The Rich Life Mindset with Susan Latremoille

The Humans vs Retirement Podcast

Summary

In this episode of The Humans vs Retirement Podcast is get to chat with Susan Latremoille

Susan is a certified Retirement Coach (CPRC) and the author of The RichLife – Managing Wealth and Purpose, It’s Not Just about the Money – The Whole Life Approach to Wealth Management, and co-author – Thriving Throughout Your Retirement Transition.

Susan spent over 35 years as a wealth advisor assisting clients to financially plan for their retirement. She saw a common thread among her clients. Having enough money to retire was only a piece of the retirement puzzle. It was the non-financial side that had the greatest impact on the predictability of a successful retirement. That’s when Susan decided to launch next chapter lifestyle advisers, a retirement lifestyle consulting business that helps individuals and families create a retirement lifestyle plan

In our conversation Susan discusses her transition from a financial advisor to focusing on the non-financial aspects of retirement planning through her company, Next Chapter Lifestyle Advisors. She shares insights on the importance of understanding your life journeys and the concept of a 'rich life' that encompasses living well, giving back, and leaving a legacy.

Susan introduces the idea of a happiness portfolio, which includes eight non-financial areas of life that contribute to a fulfilling retirement. Our conversation emphasizes the need for a holistic approach to retirement planning that goes beyond numbers to include personal fulfillment and purpose.

Susan and I discuss the multifaceted aspects of retirement, emphasizing the importance of leisure, the dynamics of relationships, and the necessity of planning for a fulfilling next chapter in life. We explore the challenges retirees face in managing their time, setting boundaries, and maintaining social connections, while also advocating for a shift in perspective from traditional retirement to a more vibrant and purposeful next chapter.

Key Takeaways

• Many retirees are not as happy as they expected.
• Understanding the life journey is crucial for retirement planning.
• The rich life mantra includes living well, giving back, and leaving a legacy.
• Purpose is essential for a fulfilling life after retirement.
• A happiness portfolio consists of eight non-financial areas of life.
• Retirement can bring challenges in personal relationships.
• Leisure is just one aspect of a fulfilling retirement.
• Self-understanding is the first step in retirement planning.
• Accountability is key to implementing a retirement plan.
• Leisure is a vital part of retirement planning.
• Changing relationships require open communication.
• Hedonic adaptation can diminish the joy of leisure activities.
• Structuring time is essential for a fulfilling retirement.
• The retirement honeymoon phase should be managed carefully.
• Setting boundaries is crucial to avoid overcommitment.
• Planning for the next chapter is as important as financial planning.
• Retirement should be reframed as a new beginning.
• Storytelling is more impactful than numbers in retirement planning.
• Communication about expectations can enhance family dynamics

Sound Bites

"Live well, give back, leave a legacy." "Purpose is a human need that we all need." "It's a very individual journey." "Leisure is such a vital part." "You need to really think about it." "It's vital to communicate your boundaries." "We need to retire the word retirement." "We are storytellers over spreadsheets." "Make a plan for your next chapter."

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction to Next Chapter Lifestyle Advisors 05:23 - The Shift from Financial to Non-Financial Planning 10:31 - Understanding the Rich Life Mindset 17:00 - Building a Happiness Portfolio for Retirement 24:50 - The Importance of Leisure in Retirement 27:13 - Navigating Changing Relationships 29:47 - The Reality of Leisure Activities 33:01 - Structuring Time in Retirement 35:57 - The Retirement Honeymoon Phase 38:56 - Setting Boundaries and Communication 43:06 - Reframing Retirement: A New Perspective

Links

• Next Chapter Lifestyle Advisors
• Susan's book 9 Steps to a Rich Life in Retirement
• The Super Sunday Retirement Roundup Newsletter
• The Skill of Spending Money in Retirement Whitepaper
• The Humans vs Retirement Sketchstore
• Book in a Time For us to Chat About Your Retirement