<![CDATA[Redefining Retirement with Corey Koehler]]>Redefining Retirement isn't a financial advice show. It's just couple people talking about what's next.

I'm Corey — a former foundry worker and mechanical draftsman who somehow ended up running my own thing. Each episode, I sit down with someone who's also figuring out what the second half looks like: corporate escapees, late bloomers, side-gig tinkerers, people who got laid off and built something better, people who are still in the messy middle of it.

No "7-figure founder" bragging, no gurus, no pretending any of us has everything figured out. Just real conversations about reinventing yourself, staying relevant, and building something you actually want to keep doing told the way you'd tell it to a friend over a beer, not a stage.


If you're somewhere in your 40s or beyond, a little skeptical of hype, and tired of hearing how everyone else "made it" — pull up a chair. We're figuring this out as we go, and we'll probably laugh more than you expect.

👉 For more on that, also grab the Weekly Email Mixtape: https://redefiningretirement.io/

]]>https://redefiningretirement.io/Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Tue, 21 Jul 2026 04:32:44 GMTThu, 07 Aug 2025 16:54:15 GMT60Corey Koehler<p><b>Redefining Retirement isn't a financial advice show. It's just couple people talking about what's next.</b></p><p></p><p>I'm Corey — a former foundry worker and mechanical draftsman who somehow ended up running my own thing. Each episode, I sit down with someone who's also figuring out what the second half looks like: corporate escapees, late bloomers, side-gig tinkerers, people who got laid off and built something better, people who are still in the messy middle of it.<br /></p><p>No "7-figure founder" bragging, no gurus, no pretending any of us has everything figured out. Just real conversations about reinventing yourself, staying relevant, and building something you actually want to keep doing told the way you'd tell it to a friend over a beer, not a stage.</p><p><br />If you're somewhere in your 40s or beyond, a little skeptical of hype, and tired of hearing how everyone else "made it" — pull up a chair. We're figuring this out as we go, and we'll probably laugh more than you expect.<br /><br />👉<b> For more on that, also grab the Weekly Email Mixtape: </b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://redefiningretirement.io/" target="_blank">https://redefiningretirement.io/</a></p>episodicCorey Koehlerckoehlermedia@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Starting Over at 50: Why AI Feels Like Y2K All Over Again]]>Have you caught yourself rolling your eyes every time someone brings up AI? Or lost four hours "tinkering" with something that felt productive but didn't move the needle on anything that actually matters?

In this unplanned episode (they hit record on a quick catch-up and it turned into something worth keeping), Corey and Mike dig into what it really takes to navigate the messy middle of reinventing your work. They talk about why Corey is pulling back on AI as a talking point — not because it isn't useful, but because the hype has turned into noise — and how to tell the difference between genuine progress and an expensive distraction.

If you're a Gen Xer trying to build a business and a life on your own terms — without becoming a "guru" you don't believe in — this conversation is a permission slip to do it as a real person, mid-experiment, with no guarantees.

In this episode, we cover:

  • The "Pain Phase": Why learning AI (or anything new) means getting your hands dirty — and why leaning into that pain separates the people who adapt from the people who get left behind.
  • The Rabbit Hole Test: How to know whether you're building something valuable or just chasing a cool output that doesn't serve your real priorities.
  • The Dried-Up Watering Hole: What to do when the strategies that worked for 13 years stop working — and the boats keep showing up.
  • The Guru Trap: Why Corey refuses to make "make $40k in a week" claims — and the difference between handing someone the keys and riding shotgun pointing things out along the way.
  • Passion as Fuel: Mike's take on why doing the work that excites you is what makes the boring, necessary stuff sustainable.
  • The Y2K Parallel: Why this AI moment is starting to feel awfully familiar to anyone who lived through the last "everything's about to change" panic.

Resources Mentioned:

Get the full resource list:
https://redefiningretirement.io/p/gen-x-unplugged-podcast-resources-books-tools-prompts

Work with Mike Buccialia directly to get unstuck:
https://www.mymindworx.com/

Subscribe to Corey's Redefining Retirement newsletter and redefine it with us:

]]>ba6bd3a4-ff89-40c7-85ad-c4e189daf7ffMon, 22 Jun 2026 18:09:09 GMT<p>Have you caught yourself rolling your eyes every time someone brings up AI? Or lost four hours "tinkering" with something that felt productive but didn't move the needle on anything that actually matters?</p><p></p><p>In this unplanned episode (they hit record on a quick catch-up and it turned into something worth keeping), Corey and Mike dig into what it really takes to navigate the messy middle of reinventing your work. They talk about why Corey is pulling back on AI as a talking point — not because it isn't useful, but because the hype has turned into noise — and how to tell the difference between genuine progress and an expensive distraction.</p><p></p><p>If you're a Gen Xer trying to build a business and a life on your own terms — without becoming a "guru" you don't believe in — this conversation is a permission slip to do it as a real person, mid-experiment, with no guarantees.</p><p></p><p>In this episode, we cover:</p><ul><li>The "Pain Phase": Why learning AI (or anything new) means getting your hands dirty — and why leaning into that pain separates the people who adapt from the people who get left behind.</li><li>The Rabbit Hole Test: How to know whether you're building something valuable or just chasing a cool output that doesn't serve your real priorities.</li><li>The Dried-Up Watering Hole: What to do when the strategies that worked for 13 years stop working — and the boats keep showing up.</li><li>The Guru Trap: Why Corey refuses to make "make $40k in a week" claims — and the difference between handing someone the keys and riding shotgun pointing things out along the way.</li><li>Passion as Fuel: Mike's take on why doing the work that excites you is what makes the boring, necessary stuff sustainable.</li><li>The Y2K Parallel: Why this AI moment is starting to feel awfully familiar to anyone who lived through the last "everything's about to change" panic.<br /></li></ul><p>Resources Mentioned:</p><p>Get the full resource list:<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://redefiningretirement.io/p/gen-x-unplugged-podcast-resources-books-tools-prompts" target="_blank">https://redefiningretirement.io/p/gen-x-unplugged-podcast-resources-books-tools-prompts</a></p><p>Work with Mike Buccialia directly to get unstuck:<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.mymindworx.com/" target="_blank">https://www.mymindworx.com/</a></p><p>Subscribe to Corey's Redefining Retirement newsletter and redefine it with us:</p>no01:14:55115Starting Over at 50: Why AI Feels Like Y2K All Over Againfull<![CDATA[Goals vs. Intentions: Why You Should Stop Waiting for January 1st]]>Are you waiting for the "perfect time" to start your side business, lose the weight, or pivot your career? Do you find yourself stuck in "research mode," telling yourself you’ll start on Monday, or worse—January 1st?

In this episode, Corey and Mike break down why "preparation" is often just fear in disguise. They discuss the critical difference between Goals (outcomes you can't control) and Intentions (daily actions you can), and why shifting your focus to the latter is the secret to escaping the corporate grind without burning out.

If you are a Gen X professional looking to build a "New Life" rather than just a "New Year's Resolution," this conversation is your permission slip to start imperfectly today.

In this episode, we cover:

  • The "Preparation Trap": Why we delay starting the things that matter most.
  • Goals vs. Intentions: A framework for building consistency without the pressure of perfection.
  • The 1700-Day Streak: How Corey tracked his way to health (starting in December, not January).
  • Environmental Cues: Simple hacks to make your new habits automatic.
  • The Y2K Panic: A nostalgic look back at why Gen X is so cynical (and resilient).

Resources Mentioned:

  • Get the full resource list + my Gen eXit Playbook here:

https://redefiningretirement.io/p/gen-x-unplugged-podcast-resources-books-tools-prompts

  • Work with Mike Buccialia directly to get unstuck:

https://www.mymindworx.com/

]]>8ce4ba49-f78d-404f-b5f6-b83c729297e4Sun, 28 Dec 2025 12:15:00 GMT<p>Are you waiting for the "perfect time" to start your side business, lose the weight, or pivot your career? Do you find yourself stuck in "research mode," telling yourself you’ll start on Monday, or worse—January 1st?</p><p>In this episode, Corey and Mike break down why "preparation" is often just fear in disguise. They discuss the critical difference between <b>Goals</b> (outcomes you can't control) and <b>Intentions</b> (daily actions you can), and why shifting your focus to the latter is the secret to escaping the corporate grind without burning out.</p><p>If you are a Gen X professional looking to build a "New Life" rather than just a "New Year's Resolution," this conversation is your permission slip to start imperfectly today.</p><p><b>In this episode, we cover:</b></p><ul><li><b>The "Preparation Trap":</b> Why we delay starting the things that matter most.</li><li><b>Goals vs. Intentions:</b> A framework for building consistency without the pressure of perfection.</li><li><b>The 1700-Day Streak:</b> How Corey tracked his way to health (starting in December, not January).</li><li><b>Environmental Cues:</b> Simple hacks to make your new habits automatic.</li><li><b>The Y2K Panic:</b> A nostalgic look back at why Gen X is so cynical (and resilient).</li></ul><p><b>Resources Mentioned:</b><br /></p><ul><li>Get the full resource list + my Gen eXit Playbook here:</li></ul><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://redefiningretirement.io/p/gen-x-unplugged-podcast-resources-books-tools-prompts" target="_blank"><b>https://redefiningretirement.io/p/gen-x-unplugged-podcast-resources-books-tools-prompts</b></a></p><p></p><ul><li>Work with Mike Buccialia directly to get unstuck:</li></ul><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.mymindworx.com/" target="_blank"><b>https://www.mymindworx.com/</b></a></p><p></p><ul><li>Subscribe to Corey's Redefining Retirement newsletter and redefine it with us:<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://redefiningretirement.io/subscribe" target="_blank"><b>https://redefiningretirement.io</b></a></li></ul>no00:50:06114Goals vs. Intentions: Why You Should Stop Waiting for January 1stfull<![CDATA[Midlife Career Pivot: How to Rebrand & "Un-Stick" Yourself (w/ Michelle McKown-Campbell)]]>You’ve spent 20 years building someone else’s dream, but lately, you feel "invisible" in your own career.

