Ep 182 - Do you need permission to reinvent your life - with Jessica McGregor Johnson
Release Date: 08/21/2025
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info_outlineRetirement doesn't have to be a period of uncertainty or loss.
Imagine discovering a newfound freedom and an exciting array of possibilities as you step away from your career-driven identity.
This episode I am joined by the insightful Jessica McGregor-Johnson as we promise to transform your understanding of this life transition.
Together, we explore the emotional shifts and opportunities for reinvention and fulfilment that come with retirement.
Jessica brings her wealth of experience from guiding transformative retreats to the conversation, addressing the importance of finding balance and joy in this new chapter of life.
Leaving behind a demanding job doesn't mean leaving purpose behind. Financial security can pave the way to a life driven by passion rather than necessity.
We discuss how revisiting past interests can unlock creativity and joy, turning what was once "work" into play. Whether it's through meaningful work or exploring new creative outlets, retirement is your gateway to designing a life filled with intentional and passionate activities.
We reflect on societal expectations and how they often confine individuals into predefined roles. Through self-discovery and a shift in mindset, retirement becomes an opportunity to pursue sidelined passions and explore new paths. With references to inspiring resources like TED talks and Bonnie Ware's book on regrets, we guide you in recognising your value and pursuing passions with newfound freedom
Episode Chapters
(00:00) - Redefining Retirement
(12:51) - Exploring Purpose and Passion in Retirement
(19:02) - Choosing Purpose in Retirement
(29:14) - Embracing Freedom in Retirement
(36:24) - Reinventing Purpose in Retirement
Grab your copy of Retire Inspire 2 and start designing your future.
Jessica McGregor Johnson
Jessica is an international coach and retreat facilitator. Jessica's signature programmes are her individual and couple retreats - Retire Happily - ensure your retirement is meaningful fulfilling and fun and Get Unstuck - reset the course of your life. In her 22 years of working in this field she has seen how important planning is for retirement and so created a retreat specifically for it to make sure that retirement is the cherry on the top.
Living in southern Spain where she offers her retreats, she has been described as “way more than a coach, a wise voice that guides you to clarity to create the best scenario possible.”
As well as Co-authoring Retire Inspire, and Retire Inspire 2, she has also written two books: ‘Remembering Perfection, Reconnect to the Perfection of your Soul’ and “The Right T-Shirt - write your own rules and live the life you want’.
https://jessicamcgregorjohnson.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicamcgregorjohnson/
Book a Discovery Call with Jessica https://jessicamcgregorjohnson.setmore.com
Resources mentioned:
Dr Riley Moynes TED talk https://www.ted.com/talks/riley_moynes_how_to_squeeze_all_the_juice_out_of_retirement
Bronnie Ware - Regrets Of The Dying https://bronnieware.com/blog/regrets-of-the-dying/
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Has this podcast started you thinking about what A Wealthy Life might look and feel like for you?
Why not spend another 3 minutes and take my online audit called Readiness to Retire Wealthy based on the five principles discussed in The Wealthy Retirement Plan book and episodes of this podcast?
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Browse Books by Vicki:
Using Other People’s Money: How to invest in property 4th edition
Make More Money from Property: From investor thinking to a business mindset 2nd Edition
Property for the Next Generation: Securing your future in uncertain times 2nd Edition
The New Estate: Insights from the 22nd century
The Wealthy Retirement Plan: A revolutionary guide to living the rest of your in style
Or read the following Ebooks on VickiWusche.com:
9 Critical Property Principles
The De-Job Yourself Manual: Break your reliance on a monthly wage
The Values Manual: Understand what your values are and how they can be key to a successful business
The Goal Setting Manual: Create meaningful and practical goals then achieve them