Episode 279

Flailing Forward - Forget the Path in Retirement

Published on: 8th February, 2026

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 freedom, curiosity, and small daily goals can guide a deeply fulfilling retirement. Whether you’re newly retired or still figuring it out, this episode offers practical insight into designing a path that fits you—not someone else’s vision.

Key Topics Covered

  1. Intentional Retirement Choices: No burnout, just clarity
  2. Passion Rediscovery: Childhood dreams reignited in retirement
  3. Goal Setting Over Scheduling: Daily writing targets instead of rigid routines; flexibility fuels sustained engagement
  4. New Experiences in Later Life: Saying yes to unexpected roles and hobbies
  5. The Power of Openness: Embracing “flailing” and slow starts; staying curious and adaptable
  6. Community and Learning: Lifelong learners never retire: connection as a pillar of post-work life

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About the Podcast

Beyond Retirement
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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