Joyous Journeys Over 60

Downsizing isn’t just about fewer rooms, less stuff, or smaller closets. A smaller home can push us beyond our four walls - to spend more time outdoors, explore our communities, travel, connect with people, and experience life instead of maintaining it. In this episode, Jayne talks about trading square footage for freedom and discovering that sometimes, living smaller is exactly what helps us l...

Grandkids may be one of life’s greatest blessings - but grandparenting today looks a little different. Whether they live down the street or across the country, technology gives us new ways to stay connected, share their lives, and make memories together. But being a devoted grandparent doesn’t mean putting your own life on hold. In this episode, Jayne talks about loving them like crazy, staying...

Technology can make your life easier (or make you feel really stupid). Tips for being smart about today's technologies.

Who knows where the time goes?

Some friends last a lifetime, some don't and some start now

Andreas and Jayne discuss the importance of not letting age discourage people from seeking fulfilling relationships. They highlight various opportunities for seniors to meet potential partners, including online platforms, singles groups, and cruises. Lack of confidence and overcoming fear are often greater challenges than finding places to meet, especially for those who may have experienced pas...

Downsizing to Upsize Your Life.

Retirement doesn’t come with a one-size-fits-all roadmap. Where you live, how you spend your time, who you surround yourself with, and what brings you joy are all choices - not defaults.

Social media can keep you connected to friends near and far.

Do we still matter after we retire? It’s a question many people feel-but rarely say out loud. Even with a lifetime of experience and wisdom, retirement can bring unexpected shifts in identity, purpose, and the feeling of being valued. In this episode, Jayne and Andreas explore the concept of “mattering” - how we see ourselves, how we feel seen by others, and why that sense of relevance can cha...

An open and honest conversation with Lynn Henderson, a former insurance executive, on retirement life.

White haired old person sitting in a rocking chair? Uh, no! Not us.

Why are retirees taking to pickleball more than any other sport?

Your body may not be what it used to be, but celebrate who you are today.

“So How’s Retirement Treating You?” “It’s great, I’m so busy, I’m fine”. Sometimes its not fine, we are not busy and we are having conflicting feelings.

Remember the song “If You’re Happy and You Know it?  How many of you are clapping your hands?   Happiness is an elusive feeling - you can’t describe it, you just feel it. In this episode, Jayne and Andreas talk about what it means to be (and feel) happy in retirement and how that can lead to real joy.

Do you remember the Romper Room TV Show for pre-schoolers?  Wow that’s really digging way back into the memory archives!  If you do, you might recall Miss Barbara reminding us all to be “do bees”, not “don’t bees”?  She  was not only shaping our toddler behavior, she was shaping the way we looked to our futures. Smart lady. Fast forward to today.  Are you now a “wanna bee” or a “used to bee”? ...

Many people are secretly afraid of retirement. After all, isn’t the next step death? Of course, we all hope there’s a lot more between leaving your job and leaving this world! In this episode of Joyous Journeys Over 60, Jayne and Andreas have a frank discussion about the hidden fears we face as we enter the fourth quarter of life.  We share some ideas for using that fear to ensure that the foc...

This episode is for those thinking about or just starting their retirement journey. You have likely planned your financial, medical and other practicalities. What about emotional side that is often overlooked or misunderstood, Since Jayne is a retiree and Andreas is still several years away, this fun conversation centers on the “if I knew then what I know now” roller coaster of feelings that ma...

The journey is just beginning

The ups, downs, and everything in between after 60.

Laughter really is the best medicine.

Advice we wish we’d given ourselves sooner.

Keeping active or avoiding quiet?

Life lessons picked up at sea - and not just at the bar.

Exploring hope and faith later in life

Checking off your dream list.

Suddenly single again - what now?

Why volunteering feels good - for everyone.

Why pets can heal, comfort, and make us laugh out loud.

Grieving a sibling or close friend while holding onto the good stuff.

Coping with the heartbreak of losing a spouse or partner.

Food, friends, and laughter - the real recipe for joy.

What did you expect?

Finding new friends, connecting with new communities

Loneliness after 60 - and how to turn it into connection.

Finding joy (and sanity) in holidays after retirement.

Embracing the past and moving forward

Learning to be "just me"

Kicking off JJ60 with laughs, honesty, and real talk about life after 60.