Using the tool of review, Mary Helen revisited her favorite movie from the past, the Wizard of Oz. Listen to how the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Lion can bring you through the twister to Oz. All we need are our brains, heart and courage.
Dick and Jane Retire: Gender Issues and ‘Grey Divorce’ – MHC #108
Retirement can be hazardous to your relationship. Financial issues, different expectations, and divorce all present major challenges to living 'till death do us part'. Mary Helen discusses the staggering statistics on money and divorce in this week's podcast. Listen for tips on how both Dick and
What’s your personal learning project? Freedom in retirement to learn – MH #107
When was the last time you were so engrossed in learning something, the time flew by? The luxury of allowing yourself not to scan a piece of information, but truly fit the pieces of learning together in your head, just for you. Sounds like something out of a fairy tale, no it’s a freedom - the
Ya Gotta Have Friends – How to make friends when you’re over 50 – MHC #106
Research tells us that 1 in 5 adults over the age of 50 are lonely. Research also tells us that being able to make our 'work buddies' into 'play buddies' allows us to live healthier and happier lives. But, how do we make friends as an older adult. Mary Helen Conroy talks about loneliness,
Retiree Rebels Reject Loneliness – MHC #105
Retirement, a time of joy and relaxation. True! A time of loneliness and depression. True. The statistics on loneliness and retirement are dismal. However, Mary Helen Conroy, life coach and change strategist discusses a variety of ways that retirees can rebel against loneliness and engage with new
The Tool of Reinvention in Retirement – MHC #104
Retirement requires new tools in our life tool box. Having talked about the tools of review and retreat, Mary Helen Conroy now adds the tool of reinvention. Some folks term this time, reintegration as we piece together our likes, our desires and blend something new. Listen to how you can reinvent
The Tool of Retreat in Retirement Reinvention – MHC #103
In the last episode we talked about the tool of Review to use while reinventing ourselves in this time of retirement change. The second tool of reinvention is Retreat. Corporations spend millions of dollars on retreats. Time and places that encourage employees to strategize
The Tool of Review: Mirror Mirror on the Wall – MHC #102
The new year, a traditional time for looking back. A traditional time for examining our lives. This time of year is also the perfect time to figure out the next steps in our retirement, whether that will be in 6 months or it was 12 years ago. For the next three weeks as we move toward 2017, Mary