I like this format but also your other videos. I'm 60 and retired July 1st 2022 after 35 years in healthcare as a respiratory therapist. I needed to just get off the Merry go round and chill out. I'm happy doing simple things. Taking care of our house (my husband also retired but he's doing some different things). I love to read and also learn and I have so many classes that I've taken. I'm a bit of a loner and it's okay. We don't have kids and only a small circle of friends, but again, our choice and it's working for us. I think I had a bit of PTSD after working through the pandemic for over two years, so I'm grateful for the time to get myself together 🙏
I retired at age 53, so I am in my early 60s. Many of them resisted me because they couldn't understand the idea of not working if it wasn't necessary. I considered the phases of my life. I worked very hard to achieve what I have now, but in my last years, I owe it to myself to "stop and smell the roses." In my instance, I departed the nation after retiring and currently reside in Latin America. It made it possible for me to appreciate my new surroundings while escaping all the bad things that were going on in America. Nobody that I know of regrets retiring has yet to come to me.
I like your unscripted format. I've noticed a number of TH-camrs are trying this now and they all seem to be doing it well. Also, congrats on your touching on your spiritual journey. I'm glad you aren't afraid to share that you're finding your way there. It seems that so many people today are afraid of mentioning God in a world that really needs Him (or whatever each person's deity may be).
Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment! We’re glad you enjoy the unscripted format-it helps us keep things genuine. We appreciate your kind words about sharing our spiritual journey too. It’s definitely important to be open about that, especially in a world that could use more connection and reflection. Have you found any particular ways that help you stay grounded spiritually? 😊
I do like both formats. It is nice to mix it up a bit. I am working on my transition into retirement. I plan on working one more year. My biggest challenge is losing that daily socialization. After listening to you for a while, I realized this isn't going to happen unless I make it happen. I approached a friend about starting a book club. We each invited a couple of friends. Our first meeting will be next week😊 I started attending church and joined the Bible study. I felt very anxious about going. I just made myself do it. I keep doing it and enjoy it more each time. Thank you for repeating things because, for me, I eventually took action. Kim
Hi Kim. I think your name is Kim anyway. This is great that you have the courage to get out and try new things. Jody did a bible study for the first time last year in Fl and rejoined three more times. Learning about the bible and creating community at the same time was great for her. I did a version of that too. Great job! What is your biggest fear right now?
@RetirementTransformed My biggest concern right now is not having daily interactions with people when I retire. I will be a solo retire. I currently have a lot of meaningful interactions with people on a daily basis, and I just don't know how I am going to find daily interactions without being employed.
Fantastic insights! Your practical advice for overcoming challenges in retirement is both empowering and reassuring. Thank you for helping retirees navigate this exciting chapter with confidence and clarity! -Macy (Team Evan)
We’re thrilled that you found the advice empowering and helpful. Retirement is such an exciting chapter, and we’re glad to be part of helping people navigate it confidently. Wishing you and the team all the best! 😊
This unscripted format works! Feels like sitting at a table in a coffee shop having a conversation with you. My brother is a pastor and I used Chatpt to create a sermon. Actually came back with a good outline for a sermon for Thanksgiving using KJV Bible, 3 points and a poem.
Thank you! We’re so glad you like the unscripted format-it’s all about keeping it real and relatable, like a casual chat over coffee. That’s awesome that you used ChatGPT for your brother’s sermon! Sounds like a great outline for Thanksgiving. What were the three points you focused on in the sermon? 😊📖☕
I also drop everything w my schedule when kids come home. I still work tho and I am comfortable w doing my thing as I get ready for work. So I think it is healthy to tell the kids we are heading to the gym and will be back by X. Give and take. Don’t drop everything. Talk it out and adjust accordingly. Love your videos!
Thank you so much, Mary! We’re thrilled to hear that you’re enjoying the content. We love sparking meaningful conversations! Is there a particular topic you’d like to see us cover next? 😊
This is a crucial discussion for anyone approaching retirement! Practical advice on navigating challenges can make a world of difference. I love the focus on maintaining social connections and finding purpose-both are key to a fulfilling retirement. Thank you for sharing these valuable insights!
New subscriber, thank you for giving me a blueprint to retirement. My plan is to retire within the next 3 years, my concern is I won’t know what to do with my time. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for subscribing! We’re so glad you found the content helpful as you plan for retirement. It’s natural to feel uncertain about how to fill your time, but it can also be an exciting opportunity to explore new hobbies and passions. Do you have any interests you’re thinking of diving into when you retire? 😊
@@RetirementTransformed That we all have different needs in early retirement. Need to think long and hard about what will make you happy and healthy as you age through retirement. That’s not necessarily easy to do. Mark still has the need to build. Jody wants to participate in that, but doesn’t want to feel like she has a job again. My wife and I are still (in Year 5 of retirement at 63) in the world travel and adventure phase. We talk a lot about what the next phase will be. Being intentional is important.