You know you have value, but your resume makes you look like a robot, and you feel trapped in the "Corporate Gray Zone."

If you’re waiting for permission to pivot, you’ll be waiting forever.

In this episode, HR-pro-turned-founder Michelle McKown-Campbell reveals why the standard resume is killing your potential and how to break free from the "Invisible Employee" trap.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:

  • The "Invisible Employee" Syndrome: Why you feel undervalued despite years of hard work.
  • The Resume Lie: Why your resume is failing to show your true worth (and how to fix it).
  • The "Awesome Tree" Framework: A practical tool to map your skills and uncover the value you didn't know you had.
  • Strategic Pivots: Why you shouldn’t "burn the boats" or quit your job tomorrow—and exactly what to do instead.
  • The HR Secret: How recruiters actually look at your experience.

Activate Your Awesome with Michelle here:

https://activatetheawesome.com/

Subscribe to Corey's newsletter, get the free Gen eXit Playbook and redefine retirement with us:

https://redefiningretirement.io/subscribe

Liked this episode? Please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! It helps us reach more Gen Xers ready to bet on themselves.

]]>93c645b5-5be0-41eb-9ae8-17d6f8dfcc16Wed, 03 Dec 2025 15:01:30 GMT<p>You’ve spent 20 years building someone else’s dream, but lately, you feel "invisible" in your own career.</p><p></p><p>You know you have value, but your resume makes you look like a robot, and you feel trapped in the "Corporate Gray Zone."</p><p></p><p>If you’re waiting for permission to pivot, you’ll be waiting forever.</p><p></p><p>In this episode, HR-pro-turned-founder Michelle McKown-Campbell reveals why the standard resume is killing your potential and how to break free from the "Invisible Employee" trap.</p><p></p><p>IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:</p><ul><li><b>The "Invisible Employee" Syndrome:</b> Why you feel undervalued despite years of hard work.</li><li><b>The Resume Lie:</b> Why your resume is failing to show your true worth (and how to fix it).</li><li><b>The "Awesome Tree" Framework:</b> A practical tool to map your skills and uncover the value you didn't know you had.</li><li><b>Strategic Pivots:</b> Why you shouldn’t "burn the boats" or quit your job tomorrow—and exactly what to do instead.</li><li><b>The HR Secret:</b> How recruiters <i>actually</i> look at your experience.</li></ul><p></p><p>Activate Your Awesome with Michelle here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://activatetheawesome.com/" target="_blank">https://activatetheawesome.com/</a></p><p></p><p>Subscribe to Corey's newsletter, get the free Gen eXit Playbook and redefine retirement with us:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://redefiningretirement.io/subscribe" target="_blank">https://redefiningretirement.io/subscribe</a><br /><br /><b>Liked this episode?</b> Please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! It helps us reach more Gen Xers ready to bet on themselves.</p>no01:04:06113Midlife Career Pivot: How to Rebrand & "Un-Stick" Yourself (w/ Michelle McKown-Campbell)full<![CDATA[Laid Off After 50: How to Use AI to Bounce Back Stronger (w/ Fernando Labastida)]]>After multiple layoffs and a health scare, Fernando Labastida completely reinvented himself — turning his tech sales, content-marketing skills and AI curiosity into a thriving business.

In this episode of Redefining Retirement, Corey Koehler and Fernando break down how to pivot after a layoff, find your zone of genius, and build a career that actually fits midlife.

See how to connect with Fernando and design your own category: https://startupstrikes.substack.com

Check out out theClick AI community that Fernando and Corey are part of that we mentioned: https://community.jointheclick.ai/a/2148180570/8gzvRUpi (affiliate link)

Subscribe to Corey's newsletter, get the free Gen eXit Playbook and redefine retirement with us: https://redefiningretirement.io/subscribe

We dig into:

00:00:00 Introduction to Reinvention

00:02:46 The Impact of Layoffs and Personal Growth

00:05:42 Career Journey: From Sales to Marketing

00:09:32 The Rise of Content Marketing

00:12:24 Building in Public: The Power of Blogging

00:15:08 Navigating Employment and Entrepreneurship 00:18:30 The Importance of Networking and Community 00:21:23 Lessons Learned from Career Transitions

00:27:33 The Value of Side Projects

00:29:52 Embracing Creativity and Opportunity

00:33:05 The Rise of Older Entrepreneurs

00:35:56 Navigating Career Transitions

00:39:57 The Power of Writing and Self-Publishing

00:52:18 Launching a New Category through Books 00:53:13 Navigating Health Challenges and Career Transitions

