The Happiness Formula for Retirement - Interview with Martin Hurlburt

About this episode

This episode discusses the importance of purpose, connection, and happiness in retirement with guest Martin Hurlburt.

Retirement isn’t just about money… it’s about purpose, connection, happiness, and creating a life you truly enjoy. In this episode, I sit down with retirement author and speaker Martin Hurlburt to talk about what makes retirement meaningful, how fear can hold us back, and why community matters more than ever after leaving the workforce. Martin also shares two incredible FREE resources designed to help retirees live happier, more fulfilling lives. 📘 Get a FREE copy of The Happy Retirement Handbook: https://storiesofretirement.com/free-resources 📘 Buy a copy of How David Defeated Fear or watch the FREE video version: https://howdaviddefeatedfear.com/books One of Martin’s most powerful ideas is encouraging retirees to meet weekly in small groups to discuss one chapter or step at a time. Retirement can sometimes feel isolating — but it doesn’t have to. Whether you're newly retired, planning retirement, or searching for more joy and purpose in this next chapter, this conversation is full of practical wisdom and encouragement. ✨ If you enjoyed this video, please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE it with someone approaching retirement. #retirement #happy retirement, #retirement planning…

People in this episode

Host: Maureen Dobranski

Guest: Martin Hurlburt

Topics covered

• retirement
• happiness
• community
• purpose
• fear
• fulfillment

Keywords

• retirement planning
• happy retirement
• retirement lifestyle
• community support
• fear in retirement

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: storiesofretirement.com, howdaviddefeatedfear.com

Products: The Happy Retirement Handbook, How David Defeated Fear

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