In this episode of The Internal Shift Show, Debbie Longo, Transformational Coach speaks with Cheryl Fimbel about the unexpected emotional and psychological impact of retirement—and the internal shift that changed everything.

After 45 years in healthcare, Cheryl was forced into retirement just weeks after losing her mother. What seemed like a financial concern at first quickly turned into something deeper. Without the structure, routine, and identity tied to her career, she found herself feeling lost, unproductive, and disconnected from purpose .

The turning point came when she realized she was not failing—she was experiencing a documented transition. Concepts like identity loss, lack of structure, and purpose disruption gave her clarity and shifted how she viewed her situation. Instead of staying stuck, she began rebuilding with small ...