Chapter X with Michael Kay

Navigating your next chapter after traditional work requires a new kind of bravery—especially for men. Michael and his guests speak straight to how to overcome the conditioning of our hard-charging career years and explore what will bring us fulfillment.

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The Anti-Status Quo with Dr. Orest Komarnyckyj

Is it really more difficult to learn new things as we get older or do we just become stuck in our ways? While it’s easier to stay comfortable, this doesn’t mean we should stop ourselves from growing. Dr. Orest Komarnyckyj enjoyed a prestigious career as a periodontal regenerative surgeon before moving to a new passion in June 2018. At age 70, Dr. Orest has taken on a new role as an interviewer, podcaster, and government-certified Old Guy who helps mentor men to get what they want. He’s not afrai...

Jan 03, 2023•45 min

Rewriting Your Story with Clint Arthur

Clint Arthur’s initial career plan was to become an investment banker after he graduated from Wharton Business School. Instead, he turned down a job offer from an investment bank in New York City and moved to Hollywood to pursue his dream of becoming a screenwriter. As he tried to make it in the entertainment industry, Clint made ends meet by working as a taxi driver for six years. Deeply unsatisfied with his direction in life, he dove into the world of personal development to work on himself. T...

Dec 28, 2022•58 min

Retirement Together with Dr. Bruce Chalmer

Chapter X isn’t a solo affair for those who are married or partnered. With these transitions, you may be navigating life changes that have been dormant for years, which can unexpectedly strain your relationship. Dr. Bruce Chalmer is a psychologist in Vermont who has been working with couples for over thirty years. With his wife, educator Judy Alexander, he hosts the "Couples Therapy in Seven Words" podcast. Through his teaching, consulting, videos, and writing about relationships, his ideas have...

Dec 21, 2022•50 min

Full Heart Living with Tom Glaser

Tom Glaser had his dream job as a Senior Psychologist for seven years. It was a role so fulfilling that it made him excited to get out of bed in the morning. While he planned to stay in that job until retirement, Tom reached a turning point in his career after a dramatic workplace culture shift. Eventually, he decided to give up his dream job after realizing he was no longer happy. This was one of the hardest moments of his adult life, but it led Tom to his purpose. Today he's known as the Senio...

Dec 14, 2022•48 min

A Fresh Start with Bob Benno

The older we get, the more afraid we are to try and learn new things. Why is it harder to break out of our comfort zone in retirement? When you say goodbye to your career, you leave behind decades of mastery to become a novice at retirement. Everything new is hard at first. It takes a brave person to try something new, knowing they may not be “good” at it. Bob Benno spent most of his life as a scientist. As a professor at William Paterson University, he was active as a teacher, researcher and pr...

Dec 07, 2022•51 min

Between the Notes with Kevin Roth

In 2015, Kevin Roth was diagnosed with stage-three melanoma. Although the cancer had been removed, his doctors said there was a 70 percent chance it would return and he would be dead within three years. Hearing these words prompted Kevin to begin an earnest spiritual search for the true meaning in his life. He packed his bags for San Diego and created a “New Story” for his life—a life that was happy, cancer-free and brought him to a greater understanding of himself. Kevin is also an internationa...

Nov 30, 2022•45 min

Explorations Over Expectations with Eric Teplitz

If you feel unfulfilled in life, it may be because you're on a path that doesn't allow you to explore your interests or passions. As a society, we put a lot of pressure on following our passions—but what if the trick to finding purpose was really about lowering expectations? Eric Teplitz is a "life enthusiast" and personal coach. In addition to pursuing his own personal growth, he’s passionate about helping others open themselves up to a more expansive sense of what is possible. As a coach, Eric...

Nov 23, 2022•58 min

The Optimistic American with Paul Johnson

Think about how you feel after listening to the news. Do you feel energized and positive? Or do you feel like you're being hung by your feet from 100 stories up? There is a huge bias in our society towards creating negativity, according to today’s guest. Paul E. Johnson Jr. joins me to discuss the power of optimism and how to practice it. He is the host of The Optimistic American podcast, whose goal is to create space in the news and media for an optimistic view of America. Paul has a significan...

Nov 16, 2022•53 min

Marriage After Retirement with Melissa Bernstein

Leaving work behind isn’t just about one person. Retirement can have an unexpected impact on our relationships too. That is why today’s episode is truly special. For the first time, I’m welcoming the spouse of one of our community members to the show. I've enlisted the help of Melissa Bernstein to share her experiences in her husband David's transition to life after work. Melissa Bernstein is an occupational therapist and a certified chef devoted to eating healthy—and teaching others how to do t...

Nov 09, 2022•43 min

Flowing with the River with Joe Jacobi

What does it take to achieve the extraordinary? It turns out mindset is a vast part of becoming an Olympic champion. Today, we’ll hear from author, Olympic gold medalist, and performance coach Joe Jacobi. I’m so happy to welcome Joe back to the podcast to share some important lessons from his latest book Slalom: 6 River Classes About How To Confront Obstacles, Advance Amid Uncertainty, & Bring Focus To What Matters Most . Using the river as a metaphor for life, Joe’s latest work is a must-re...

Nov 02, 2022•58 min

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