00:55:12 The Journey of a Fractional CMO

00:58:29 Innovating Through Virtual Summits

01:03:49 Lessons from the AI Smart Summit

01:11:20 Embracing Boldness and Category Design

#genxpodcast #careertransition #laidoff #comebackstory

]]>e9994d95-4923-4643-9f94-d3a0ac1195e3Wed, 22 Oct 2025 16:23:51 GMT<p>After multiple layoffs and a health scare, Fernando Labastida completely reinvented himself — turning his tech sales, content-marketing skills and AI curiosity into a thriving business. <br /><br />In this episode of Redefining Retirement, Corey Koehler and Fernando break down how to pivot after a layoff, find your zone of genius, and build a career that actually fits midlife. </p><p></p><p>See how to connect with Fernando and design your own category: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://startupstrikes.substack.com" target="_blank">https://startupstrikes.substack.com</a> </p><p></p><p>Check out out theClick AI community that Fernando and Corey are part of that we mentioned: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://community.jointheclick.ai/a/2148180570/8gzvRUpi" target="_blank">https://community.jointheclick.ai/a/2148180570/8gzvRUpi</a> (affiliate link) </p><p></p><p>Subscribe to Corey's newsletter, get the free Gen eXit Playbook and redefine retirement with us: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://redefiningretirement.io/subscribe" target="_blank">https://redefiningretirement.io/subscribe</a> </p><p></p><p>We dig into: </p><p>00:00:00 Introduction to Reinvention </p><p>00:02:46 The Impact of Layoffs and Personal Growth</p><p>00:05:42 Career Journey: From Sales to Marketing </p><p>00:09:32 The Rise of Content Marketing </p><p>00:12:24 Building in Public: The Power of Blogging </p><p>00:15:08 Navigating Employment and Entrepreneurship 00:18:30 The Importance of Networking and Community 00:21:23 Lessons Learned from Career Transitions </p><p>00:27:33 The Value of Side Projects </p><p>00:29:52 Embracing Creativity and Opportunity </p><p>00:33:05 The Rise of Older Entrepreneurs </p><p>00:35:56 Navigating Career Transitions </p><p>00:39:57 The Power of Writing and Self-Publishing </p><p>00:52:18 Launching a New Category through Books 00:53:13 Navigating Health Challenges and Career Transitions </p><p>00:55:12 The Journey of a Fractional CMO </p><p>00:58:29 Innovating Through Virtual Summits </p><p>01:03:49 Lessons from the AI Smart Summit </p><p>01:11:20 Embracing Boldness and Category Design </p><p></p><p>#genxpodcast #careertransition #laidoff #comebackstory</p>no01:21:14112Laid Off After 50: How to Use AI to Bounce Back Stronger (w/ Fernando Labastida)full<![CDATA[Leaving Microsoft: How to Escape Corporate Burnout & Build a Personal Brand w/ Eve Enslow]]>Eve Enslow spent decades climbing the corporate ladder at Microsoft before burnout forced her to rethink success. In this episode, she shares how moving across the country and redefining “wealth” led to a more meaningful life after 50 as an Executive Branding Coach.

Connect with Eve: https://www.enslowgroup.com/

Read Eve's book "INSPIRE!: Go Big Without a Corner Office": https://amzn.to/3J1lPyL ($)

Want the books, tools, and AI prompts we might have mentioned? Get the full resource list, Corey's Newsletter and Gen eXit Playbook here: https://redefiningretirement.io/p/gen-x-unplugged-podcast-resources-books-tools-prompts Subscribe to

Corey's newsletter, get the free Gen eXit Playbook and redefine retirement with us: https://redefiningretirement.io/subscribe

We dig into:

00:00 Introduction

02:51 Eve's Early Career Journey

05:57 Transitioning to Technology and Microsoft

09:04 The Impact of the Internet on Career Opportunities 11:46 Recognizing the Need for Change

