🧠 Episode Overview:
We may be living longer — but how long are we staying well?
In this episode, Kevin explores the crucial difference between lifespan and healthspan, and why this distinction changes how we should think about retirement, money, and meaning after 60.
From the personal and financial toll of a health crisis (like stroke or long-term disability) to how many retirees hold back on enjoying life due to fear or guilt .
This episode dives into why good retirement planning must go beyond numbers.
Resources:
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Rethinking Retirement
00:20 Lifespan vs. Healthspan: Understanding the Difference
04:18 Important of Quality Healthspan
06:29 The Impact of Major Health Events on Retirement
08:59 The Importance of Life Planning Beyond Finances
13:24 Overcoming Fear and Guilt in Retirement Spending
14:57 Redefining Identity and Purpose in Retirement
20:14 The Dangers of Too Much Rest and Social Isolation
24:34 Adapting to a Multi-Stage Life
26:05 Ideas to adapt to Multi-stage life
36:04 Wrap-up: It Matters to Live Well Today