One thought i had as you were talking is the two home situation tends to be a big time draw and also places a lot of limitations on how where and with whom you can spend your time. I know it’s a lifestyle choice lots of people make, but without the commitment of a second home, you’d have the flexibility to travel with or to family and friends and even the opportunity to meet new friends while traveling. There’s also the issue of maintaining relationships when you are apart for half the year. A big investment in two locations does create limitations. It is a second anchor. So the fun, adventure, growth, meeting new people, all come behind the commitment to two locations. I’m mostly describing here why i wouldn’t choose it so please forgive me if this sounds critical, that’s definitely not my intention. But it doesn’t surprise me that someone with two homes might feel more time constraints, which is what i hear you saying. just a thought. Thank you for sharing your journey.
This is interesting and it caused Jody and I to pause a bit and reflect. Thank you for saying this. Yes it takes more energy to build two separate communities in different parts of the country. It may be what is contributing to this feeling of being overwhelmed at times. It also reminds me how important it ti to pour into our friends as much as we can and pick the right ones that pour back into us.
Live in Alabama and all of our adult children and grandchildren are within 10 minutes of our home. But we have always had a second home our entire marriage and we miss our 55+community (Sun City) where my husband can play all the sports he loves and how many friends we had and activities we did. But leaving the grandchildren is huge as they are a big part of our lives. But there is a whole other side of us that we miss. @@RetirementTransformed We
@@RetirementTransformedI live in New York and plan to maintain my home here when I go into early “recreational employment” next year. But I will be traveling a lot and will most likely spend at least a couple of months every winter some place warm. Not for everyone but I’ll be traveling in a nice camper van during those months. I really value having a stress free home base that is set up perfectly for me. I also like having access to all that NYC has to offer. But it is more of a safe place to venture out from than a full time home. A second home would be too limiting for my particular plans.
Loved the format, thank you! Editing now cause I commented too early. Now, I'm laughing... I think you two are mirroring my husband and I when we talk about what we should be doing during retirement. lol
So glad you enjoyed the format! 😄 It’s always funny when we see ourselves reflected in others' conversations, right? What have you and your husband decided to focus on during retirement?
I go from volunteering in the community to writing books to show him what our lives could be like to cleaning my kids houses to feel useful lol. My husband has not picked a path but I keep laying out the options. 😅
Taking care of your health and wellness is not selfish-it’s essential, especially as we age. You can’t pour from an empty cup, right? What are some of your go-to wellness practices that keep you feeling great? 😊
I liked the format, although I’m sure it’s not possible with all topics. I retired at the beginning of this year and am struggling some with purpose. I’m working on expanding my social circle since I no longer have my work team to communicate with. I’m ramping up health and wellness now that I have more time and am enjoying that but I haven’t found anything that feels fulfilling.
I think that it would be super fun showing parts of your lives. Showing parts of your morning routines, fun places you go, where you live, healthy cooking meals, etc. Personally, I would love suggestions on how to build relationships with adult children. I retired earlier this year and have time for my children.... one lives 5 min from me and the other an hour away. Just some thoughts. I enjoy your personalities but the content seems to be sort of repetitive.
How about your father? Do you still have your father? No one (ever) mentions male family members. 🙂 Okay, I heard you mention "pop" so that's good lol. I enjoy your content
I suggest shorter videos, 10-15 minutes. I can’t stand wasting so much time lessening to your nonsense back and forth. Move along faster, get to the point.
@jenniferlowery7170 have you tried putting the videos at a different speed and using closed captioning? I think there might have been a kinder way to get your message across. Perhaps this isn't the right channel for you? Wishing you well on your journey☮
I like this format but also your other videos. I'm 60 and retired July 1st 2022 after 35 years in healthcare as a respiratory therapist. I needed to just get off the Merry go round and chill out. I'm happy doing simple things. Taking care of our house (my husband also retired but he's doing some different things). I love to read and also learn and I have so many classes that I've taken. I'm a bit of a loner and it's okay. We don't have kids and only a small circle of friends, but again, our choice and it's working for us.
I think I had a bit of PTSD after working through the pandemic for over two years, so I'm grateful for the time to get myself together 🙏
Thank you for sharing all of this. What is the one best part of your retirement so far? What is one thing you would like to change?
I retired at age 53, so I am in my early 60s. Many of them resisted me because they couldn't understand the idea of not working if it wasn't necessary. I considered the phases of my life. I worked very hard to achieve what I have now, but in my last years, I owe it to myself to "stop and smell the roses." In my instance, I departed the nation after retiring and currently reside in Latin America. It made it possible for me to appreciate my new surroundings while escaping all the bad things that were going on in America. Nobody that I know of regrets retiring has yet to come to me.
