Judy Paul: Advocating for Change and Finding Purpose in Retirement

Welcome to Episode 4 of Retired and Inspired—the podcast that celebrates what’s possible after you leave the 9-to-5 behind. In this episode of Retired and Inspired, we sit down with Judy Paul, a Haliburton-based community leader, musician, and passionate advocate for social change. Judy shares her journey from a career in education to a retirement filled with creativity, music, volunteering, and community engagement. She reflects on what inspires her, how she continues to advocate for causes close to her heart, and what it means to live with purpose after retirement.

 Guest: Judy Paul – retired educator, musician, and community volunteer.  Topics we cover in this episode: Judy’s transition into retirement and how she embraced new roles. The role of music and creativity in her life. Her ongoing work as an advocate for social change in Haliburton County. Advice for retirees looking to stay engaged and inspired.  Highlights: Judy’s perspective on redefining retirement as a time for contribution and growth. The balance between pursuing personal passions and giving back to the community. Her encouragement for others to use retirement as an opportunity to reinvent themselves. Resources; Basic Income for Canadians, Evelyn L Forget The Nordic Theory of Everything – In Search of a Better Life, Anu Parrtanen The Year of Living Danishly, Helen Russell Leisure – The Basis of Culture, Josef Pieper