Why 50+ Feels Hard (and How to Fix It)
About this episode
In this episode, Gloria Grace Rand interviews Gregg Lunceford about the challenges and opportunities of life after 50, focusing on identity and purpose.
Nobody told you that 50+ would feel this hard. You may be feeling a strange mix of freedom and fear as you ponder this next chapter. That’s exactly what certified financial planner and PhD researcher Gregg Lunceford calls the Third Age: a life bonus most of us never planned for, and the first time in your life when you truly get to define what’s next on your own terms. Whether you’re approaching retirement, navigating a career shift, or emerging from years of caregiving, this interview was made for you. The author of Exit from Work, Gregg has spent two decades watching financially prepared people still struggle to enjoy their 50s, 60s, and beyond. His finding? The real barriers aren’t financial. They’re about identity, purpose, connection, and meaning – the things no retirement calculator can quantify. Together, Gregg and I unpack the psychology of life transitions for women over 50, naming the invisible losses that come with leaving a career or role-based identity, and pointing toward something far more alive on the other side. You’ll leave this conversation with a new framework for thinking about your Third Age, a deeper appreciation…
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