What happens to your identity, purpose, and community when you retire from a high-achieving career?
For many, retirement isn’t the relaxing dream it’s made out to be—it’s a major life transition that can feel overwhelming, confusing, and even lonely.
In this episode of The Savoir Faire Audio Experience, we sit down with Elizabeth Parsons, Retirement Transition Expert and author of Encore: A High Achiever's Guide to Thriving in Retirement. With insight, empathy, and clarity, Elizabeth unpacks what it really takes to transition into retirement with purpose—and why relationships are one of the most powerful keys to aging well.
Whether you're preparing for retirement or already navigating life after work, this conversation offers a refreshing perspective on redefining your next chapter.
🎧 Listen now to hear:
💬 The emotional and psychological challenges high achievers face when stepping away from work
👥 How to build new, meaningful relationships—and rekindle old ones—in retirement
💡 Six powerful ways relationships contribute to aging well
🏗️ Practical strategies for rebuilding structure and purpose in your day-to-day life
📖 What inspired Encore and the important questions it helps readers explore
📘 CONNECT WITH ELIZABETH PARSONS
🌐 Website: https://www.elizabethparsons.com
📖 Book: Encore: A High Achiever's Guide to Thriving in Retirement – available on Amazon and major retailers
🔗 CONNECT WITH SAVOIR FAIRE
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