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Re-tired: New Tread

"Re-tired" is the podcast where your hosts, Sue & Tina talk about what life is like when we put on new tread for new adventures. Retirement isn"t always what we think it is. We"ll explore what it means to re-tire. Like any good road trip, we"ll have great company and a load of fun. "Re-tired" will host meaningful conversations with feminists about shifts in life. That could mean discussions about new job or careers, new identities, new starts, and more. In sharing, our hope, our drive, is to not

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00:35:13

Re-tired Ep023: American Ex-Wife Wrap Up

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2024/06/28

Tina and Sue wrap up their book club discussion of This American Ex-Wife: How I Ended My Marriage and Started My Life by Lyz Lenz. Tina is back in SoCal and recording from her sunny outdoor office. Sue and Tina feel differently about marriage after divorce. Sue declares herself a product of her upbringing and still embraces the ideals of romantic love. The choice to be remarried includes the requirement of true partnership and the legal protections that society endows on the institution. Tina is

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Re-tired Ep022: American Ex-Wife Part 3

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2024/06/21

Tina and Sue continue their book club discussion of This American Ex-Wife: How I Ended My Marriage and Started My Life by Lyz Lenz with Chapters 8 - 12. They discuss the cost that a patriarchal society and some churches exact on a pregnant teen girl for HER sin, while the boy continues on without the responsibility. Then on to the sexualization of single women, and reclaiming of self and body after divorce. How women feel liberation from the drain of neediness, and the extra work in an unequal

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Re-tired Ep021: American Ex-Wife Part 2

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2024/06/14

From country music and changing names, to house remodels and body autonomy, Tina and Sue continue their book club discussion of This American Ex-Wife: How I Ended My Marriage and Started My Life by Lyz Lenz. Liz utilizes our Re-tired metaphor, "Let the past be the past, people told me. Don't look in the rearview mirror. Keep going forward. I've always hated that metaphor. Because looking behind you is an essential part of driving. If a car you are driving hits something, you look in

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Re-tired Ep020: This American Ex-Wife Part 1

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2024/06/07

What is the moment when you know the marriage is over? Tina and Sue discuss and relate to their first "book club" read they share with listeners, This American Ex-Wife: How I Ended My Marriage and Started My Life by Lyz Lenz. In the nonfiction manifesto of her life after divorce, Lyz starts with the end and ends with the start.Decades ago, both Tina and Sue entered idealistically into their marriages with expectations of equal partnership. Like Lenz, they found that the reality of an

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Re-tired Ep019: Meera Ekkanath Klein & Sunshine Clinic

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2024/05/31

Friend and colleague, Meera Ekkanath Klein joins Sue and Tina to talk about her newest novel, Sunshine Clinic. It's the book three stand-alone story that wraps up the series about a family that lives in a matrilineal village in the state of Kerala, India. The gals talk with Meera about how she was pointed in the "write" direction by a local doctor when she was young, how food can be healing to your soul, and how she begins her writing with her eyes closed. Her novels are

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Re-tired Ep 018: Wrong Turns

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2024/05/24

We all make wrong turns. Of course, GPS has eased the challenges and pleasures of map reading and having to stop to ask directions. Wrong turns can be aggravating and feel like a waste of time, but Tina and Sue have more often found adventure and learning from such moments. Gratefully, Tina didn't need the Heimlich maneuver, the Benedictine sisters have women's backs, and the police that wrongly arrested Amanda Knox (not Cox) didn't make an appearance during Sue's wrong turn in

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Re-tired Ep017: When You Know

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2024/05/17

The road to re-tirement requires that moment when you know it's the time. It's the moment when there's a change, a putting on of new treads. In this episode, Tina and Sue explore the "When You Know" idea as it relates to other changes besides retirement. Trust the journey and find value in the journey itself.Sue Britz: Cohost/Producer/Director/Editor/Music & Graphics Tina Lokkbakk: Cohost, author of After the Burn & the blog "Life After Estrangement" at

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Ep016: Mother's Day

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2024/05/12

Tina and Sue wish you a very happy Mother's Day! While many people delight in celebration of their mothers and/or becoming a mother, others are dealing with sadness, loss, estrangement, or anger. All feelings are valid and deserve to be heard. Sue Britz: Cohost/Producer/Director/Editor/Music & Graphics Tina Lokkbakk: Cohost, author of After the Burn & the blog "Life After Estrangement" at lifeafterestrangement.com Facebook: Re-tired Podcast New Tread email:

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Re-tired Ep015: Free to Associate

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2024/05/10

Part of Re-tired is looking for and spreading beauty. Tina & Sue conduct a little free association of their recent travel adventures. Acts of service, books, comida, Dr. Seuss, trees, and Pearl Harbor are the topics of this week's episode. Check out our Facebook page for videos about Lou Conter, the last survivor of the attack on the USS Arizona in Pearl Haror, and Sue's video of her visit. References: "Oh, The Places You'll Go!" by Dr. Seuss Sue Britz:

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00:27:20

Re-tired Ep014: All Things Cuban

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2024/05/03

From Santeria to the Tropicana and polydactyl cats, Tina and Sue talk about all things Cuban. Sue shares her glee of having met a couple of famous Cuban Americans, while Tina talks about her obsession with vintage Mafiosos. Outwardly, these topics may not seem to relate to re-tirement, but ADVENTURE is the new tread.Sue Britz: Cohost/Producer/Director/Editor/Music & Graphics Tina Lokkbakk: Cohost, author of After the Burn & the blog "Life After Estrangement" at

