We Planned the Money… Not the Life: America’s Retirement Problem

Americans spend decades preparing for retirement financially, yet arrive completely unprepared for the emotional and social shift that comes with it. In this solo episode, Leslie explores why retirement in America earns a solid D—not because people failed, but because the system never taught us how to transition from productivity to purpose. When work ends, identity, structure, connection, and meaning often go with it, leaving many retirees wondering why this long-anticipated chapter feels oddly uncomfortable.With warmth, humor, and real-world insight from her work as a coach, Leslie reframes this “retirement letdown” as a normal—and fixable—experience. She unpacks what’s missing in the way we talk about retirement and offers a more human, life-centered way forward—one that values connection, contribution, and joy just as much as financial readiness. This episode invites listeners to stop blaming themselves and start redesigning retirement in a way that actually works.Leslie's info:https://meaningandmoxieafter50.com/**The information provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute  legal advice;  instead, all information, content and materials available on this site are for general informational purposes only. Information on this podcast  may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information. This podcast contains links to other third party websites. Such links are only for the convenience of the reader, user or browser.