14:58 Moving from Seattle to Maine

17:51 Finding Work-Life Balance

20:58 The Shift from Employee to Entrepreneur

23:53 Defining Wealth and Impact

27:10 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

27:51 Redefining Wealth and Wellbeing

30:09 The Journey of Learning and Growth

32:42 Finding Balance in Life and Work

35:20 The Leap of Faith in Career Changes

39:06 Redefining Retirement and Lifelong Learning

43:00 Exploring New Opportunities and Flexibility

46:40 Taking Action to Build Confidence

49:52 Finding Your Unique Path and Purpose

#genxpodcast #midlifereinvention #careertransition

]]>993a5c0c-8a24-4768-9876-1e511191c6c8Tue, 07 Oct 2025 15:25:41 GMT<p>Eve Enslow spent decades climbing the corporate ladder at Microsoft before burnout forced her to rethink success. In this episode, she shares how moving across the country and redefining “wealth” led to a more meaningful life after 50 as an Executive Branding Coach. <br /><br />Connect with Eve: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.enslowgroup.com/" target="_blank">https://www.enslowgroup.com/</a> <br /><br />Read Eve's book "INSPIRE!: Go Big Without a Corner Office": <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://amzn.to/3J1lPyL" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3J1lPyL</a> ($) <br /><br />Want the books, tools, and AI prompts we might have mentioned? Get the full resource list, Corey's Newsletter and Gen eXit Playbook here: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://redefiningretirement.io/p/gen-x-unplugged-podcast-resources-books-tools-prompts" target="_blank">https://redefiningretirement.io/p/gen-x-unplugged-podcast-resources-books-tools-prompts</a> Subscribe to <br /><br />Corey's newsletter, get the free Gen eXit Playbook and redefine retirement with us: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://redefiningretirement.io/subscribe" target="_blank">https://redefiningretirement.io/subscribe</a> <br /><br />We dig into: </p><p>00:00 Introduction </p><p>02:51 Eve's Early Career Journey </p><p>05:57 Transitioning to Technology and Microsoft </p><p>09:04 The Impact of the Internet on Career Opportunities 11:46 Recognizing the Need for Change </p><p>14:58 Moving from Seattle to Maine </p><p>17:51 Finding Work-Life Balance </p><p>20:58 The Shift from Employee to Entrepreneur </p><p>23:53 Defining Wealth and Impact </p><p>27:10 Conclusion and Final Thoughts </p><p>27:51 Redefining Wealth and Wellbeing </p><p>30:09 The Journey of Learning and Growth </p><p>32:42 Finding Balance in Life and Work </p><p>35:20 The Leap of Faith in Career Changes </p><p>39:06 Redefining Retirement and Lifelong Learning </p><p>43:00 Exploring New Opportunities and Flexibility </p><p>46:40 Taking Action to Build Confidence </p><p>49:52 Finding Your Unique Path and Purpose </p><p></p><p>#genxpodcast #midlifereinvention #careertransition</p>no00:52:21Leaving Microsoft: How to Escape Corporate Burnout & Build a Personal Brand w/ Eve Enslowfull<![CDATA[Reinventing Your Career After 40: From Executive Chef to Coach w/ Curt Sassak]]>What happens when the career you thought you’d love forever suddenly feels like a trap?

In this episode, I talk with Curt Sassak a former award-winning chef who hit the wall after 20 years in his “dream job.” Burnout, identity loss, and the Sunday Scaries forced him to reinvent himself — and today, he’s a career and personal development coach helping professionals do the same.

Connect with Curt and sign up for his upcoming workshop on landing your next 6-figure career in 90 days:

https://linktr.ee/curtsassak

Want the books, tools, and AI prompts we might have mentioned?

Get the full resource list, Corey's Newsletter and Gen eXit Playbook here:

https://redefiningretirement.io/p/gen-x-unplugged-podcast-resources-books-tools-prompts

Subscribe to Corey's newsletter, get the free Gen eXit Playbook and redefine retirement with us:

https://redefiningretirement.io/subscribe

We dig into:

00:00 Introduction and Early Life

02:04 Career Journey and Inflection Point

06:28 Recognizing the Need for Change

11:13 Transitioning from Chef to Coach

16:33 Coaching Philosophy and Client Experiences

21:35 Finding Fulfillment in Career Changes

33:37 The Value of Experience and Perspective

35:00 Side Hustles and Career Resilience

36:29 Building Your Brand and Networking

38:23 Self-Promotion and Overcoming Limiting Beliefs

45:14 Navigating Career Changes and Inflection Points

50:42 Clarity and Action in Career Transitions

]]>10abb141-300b-4cbd-b2f9-4fd0c881d28bFri, 26 Sep 2025 17:47:25 GMT<p>What happens when the career you thought you’d love forever suddenly feels like a trap?</p><p></p><p>In this episode, I talk with Curt Sassak a former award-winning chef who hit the wall after 20 years in his “dream job.” Burnout, identity loss, and the Sunday Scaries forced him to reinvent himself — and today, he’s a career and personal development coach helping professionals do the same.</p><p></p><p>Connect with Curt and sign up for his upcoming workshop on landing your next 6-figure career in 90 days:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/curtsassak" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/curtsassak</a></p><p>Want the books, tools, and AI prompts we might have mentioned? </p><p></p><p>Get the full resource list, Corey's Newsletter and Gen eXit Playbook here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://redefiningretirement.io/p/gen-x-unplugged-podcast-resources-books-tools-prompts" target="_blank">https://redefiningretirement.io/p/gen-x-unplugged-podcast-resources-books-tools-prompts</a></p><p></p><p>Subscribe to Corey's newsletter, get the free Gen eXit Playbook and redefine retirement with us: </p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://redefiningretirement.io/subscribe" target="_blank">https://redefiningretirement.io/subscribe</a></p><p></p><p>We dig into:</p><p>00:00 Introduction and Early Life</p><p>02:04 Career Journey and Inflection Point</p><p>06:28 Recognizing the Need for Change</p><p>11:13 Transitioning from Chef to Coach</p><p>16:33 Coaching Philosophy and Client Experiences</p><p>21:35 Finding Fulfillment in Career Changes</p><p>33:37 The Value of Experience and Perspective</p><p>35:00 Side Hustles and Career Resilience</p><p>36:29 Building Your Brand and Networking</p><p>38:23 Self-Promotion and Overcoming Limiting Beliefs</p><p>45:14 Navigating Career Changes and Inflection Points</p><p>50:42 Clarity and Action in Career Transitions</p>yes00:57:08110Reinventing Your Career After 40: From Executive Chef to Coach w/ Curt Sassakfull<![CDATA[Unbecoming: Redefining Success After 40 w/ Dr. Eboni L. Truss]]>In this episode, Executive Career Coach Dr. Eboni Truss discusses her journey of midlife transition and the importance of self-discovery and authenticity.

