The Art of Retirement for Women: Finding Fulfillment Beyond the Paycheck with Barbara de Eduardo

What if retirement wasn’t an end, but a bold, beautiful beginning?

In this inspiring episode, Joy and Lorraine sit down with Barbara de Eduardo, author of The Art of Retirement for Women, to explore how midlife and beyond can be the most soul-stirring chapter yet. After stepping away from high-powered careers in engineering and publishing, Barbara faced the emotional and spiritual reckoning many women experience post-career. But instead of fading quietly, she chose to reimagine retirement as an encore—rich with passion, purpose, and possibility.

With warmth, wisdom, and humor, Barbara shares her personal journey and the 7 transformative steps from her book that help women overcome uncertainty and rediscover what lights them up inside.

🌟 Some of the key topics of the discussion include:

• The real emotional hurdles women face entering retirement
• Why fulfillment, not just finances, should lead the way
• The 7 soul-centered steps to reclaim joy, connection, and purpose
• How grief, healing, and gratitude shape a meaningful encore
• Real-life stories of women who’ve reignited creativity, community, and adventure
• Barbara’s advice for starting small—but dreaming big

If you’ve ever wondered “What’s next for me?”—this conversation is your permission slip to dream, explore, and thrive in the second (or third!) act of life.

Resources Included in this Episode:

Get your copy of The Art of Retirement for Women: The Art of Retirement for Women: 7 Simple Steps to Overcome Uncertainty, Cultivate Passion, Spark Joy, and Find Fulfillment: de Eduardo, Barbara J: 9798344361789: Amazon.com: Books

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