Is retirement a recipe for relaxation—or social isolation?

In this episode of Juggling Mind and Money, Steve and Jess dive into the less talked about side of retirement: losing the social buzz that comes with the 9-to-5.

From awkward silences to watercooler withdrawals, we explore why making friends as an adult is harder than it sounds—and what you can actually do about it. Plus, how money plays a role in staying connected and why a solid financial plan might just buy you more than security… it could buy you happiness (or at least some decent company).

Expect wit, wisdom, and a few confessions about lonely weeks and dodgy TV habits.

Whether you’re nearing retirement, already there, or just curious about what’s beyond the payslip, this one’s for you.

You’ve clocked out for the last time, said goodbye to spreadsheets and staff meetings… but now what? In this episode of Juggling Mind & Money, Steve and Jess unpack the surprisingly tricky reality of retirement – and the sneaky sense of purposelessness that can creep in when the calendar’s wide open.

Steve shares his own post-retirement slump, while Jess diagnoses the deeper issue: a lack of purpose. Together, they explore how meaning—not money—is often the real currency of a happy retirement.

Expect laughs, lightbulb moments, and practical ideas that go beyond “just keep busy” — from mentoring your dog (yes, really) to planning a pilgrimage to every pub older than 200 years. If you’re approaching retirement or already in it and wondering “Is this it?”, this one’s for you.

You’ve worked hard, raised a family, built a life together — so why does retirement suddenly feel… tense?

In this episode of Juggling Mind and Money, Steve (Chartered Financial Planner) and Jess (Psychologist) dive into a topic that catches many couples off guard: why retiring together can be more emotionally and financially challenging than expected.

From clashing visions of “the good life” to unequal pension pots, and from lost identities to the awkward reality of spending all day, every day together — this conversation peels back the curtain on what really happens when the 9-to-5 ends, and a new kind of pressure begins.

We share surprising stats, expert insights, and a few laughs along the way — all designed to help you not just survive, but actually enjoy retirement with your partner.

🔑 In this episode:

🔹 Why “silver divorce” rates are rising — and what to do about it

🔹 The financial friction of unequal pension pots and savings

🔹 How retirement can shake up your identity (and your relationship)

🔹 When too much together-time becomes a source of stress

🔹 Practical ways to plan together — emotionally and financially

🔹 How to strike a healthy balance between shared time and solo space

Whether you’re counting down to retirement or already living it, this episode will shift how you think about your future — and maybe spark a few important conversations with the person you plan to spend it with.

🎧 Tune in. It might just save your retirement.