The Paranoid Retiree

In this episode we’re taking a look at becoming your own "guilt exorcist;" vanquishing various types of guilt that can be a real buzz-kill in retirement. We’re talking about guilt from either being too busy during retirement because you can’t say no to kids, parents, volunteer organizations, friends, and neighbors—or the opposite—guilt from being “non-productive,” not meeting your potential, spending money you've saved, or guilt over your friends who are still working and stressed out while you’re not.

If you can identify with any of these, you've got to join us for 35 minutes of uplifting reasons to exorcize that guilt and "let that shit go!"

Listen while you work (out), walk, drive, or anytime you could use some entertainment and irreverent humor.

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Learn more about co-housing in this in-depth interview with Grace Kim, architect of co-housing concepts in America. Grace explains the spectrum of reasons why co-housing is an ideal solution for people who like the idea of shared spaces while enjoying the privacy of owning their own living environment. 

This episode of The Paranoid Retiree is about envisioning your ideal setting for retirement as you age. Is it Isolated or communal? Generational or peers? Rural or urban? Culture or nature? Is it close to your kids (or as far away as you can get ;). Is it beach and water, or a cabin on a mountain? Is your only criteria being close to a teaching hospital, or on a sailboat in the Virgin Islands?

We discuss fears/anxieties, locations, culture, companionship, communal living, and nomading, including interviews with Grace Kim, an architect of Co-housing communities, president of Schemata Workshop in Seattle, WA and Bob and Mary Pugora who have adopted the nomad lifestyle in retirement.

Listen now for an informative and entertaining perspective on Ideas for Your Ideal Habitat in Retirement. 

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Why do some people continue to work at some level after they retire? Does retirement  mean you have to quit working altogether? Does it mean part-time work? Or does it mean redefining work entirely… thinking about work differently? Maybe a better term for retirement could be…rewirement. 

In this episode, Jill, Ann, and Greg (aka "Frenchie") challenge the very definition of retirement. At about the 26-minute mark, we welcome our guest, financial adviser Bret Forsyth, who shares his insights on strategies for helping retirees transition from an accumulation mindset to a "decumulation" mindset—spending the money you earned— without paranoia. 

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For the last few decades you've spent more time with the people at work than any others in your life. Even if you've been looking forward to that endless vacation of retirement, many people experience an unexpected sense of loss because they don't realize workmates are actually a big part of their social life. 

How do you rewire your social life after retirement? This episode gives you a list of 1000 ways (ok, maybe 24 or so:) to recalibrate your social life during retirement. 

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What's on your bucket list? Stanford School of Medicine believes the bucket list is important enough to publish research on the topic. Is a bucket list a good thing, or a bad thing? What kinds of things do people put on their bucket list other than travel? You'd be surprised at the wide range of options you may be missing. Get some great insight and ideas in this episode from our hosts and their guest, Jen Donati, a group travel expert with loads of great info and some travel secrets for retired travelers. Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast. We'll be dropping new episodes every month!

Healthspan is the difference between your lifespan (how long you live) and how long you feel good before you check out. The average person can dramatically lessen the gap to live a fuller and more enjoyable retirement with a little work, and a change in perspective. Join us to find out more about this fascinating topic. It could easily be one of the most valuable 45 minutes you'll spend in your retirement. Don't forget to subscribe!

Finding a sense of purpose after leaving the workforce can be the key to enjoying your retirement to its fullest. Without a defined purpose, some people find retirement empty, boring, disorienting, which can lead to insecurity, anxiety, and depression. Join us in our first episode as we dive into different ways to find purpose in retirement. Unlike other podcasts for retirees, this podcast is made for retirees, by retirees. We're sure you'll learn something new, validate some inner feelings, and have a good time. Don't forget to subscribe!