We spend so much time preparing for a long life—saving, planning, investing, optimizing. But there’s one retirement risk almost no one talks about enough:

What happens if your body stops cooperating before your dreams begin?

In this special episode of Refirement Life, Muge and I dive into a powerful (and surprisingly personal) conversation about why longevity without health isn’t the win—and why the most important shift isn’t a new diet or fitness plan…

It’s a mindset shift.

Because the truth is: ✅ Life expectancy is rising ⚠️ But healthy life expectancy isn’t keeping pace And in the U.S., there’s often a 10–12 year gap between living and living well.

That’s a decade where travel plans shrink, stamina fades, mobility changes, and everyday independence can become harder than we imagine.

In this episode, we explore:

💡 The “wealth effect” — and how quickly it disappears when health disappears 💡 The Go-Go / Slow-Go / No-Go reality of retirement (and why it matters now) 💡 Why your healthiest, most mobile years deserve intentional planning—not “someday” 💡 The overlooked importance of social resilience after work ends 💡 A thought-provoking quiz to help you reflect on what your life is really ready for

And we introduce a phrase we might never stop using:

✨ Healthspan… and Joy Span.

Because your retirement isn’t just about how long you live. It’s about how fully you’re able to live while you’re here.

One question to sit with:

What are you postponing for “someday” that quietly depends on your health— and what would it look like to bring 10% of it into this year?

If you’re entering retirement, planning for it, or simply realizing time is moving faster than you expected… this episode will meet you right where you are.

🎧 Listen in — and let us know: What are you choosing to stop postponing?