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00:28:36

Re-tired Ep013: Catching Up from Cuba

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2024/04/26

Despite some audio issues, Tina & Sue are able to catch-up even as Tina calls in from Havana, Cuba. Tina went from retrieving her scooter from the shop, to calling in from a hotel lobby where she was able to get wi-fi. Along with the scooter, the '67 classic is being worked on, and Tina discusses the work in getting her philanthropic tour company set up. Sue talks about the fun of participating in the local artist studio tour.Sue Britz: Cohost/Producer/Director/Editor/Music &

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Re-tired Ep012 A Teacher Makes the Decision

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2024/04/19

Dear colleague and friend, Sharon Davies, joins Tina and Sue as their guest for this episode of Re-tired. Sharon is in the process of retiring from teaching after 28 years. While very personal to her career path, her experiences & insights are incredibly relatable by teachers everywhere. Subjects include impacts of the pandemic, feeling invisible, supply shortages, health, expanding on a passion, and celebration. Don't miss Sharon's poem at the end of the podcast -- it's gritty, joyous, and

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Re-tired Ep011 Cars & Roles & Names

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2024/04/12

Tina introduces Mustang Pearl while Sue displays her disinterest in cars. Each vehicle is part of personal identity during the seasons of our lives. Sue and Tina explore how their names and titles have changed, and how that has been a part of identity.Sue Britz: Cohost/Producer/Director/Editor/Music & Graphics Tina Lokkbakk: Cohost, author of After the Burn & the blog "Life After Estrangement" at lifeafterestrangement.com Facebook: Re-tired Podcast New Tread email:

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Re-tired Ep010 Becoming the Architect of Your Own...

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2024/04/05

What happens when Tina & Sue tell AI what it means to be Re-tired, to put on new wheels, new tread, for the next adventure? Microsoft's Copilot AI speaks for herself! Her response sends the gals into discussion of AI's impact on teaching, writing, scams, stereotypes, and politics. References: 'Female Popes ? Google's amusing AI bias underscores a serious problem' by Megan McArdle, Washington Post 2/27/24 'AI is forcing teachers to confront an existential question"

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Re-tired Ep009 BONUS Fools

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2024/04/01

Everyone loves April Fools' Day, right? Sue tries to trip Tina up with two lies and a truth. They share a little April Fools' history and a silly quiz they hope you find amusing. References: History.com; April Fools Quiz, guardian.co.uk; hoaxes.org Sue Britz: Cohost/Producer/Director/Editor/Music & Graphics Tina Lokkbakk: Cohost, author of After the Burn & the blog "Life After Estrangement" at lifeafterestrangement.com Facebook: Re-tired Podcast New Tread email:

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Re-tired Ep008 Change & Title IX

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2024/03/29

Women's History Month calls out Title IX! Like a flat tire, if you can't change it, you'll never go anywhere! Tina keeps it real. The gals recall what it was like growing up when Title 9 was made law in 1972. You'll hear reference to Patsy Mink, Laura Ingalls Wilder, Home Ec & Woodshop, Sue's Little Green Dress, and Great Dane Jiji even shows up.References: U.S. Department of Education https://www2.ed.gov U.S. Department of Health and Human Services https://www.hhs.gov Sue

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Re-tired Ep007: Women of a Certain Age

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2024/03/22

What is it about "women of a certain age"? Are they invisible? Do they have more freedom? Tina and Sue use their new tread to empower themselves and others to follow the wise words of Billie Jean King: Don't let anyone define you. You define yourself.#metoo#pockets#girlsgrowingup References: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus Sue Britz: Cohost/Producer/Director/Editor/Music & Graphics Tina Lokkbakk: Cohost, author of After the Burn & the blog "Life After

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Re-tired Ep006 BONUS Adventure

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2024/03/18

An essential part of being Re-tired is the next adventure. Tina & Sue clarify what adventure means to them, and how the spirit of adventure formed them at an early age. Embracing courage, boldness, curiosity, and excitement have brought them to their on-going adventures. References: This American Ex-Wife How I Ended My Marriage and Started My Life by Lyz Lenz, 2024 Oxford Language Dictionary That's What She Said Wise Words from Influential Women by Timothy Joy,

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Re-tired Ep005 Boredom?!

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2024/03/15

Sometimes retirement is associated with boredom. Tina and Sue each have a different perspective about boredom and re-tirement, but there's nothing boring about their conversation. Tina sees the chance to put on new wheels as a gift of time that sparks clarity for the new adventures ahead. Sue see re-tirement as the opportunity to embrace other parts of who she is and reclaiming herself.Sue Britz: Cohost/Producer/Director/Editor/Music & Graphics Tina Lokkbakk: Cohost, author of After the

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Re-tired Ep004 International Women's Day

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2024/03/08

Happy International Women's Day!Sue & Tina welcome their first guest, retired teacher Kate Bowen. Kate and Sue taught together before they each re-tired, so sharing another version of finding new tread that was relatable was easy. Kate continues to educate, wanting to "make sure history happens". All three discuss their amazement about not having received much Women's history in their upbringings, understanding that is called his-story for a reason. Tina reminds us that,

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