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Life Starts at Retirement

Life Starts at Retirement

Maureen Dobranski 140 episodes Nov 7, 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.

Episodes

Less rushing, more living - The joy of taking your time in RETIREMENT!
Less rushing, more living - The joy of taking your time in RETIREMENT! Nov 7, 2026 13:01 You’ve retired—but do you still eat quickly, squeeze too much into your day, or feel that you should be doing something productive whenever you sit down?After years of working, raising a family, and keeping everything moving, slowing down can take practice.In this video, I’m talking about what “less rushing, more living” can mean in everyday retirement: leaving breathing room between plans, giving
How to travel together....and both ENJOY it - RETIREMENT travel!
How to travel together....and both ENJOY it - RETIREMENT travel! Oct 31, 2026 14:01 One of you wants to get out early and explore. The other wants a leisurely breakfast. One enjoys a busy itinerary; the other needs more downtime. How do you plan a holiday that feels good for both of you?In this video, I’m sharing seven practical ways to travel together and both enjoy it—especially in retirement, when we may have more time to travel but different interests, energy levels, and idea
You don't have to go far to have an ADVENTURE in retirement!
You don't have to go far to have an ADVENTURE in retirement! Oct 24, 2026 15:06 Are you waiting for your next trip to do something different? You don’t have to go far—or spend a lot—to make retirement more interesting.In this video, I’m talking about adventures close to home and why they can matter more than we expect. A visit to a nearby town, a local history tour, a class you’ve been curious about, or a walk somewhere unfamiliar can give us something we may be missing: a ch
What travelling in my 60's has taught me!  7 HONEST lessons!
What travelling in my 60's has taught me! 7 HONEST lessons! Oct 17, 2026 15:25 Travelling in my 60s is teaching me more than the history of the places I visit. It’s helping me understand my energy, my priorities, and what makes an experience worthwhile.In this video, I share seven honest lessons about travelling after 60—from considering demanding journeys while they’re manageable to choosing comfort, asking for help, and deciding what I’m willing to miss.I also talk about c
Don't wait for someday!  Make your RETIREMENT memories NOW!
Don't wait for someday! Make your RETIREMENT memories NOW! Oct 10, 2026 12:43 What have you been saving for “someday”? A trip, time with someone you love, a new interest—or something you’ve wanted to do for years?In retirement, we may finally have more freedom, but it can still be surprisingly easy to postpone the experiences that matter to us. There’s always another responsibility, another reason to wait, or the hope that a better time will come. In this video, I reflect o
9 Lessons that stay with you in RETIREMENT!
9 Lessons that stay with you in RETIREMENT! Sep 26, 2026 17:03 As we get older, some life lessons begin to mean more than they once did.In this video, I share nine reminders about protecting your peace, choosing kindness, caring for your health, taking chances, and deciding what success means to you now. These lessons made me pause and reflect on what deserves my time and energy in this chapter of life.I hope one of them speaks to you, too. Which lesson reson
7 happiness habits of RETIREMENT!
7 happiness habits of RETIREMENT! Sep 12, 2026 16:56 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 14:52 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 12:07 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 10:05 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 11:52 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 15:22 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

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