Michael F Kay - Chapter X Podcast
Paul Wilson joined Michael F. Kay on the Chapter X podcast to discuss the challenges and opportunities that come with life after retirement. They discussed how retirees can find purpose, overcome mental barriers, and embrace this new phase of life with confidence and clarity.
What We Discussed on The Chapter X Podcast
The Emotional and Psychological Impact of Retirement
Retirement is often seen as the ultimate goal, but for many, it brings unexpected challenges.Emotional and psychological shifts can occur when work no longer structures daily life. Many retirees struggle with questions like “Who am I without my job?” and “What should I do with my time?”—leading to feelings of uncertainty or even loss of identity.
Finding Purpose in the Next Chapter
It's importance to have a sense of purpose beyond a career. Whether it’s exploring a new passion, volunteering, mentoring, or even starting a small business, staying engaged is crucial for mental and emotional well-being. Retirees may need help to identify what truly excites and motivates them in this new stage of life.
Overcoming Mental Barriers
Fear, self-doubt, and limiting beliefs can prevent people from stepping into new roles after retirement. Hypnotherapy and coaching can help individuals shift their mindset, break through self-imposed limitations, and develop the confidence to pursue meaningful activities.
The Power of Choice and Reinvention
Paul’s own journey- from corporate life to hypnotherapy - served as an example of how reinvention is always possible. Retirement isn’t an end but a transition, offering the freedom to design life on one’s own terms. The key is to make intentional choices rather than drifting without direction.
Final Thoughts
Life after retirement should be a time of fulfillment, not frustration. By embracing change, finding new passions, and overcoming mental roadblocks, retirees can step into this phase with excitement and purpose. Paul’s insights provide a roadmap for anyone looking to optimise their retirement years and truly enjoy their next chapter.
About Michael F Kay
Like you, I’ve spent my professional life achieving. I built a highly successful financial life planning firm. I’ve worked with over four thousand men, women and families in my consults, led workshops and trainings in dozens of cities (and a few continents) and given talks to thousands of people. I even wrote two books on aligning your money with your values.
But here’s what’s really interesting. As I guided many highly successful men to prepare for life after traditional work in the last 20 years, it was clear that it wasn’t how much money they’d set aside for retirement that made their Chapter X deeply satisfying.
It was how well they began to prepare—mentally and physically—for this next stage. To begin the exploration of what will give their life meaning and finding a sense of mastery beyond making money—outside the bounds of conventional achievement.
So when Chapter X started whispering in my own ear, I decided it was time to focus my writing, teaching and now coaching on this transition. To share not only my own expertise and experiments, but the teachings of other thought leaders and the inspirational stories of those making the journey.
You can learn the latest here, catch my new podcast here or even join my community.
Here’s to some great adventures together!
Michael