She emphasizes that true fulfillment comes from releasing societal expectations and embracing one's true purpose.

The conversation explores the courage needed to change careers, the significance of asking questions, and the difference between passion and purpose.

Dr. Truss shares practical steps for listeners to identify their own paths.

OH AND... if you dig this episode and podcast, do us a huge favor by liking, rating and subscribing now. THANK YOU!


Resources:

Get Dr. Truss' 3-Step Guide for high-achievers "When Success Isn't Enough:

https://gift.yourunbecoming.com/podcast

Want the books, tools, and AI prompts we might have mentioned? Get the full resource list, Corey's Newsletter and Gen eXit Playbook here:

https://redefiningretirement.io/p/gen-x-unplugged-podcast-resources-books-tools-prompts

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]]>2315f279-367f-4f91-b7c2-8d85ab0d25e7Thu, 18 Sep 2025 17:10:29 GMT<p>In this episode, Executive Career Coach Dr. Eboni Truss discusses her journey of midlife transition and the importance of self-discovery and authenticity. </p><p></p><p>She emphasizes that true fulfillment comes from releasing societal expectations and embracing one's true purpose. </p><p></p><p>The conversation explores the courage needed to change careers, the significance of asking questions, and the difference between passion and purpose. </p><p></p><p>Dr. Truss shares practical steps for listeners to identify their own paths.<br /><br />OH AND... if you dig this episode and podcast, do us a huge favor by liking, rating and subscribing now. THANK YOU!</p><p><br />Resources:<br /></p><p>Get Dr. Truss' 3-Step Guide for high-achievers "When Success Isn't Enough:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://gift.yourunbecoming.com/podcast" target="_blank">https://gift.yourunbecoming.com/podcast</a></p><p></p><p>Want the books, tools, and AI prompts we might have mentioned? Get the full resource list, Corey's Newsletter and Gen eXit Playbook here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://redefiningretirement.io/p/gen-x-unplugged-podcast-resources-books-tools-prompts" target="_blank">https://redefiningretirement.io/p/gen-x-unplugged-podcast-resources-books-tools-prompts</a></p><p></p><p>Subscribe to Corey's newsletter, get the free Gen eXit Playbook and redefine retirement with us: </p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://redefiningretirement.io/subscribe" target="_blank">https://redefiningretirement.io/subscribe</a></p>no01:18:3619Unbecoming: Redefining Success After 40 w/ Dr. Eboni L. Trussfull<![CDATA[The New Retirement Plan for Gen X (5 Core Pillars)]]>Retirement isn’t about quitting — it’s about reinventing. In this episode, Corey & Mike break down the Five Pillars of Redefining Retirement so Gen Xer's can build a life (and income) they never want to retire from.


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]]>7de75e09-f680-45f8-b8b3-743ed6c7b54eTue, 09 Sep 2025 11:00:00 GMT<p>Retirement isn’t about quitting — it’s about reinventing. In this episode, Corey &amp; Mike break down the <b>Five Pillars of Redefining Retirement</b> so Gen Xer's can build a life (and income) they never want to retire from.</p><p><br />Want the books, tools, and AI prompts we mentioned? </p><p>Get the full resource list + my Gen eXit Playbook here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://redefiningretirement.io/p/gen-x-unplugged-podcast-resources-books-tools-prompts" target="_blank">https://redefiningretirement.io/p/gen-x-unplugged-podcast-resources-books-tools-prompts</a></p><p></p><p>Work with Mike Buccialia directly to get unstuck:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.mymindworx.com/" target="_blank">https://www.mymindworx.com/</a></p><p></p><p>Subscribe to Corey's Redefining Retirement newsletter and redefine it with us:<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://redefiningretirement.io/subscribe" target="_blank">https://redefiningretirement.io/subscribe</a><br /><br /></p>yes01:15:2018The New Retirement Plan for Gen X (5 Core Pillars)full<![CDATA[Why Creativity is the Only Skill Safe from AI]]>In this episode, Corey and Mike explore why creativity is the most valuable skill for Gen Xers in the AI era.

As well as...
Authenticity and Unique Perspective
Innovation vs. Imitation
Future-Proofing Careers through Creativity
Embracing Human Connection in a Digital World
AI as a Creative Force Multiplier
The Balance of Productivity and Stress

