JudiNadratowskiRetirementCommentaries
@judinadratowski.bsky.social
Writing about the many changes of this phase of life
My latest on Substack about paying attention to a month I used to hurry through.
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August
My notebook is full of August scribbles.
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August 24, 2026 at 4:07 PM
My latest on Substack about paying attention to a month I used to hurry through.
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Here's what "unretirement" looks like for me -- finding work I still like to do and doing it. My latest post, "The Un- of Retirement" www.retirementcommentaries.com/the-un-of-re...
The Un- of Retirement
I saw myself smiling on the Zoom screen. I was a bit nervous, half thinking I didn’t belong in the interview and half thinking maybe I did. I’d done a few podcasts about "unretirement"—not the diction...
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July 28, 2026 at 12:09 AM
Here's what "unretirement" looks like for me -- finding work I still like to do and doing it. My latest post, "The Un- of Retirement" www.retirementcommentaries.com/the-un-of-re...
Julie Pfitzinger published the final installment of her article on unretirement, “Finding Your Way Forward.” I’m grateful to be included among the stories about how some of us choose to explore something new.
Unretirement: Finding Your Way Forward
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Unretirement: Finding Your Way Forward
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Unretirement: Finding Your Way Forward
In Amy Lindgren’s 30+ years as a career counselor, she’s observed something curious.
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July 7, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Julie Pfitzinger published the final installment of her article on unretirement, “Finding Your Way Forward.” I’m grateful to be included among the stories about how some of us choose to explore something new.
Unretirement: Finding Your Way Forward
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Unretirement: Finding Your Way Forward
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Eight years after leaving my career, I realized I felt a surprising tenderness toward the messy, restless early days. This is a reflection on that — and on what comes next. Proper Eulogy for the In-Between medium.com/p/a-proper-e...
A Proper Eulogy for the In-Between
The Stretch Between Ending a Career and Finding a New Rhythm
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June 11, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Eight years after leaving my career, I realized I felt a surprising tenderness toward the messy, restless early days. This is a reflection on that — and on what comes next. Proper Eulogy for the In-Between medium.com/p/a-proper-e...
I just published "Letting Go of Letting Go" medium.com/p/letting-go...
Letting Go of Letting Go
Recently I realized I’ve been grading myself on a test I never agreed to take.
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April 21, 2026 at 4:59 PM
I just published "Letting Go of Letting Go" medium.com/p/letting-go...
I used to think retirement came with a finish line. Here's my latest piece reflecting on the shifts that life brings even in retirement. www.retirementcommentaries.com/how-many-liv...
How Many Lives Does The Cat Have—and Other Timely Questions
Only a few months ago, my friend Kathie and I were remarking that we’d both noticed a steadiness in our lives, as if our days were finally starting to come together. We’d both done our share of the re...
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April 14, 2026 at 7:06 PM
I used to think retirement came with a finish line. Here's my latest piece reflecting on the shifts that life brings even in retirement. www.retirementcommentaries.com/how-many-liv...
Here's my latest piece on an elusive concept, "What I've Learned About Purpose"
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What I've Learned About Purpose
When purpose stops being a job and becomes an expression
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March 14, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Here's my latest piece on an elusive concept, "What I've Learned About Purpose"
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I just published an open letter, "For Those Retiring: Become, Don’t Settle". I hope you'll give it a read. medium.com/crows-feet/f...
For Those Retiring: Become, Don’t Settle
It adds up
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March 5, 2026 at 12:39 AM
I just published an open letter, "For Those Retiring: Become, Don’t Settle". I hope you'll give it a read. medium.com/crows-feet/f...
I’ve been thinking about how hard it is to step out of an identity shaped by work. My latest piece, Worth Without the Work, explores that through the story of a mentor I admired — and only truly understood years later.
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#retirement #corporatehangover #worth #identity
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Worth Without the Work
I recently read an article about how, even in life after a primary career, the corporate lens can still shape how we see ourselves.
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January 31, 2026 at 9:38 PM
I’ve been thinking about how hard it is to step out of an identity shaped by work. My latest piece, Worth Without the Work, explores that through the story of a mentor I admired — and only truly understood years later.
open.substack.com/pub/retireme...
#retirement #corporatehangover #worth #identity
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#retirement #corporatehangover #worth #identity
Here's a small story about a coyote, a winter afternoon, and the surprising ways purpose can shift when we stop trying to earn our place in the world and simply let ourselves be in it. #retirement #purpose
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The Coyote, the Light, and the Changing Shape of Purpose
A speckled coyote trotted through the woods outside my window, unhurried and utterly itself.
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January 9, 2026 at 9:53 PM
Here's a small story about a coyote, a winter afternoon, and the surprising ways purpose can shift when we stop trying to earn our place in the world and simply let ourselves be in it. #retirement #purpose
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Happy Holiday season to all! I wrote this a few weeks ago and thought still good for a pleasant holiday read! Enjoy! #nostalgia, #Christmas #shopping #NYC medium.com/@judi_16993/...
It’s Christmas Time in the City
Why I still miss holiday shopping
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December 29, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Happy Holiday season to all! I wrote this a few weeks ago and thought still good for a pleasant holiday read! Enjoy! #nostalgia, #Christmas #shopping #NYC medium.com/@judi_16993/...
My latest post is a trip down candy memory lane. Happy Halloween! medium.com/crows-feet/g...
