Rock Your Retirement Show

In this episode of the Rock Your Retirement Show, host Kathe Kline and co-host Barb welcome Dr. Marlene Scheipel, a PhD in counseling psychology and licensed life coach, to discuss navigating the emotional and psychological aspects of retirement. Dr. Scheipel shares her extensive experience working with clients who are approaching or already in retirement and feeling uncertain, anxious, or unprepared for the transition. She emphasizes that while the financial side of retirement is often well addressed in society, the mental health and emotional planning required is frequently overlooked.The conversation digs into the practical steps of preparing for a meaningful retirement. Dr. Scheipel encourages listeners to first calm their minds and then take stock of what truly matters to them. She suggests making lists of activities and aspirations, drawing from childhood passions and long-held dreams, and then prioritizing these based on what’s most important. Barb shares her own experience of transitioning from a long