AND a crap ton more

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]]>dd9451c7-45e2-4218-83bd-4474145a513aFri, 05 Sep 2025 22:24:39 GMT<p>In this episode, Corey and Mike explore why creativity is the most valuable skill for Gen Xers in the AI era.<br /><br />As well as...<br />Authenticity and Unique Perspective<br />Innovation vs. Imitation<br />Future-Proofing Careers through Creativity<br />Embracing Human Connection in a Digital World<br />AI as a Creative Force Multiplier<br />The Balance of Productivity and Stress </p><p>AND a crap ton more<br /><br />Want the books, tools, and AI prompts we mentioned? </p><p>Get the full resource list + my Gen eXit Playbook here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://redefiningretirement.io/p/gen-x-unplugged-podcast-resources-books-tools-prompts" target="_blank">https://redefiningretirement.io/p/gen-x-unplugged-podcast-resources-books-tools-prompts</a></p><p></p><p>Work with Mike Buccialia directly to get unstuck:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.mymindworx.com/" target="_blank">https://www.mymindworx.com/</a></p><p></p><p>Check out Corey’s Redefining Retirement Weekly Email Mixtape and Gen eXit Playbook:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://redefiningretirement.io/subscribe" target="_blank">https://redefiningretirement.io/subscribe</a></p>no01:04:0517Why Creativity is the Only Skill Safe from AIfull<![CDATA[Midlife Career Change & Men's Mental Health (w/ Mark Wigginton)]]>What if your 20 past jobs were actually the roadmap to your best chapter yet? In this episode, I talk with Mark Wigginton, a career transition coach who's lived the reinvention journey himself — 20+ jobs, 4 life chapters, and now a mission to help midlife professionals turn experience into clarity, purpose, and momentum. He also discusses the crisis of loneliness in older adults and the importance of proactive mental and physical health for men.

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]]>6501cfc9-85df-4c6a-b71a-ece0ff046649Fri, 05 Sep 2025 22:14:52 GMT<p>What if your 20 past jobs were actually the roadmap to your best chapter yet? In this episode, I talk with Mark Wigginton, a career transition coach who's lived the reinvention journey himself — 20+ jobs, 4 life chapters, and now a mission to help midlife professionals turn experience into clarity, purpose, and momentum. He also discusses the crisis of loneliness in older adults and the importance of proactive mental and physical health for men.<br /><br />Connect with Mark: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://focusingonresults.com/" target="_blank">https://focusingonresults.com/</a><br /><br />Check out Corey’s Redefining Retirement Weekly Email Mixtape and Gen eXit Playbook:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://redefiningretirement.io/subscribe" target="_blank">https://redefiningretirement.io/subscribe</a><br /><br />Want the books, tools, and AI prompts we mentioned? </p><p>Get the full resource list + my Gen eXit Playbook here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://redefiningretirement.io/p/gen-x-unplugged-podcast-resources-books-tools-prompts" target="_blank">https://redefiningretirement.io/p/gen-x-unplugged-podcast-resources-books-tools-prompts</a><br /><br /></p>no01:15:1616Midlife Career Change & Men's Mental Health (w/ Mark Wigginton)full<![CDATA[Starting Over at 55: Life After Corporate Burnout & Caregiving w/ Elizabeth Howell ]]>Can you really start a new career in your 50s — after decades in corporate and years of family caregiving? Absolutely. In this episode of Gen X Unplugged, Corey sits down with Elizabeth Howell — a former CNN and Emily Post Institute executive turned LinkedIn ghostwriter.

Connect with Elizabeth on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/euh24/

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]]>46026322-e745-48de-9803-6b1cd1fca089Fri, 05 Sep 2025 22:06:21 GMT<p>Can you really start a new career in your 50s — after decades in corporate and years of family caregiving? Absolutely. In this episode of Gen X Unplugged, Corey sits down with Elizabeth Howell — a former CNN and Emily Post Institute executive turned LinkedIn ghostwriter.<br /><br />Connect with Elizabeth on LinkedIn: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/euh24/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/euh24/</a><br /><br />Want the books, tools, and AI prompts we mentioned? </p><p>Get the full resource list + my Gen eXit Playbook here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://redefiningretirement.io/p/gen-x-unplugged-podcast-resources-books-tools-prompts" target="_blank">https://redefiningretirement.io/p/gen-x-unplugged-podcast-resources-books-tools-prompts</a><br /><br />Check out Corey’s Redefining Retirement Weekly Email Mixtape and Gen eXit Playbook:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://redefiningretirement.io/subscribe" target="_blank">https://redefiningretirement.io/subscribe</a></p>no01:19:3015Starting Over at 55: Life After Corporate Burnout & Caregiving w/ Elizabeth Howell full<![CDATA[Why Retirement Is Broken For Gen X (And What to Do Instead)]]>Most Gen Xers are preparing for a retirement that doesn’t exist. We’re living longer, working harder, and stuck between aging parents and adult kids—while our 401ks, savings, and careers haven’t kept up.

