
Retirement Mindset Mentor, Creator of The DARE Method® Author and Speaker

The Aging Well Podcast
April 12, 2026
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George Jerjian is a Retirement Mindset Mentor, creator of the DARE Method, and an Emmy-winning storyteller who has studied the emotional and psychological side of retirement through a 20,000-retiree survey.
In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong talks with George about why so many people feel lost after leaving work, even when they are financially prepared. They explore how longer lifespans have outgrown outdated retirement narratives, why identity often collapses when careers end, and how “unretirement” can become a courageous step toward renewed purpose. Drawing from the DARE Method, George shares practical, non-financial strategies for aging with meaning, vitality, and direction.
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