Episodes 299
Avg. Duration 19m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.8 (67)
Since May 2019
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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About This Podcast

What really happens after retirement? If you’re approaching retirement—or already there—and wondering what now?, you’re not alone. The world is full of financial advice for retirement, but there’s far less about how to actually live a fulfilling life once the 9-to-5 ends. Beyond Retirement is the podcast that explores what comes after the career chapter. Whether your retirement was planned or unexpected, joyful or jarring, you’ll find real stories, honest conversations, and practical inspiration here. Join host Jacquie Doucette as she shares her own journey and speaks with people who’ve reimagined life after work—some fully retired, some shifting gears, and all discovering new meaning in this next stage. From finding purpose to building community, embracing play, and navigating change, we’ll explore how to create a life that truly fits. Because retirement isn’t the end—it’s a new beginning. Let’s figure out what comes next, together.

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S6E297 When the Job Ends: Rediscovering Who You Are in Retirement

Jun 14, 2026 9m

Retirement is often framed as a financial milestone—but the deeper transition is psychological. When work ends, the identity that came with it often disappears as well. In this solo episode, Jacquie…

S6E296 Solve for X: Finding Purpose and Joy After a High-Performing Career - with Michael Kay

Jun 07, 2026 54m

Michael F. Kay spent decades as a CPA and financial professional before transitioning into life coaching focused on the emotional and identity side of retirement. In this conversation, he explains…

S6E295 Intentional Living, Clarity, and the Perfect Average Day

May 31, 2026 11m

In this solo episode of Beyond Retirement, Jacquie reflects on her conversation with Jermaine Ee (founder of HeirLight) from Episode 294. She distills Jermaine’s wisdom on living intentionally,…

S6E294 What Is “Enough” for Retirement? Culture, Comparison, and a Life Well-Designed - with Jermaine Ee

May 24, 2026 37m

What if the goal of retirement isn’t just “more free time”… but a life you’re not trying to escape from? Jermaine Ee is a storyteller based in Los Angeles and the founder of HeirLight, a fast,…

S6E293 Retirement Life: Have You Planned for Unexpected Needs?

May 17, 2026 10m

In this solo episode of Beyond Retirement, Jacquie dives into the essential—yet often avoided—topic of long-term care, sparked by key takeaways from her interview with Raymond Lavine. She explores…

S6E292 When Caregiving Changes Retirement: Planning Before the Crisis - with Raymond Lavine

May 10, 2026 1h 3m

Retirement is supposed to feel like freedom… until caregiving enters the picture. Raymond Lavine is a caregiving planning advocate who helps families prepare for long-term care realities before a…

S6E291 Beyond the Finish Line: Memoirs, Reflection, and New Meaning in Retirement

May 03, 2026 11m

In this solo episode of Beyond Retirement, Jacquie draws inspiration from her conversation with Henry Quinlan—a publisher, memoirist, and passionate advocate for purposeful living in retirement. The…

S6E290 Everyone Says Retirement Will Make You Happy- They're Wrong – with Henry Quinlan

Apr 26, 2026 44m

What really happens after the retirement celebration ends? In this episode of Beyond Retirement, Jacquie Doucette talks with Henry Quinlan—founder of Omni Publishing Company and a senior achiever at…

S6E289 Living Intentionally: Choosing Curiosity, Rhythm, and Meaning

Apr 19, 2026 11m

In this solo episode of Beyond Retirement, Jacquie reflects on insights from her conversation with Dr. Denise Taylor and explores a quieter, more sustainable approach to intentional living in…

S6E288 Living Intentionally After Retirement: From Striving to Thriving – Denise Taylor

Apr 12, 2026 36m

What if retirement wasn’t about filling your time — but about choosing how you want to live? In this episode of Beyond Retirement, Jacquie Doucette talks with Denise Taylor about rethinking life…

S6E287 Connection & Purpose in Retirement

Apr 05, 2026 8m

In this solo episode of Beyond Retirement, Jacquie reflects on a conversation that lingered long after the microphones were off: Scott Walker's retirement-fueled decision to reunite his college band,…

S6E286 Who Are You Without Your Job? Reconnecting Through Music After Retirement – Scott Walker & Lootfish

Mar 29, 2026 29m

What if your retirement party skipped the awkward speeches and rubbery chicken… and turned into a real rock show?In this episode of Beyond Retirement, Jacquie Doucette talks with Scott Walker, a…

S6E285 Move, Reno, Repurpose - How to Decide

Mar 22, 2026 13m

In this solo reflection episode, Jacquie unpacks the biggest insights from her conversation with Kim Costa (author of Live in Your Wheelhouse) and translates them into practical questions listeners…

S6E284 Retirement Lifestyle: Are You Living in Your Wheel House? - with Kim Costa

Mar 15, 2026 34m

Kim Costa, a top 5% Realtor with Atlanta Fine Homes & Sotheby’s International Realty and creator of the Wheel House Method, shares how to use a Wheel-of-Life approach to decide whether to stay,…

S6E283 Midlife is a Launch Pad: Reimagining Retirement for Personal Fulfillment

Mar 08, 2026 12m

In this solo episode of Beyond Retirement, Jacquie digs a bit deeper into the idea Sairan Aqrawi brought up in her interview: that we all have "hidden gems" within us, and that as we hit midlife, we…

S6E282 Midlife is PRICELESS - not a CRISIS!

Mar 01, 2026 36m

In this inspiring episode of Beyond Retirement, Jacquie sits down with Sairan Aqrawi, a civil engineer, certified coach, and founder of the Gem Thrive Academy. From STEM to soul-searching, Sairan…

S6E281 Navigating Retirement Surprises

Feb 22, 2026 17m

What happens when your carefully planned retirement takes an unexpected turn? On this week’s solo episode of Beyond Retirement, Jacquie reflected on this question.Here are 3 key takeaways for anyone…

S6E280 Retirement Interrupted: Reclaiming the Plan when it Changes

Feb 15, 2026 28m

On this episode of Beyond Retirement, host Jacquie Doucette welcomes Soozie and Tony Cisneros, a couple whose retirement dreams took an unexpected turn. Just as they prepared to embark on new…

S6E279 Flailing Forward - Forget the Path in Retirement

Feb 08, 2026 8m

Retirement doesn’t need a master plan. In this solo episode of Beyond Retirement, Jacquie Doucette reflects on Lynn Katz’s journey from school principal to author and community leader, showing how…

S2E278 Retirement Reimagined

Feb 01, 2026 23m

In this episode of Beyond Retirement, Jacquie Docette talks with Lynn Katz about how sometimes retirement isn't what you expected.Lynn Katz is a retired school principal, curriculum writer, and…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Beyond Retirement have?

Beyond Retirement has published 299 episodes since May 2019, covering topics in Education, Leisure.

Is Beyond Retirement still active?

Beyond Retirement is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 19m.

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