{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Fdee8c77e-f902-4875-b255-fb71e4357cf5","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Letting Go of the Clock: Real-Life Retirement - with Lynda Camire","description":"What really happens when you close the laptop for the last time and step into retirement? In this candid episode, I sit down with my friend Lynda Camire, who recently retired from a long-standing career in finance with the Canadian government. She may not have had a retirement party, but she does have a lot of honest insights about what happens when the structure of the 9-to-5 disappears.\n\nLynda shares how she planned her retirement, and how that plan didn't include just how bored she'd be in the first few days. From wandering into her home office out of habit to watching the clock like she was still on the job, Lynda's story is a refreshing reminder that even a well-planned retirement can feel disorienting at first.\n\nWe talk about:\n\n * The emotional surprise of Day One in retirement\n * What happens when there's no daily agenda\n * Struggles with identity when you no longer say \"I work for\u2026\"\n * Learning how to stop watching the clock\n * Her passion for cooking and possibly turning it into something more\n * Travel dreams that are still on the horizon\n * Why \"if you're unsure about retirement, you're probably not ready\"\n\nWhether you're counting down the days to your own retirement or already in it and wondering \"what now?\", this episode offers a real, grounded perspective on navigating the unknown with a little humour, honesty, and Thai food.\n\nLinks & Resources:\n\nLynda's episode is part of our ongoing season focusing on Mental Health, Enjoyment, and Personal Growth in retirement.\nKnow someone struggling with the early days of retirement? Share this episode with them.\n\nListen to more episodes at:\n\nhttps://beyondretirement.ca/podcast\n\nhttps://zencastr.com/Beyond-Retirement\n\nOr wherever you usually listen to podcasts!","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/3d07594c-b36e-4250-8e54-90f42e84c3b5/07028a65-f745-45de-97aa-ac57e775a363.png"}