The Retirement Transformed Podcast

Mark and Jody Rollins
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Hosts Mark and Jody Rollins, Founders of Retirement Transformed, discuss a range of topics (except financial advice) for post career individuals who have built their identity around their business and professional accomplishments. These years are the best years of your life... let's make the most of them!

  1. FEB 9

    #346: Retirement loneliness and How to AVOID it!

    6 Steps to Kickstart your Retirement Transformation https://bit.ly/3HFivoy Retirement loneliness doesn’t always look like sadness, it often hides behind quiet routines, shrinking conversations, and feeling invisible, even in a marriage. In this episode, we unpack the early warning signs of isolation in retirement and what to do about it. From shrinking calendars to lost identity and over-reliance on your partner, we share hard-won lessons and habits that helped us rebuild structure, purpose, and connection in our lives. #retirement_transformed #retirementcouple #retirement   BUY MARK'S BOOK! The Evolving Man: Life Virtues Men Don't Talk About   USEFUL FINANCIAL TOOLS https://geni.us/new_retirement Use this link for a FREE 14 Day Trial! [Get the FREE Downsizing Guide] How to prepare to downsize your home   CONNECT: Engage in our Free Facebook Community ✔️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retirementtransformed  ✔️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retirementtransformed  ✔️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/retirementtransformed  ✔️ Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/retirementtransformed  ABOUT RETIREMENT TRANSFORMED Husband and wife duo, Mark & Jody Rollins, inspire and serve as personal guides to meaningful, transformational journeys for individuals who are planning for, going through or are living in retirement. This is everything in retirement beyond your financial plan. We are not financial advisors or medical experts. Any advice we give is our own and should not be taken as professional advice. This video is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Please seek professional assistance before making any financial decisions or changes that can affect your physical or mental health. FTC: Some links mentioned above may be affiliate links, which means we earn a small commission if you buy a product from the specific link. This video is not sponsored. All Content and video segments are the copyright and owned by ©Retirement Transformed and cannot be used without permission.

    24 min

  2. FEB 6

    #345: The Silent Threat That TEARS Retired Couples Apart

    Download Our FREE Relationship Toolkit: https://bit.ly/42pBf5m Sometimes the biggest relationship issues aren’t loud fights... they’re the quiet, unspoken tensions that build over time. In this episode, Mark and Jody open up about “silent friction,” the subtle emotional distance that forms when partners avoid hard conversations. From stonewalling to micro-betrayals to emotional withholding, they explore how silent friction shows up in long-term relationships and what you can do to name it, face it, and move forward together. #retirement_transformed #retirementcouple #retirement   BUY MARK'S BOOK! The Evolving Man: Life Virtues Men Don't Talk About   USEFUL FINANCIAL TOOLS https://geni.us/new_retirement Use this link for a FREE 14 Day Trial! [Get the FREE Downsizing Guide] How to prepare to downsize your home   CONNECT: Engage in our Free Facebook Community ✔️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retirementtransformed  ✔️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retirementtransformed  ✔️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/retirementtransformed  ✔️ Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/retirementtransformed  ABOUT RETIREMENT TRANSFORMED Husband and wife duo, Mark & Jody Rollins, inspire and serve as personal guides to meaningful, transformational journeys for individuals who are planning for, going through or are living in retirement. This is everything in retirement beyond your financial plan. We are not financial advisors or medical experts. Any advice we give is our own and should not be taken as professional advice. This video is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Please seek professional assistance before making any financial decisions or changes that can affect your physical or mental health. FTC: Some links mentioned above may be affiliate links, which means we earn a small commission if you buy a product from the specific link. This video is not sponsored. All Content and video segments are the copyright and owned by ©Retirement Transformed and cannot be used without permission.

    27 min

  3. FEB 4

    #344: The Mid-Retirement Crisis No One Warns You About

    6 Steps to Kickstart your Retirement Transformation: https://bit.ly/3HFivoy You thought retirement would get easier with time but instead, something feels off. The initial excitement has faded, your routines feel stale, and you're quietly wondering if this is all there is. In this episode, Mark opens up about hitting an unexpected mid-retirement slump and the quiet crisis many retirees face but never talk about. From identity loss to social changes and too much free time, this is a candid look at the emotional side of retirement and what you can do to reinvent yourself, starting today. #retirement_transformed #retirementcouple #retirement   BUY MARK'S BOOK! The Evolving Man: Life Virtues Men Don't Talk About   USEFUL FINANCIAL TOOLS https://geni.us/new_retirement Use this link for a FREE 14 Day Trial! [Get the FREE Downsizing Guide] How to prepare to downsize your home   CONNECT: Engage in our Free Facebook Community ✔️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retirementtransformed  ✔️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retirementtransformed  ✔️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/retirementtransformed  ✔️ Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/retirementtransformed  ABOUT RETIREMENT TRANSFORMED Husband and wife duo, Mark & Jody Rollins, inspire and serve as personal guides to meaningful, transformational journeys for individuals who are planning for, going through or are living in retirement. This is everything in retirement beyond your financial plan. We are not financial advisors or medical experts. Any advice we give is our own and should not be taken as professional advice. This video is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Please seek professional assistance before making any financial decisions or changes that can affect your physical or mental health. FTC: Some links mentioned above may be affiliate links, which means we earn a small commission if you buy a product from the specific link. This video is not sponsored. All Content and video segments are the copyright and owned by ©Retirement Transformed and cannot be used without permission.

