229. The Hidden Crisis: Loneliness in Retirement, Loss of Purpose, and How to Reconnect
When you think about retirement, what do you see yourself doing? A lot of people don't have an answer to that question, and that's where loneliness can start to creep in. This episode looks at the AARP 2025 loneliness survey, which found that 40% of adults over 45 report feeling lonely. That's the highest it's been since they started tracking this back in 2010. We talk about why loneliness often goes unrecognized, who it affects most, and how the transition to retirement can catch you off guard if you're not prepared for it. Planning for what you're actually going to do with your time matters…
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