Crossing The Bridge: Rethinking Retirement with Dr Jon Glass

Dr Jon Glass knows about identity transitions intimately. Starting his working life with a PhD in pure mathematics from Cambridge University, he's made several major career transitions himself. Now, as a retirement coach, he's on a mission to change the paradigm of what retirement actually means.

In this wide-ranging discussion, Jon and Pod dig into the practical and emotional realities of

retirement:

• The bridge metaphor: How to think about what you'll miss as you cross from work to retirement, and what you want to carry with you.
• Identity reconstruction: Moving beyond "I am a..." to discovering who you want to become.
• The six Fs of retirement: Including the "wet leaf syndrome" and other dynamics that catch people by surprise.
• Friendship in later life: Why men struggle to maintain friendships after work, and practical strategies like the TCS approach (text weekly, call monthly, see quarterly).
• Meaning versus busyness: How to create a portfolio of activities that brings genuine purpose, not just a full calendar.
• The honeymoon period: Why it will end, and how to prepare for what comes after.
• Energy management: A hidden consideration that's often overlooked in retirement planning.

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