Redefining Retirement: How to Navigate Life, Purpose, and Identity Beyond Money

Transitioning from retirement is about far more than finances—it’s a profound shift in identity, purpose, and emotional grounding. Elizabeth Zelinka Parsons, J.D ., a former attorney turned retirement transition expert, helps high achievers navigate this rebirth with clarity and optimism. Drawing from her own journey of leaving a high-powered legal career, Elizabeth shares how to find meaning beyond titles and redefine success through purpose, healing, and self-discovery. With practical tools from her Encore program and heartfelt wisdom, she guides listeners to see retirement not as an ending, but as a graduation into a more intentional, fulfilling life. 📚 Grab a copy of Encore: A High Achiever's Guide to Thriving in Retirement: https://bookshop.org/a/93249/9798990169418 👉 Mention this podcast and get 10% off Elizabeth Zelinka Parsons’ program (up to $3,000 savings)! Reach out to Elizabeth to Claim Your Discount: https://meetings.hubspot.com/dparsons/inquiry IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR ABOUT THINGS LIKE: Why retirement is both an emotional and identity shift, not just a financial milestone The hidden grief and loss many high achievers experience when leaving their careers How to navigate retirement anxiety and recognize its early signs The importance of redefining identity and rebuilding daily structure after work ends How to move from being a “reactor” to a “creator” in shaping your next chapter Practical strategies for designing your first year after retirement as a sabbatical How to rediscover agency, community, and cohesion for a fulfilling post-career life The role of healing, reflection, and purpose in crafting a joyful new beginning Inspiring real-life reinventions, including a lawyer who became a Broadway producer WATCH ON YOUTUBE: Redefining Retirement: How to Navigate Life, Purpose, and Identity Beyond Money --- ✨ Grief & Rebirth: Healing Resources & Tools ✨ 🎧 Irene's Books (Including a Free Audiobook!) They Serve Bagels in Heaven—Irene’s heartfelt story of love and life beyond. Listen Free on Audible as a First Time User: https://amzn.to/4dG4l4w Get the Paperback or Hard copy: https://amzn.to/3XrE995 📚 Embrace Life’s Third Chapter Good to the Last Drop—A powerful anthology on aging with purpose: https://amzn.to/3VJgEa5 🛍️ Healing & Self-Care Picks Curated books and essentials from Irene: https://kit.co/GriefandRebirth 📚 Grief & Rebirth Bookshop Books by podcast guests for healing & wisdom: https://bookshop.org/shop/griefandrebirth 🎙️ Podcast & Community Inspiring stories of transformation on the Grief and Rebirth website: https://griefandrebirth.com 📱 Stay Connected Subscribe to Grief and Rebirth on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOSDru2EU1djRZaZxxFkMig?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irenesweinberg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IreneSWeinberg TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@irenesweinberg 🎥 Irene’s Spiritual Awakening Story Watch how the podcast began: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0mJWKfg5PM 🎙️ Be a Podcast Guest Have a story or healing work to share? Apply Here: https://ireneweinberg.com/be-on-the-podcast/ 📰 Newsletter Get updates, tips, and new episodes by signing up to the Grief and Rebirth Substack: https://substack.com/@griefandrebirth 💖 Affiliate Disclaimer Some links may earn us a commission. We only share trusted, personally recommended resources.