With freedom comes the risk of losing direction. When we’re younger, the world feels full of possibilities. But as we get older, our focus narrows—one job, one partner, one path. Over time, our routines can make it harder to see new opportunities.

In this episode, Paul Wilson explains how mental blocks can keep us stuck and shares how to break free and explore what’s still out there. After a bicycle accident and a broken arm in 2017, Paul found a new career path.

Now, Paul is a life coach, business coach, and hypnotherapist who helps people overcome feeling stuck through his practice, A Happy Head. He developed the Shift Process, a method that uses small mindset shifts to create big transformations.

Paul shares how to remove the mental “blinkers” that limit personal growth, especially as we navigate life transitions like retirement.

How a broken arm led to a new career

When Paul realized he had found a superpower

3 ways to discover new hobbies or interests

What hypnosis can do for you (and what it can’t)

The difference one phone call can make for retirees

Connect with Paul:

A Happy Head

Business Coaching with Paul

Willie Handler was born to Holocaust survivors. Though his home was loving, the trauma his parents endured left deep scars that shaped his life in ways he only came to understand much later.

During the pandemic, Willie began exploring his family’s history and the intergenerational trauma he carried. What started as a way to honor his parents became a transformative journey. It unearthed buried memories, led to tough therapy sessions, and inspired his powerful new book, Out From the Shadows.

Along the way, Willie interviewed nearly 100 others with similar stories. He brings their voices together in a book that sheds light on the resilience of generations shaped by unimaginable pain.

My conversation with Willie left me in awe of his courage. His story is one of reinvention and hope—and I can’t wait for you to hear it.

We discussed:

Why growing up with distant parents left Willie in survival mode

How a HR consultant convinced Willie to retire

When he realized it was time to unearth his survivor experience

The challenges Willie faced in getting the memoir published

His advice for aspiring authors in their Chapter X

Resources:

williehandler.com

Willie on Substack

Willie on Instagram

Out From the Shadows

Deep Into the Weeds

The Road Ahead

Loved Mars, Hated the Food

For Larry O’Nan, leaving work behind wasn’t about slowing down. It was a chance to step into a new chapter of intentional living and service.

With decades of experience guiding faith-based organizations, Larry raised millions for global initiatives and inspired others to lead with purpose. But his journey didn’t stop there.

Redefining what it means to live fully, Larry has embraced failure as a tool for growth, mastered the art of saying no to what doesn’t align with his strengths, and found meaning in every phase of life, even after retirement.

His story is a testament to the possibilities that unfold when we approach each day with intention and courage.

Resources

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Intentional Living and Giving

Email Larry at larry@larryonan.com