This is great. Thank you for sharing. We hear from many who have retired in Latin America
I like your unscripted format. I've noticed a number of TH-camrs are trying this now and they all seem to be doing it well. Also, congrats on your touching on your spiritual journey. I'm glad you aren't afraid to share that you're finding your way there. It seems that so many people today are afraid of mentioning God in a world that really needs Him (or whatever each person's deity may be).
Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment! We’re glad you enjoy the unscripted format-it helps us keep things genuine. We appreciate your kind words about sharing our spiritual journey too. It’s definitely important to be open about that, especially in a world that could use more connection and reflection. Have you found any particular ways that help you stay grounded spiritually? 😊
I do like both formats. It is nice to mix it up a bit. I am working on my transition into retirement. I plan on working one more year. My biggest challenge is losing that daily socialization. After listening to you for a while, I realized this isn't going to happen unless I make it happen. I approached a friend about starting a book club. We each invited a couple of friends. Our first meeting will be next week😊 I started attending church and joined the Bible study. I felt very anxious about going. I just made myself do it. I keep doing it and enjoy it more each time. Thank you for repeating things because, for me, I eventually took action. Kim
Hi Kim. I think your name is Kim anyway. This is great that you have the courage to get out and try new things. Jody did a bible study for the first time last year in Fl and rejoined three more times. Learning about the bible and creating community at the same time was great for her. I did a version of that too. Great job!
What is your biggest fear right now?
@RetirementTransformed My biggest concern right now is not having daily interactions with people when I retire. I will be a solo retire. I currently have a lot of meaningful interactions with people on a daily basis, and I just don't know how I am going to find daily interactions without being employed.
Fantastic insights! Your practical advice for overcoming challenges in retirement is both empowering and reassuring. Thank you for helping retirees navigate this exciting chapter with confidence and clarity! -Macy (Team Evan)
We’re thrilled that you found the advice empowering and helpful. Retirement is such an exciting chapter, and we’re glad to be part of helping people navigate it confidently. Wishing you and the team all the best! 😊
This unscripted format works! Feels like sitting at a table in a coffee shop having a conversation with you. My brother is a pastor and I used Chatpt to create a sermon. Actually came back with a good outline for a sermon for Thanksgiving using KJV Bible, 3 points and a poem.
Thank you! We’re so glad you like the unscripted format-it’s all about keeping it real and relatable, like a casual chat over coffee. That’s awesome that you used ChatGPT for your brother’s sermon! Sounds like a great outline for Thanksgiving. What were the three points you focused on in the sermon? 😊📖☕
I also drop everything w my schedule when kids come home. I still work tho and I am comfortable w doing my thing as I get ready for work. So I think it is healthy to tell the kids we are heading to the gym and will be back by X. Give and take. Don’t drop everything. Talk it out and adjust accordingly. Love your videos!
Thank you. Yes we agree in setting some boundaries. Like you said its not always easy
Excellent video as always‼️
Appreciate that. And we appreciate you. Was there one part that stood out for you?
Also, a really good conversation. You guys are producing really great content here.
Thank you so much, Mary! We’re thrilled to hear that you’re enjoying the content. We love sparking meaningful conversations! Is there a particular topic you’d like to see us cover next? 😊
This is a crucial discussion for anyone approaching retirement! Practical advice on navigating challenges can make a world of difference. I love the focus on maintaining social connections and finding purpose-both are key to a fulfilling retirement. Thank you for sharing these valuable insights!
Your welcome. Thank you for being here.
I love Jody and Mark unplugged!
Thank you Amy. We appreciate you so much and love that we get to see you every day in our cute little village in CT.
I love this format! It’s casual and real!
Thank you. It’s fun for us to unplug a bit and just be us.
Our kids don’t live local so we drop everything when they’re here. It’s all about time with them which we don’t get often.
We totally understand this. Thank you for commenting.
New subscriber, thank you for giving me a blueprint to retirement. My plan is to retire within the next 3 years, my concern is I won’t know what to do with my time. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for subscribing! We’re so glad you found the content helpful as you plan for retirement. It’s natural to feel uncertain about how to fill your time, but it can also be an exciting opportunity to explore new hobbies and passions. Do you have any interests you’re thinking of diving into when you retire? 😊
You do this format well. Keep a mix of approaches.
Thanks, will do! What was your biggest takeaway from this video?
@@RetirementTransformed That we all have different needs in early retirement. Need to think long and hard about what will make you happy and healthy as you age through retirement. That’s not necessarily easy to do. Mark still has the need to build. Jody wants to participate in that, but doesn’t want to feel like she has a job again. My wife and I are still (in Year 5 of retirement at 63) in the world travel and adventure phase. We talk a lot about what the next phase will be. Being intentional is important.
