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Episode 1: What Happens When You Retire?
What actually happens when you retire?
In this episode of The Checkpoint, Dex and Adele explore two very different ideas of retirement — one built around slowing down and relaxing, and another where work, purpose and contribution never really stop.
They talk about the transition from full-time work, the importance of staying mentally and socially active, volunteering, travel, friendships, identity, and what happens when a career that has shaped decades of your life suddenly disappears.
Is retirement really about stopping work — or is it simply the freedom to choose what you want to do next?
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