Re-tired: New Tread

Tina and Sue have a frank discussion about the elections and how, or if, they want to talk about them. Re-tired is not a political podcast per se, however, there is too much that must be said.

Sue Britz: Cohost/Producer/Director/Editor/Music & Graphics

Tina Lokkbakk: Cohost, author of After the Burn & the blog "Life After Estrangement" at lifeafterestrangement.com

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For Tina and Sue, Halloween brings back memories of childhood and of raising their own daughters. Vampires, robots, Harry Potter, Thriller, and chicken eggs, oh my! The tale of Stingy Jack explains Jack o'lanterns, but not the energy that kids bring to school on Halloween. Stay safe and have fun this Halloween!

References:

discoverireland.com; ericjkuhns.com; history.com; iso.mit.edu

Halloween Music:

'This is Halloween" & "Horror Background Atmosphere #11" by Univerfield on Pixabay.com

Sue Britz: Cohost/Producer/Director/Editor/Music & Graphics

Tina Lokkbakk: Cohost, author of After the Burn & the blog "Life After Estrangement" at lifeafterestrangement.com

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Have you ever heard of men's intuition? Yeah, no. So what is special power that the saying imbues in women? Tina and Sue explore how mastery of their educational craft relied on intuition.

References:

'Becoming Sacred Space' by Michelle Anne Hobart; oxforddictionarly.com; 'The Neuroscience of Women's Intuition' by Judolf Orloff MD

Sue Britz: Cohost/Producer/Director/Editor/Music & Graphics

Tina Lokkbakk: Cohost, author of After the Burn & the blog "Life After Estrangement" at lifeafterestrangement.com

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Tina and Sue sat down to talk about one subject, but then this happened! They couldn't help but launch into discussion about the VP debate, Tina's evacuation plans, and the changes in the city where they taught together. Join them on this topic-bouncing episode!

Sue Britz: Cohost/Producer/Director/Editor/Music & Graphics

Tina Lokkbakk: Cohost, author of After the Burn & the blog "Life After Estrangement" at lifeafterestrangement.com

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This podcast is meant for sheer enjoyment and to explore our re-tirement experiences and those of our guests. Nothing we say is meant to be given as psychological, medical, or legal advice.

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Tina invented a new word to describe some of what she is experiencing -- evacusomnia, the feeling of being on the edge of desperation from the continued threat of wildfire evacuation and the prolonged suffering of insomnia. The Line Fire continues to burn and nearby evacuation orders have Tina ready to go. Even through sleep deprivation & allergies, Tina is finding reserves to stay calm and not let it break her.

Reference:

4 Free COVID tests are available to U.S. homes at www.COVIDTests.gov

Sue Britz: Cohost/Producer/Director/Editor/Music & Graphics

Tina Lokkbakk: Cohost, author of After the Burn & the blog "Life After Estrangement" at lifeafterestrangement.com

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This podcast is meant for sheer enjoyment and to explore our re-tirement experiences and those of our guests. Nothing we say is meant to be given as psychological, medical, or legal advice.

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Tina talks about what it it was like to have to evacuate from the Line Wildfire, and living under continued evacuation warning. The Line Fire in Southern California has burned over 40,000 acres and caused damage to health, property, and everyday life. The damage was intentionally set by an arson.

Sue Britz: Cohost/Producer/Director/Editor/Music & Graphics

Tina Lokkbakk: Cohost, author of After the Burn & the blog "Life After Estrangement" at lifeafterestrangement.com

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This podcast is meant for sheer enjoyment and to explore our re-tirement experiences and those of our guests. Nothing we say is meant to be given as psychological, medical, or legal advice.

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Tina and Sue got a text from friends and colleagues, Sharon and Jennifer, who were enjoying a coffee on the first day of school as newly minted Re-tirees. So, of course, they wanted to hear their first impressions of Re-tirement. Sharon has signed on to many activities while resisting the urge to adopt ALL the dogs needing rescue. For Jennifer, Re-tiring has been soulfully bittersweet. Feelings of loss turn into a more meaningful connection with people.

Sue Britz: Cohost/Producer/Director/Editor/Music & Graphics

Tina Lokkbakk: Cohost, author of After the Burn & the blog "Life After Estrangement" at lifeafterestrangement.com

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This podcast is meant for sheer enjoyment and to explore our re-tirement experiences and those of our guests. Nothing we say is meant to be given as psychological, medical, or legal advice.

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Author, teacher, and friend Nikki Shannon Smith shares how she was pulled away from teaching by realizing her dream in writing.  The spark that led her to be an award-winning author of more than 20 children’s and y/a reader books was when she saw the example of other women who made “changes to their lives that allowed them to be themselves, pursue their dreams, and seek their truth.”  Yes, Nikki understands what it is to Re-tire! 

Be sure to read her new book, Stranded, hitting bookstores September 17th!

Links:

nikkishannonsmith.com

TRAILER for Stranded:

https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/contents/fairs/videos/trailers/15.html

ORDER:

shop.scholastic.com

Amazon

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Tina Lokkbakk: Cohost, author of After the Burn & the blog "Life After Estrangement" at lifeafterestrangement.com

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That's one more off of Tina's Bucket List! Tina road-tripped to Sedona to test drive another aspect of her new business. Even Jiji got a seat! Sue reminisces about her trips to Sedona with family and friends. It truly is a magical place, one that encourages us to be in the moment.

Sue Britz: Cohost/Producer/Director/Editor/Music & Graphics

Tina Lokkbakk: Cohost, author of After the Burn & the blog "Life After Estrangement" at lifeafterestrangement.com

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This podcast is meant for sheer enjoyment and to explore our re-tirement experiences and those of our guests. Nothing we say is meant to be given as psychological, medical, or legal advice.

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Tina and Sue continue their conversation about regret. They get a little metaphysical by asking if we can ever really know if a decision to do something important, such as having a child, was the right choice? Can we know if we don't take an action, is that the best choice? Can you teach an old dog new tricks? Can you change long-held personal beliefs? Oh my!

References:

NYT Opinion Today: 'How to Live with Regret' by Cornelia Channing, 8/8/24

'The Emotion I Didn't Expect to Feel as a New Parent: Regret' by Miguel Macias, 8/8/24

Sue Britz: Cohost/Producer/Director/Editor/Music & Graphics

Tina Lokkbakk: Cohost, author of After the Burn & the blog "Life After Estrangement" at lifeafterestrangement.com

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email: [email protected]

This podcast is meant for sheer enjoyment and to explore our re-tirement experiences and those of our guests. Nothing we say is meant to be given as psychological, medical, or legal advice.

All rights reserved.