Jo Martin, mental health consultant and MHFA instructor, joins Liz and Michelle to reveal the surprising health risks some face when retiring, including why executives can suffer catastrophic events after leaving work. Drawing on her vast global experience in mental health, Jo shares expert tips on how to prepare for retirement years ahead by building hobbies, social connections, and routines that support lasting wellbeing. If you or your partner are approaching retirement, this episode offers vital advice to help you transition smoothly into a fulfilling and healthy new chapter.
Key Topics:
🎙️ Retirement health risks and why they happen
🎙️ Preparing for retirement mentally and socially
🎙️ Building hobbies and community before leaving work
🎙️ Jo’s global mental health insights and experience
🎙️ Strategies for a long, happy post-retirement life
Resources:
🔗 Working Minds Training and Consulting
🔗 Read: Preparing for Healthy Retirement
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Keywords: retirement health risks, mental health retirement, preparing for retirement, healthy aging, midlife wellbeing, mental health consultant, retirement transition, workplace mental health, women over 50 podcast, midlife podcast
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