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Women Seeking Blissful RetirementAuthor: Maria Lucassen, CPRC, DTM
This show is for unique women dreaming to soon retire blissfully. In reality, many women are uncertain about what retirement means for them. It is not just a date. It can be potentially a long time, and many could live for another thirty years. A lot of women who are at the doorstep to retirement have fears of financial challenges and are stuck in a job they don't like. As a matter of fact, they worry more about other areas that have a significant impact. Life in retirement is so much more than having enough money to spend. Maria's passion inspires anyone to change perspectives, and to plan ahead to gain control of this next phase in life. This fun, educational and interactive show talks about a variety of retirement topics with guest experts and contributions from other women around the world. You'll see that you are not the only one who is unsure about life in retirement. Each show provides ideas, resources and tipping points to plan a blissful retirement. Language: en-us Genres: Health & Fitness, Nutrition Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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A New Year, A New Chapter: Unlocking the Door to Your Retirement
Episode 71
Thursday, 1 January, 2026
EPISODE DESCRIPTION The beginning of a new year has a way of stirring questions we can't ignore. Especially after retirement. If the calendar has turned and you're feeling restless, unsure, or quietly asking, "What's next for me now?" — this episode is an important place to start. Retirement is supposed to feel like freedom. But for many women, it also brings unexpected emptiness, loss of identity, and a sense of being untethered. January amplifies those feelings — the reflection, the pressure to have it all figured out, the sense that this year should look different. In this solo episode, I invite you to see retirement through a new lens: Not as an ending — but as a doorway. You don't need a complete plan. You don't need to reinvent your life. You simply need to take the first intentional step. I'll introduce you to my upcoming FREE 5-Day Challenge: How to Unlock the Door to Your Next Chapter, a gentle, guided experience designed to help you reconnect with purpose, energy, and possibility — without pressure or overwhelm. In this episode, you'll discover: • Why feeling unsettled in retirement is not a failure • How to move from boredom and confusion into curiosity and clarity • What it really means to feel alive in this season of life • Why now — at the start of the year — is the perfect moment to begin This episode matters because this year doesn't have to repeat last year. A new chapter is waiting. The door is already there. All that's left is to unlock it. AFFIRMATION of the MONTH: "I am allowed to want more — meaning, joy, purpose!" HOST BIO Maria Lucassen, CEO of Maria Lucassen Coaching, is your go-to postcareer transition facilitator for a joyful retirement. With a career spanning over 45 years, Maria specializes in helping women to rediscover their purpose, build confidence, and embrace a life in retirement that's both fulfilling and affordable. As a retired Corporate Tax Manager with a Master's degree, Maria offers a unique blend of expertise and personal experience. Her coaching isn't just about planning retirement; it's about rocking it. Additionally, Maria is a Certified Professional Retirement Coach who helps women create a happy, vibrant lifestyle in retirement that is affordable. Maria's enthusiasm for retirement, coupled with a zest for life, setsher apart. She hosts the podcast Women Seeking Blissful Retirement, inspiring women worldwide to dream about the next chapter in the book of life. Having worked and lived globally, Maria's talks resonate with women from all walks of life. 5-day Challenge: Unlocking the Door to Your Retirement January 19, 2026 to January 23, 2026 Link to register: coming soon CONNECT with MARIA Want to meet like-minded women that are just like you discovering their next chapter in life? Join the Facebook group Women Seeking Blissful Retirement HERE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WomenSeekingBlissfulRetirement Love to hear from you! Get in touch with Maria for questions or topic suggestions: maria@marialucassenHQ.com or use the contact page. ACTION STEP It's my gift to you because every woman deserves a retirement that excites her! Do you want to master your time by allocating time for structured appointments, weekly activities, and also leave time for spontaneous adventures? I have created the Vibrant Retirement Planner to help you stay more focused and embrace new opportunities. This is a digital monthly planner designed to make your retirement more intentional and fulfilling: • Daily activity planning to keep your days engaging and meaningful • Habit tracking to help you build and maintain routines that support your wellbeing • Affirmations to keep you motivated and focused on a positive mindset • Reflection questions to guide your personal growth and ensure you're living rour retirement with intention. Get the planner and try it out! Let me know what you think about it and how it helps you.
