Real Retirement Trailer

Welcome to "Real Retirement," a new podcast series hosted by Yasmin Nguyen and Kathleen Mundy, dedicated to exploring the diverse and often unspoken aspects of retirement. In this introductory episode, Yasmin and Kathleen set the stage for a series of heartfelt conversations and expert interviews, aimed at redefining retirement beyond financial readiness to include its emotional, physical, and lifestyle impacts. Listeners are invited to join this journey, which promises to be a blend of inspiring stories, practical advice, and a deep dive into the real experiences of retirement life.

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Episode Transcript

Yasmin (00:03):
Hello and welcome to the first episode of Real
Retirement.
My name is Yasmin Nguyen.

Kathleen (00:08):
And I'm Kathleen Mundy, and we're thrilled to
have you join us in thisexciting journey where we dive
into the multifaceted world ofretirement.

Yasmin (00:17):
Real Retirement is more than just a podcast.
It's a conversation about whatretirement really means in
today's world.
We started this show because wenoticed a gap in discussions
about retirement.
It's not about finances.
It's about life and all of itscomplexity and beauty.

Kathleen (00:37):
Exactly, Yasmin.
Retirement's a significant lifetransition involving changes in
your health, your relationship,your identity, and so much more.
This show is for anyone who'sthinking about retirement.
Preparing for it, or alreadyliving it like I am.

Yasmin (00:55):
Every week we'll bring you a mix of expert insights and
real stories from retireesthemselves.
We believe in the power ofshared experiences and the
wisdom they hold.

Kathleen (01:07):
Our format is simple, but powerful.
Conversations! We sit down witha variety of guests, from health
experts to everyday people whohave taken the leap into
retirement.

Yasmin (01:19):
And it's not just interviews, we're here to engage
in genuine, heartfeltdiscussions about the joy, the
challenges, and the surprises ofretirement life.

Kathleen (01:31):
Well, someone might think, What will I get out of
Real Retirement?
Well, let me tell youinspiration first, practical
advice, and perhaps the mostimportant thing, the feeling
that you're not alone in thisjourney.
We explore topics likemaintaining physical and mental
health, navigating a changingfamily dynamic, and finding new

(01:54):
purpose.

Yasmin (01:55):
And let's not forget the real stories from retirees, the
heart and soul of our show.
These are not just successstories, but real journeys with
ups and downs, which we can alllearn from.

Kathleen (02:09):
So whether you're nearing retirement or already
there, we invite you to join usevery week for new episodes.
Share in the laughter, theinsights.
And, occasionally tears as weexplore what is really means to
be retired in today's world.

Yasmin (02:26):
We can't wait to embark on this journey with you.
Stay tuned for our firstofficial episode where we'll
dive into the world ofretirement transitions and what
you can do to prepare

Kathleen (02:38):
So don't forget to subscribe to Real Retirement on
your favorite podcast platform.
And if you have a story to shareor a question for us, we'd love
to hear from you.

Yasmin (02:50):
until next time.
Here's to your real retirementjourney.

Kathleen (02:55):
Thank you for listening.
And if you want more joy in yourretirement, see you next week.