Endings

This Daring Adventure · Jun 25, 2026 · 14m · transcript

Many of us build our identity around a role—a job, a relationship, parenting, caregiving, or a title we've held for years.

But what happens when that role ends?

In this episode, I share a message from an 81-year-old listener who was unexpectedly forced into retirement after working her entire life. What she is experiencing isn't really a retirement problem. It's an identity transition.

We'll explore why losing a role can feel so disorienting, the lie our culture tells us about aging and usefulness, and how to begin creating meaning in a chapter you didn't choose.

If you've ever wondered who…