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]]>7fcf3a43-d28a-41b5-a65f-bafa819181c9Fri, 05 Sep 2025 22:03:15 GMT<p>Most Gen Xers are preparing for a retirement that doesn’t exist. We’re living longer, working harder, and stuck between aging parents and adult kids—while our 401ks, savings, and careers haven’t kept up.<br /><br />Want the books, tools, and AI prompts we mentioned? </p><p>Get the full resource list + my Gen eXit Playbook here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://redefiningretirement.io/p/gen-x-unplugged-podcast-resources-books-tools-prompts" target="_blank">https://redefiningretirement.io/p/gen-x-unplugged-podcast-resources-books-tools-prompts</a></p><p></p><p>Work with Mike Buccialia directly to get unstuck:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.mymindworx.com/" target="_blank">https://www.mymindworx.com/</a></p><p></p><p>Check out Corey’s Redefining Retirement Weekly Email Mixtape and Gen eXit Playbook:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://redefiningretirement.io/subscribe" target="_blank">https://redefiningretirement.io/subscribe</a></p>no00:59:52Why Retirement Is Broken For Gen X (And What to Do Instead)full<![CDATA[What No One Tells You About Reinventing Yourself After 50]]>Thinking about a career change at 50? You’re not alone — and you’re not crazy. In this episode of Redefining Retirement we get real about what it actually takes to reinvent yourself in midlife. We talk about the highs, the lows, and the energy tax no one warns you about. Whether you're leaving a cubicle, freelancing, or trying to turn decades of experience into your own thing, this episode is for you.

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]]>75c28802-73ec-4c45-8f23-82fa4aa10e15Fri, 05 Sep 2025 22:01:22 GMT<p>Thinking about a career change at 50? You’re not alone — and you’re not crazy. In this episode of Redefining Retirement we get real about what it actually takes to reinvent yourself in midlife. We talk about the highs, the lows, and the energy tax no one warns you about. Whether you're leaving a cubicle, freelancing, or trying to turn decades of experience into your own thing, this episode is for you.<br /><br /></p><p>Want the books, tools, and AI prompts we mentioned? </p><p>Get the full resource list + my Gen eXit Playbook here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://redefiningretirement.io/p/gen-x-unplugged-podcast-resources-books-tools-prompts" target="_blank">https://redefiningretirement.io/p/gen-x-unplugged-podcast-resources-books-tools-prompts</a></p><p>Work with Mike Buccialia directly to get unstuck:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.mymindworx.com/" target="_blank">https://www.mymindworx.com/</a></p><p>Check out Corey’s Redefining Retirement Weekly Email Mixtape:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://redefiningretirement.io/subscribe" target="_blank">https://redefiningretirement.io/subscribe</a></p><p></p>no00:58:2613What No One Tells You About Reinventing Yourself After 50full<![CDATA[The Skills No One Taught Us: Sales, Storytelling, and Career Change at 40+]]>In this hour-long convo, Corey Koehler (Redefining Retirement) and Mike Buccialia (MindWorx) break down the stigma Gen Xers carry around sales, marketing, and self-promotion and how it’s holding a lot of people back from building the life and income they actually want.

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]]>401b3a69-35ef-4046-8a14-efedc5733326Fri, 05 Sep 2025 21:57:13 GMT<p>In this hour-long convo, Corey Koehler (Redefining Retirement) and Mike Buccialia (MindWorx) break down the stigma Gen Xers carry around sales, marketing, and self-promotion and how it’s holding a lot of people back from building the life and income they actually want.<br /><br />Want the books, tools, and AI prompts we mentioned? </p><p>Get the full resource list + my Gen eXit Playbook here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://redefiningretirement.io/p/gen-x-unplugged-podcast-resources-books-tools-prompts" target="_blank">https://redefiningretirement.io/p/gen-x-unplugged-podcast-resources-books-tools-prompts</a></p><p></p><p>Work with Mike Buccialia directly to get unstuck:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.mymindworx.com/" target="_blank">https://www.mymindworx.com/</a></p><p>Check out Corey’s Redefining Retirement Weekly Email Mixtape:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://redefiningretirement.io/subscribe" target="_blank">https://redefiningretirement.io/subscribe</a></p>no00:59:5412The Skills No One Taught Us: Sales, Storytelling, and Career Change at 40+full<![CDATA[Career Pivots, AI Panic, Redefining Retirement, and Entrepreneurial Mindset]]>Should we even want to retire anymore? In this hour plus long chat, Corey Koehler (Redefining Retirement) and Mike Buccialia (MindWorx) talk through what work, purpose, and income really mean after 40 and how AI, burnout, and career change are forcing all of us to rethink the plan.

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]]>27ea5cb6-5c29-4224-9714-97f7f4612f90Fri, 05 Sep 2025 21:14:42 GMT<p>Should we even want to retire anymore? In this hour plus long chat, Corey Koehler (Redefining Retirement) and Mike Buccialia (MindWorx) talk through what work, purpose, and income really mean after 40 and how AI, burnout, and career change are forcing all of us to rethink the plan. <br /><br />Want the books, tools, and AI prompts we mentioned? Get the full resource list + my Gen eXit Playbook here: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://redefiningretirement.io/p/gen-x-unplugged-podcast-resources-books-tools-prompts" target="_blank">https://redefiningretirement.io/p/gen-x-unplugged-podcast-resources-books-tools-prompts</a><br /><br />Work with Mike Buccialia directly to get unstuck: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.mymindworx.com/" target="_blank">https://www.mymindworx.com/</a> <br /><br />Check out Corey's Refining Retirement Weekly Email Mixtape: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://redefiningretirement.io/subscribe" target="_blank">https://redefiningretirement.io/subscribe</a></p>no01:19:0311Career Pivots, AI Panic, Redefining Retirement, and Entrepreneurial Mindsetfull