Podcasts about retiree rebels

Mary Helen Conroy is a Reinvention Life Coach for those in midlife and pre-retirement when many changes occur. Some are not surprising, some are and some you have no idea how to handle.   Having reinvented herself many times, from a career as a public library administrator and building consultant, a sales executive and adjunct professor in the areas of team and change management. She moved to Madison Wisconsin to create a new life, which she did, then later with a Masters in Library Science and Adult Education at 62 she stepped out of her career and said, “what next”. How many people ask themselves: What’s Next? The “what next,” became Mary Helen’s company Life’s a Daring Adventure, but not wanting to stay idle she set up a website for Retiree Rebels then went on to write a book for her over 50’s audience. The ‘Itty Bitty Retirement Book: 15 Essential Tips for the Nearly and Newly Retired ‘ was the result becoming a #1 Amazon Kindle Best Seller. Regardless what she’s working on, Mary Helen’s goal is to remind herself and those over 50 that life is a daring adventure and they're not done yet! And regardless of the number of candles on your cake, there is always a dream in your heart to discover!

“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” These words from Winnie the Pooh came to me as I considered how I should say goodbye to you. I will be leaving Retiree Rebels and concentrating on my life as a coach and speaker and workshop presenter. My passions of being a life coach, a midwife for midlife and beyond, or speaking on living life as daring adventure and setting up my dream camp retreats will fill my future days. Would love to hear from you at lifesadaringadventure@gmail.com Go Rebels!

Look What Can Happen! We may think we know what retirement is like, but the strangest things can happen! Like when two women sit down for coffee and a new idea starts to percolate. Two years ago --after that cup of coffee-- Mary Helen and Carol started the Retiree Rebels podcast, and offer their own story as an example of the wonderful things that can happen when you let the magic in.

How did I get here? Mary Helen answers that question as the Retiree Rebels celebrate their second anniversary. Looking back she reviews how she ended up being a podcaster. She offers tips on how you too can review your past to discover what your future may hold in your retirement days.You just might discover that you're not done yet either.  

Did you know approximately 10,000 people retire every day? Retirement is supposed to be another exciting chapter in our lives but society sends a message that once you retire, you're done.  You are just too old to do that, wear that or even eat that.  And don't even think about dating or getting married after 50!  Many will end up isolating themselves feeling lost and alone.   They find themselves asking do I really matter.  The answer is YES! You do matter and our guest this week will share how you can transition into retirement or if you are already retired, your best days are yet to come.  This isn't a time for regrets but a time to think about what your life can still be. Mary Helen Conroy is an Amazon Best Selling Author, Life Coach and co-host of the podcast Retiree Rebels. When Mary Helen retired, she had to make a choice of how she would live life.  At 62 she created what would become a successful business and has chosen to live her years to the fullest - and she is having a great time doing it!   On this episode, Mary Helen will share her story and you will learn why you need to ditch the bucket list and get curious. You'll also learn how to review, renew and reinvent and why the "F" word is so important during this time. This episode is not just for those who are retired or about to retire. No matter what stage of life you are in, you will definitely be inspired to create an amazing life. So go ahead and eat the cookie and join us as Mary Helen shares how you can create a daring life because you are not done yet! 

On her last day at work, and the last show of her career as Wisconsin Public Radio's morning show host, Joy Cardin asked the Retiree Rebels to share advice for her new life as a retiree. On this podcast, Mary Helen and Carol talk Joy through the top ten things all new retirees should know when entering this new and unscripted phase of life. A thank you to Wisconsin Public Radio, © Copyright 2017, Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System and Wisconsin Educational Communications Board.

Joy Cardin, host of the Wisconsin Public Radio Ideas Network program, The Joy Cardin Show interviewed the Retiree Rebels co-founders August 7, 2017. Retirement may be a time for taking it easy after a lot of hard work during the career. However, instead of enjoying leisure, some may find themselves bored. We talk with guests from the podcast, RetireeRebels.com, about the effects of boredom. Thanks to: Wisconsin Public Radio, © Copyright 2017, Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System and Wisconsin Educational Communications Board.

With a nod to comedian Joan Rivers, Retiree Rebels ask, Can We Talk?  Because talking about your retirement is important. Talking can even save lives. In this Kitchen Table Talk, Mary Helen and Carol talk about talking, and how hard it is for retirees to speak the truth about their lives, especially if they don’t fit the stereotype of the blissful carefree retiree.

Exploring The Struggles - And Successes - Of Retirement Joy Cardin, host of the Wisconsin Public Radio Ideas Network program, The Joy Cardin Show interviewed the Retiree Rebels co-founders April 10, 2017.   Carol Larson and Mary Helen Conroy discussed the issues surrounding retirement for this amazing group of new baby boomers. Joy lead the discussion on how retirement is the beginning of a new phase of life full of struggles and successes. A thank you to Wisconsin Public Radio, © Copyright 2017, Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System and Wisconsin Educational Communications Board.

Boomers are on the other end of the generation gap now, often scratching their collective heads about the behaviors of young people. Writer and speaker, Sarah Gibson travels the world helping employers and elders work with the Gen-Xers and Millennials. In this Kitchen Table Talk, she sat down with Mary Helen and Carol to explain how Retiree Rebels can help bridge the widening gap between the generations, whether at work or across the dinner table.

Despite her own self-doubts, ten years ago Dyan Kopitzke said yes to taking an art class. Now she’s selling her work and traveling the world to paint. In this Kitchen Table Talk, Mary Helen and Carol talk with Dyan about how in retirement she lost her identity, but found herself on a journey to a new life, all by saying yes to the opportunities offered. 

On the one year anniversary of Retiree Rebels, Carol Larson takes a look back at life since her retirement. The biggest surprise was who she found hiding inside herself. One of the major benefits of aging --and of retirement-- is searching out the real person underneath a lifetime of different roles and obligations

Do you have a driver's license? Do you know the rules of the road? Mary Helen reflects on renewing her driver's license and what the rules say to her now in her bonus years. Safe driving, Retiree Rebels as the traffic signals become metaphors for helping us on the road to retirement. "Blinking yellow lights when you're about to do something stupid.Stop signs in front of people who could hurt you.Green lights shining when you're doing the right thing.It would make the whole experience easier.” The whole experience is life. (Bauer)

Do you hear voices? You know the ones in your head that say you’re "over the hill." Ever try shouting back?At the first gathering hosted by Retiree Rebels, we heard how society's negative view of age can deter people from pursuing their dreams. And we gained inspiration from people making their own voice stronger.

Retirement, a time of joy and relaxation. True! A time of loneliness and depression. True. The statistics on loneliness and retirement are dismal. However, Mary Helen Conroy, life coach and change strategist discusses a variety of ways that retirees can rebel against loneliness and engage with new ideas and people.