul-stirring conversation about what retirement really feels like, why change is never just about what you leave behind, and how society’s expectations can shape (and sometimes limit) our views on aging.

We talk about navigating big transitions, the importance of female friendship, and how identity shifts when the title and routines change. This isn’t your typical retirement conversation. It’s honest, unfiltered, and full of laughter.

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to reinvent yourself, question the “right” timeline for life’s milestones, or embrace change with both humor and grace, this episode will leave you inspired, and maybe a little braver.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• How to approach retirement as a beginning, not an ending

• The surprising freedoms and challenges of leaving a career early

• Why our culture gets aging (especially for women) so wrong

• The role of friendship in navigating big life changes

• How to redefine success and identity in a new chapter

Pull up a chair. This one feels like a conversation with your smartest, funniest friend who isn’t afraid to tell it like it is.