In this episode of Design Your Joyful Retirement, you'll get five powerful journaling questions to help you reconnect with your purpose and chart a meaningful path forward. Whether you're facing an empty nest, nearing retirement, or simply craving something more aligned with who you are now, this episode offers gentle guidance and deep reflection.

These five questions act as a midlife compass, designed to help Gen X women like you pause, reflect, and begin designing your next chapter with intention and joy.

Grab a notebook or take a quiet walk as we reflect on each question, with thoughtful insights to help you explore what’s next.

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In this episode, I talk with Erin Levine, founder of Hello Divorce, a platform helping people navigate divorce with less conflict and more clarity. We explore how divorce, especially around retirement, can be a mindful transition rather than a courtroom battle.

Erin shares why some Gen X women are choosing to leave relationships that no longer serve them, how to build the right support team, and why divorce can be the first step toward a life rooted in peace and purpose.

✨ Tune in for practical advice and fresh perspective on what’s possible after divorce.

🔗 Learn more at https://hellodivorce.com/ – resources available nationwide

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Diana Dunbar Place, founder of Third Act Quest and the 333 Collective, shares her mission to reimagine what life after 50 can look like. Through her work, she helps women reconnect with parts of themselves they may have set aside and invites them to see community as a powerful force for clarity and courage. Diana explores bold, reflective questions like: Who am I now? What have I always wanted to do? And what would I say yes to if fear, time, or money weren’t standing in the way?

Her message encourages listeners to listen more deeply to themselves, release outdated stories, and design their third act with purpose and joy. With warmth and wisdom, Diana offers a powerful reminder: the journey forward becomes richer, more vibrant, and more fulfilling when shared in community and shaped by intention

Third Act Quest website - https://www.thirdactquest.com/

333 Collective - info and two-month trial - https://www.thirdactquest.com/333-collective

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