    20 min

  4. FEB 2

    #343: What No One Tells You About Second Marriages In Retirement (Especially With Kids)

    6 Steps to Kickstart your Retirement Transformation: https://bit.ly/3HFivoy Download our FREE Relationship Toolkit https://bit.ly/42pBf5m Second marriages aren’t just about love... they’re about logistics, communication, and blending entire families with different customs, expectations, and histories. In this honest and insightful episode, we reflect on what it really takes to make a second marriage work over the long haul. From introducing kids to managing different parenting styles, dealing with exes, navigating communication struggles, and building new traditions, this conversation is a roadmap for couples who are trying to do it better the second time around. Whether you’re in a blended family or preparing for a new chapter, this episode offers real stories, helpful takeaways, and encouragement for the journey. Download the free Relationship Toolkit below to strengthen your foundation today. #retirement_transformed #retirementcouple #retirement   BUY MARK'S BOOK! The Evolving Man: Life Virtues Men Don't Talk About   USEFUL FINANCIAL TOOLS https://geni.us/new_retirement Use this link for a FREE 14 Day Trial! [Get the FREE Downsizing Guide] How to prepare to downsize your home   CONNECT: Engage in our Free Facebook Community ✔️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retirementtransformed  ✔️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retirementtransformed  ✔️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/retirementtransformed  ✔️ Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/retirementtransformed  ABOUT RETIREMENT TRANSFORMED Husband and wife duo, Mark & Jody Rollins, inspire and serve as personal guides to meaningful, transformational journeys for individuals who are planning for, going through or are living in retirement. This is everything in retirement beyond your financial plan. We are not financial advisors or medical experts. Any advice we give is our own and should not be taken as professional advice. This video is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Please seek professional assistance before making any financial decisions or changes that can affect your physical or mental health. FTC: Some links mentioned above may be affiliate links, which means we earn a small commission if you buy a product from the specific link. This video is not sponsored. All Content and video segments are the copyright and owned by ©Retirement Transformed and cannot be used without permission.

    53 min

  5. JAN 30

    #342: 7 REASONS Friends Disappear After 50

    6 Steps to Kickstart your Retirement Transformation: https://bit.ly/3HFivoy After 50, friendships don’t usually end with a dramatic goodbye. They just fade. This video breaks down the quiet reasons why relationships shift in retirement and what you can do to maintain connection, avoid isolation, and rebuild meaningful community. From losing social rhythm to being more selective with your time, you’ll hear the honest truths about why friends drift apart and how to reconnect with intention. If you’ve ever felt like your social circle has gotten smaller or struggled to maintain friendships after retirement, this conversation is packed with insights and real-life examples that will help you strengthen the relationships that matter most. #retirement_transformed #retirementcouple #retirement   BUY MARK'S BOOK! The Evolving Man: Life Virtues Men Don't Talk About   USEFUL FINANCIAL TOOLS https://geni.us/new_retirement Use this link for a FREE 14 Day Trial! [Get the FREE Downsizing Guide] How to prepare to downsize your home   CONNECT: Engage in our Free Facebook Community ✔️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retirementtransformed  ✔️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retirementtransformed  ✔️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/retirementtransformed  ✔️ Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/retirementtransformed  ABOUT RETIREMENT TRANSFORMED Husband and wife duo, Mark & Jody Rollins, inspire and serve as personal guides to meaningful, transformational journeys for individuals who are planning for, going through or are living in retirement. This is everything in retirement beyond your financial plan. We are not financial advisors or medical experts. Any advice we give is our own and should not be taken as professional advice. This video is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Please seek professional assistance before making any financial decisions or changes that can affect your physical or mental health. FTC: Some links mentioned above may be affiliate links, which means we earn a small commission if you buy a product from the specific link. This video is not sponsored. All Content and video segments are the copyright and owned by ©Retirement Transformed and cannot be used without permission.

    27 min

  6. JAN 28

    #341: Aging Without Children: Who Will Take Care of Me?

