Essential Conversations with Dr. Amy

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Whether you’re married or partnered, there will be times when you need to have difficult conversations. But retirement is one of those challenging discussions that many couples don’t address until the ground is coming up fast. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">That’s why I invited Amy D’Aprix to join me on today's show. She’s an internationally respected expert on lifestyle issues relating to retirement, aging, caregiving and family dynamics. With a Ph.D. in Social Work, Dr. Amy has provided practical guidance on Life Transitions to individuals, professionals, and organizations for over 30 years. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">She has authored the book,</span> <a href= "https://store.dramy.life/collections/frontpage/products/surviving-thriving"> <em><span style="font-weight: 400;">From Surviving to Thriving: Transforming Your Caregiving Journey</span></em></a><span style= "font-weight: 400;">, and co-developed an audio coaching session and companion journal,</span> <a href= "https://store.dramy.life/products/building-friendship"><em><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Building the Bonds of Friendship at Midlife and Beyond</span></em></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, Dr. Amy shares her best advice on what conversations couples should have with each other about retirement planning. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We discussed: </span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Why we typically dive into retirement conversations unprepared</span><span style= "font-weight: 400;"><br /> <br /></span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">The problem with men concentrating social support into their spouses</span><span style= "font-weight: 400;"><br /> <br /></span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">