I LOVE EVERYTHING YOU SAY...Thank you ❤
You are so welcome. Thank you
One thought i had as you were talking is the two home situation tends to be a big time draw and also places a lot of limitations on how where and with whom you can spend your time. I know it’s a lifestyle choice lots of people make, but without the commitment of a second home, you’d have the flexibility to travel with or to family and friends and even the opportunity to meet new friends while traveling. There’s also the issue of maintaining relationships when you are apart for half the year. A big investment in two locations does create limitations. It is a second anchor. So the fun, adventure, growth, meeting new people, all come behind the commitment to two locations. I’m mostly describing here why i wouldn’t choose it so please forgive me if this sounds critical, that’s definitely not my intention. But it doesn’t surprise me that someone with two homes might feel more time constraints, which is what i hear you saying. just a thought. Thank you for sharing your journey.
Very enlightening observations as we contemplate a second home. Thank you - things to think about!
This is interesting and it caused Jody and I to pause a bit and reflect. Thank you for saying this. Yes it takes more energy to build two separate communities in different parts of the country. It may be what is contributing to this feeling of being overwhelmed at times. It also reminds me how important it ti to pour into our friends as much as we can and pick the right ones that pour back into us.
Where do you live now and where are you thinking for a second home?
Live in Alabama and all of our adult children and grandchildren are within 10 minutes of our home. But we have always had a second home our entire marriage and we miss our 55+community (Sun City) where my husband can play all the sports he loves and how many friends we had and activities we did. But leaving the grandchildren is huge as they are a big part of our lives. But there is a whole other side of us that we miss. @@RetirementTransformed We
@@RetirementTransformedI live in New York and plan to maintain my home here when I go into early “recreational employment” next year. But I will be traveling a lot and will most likely spend at least a couple of months every winter some place warm. Not for everyone but I’ll be traveling in a nice camper van during those months. I really value having a stress free home base that is set up perfectly for me. I also like having access to all that NYC has to offer. But it is more of a safe place to venture out from than a full time home. A second home would be too limiting for my particular plans.
Your videos are goods day by day, thanks for sharing btw hire a designer that create you more affective thumbnails.
Thank you. What don't you like about our thumbnails? Would love to hear from you on this.
@@RetirementTransformed that’s are too simple. You should hire a thumbnail designer that’s give you more good brief
You are a beautiful couple. Keep doing what you are doing.
Thank you so much!
Loved the format, thank you! Editing now cause I commented too early. Now, I'm laughing... I think you two are mirroring my husband and I when we talk about what we should be doing during retirement. lol
So glad you enjoyed the format! 😄 It’s always funny when we see ourselves reflected in others' conversations, right? What have you and your husband decided to focus on during retirement?
I go from volunteering in the community to writing books to show him what our lives could be like to cleaning my kids houses to feel useful lol. My husband has not picked a path but I keep laying out the options. 😅
Hell no! It's not selfish to protect your health and wellness time. Is essential particularly at this time of life.
Taking care of your health and wellness is not selfish-it’s essential, especially as we age. You can’t pour from an empty cup, right? What are some of your go-to wellness practices that keep you feeling great? 😊
I liked the format, although I’m sure it’s not possible with all topics. I retired at the beginning of this year and am struggling some with purpose. I’m working on expanding my social circle since I no longer have my work team to communicate with. I’m ramping up health and wellness now that I have more time and am enjoying that but I haven’t found anything that feels fulfilling.
I am sorry that you are having trouble finding some new purpose. I think we just filmed a video on that topic. If we did not then we will for sure.
I think that it would be super fun showing parts of your lives. Showing parts of your morning routines, fun places you go, where you live, healthy cooking meals, etc. Personally, I would love suggestions on how to build relationships with adult children. I retired earlier this year and have time for my children.... one lives 5 min from me and the other an hour away. Just some thoughts. I enjoy your personalities but the content seems to be sort of repetitive.
Thank you Deborah for this great feedback. We will definitely do more videos around what you suggest. We have been told that before as well.
I like the unscripted video but prefer it to be under 20 minutes. Keep going!
Thank you
How about your father? Do you still have your father? No one (ever) mentions male family members. 🙂 Okay, I heard you mention "pop" so that's good lol. I enjoy your content
Hi. My dad passed away in 2014. I'm glad you are enjoying our videos.
I suggest shorter videos, 10-15 minutes. I can’t stand wasting so much time lessening to your nonsense back and forth. Move along faster, get to the point.
@jenniferlowery7170 have you tried putting the videos at a different speed and using closed captioning? I think there might have been a kinder way to get your message across. Perhaps this isn't the right channel for you? Wishing you well on your journey☮
We are sorry you feel that way. We donate better can to share our experiences and learning.