In this slightly different episode, I talk to Australian Expat, Karen Norris about her pre-conceived ideas of retirement and the reality that arrived, in her case, unexpectedly. We talk about what it's like to land in retirement suddenly, without a plan. And we talk about retirement in general, from a woman's perspective.

In this episode Sports Medicine Doctor, Dinesh Sirisena, talks about a potentially debilitating affliction that affects millions of retired and elderly people. Is it only an affliction for elderly, where in the body can it strike? Can we avoid arthritis in the first place? If we cannot, what can we do, short of surgery, to mitigate the symptoms and enjoy normal mobility? Listen to this episode of Retirement Success to discover answers to all these questions.

In episode #6 professional Counsellor, Martin Williams shares his experience of working with retirees who are struggling mentally with the transition from work to retirement. On retiring, if we are not prepared, we can suffer from loss of identity or purpose, our spousal relationships can suffer, or we can be just plain bored and grumpy. If you are suffering any of these retirement 'symptoms', professional help from someone like Martin might be the answer. Pick up some tips and warning signs from Martin in this episode.