    Download the One-Year Retirement Checklist: https://bit.ly/RTchecklist Who will take care of you as you age... especially if you don’t have children? In this episode, Jody opens up about a conversation that revealed a common but often unspoken fear about aging alone. Whether you're child-free by choice or circumstance, or even if you do have children, this episode challenges the idea that kids are your retirement plan. Instead, Jody shares powerful insights about building deep connections, naming your fears, and designing a retirement rooted in independence, community, and health. If you've ever quietly wondered what aging alone might really look like, this conversation is for you. #retirement_transformed #retirementcouple #retirement   BUY MARK'S BOOK! The Evolving Man: Life Virtues Men Don't Talk About   USEFUL FINANCIAL TOOLS https://geni.us/new_retirement Use this link for a FREE 14 Day Trial! [Get the FREE Downsizing Guide] How to prepare to downsize your home   CONNECT: Engage in our Free Facebook Community ✔️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retirementtransformed  ✔️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retirementtransformed  ✔️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/retirementtransformed  ✔️ Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/retirementtransformed  ABOUT RETIREMENT TRANSFORMED Husband and wife duo, Mark & Jody Rollins, inspire and serve as personal guides to meaningful, transformational journeys for individuals who are planning for, going through or are living in retirement. This is everything in retirement beyond your financial plan. We are not financial advisors or medical experts. Any advice we give is our own and should not be taken as professional advice. This video is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Please seek professional assistance before making any financial decisions or changes that can affect your physical or mental health. FTC: Some links mentioned above may be affiliate links, which means we earn a small commission if you buy a product from the specific link. This video is not sponsored. All Content and video segments are the copyright and owned by ©Retirement Transformed and cannot be used without permission.

    21 min

  7. JAN 26

    #340: RETIREMENT REGRETS: Top 5 regrets from elderly (70-80 yrs old) retirees!

    FREE One Year Retirement Checklist: https://bit.ly/RTchecklist Most retirement regrets don’t come from failure... they come from playing it too safe. This episode explores the top five regrets shared by retirees in their 70s and 80s, including letting their health decline, avoiding discomfort, shrinking their dreams, and losing connection with people who mattered. If you're still in the early or middle stages of retirement, this is your chance to learn from their hindsight and make different choices now. #retirement_transformed #retirementcouple #retirement   BUY MARK'S BOOK! The Evolving Man: Life Virtues Men Don't Talk About   USEFUL FINANCIAL TOOLS https://geni.us/new_retirement Use this link for a FREE 14 Day Trial! [Get the FREE Downsizing Guide] How to prepare to downsize your home   CONNECT: Engage in our Free Facebook Community ✔️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retirementtransformed  ✔️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retirementtransformed  ✔️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/retirementtransformed  ✔️ Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/retirementtransformed  ABOUT RETIREMENT TRANSFORMED Husband and wife duo, Mark & Jody Rollins, inspire and serve as personal guides to meaningful, transformational journeys for individuals who are planning for, going through or are living in retirement. This is everything in retirement beyond your financial plan. We are not financial advisors or medical experts. Any advice we give is our own and should not be taken as professional advice. This video is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Please seek professional assistance before making any financial decisions or changes that can affect your physical or mental health. FTC: Some links mentioned above may be affiliate links, which means we earn a small commission if you buy a product from the specific link. This video is not sponsored. All Content and video segments are the copyright and owned by ©Retirement Transformed and cannot be used without permission.

    24 min

  8. JAN 23

    #339: 6 Unspoken Rules That Wired Gen X Wrong

    6 Steps to Kickstart your Retirement Transformation: https://bit.ly/3HFivoy Many Gen Xers were raised to believe things that no longer serve them, especially in retirement. From working hard and living later to believing independence means doing it all alone, these outdated beliefs can quietly sabotage health, happiness, and relationships in your next chapter. This video explores 6 hidden rules Gen X absorbed growing up that are still affecting life today—and how to finally break free from them. These beliefs helped many survive and succeed in their careers, but they don’t belong in retirement. Now is the time to unlearn what’s no longer true. #retirement_transformed #retirementcouple #retirement   BUY MARK'S BOOK! The Evolving Man: Life Virtues Men Don't Talk About   USEFUL FINANCIAL TOOLS https://geni.us/new_retirement Use this link for a FREE 14 Day Trial! [Get the FREE Downsizing Guide] How to prepare to downsize your home   CONNECT: Engage in our Free Facebook Community ✔️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retirementtransformed  ✔️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retirementtransformed  ✔️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/retirementtransformed  ✔️ Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/retirementtransformed  ABOUT RETIREMENT TRANSFORMED Husband and wife duo, Mark & Jody Rollins, inspire and serve as personal guides to meaningful, transformational journeys for individuals who are planning for, going through or are living in retirement. This is everything in retirement beyond your financial plan. We are not financial advisors or medical experts. Any advice we give is our own and should not be taken as professional advice. This video is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Please seek professional assistance before making any financial decisions or changes that can affect your physical or mental health. FTC: Some links mentioned above may be affiliate links, which means we earn a small commission if you buy a product from the specific link. This video is not sponsored. All Content and video segments are the copyright and owned by ©Retirement Transformed and cannot be used without permission.

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Hosts Mark and Jody Rollins, Founders of Retirement Transformed, discuss a range of topics (except financial advice) for post career individuals who have built their identity around their business and professional accomplishments. These years are the best years of your life... let's make the most of them!

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  • Creator
    Mark and Jody Rollins
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    346
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 A production of Retirement Transformed. All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    The Retirement Transformed Podcast

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