Retirement Transition - The GIANT Step We Are About To Take

Retirement Unmasked – Transitioning Into Retirement AND GIANT STEPS
Welcome back to Retirement Unmasked, where we peel back the layers of what retirement really looks and feels like—emotionally, financially, and relationally. Are we really ready? Lets talk about fears, hopes, and what comes next!
In this episode, Michael (retired state trooper turned second-career public safety pro) and April (entrepreneur, mom, and master of the retirement banter) dive into the moment they realized retirement wasn’t just a distant dream—it was coming fast and it was a GIANT STEP.
From budgeting and pensions to purpose and pickleball fears, we’re talking about the real stuff:
• 💰 How we started planning financially for retirement
• 🧠 The emotional rollercoaster of leaving a career and identity behind
• 🏡 What it means for our marriage, family, and daily life
• 🧭 Our retirement countdown checklist: finances, lifestyle, health, and purpose
• 🛳️ Travel plans, budget experiments, and finding joy in the journey
Whether you’re 5 years out, 5 months away, or already retired, this episode is for you. We’re not just counting down—we’re resetting, reimagining, and rediscovering what life after full-time work can be.
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When did your retirement countdown begin? Was it a moment, a conversation, or just a gut feeling? What was your Giant Step?
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📅 Let’s unmask retirement together. Because it’s not just about leaving a job—it’s about stepping into a new chapter with courage, clarity, and maybe a little beach time.
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