Episode 10: How to Practice Retirement as a Couple with Jeff and Deanne VandenHoek
04/02/24 • 44 min
In this inspiring episode of The Real Retirement Show, hosts Yasmin and Kathleen are joined by Jeff and Deana, a couple who share their journey of living intentionally through marriage, parenting, and now transitioning into retirement. They discuss the importance of staying present, investing in relationships, and embracing each day with intention. Jeff and Deana elaborate on their personal methods for being present, including engaging in activities that fill their cup, practicing mindfulness, and learning how to communicate and navigate differences effectively within their relationship. Additionally, they touch on the challenges and strategies in managing finances as a couple. Their story is a testament to the power of intentionality in shaping a fulfilling retired life, offering valuable insights for anyone nearing retirement, reevaluating priorities, or seeking inspiration for living a more deliberate and meaningful life.
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffvandenhoek1/
Website: https://intentionality.today/
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In this inspiring episode of The Real Retirement Show, hosts Yasmin and Kathleen are joined by Jeff and Deana, a couple who share their journey of living intentionally through marriage, parenting, and now transitioning into retirement. They discuss the importance of staying present, investing in relationships, and embracing each day with intention. Jeff and Deana elaborate on their personal methods for being present, including engaging in activities that fill their cup, practicing mindfulness, and learning how to communicate and navigate differences effectively within their relationship. Additionally, they touch on the challenges and strategies in managing finances as a couple. Their story is a testament to the power of intentionality in shaping a fulfilling retired life, offering valuable insights for anyone nearing retirement, reevaluating priorities, or seeking inspiration for living a more deliberate and meaningful life.
Learn More
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffvandenhoek1/
Website: https://intentionality.today/
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Real Retirement - Episode 10: How to Practice Retirement as a Couple with Jeff and Deanne VandenHoek
Transcript
There's something that we learned that we wish we would learn early on in our marriage. And that is to take two cars to a party and to be okay with that. And so not always, but sometimes we will take two cars because I know I want to hang out and talk to people and I'm not ready to go home early for hours and hours. Yeah. Whatever. Not that long, but I like people and that's what fills my cup is engagement with people. Kathleen, I can tell t
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