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Retirement can be a relief, but it can also quietly steal something essential: the feeling that you have a reason to get up and go. From a sunlit morning in Malibu, we talk with author, filmmaker, and Creative Visions Foundation founder Kathy Eldon about purpose as a daily practice, not a résumé line. We dig into the difference between being driven and being purposeful, why purpose can change over time, and why the most meaningful work often starts after a major life shift.

KEY TOPICS DISCUSSED:

Purpose is not a single grand mission, and it does not end when work ends. Kathy Eldon and Bob Preston talk about turning grief into service, using creativity to heal, and finding everyday ways to stay connected to what makes life meaningful:

• Driven vs purpose and why money alone is not enough
• How travel and other cultures widen perspective and keep curiosity alive
• Dan Eldon’s story and the importance of being present for people we love
• Transforming loss into a force for good through storytelling and service
• Role models, mentors and why purpose evolves over time
• Ways to reignite purpose in retirement through joy, generosity, connection
• Creative Visions Foundation and the idea of creative activism

Kathy shares how early experiences, travel, and cross cultural living shaped her worldview and strengthened her belief that we are connected. Then the conversation turns to the story that changed everything: the death of her son Dan Eldon, a 22-year-old Reuters photojournalist killed in Somalia after documenting famine and conflict. Kathy speaks with clarity about grief, resilience, and the power of “last words,” and how she chose to transform loss into a force for good through storytelling, service, and creative activism.

We also get practical about finding purpose after retirement: shaking up routine, following what brings joy, and letting that joy benefit someone else, even in small ways. If you care about holistic longevity, meaning, and connection, this one stays with you. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a spark, and leave a review so more people can find the show.

CALL TO ACTION:

Connect with Kathy: KathyEldon.com

Learn about The Creative Vision Foundation: CreativeVisions.org

Learn more about The Retired Mindset and The Seven Trails to Holistic Longevity: The Retired Mindset Website

This podcast is presented solely for educational and entertainment purposes. I am not a doctor, nutritionist, or licensed therapist, and this podcast is not a substitute for advice from a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional.

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