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Life Starts at Retirement

Life Starts at Retirement

Maureen Dobranski 140 Episodes Sep 12, 2026

Retirement is a time for new experiences, adventures, and embracing a dynamic lifestyle. This podcast focuses on maintaining a positive attitude, well-being, and relationships, with a minor emphasis on financial knowledge to ensure a remarkable retirement. New episodes are uploaded every Saturday at noon.

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7 happiness habits of RETIREMENT!
7 happiness habits of RETIREMENT! Sep 12, 2026 1016 Happiness in retirement doesn’t always arrive automatically. Sometimes, it begins with the small things we choose to do every day.In Part 2 of my September series, we’re talking about **The Happiness Habit**—seven simple habits that can give your days more structure, connection, purpose and joy. These aren’t dramatic life changes. They’re small, realistic things you can begin doing today—even if r
You're not lost, you're becoming someone new!
You're not lost, you're becoming someone new! Sep 5, 2026 892 Retirement can leave you wondering: Who am I now? Without the job, the routine, and the responsibilities that once defined your days, it’s easy to feel a little lost.But perhaps you’re not lost at all. Perhaps you’re becoming someone new.In this video, we’ll talk about the emotional side of retirement—the loss of identity, the uncertainty, and the opportunity to rediscover who you are beyond your
When RETIREMENT starts to feel like too much!
When RETIREMENT starts to feel like too much! Aug 29, 2026 727 Last week, I didn’t make a video.It wasn’t because I had run out of ideas or because something terrible had happened. I was simply full.After six consecutive weeks at the trailer with different grandchildren, working on my speeches, continuing my work as a mortgage broker, and travelling to Edmonton to help my mom, I reached the point where I couldn’t summon the energy to do one more thing—even so
Why do we keep so much stuff  - uncluttering in retirement!
Why do we keep so much stuff - uncluttering in retirement! Aug 22, 2026 605 Why do we keep so much stuff?This year I finally opened the storage room under our stairs — a space that hadn't been touched in years — and found everything from a box of my husband's forgotten beer can collection to baby shoes I could never part with.Here's what I found, what I kept, what I let go of, and the honest truth about why I'm still not finished.What's hiding in your storage room, closet
Can we RETIRE together??  7 conversations every RETIRED couple needs to have!
Can we RETIRE together?? 7 conversations every RETIRED couple needs to have! Aug 15, 2026 712 Retirement sounds wonderful—but have you talked about what everyday life will actually look like when you’re both home together?After more than 40 years of marriage, I’ve learned that retiring together can change far more than your schedule. Suddenly, you may be sharing your time, your space, your money—and even the household jobs—in completely new ways.In this video, I’m sharing seven important c
AI for retirement - Travel maybe
AI for retirement - Travel maybe Aug 8, 2026 922 Why do we keep so much stuff?This year I finally opened the storage room under our stairs — a space that hadn't been touched in years — and found everything from a box of my husband's forgotten beer can collection to baby shoes I could never part with.Here's what I found, what I kept, what I let go of, and the honest truth about why I'm still not finished. What's hiding in your storage room, close
7 Things that go quiet after RETIREMENT!
7 Things that go quiet after RETIREMENT! Aug 1, 2026 655 Retirement is supposed to be relaxing... but no one tells you how quiet life can suddenly become. It isn't just the alarm clock that disappears. It's the little sounds, routines, conversations, and moments that quietly fade away—often before you even realize they're gone.In this video, I share the seven things that became unexpectedly quiet after retirement, along with the simple ways I learned to
She doesn't need me anymore....every grandparents worst nightmare!!
She doesn't need me anymore....every grandparents worst nightmare!! Jul 25, 2026 462 Last week, my 15-year-old granddaughter came out to our trailer with a friend — and for the first time, I realized she doesn't really need me anymore. It hit harder than I expected.In this video, I'm talking about the quiet, complicated grief of watching grandkids grow up — the kind nobody warns you about in retirement. Nobody has done anything wrong. Nothing bad has happened. It's exactly what's
6 lies that I believed about strength (that I brought into RETIREMENT!)
6 lies that I believed about strength (that I brought into RETIREMENT!) Jul 18, 2026 719 Last week I shared one of the hardest videos I've ever made — and so many of you told me "I thought I was the only one."That got me thinking about the lies I've believed about what it means to be strong, and how they shaped my entire life, including retirement.In this video, I'm breaking down 6 lies I believed about strength — the quiet rules I never questioned until real life stopped asking permi
Can we talk about the hard days in RETIREMENT!
Can we talk about the hard days in RETIREMENT! Jul 11, 2026 781 When I envisioned retirement, I pictured endless free time, relaxation, and pure happiness. But recently, I’ve been struggling with a wave of anxiety that I didn't see coming—and even worse, a deep sense of shame or disappointment for not feeling as happy as I "should" be.We always say retirement is supposed to be the happiest chapter of our lives. So why don't we talk about the days when it isn't
Retirement changed our marriage - Here's what we learned
Retirement changed our marriage - Here's what we learned Jul 4, 2026 731 Retirement is supposed to be one of the happiest seasons of life—but it can also be one of the biggest adjustments a marriage will ever face After 43 years together, Ken and I discovered that retirement changed more than our schedules. It changed how we communicated, how we shared our space, how we divided responsibilities, and even how we saw each other.In this video, I'm sharing six  lessons we
Retiring soon?  Don't ignore these 6 things!
Retiring soon? Don't ignore these 6 things! Jun 27, 2026 661 Are you struggling with retirement planning? Learn how to navigate life after work and avoid the common pitfalls retirees face.Over 40% of retirees report feeling unprepared for the transition into their post-career years. This video provides practical strategies to help you navigate this major life change with confidence. Whether you are nearing retirement or have already stepped away from your c

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