Wax Lips, Pixie Stix, and the Magic of Remembering
A treat bowl of memories
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October 31, 2025 at 3:35 PM
My latest post is a trip down candy memory lane. Happy Halloween! medium.com/crows-feet/g...
I was delighted to share my experiences on Carl Landau's "I Used to Be Somebody" podcast and honored to be the newbie half of his "Ask the Experts" episode alongside the incomparable Joe Casey @retirementwisdom.bsky.social, a pioneer in the retirement space.
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Meet the (Un)Retirement Experts: Interviews with Joe Casey & Judi Nadratowski
In this special bonus episode, Carl interviews The (Un)Retirement Experts Joe Casey and Judi Nadratowski. Joe Casey, a retirement expert, has hosted more than 350 episodes of 'Retirement Wisdom'. Judi...
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July 30, 2025 at 8:28 PM
I was delighted to share my experiences on Carl Landau's "I Used to Be Somebody" podcast and honored to be the newbie half of his "Ask the Experts" episode alongside the incomparable Joe Casey @retirementwisdom.bsky.social, a pioneer in the retirement space.
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What if reinventing your life after a career isn't about doing what the world celebrates as impressive or meaningful--but about deciding for yourself what truly is? I hope you'll check out my latest post on Substack
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Redefining Meaning
I left my career before the traditional 65-year-old expiration date — not because I had to, but because something in me knew I was done.
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July 1, 2025 at 6:16 PM
What if reinventing your life after a career isn't about doing what the world celebrates as impressive or meaningful--but about deciding for yourself what truly is? I hope you'll check out my latest post on Substack
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Another redefinition -- belonging -- which can come from inside of you too.
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Redefining Belonging
Retirement Musings
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May 24, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Another redefinition -- belonging -- which can come from inside of you too.
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Here's my latest re-definition: Redefining Quitting
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Redefining Quitting
Retirement Musings
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May 14, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Here's my latest re-definition: Redefining Quitting
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I had a great time on Len Hayduchok's podcast discussing "Unraveling Identity" -- how gaining a deeper understanding of who you are today leads to greater fulfillment in shaping a satisfying next chapter after a rewarding career. Here's a link:
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Judith Nadratowski: Unraveling Identity: A Retiree's Journey of Self-Discovery
Podcast Episode · MaxAMAZING Your Retirement with Len Hayduchok · 05/06/2025 · 44m
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May 6, 2025 at 10:04 PM
I had a great time on Len Hayduchok's podcast discussing "Unraveling Identity" -- how gaining a deeper understanding of who you are today leads to greater fulfillment in shaping a satisfying next chapter after a rewarding career. Here's a link:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/j... #retirement #encore
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Are you living your best encore? In her own words, writer Judith Nadratowski shares her experience in transitioning from a career in law to becoming a writer.
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#aging #longevity #retirement #passion #purpose #encore #liveyourbestencore
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#aging #longevity #retirement #passion #purpose #encore #liveyourbestencore
Living Your Best Encore: Judith Nadratowski
Are you living your best encore? We are delighted to introduce you to some people who are. In her own words, writer Judith Nadratwoski shares her experience in transition from a career in law to becom...
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April 29, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Are you living your best encore? In her own words, writer Judith Nadratowski shares her experience in transitioning from a career in law to becoming a writer.
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#aging #longevity #retirement #passion #purpose #encore #liveyourbestencore
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#aging #longevity #retirement #passion #purpose #encore #liveyourbestencore
Redefining "Work"
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Redefining "Work"
Retirement Musings
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April 9, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Redefining "Work"
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I'm on Substack! I hope you'll check out my short essay entitled "Musings on Retirement: Redefining Fulfillment" retirementcommentaries.substack.com/p/redefining...
Musings on Retirement: Redefining Fulfillment
From Judi Nadratowski's Retirement Commentaries
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April 4, 2025 at 6:52 PM
I'm on Substack! I hope you'll check out my short essay entitled "Musings on Retirement: Redefining Fulfillment" retirementcommentaries.substack.com/p/redefining...
Sometimes, passions find us rather than the other way around. Retirement taught me that joy lies in enjoying even the small and quirky moments that make our lives uniquely ours. I hope you'll read my lastest post #retirement #passions: www.retirementcommentaries.com/pursuing-you...
Pursuing Your Passions: May The Road Rise Up To Meet You
As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, I’ve been thinking about what perfect emerald green jewelry to wear. Soon afterward, I’ll enjoy the early whiffs of spring and a ricotta cream-filled pastry on St. Jos...
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March 10, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Sometimes, passions find us rather than the other way around. Retirement taught me that joy lies in enjoying even the small and quirky moments that make our lives uniquely ours. I hope you'll read my lastest post #retirement #passions: www.retirementcommentaries.com/pursuing-you...
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I'm excited to share my first post here--my latest essay entitled "Saying Yes to No," about learning the positives of saying No. I hope you'll check it out and consider subscribing at my blog www.RetirementCommentaries.com
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Saying Yes to No
“To the past, Thanks; to the future, Yes!”
Dag Hammarskjold’s philosophy on life, expressed in his book Markings, has always ignited a spark in me. So much so that when I retired, I adopted a univers...
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February 10, 2025 at 10:53 PM
I'm excited to share my first post here--my latest essay entitled "Saying Yes to No," about learning the positives of saying No. I hope you'll check it out and consider subscribing at my blog www.RetirementCommentaries.com
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