{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Fa85cd243-82ca-4337-a5ad-3926bb65d343","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Redefining Retirement: Purpose, Connection, and Emotional Resilience with Wendy Leggett","description":"<p><strong>Episode Summary:</strong><br />In this episode of <em>The Mindful Living Podcast</em>, host Sana engages in an enlightening conversation with Wendy Leggett, a professional certified coach and founder of Conflux Retirement Coaching. Together, they explore the multifaceted journey of transitioning from a career to retirement, debunking the myth that retirement is solely about financial planning. Wendy shares her personal journey from corporate leadership to retirement coaching and offers actionable insights on finding purpose, identity, and connection during this significant life stage. Listeners will gain strategies for navigating the emotional challenges of retirement, maintaining social connections, and embracing this transition with mindfulness and confidence.</p>\n<p><strong>About the Guest:</strong><br />Wendy Leggett is a certified professional coach and the founder of Conflux Retirement Coaching. After a successful career in corporate sales leadership, Wendy transitioned to coaching, driven by her realization that her values no longer aligned with her corporate role. Passionate about helping others find purpose and fulfillment, Wendy specializes in guiding individuals through the emotional and social aspects of retirement. She is the author of <em>The Retirement Collective</em> and offers a workbook to help retirees design a meaningful and intentional next chapter. Listeners can visit Wendy\u2019s website at <a href="https://confluxretirementcoaching.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">\u2060confluxretirementcoaching.com\u2060</a> or email her at wendy@confluxretirementcoaching.com to learn more about her coaching services and get in touch on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendyleggett/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">\u2060LinkedIn\u2060</a>. and can request Wendy\u2019s retirement planning workbook on her website.</p>\n <li> </li>\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p>\n<ol>\n <li><p><strong>Retirement Beyond Financial Planning:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n <li>Retirement isn\u2019t just about financial security; it\u2019s also about emotional well-being, purpose, and identity.</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n <li><p><strong>Balancing Rest and Growth:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n <li>Strike a balance between enjoying rest and engaging in personal growth during retirement to create a fulfilling lifestyle.</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n <li><p><strong>Navigating Emotional Challenges:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n <li>Acknowledge feelings of loss, fear, or confusion as normal and address them through self-reflection and mindfulness.</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n <li><p><strong>Building and Maintaining Connections:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n <li>Strengthen existing relationships and cultivate new social connections by exploring shared interests and engaging with diverse communities.</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n <li><p><strong>Transitioning to a Positive Mindset:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n <li>Plan ahead and take small, incremental steps to shift toward a positive and proactive approach to retirement.</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n <li><p><strong>Personalized Retirement Planning:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n <li>Design a retirement plan that aligns with individual passions, strengths, and needs instead of defaulting to societal norms.</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ol>\n<p><br /></p>\n<p><br /></p>","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/c7c0a429-5714-4ff6-90b0-0af0b7587e02/5d7236a0b229b51b3084a2d588f3cb1e.jpg"}