What Happens Next

Episode 81 - How to Stay Strong, Active and Healthy in Retirement with 5 Simple Habits

Retirement should bring freedom, energy and a better quality of life, but stopping work can also remove the routines that quietly support your physical health. In this episode of What Happens Next, Chris Daems explores why retirement can affect movement, strength, sleep, social connection and long-term wellbeing. Chris shares five simple experiments to help you protect your body in retirement, including walking daily, strength training, exercising with others, improving sleep and designing a healthier morning routine.

Episode 80 - Business Exit Planning | How to Sell Your Company and Prepare for Life After

Peter shares 40 years of business experience, including successful exits, failed ventures, and lessons learned from both victories and setbacks. This comprehensive discussion covers the critical factors business owners in their 50s and 60s need to consider when planning to sell their company. Whether you've built a thriving business that you want to exit or you're wondering what happens after the sale, Peter's candid insights guide you through the process. He explores the good, the bad, and the unexpected consequences of business transitions, helping you understand that successful exits require careful planning far in advance.

Episode 79 - 6 Questions To Ask Before Retirement | Planning A Better Next Chapter

Most people spend years planning how to retire financially, but far less time thinking about what they are actually retiring to. In this episode of What Happens Next, host Chris Daems shares six powerful questions to ask before retirement that go beyond pensions, spreadsheets, and retirement age. Chris explores why identity, purpose, relationships, wellbeing, and daily structure matter just as much as financial independence. From asking "Who am I when I'm not working?" to understanding what a good week really looks like, this video helps you think more deeply about retirement planning and the next chapter of life. You'll also learn why knowing your number is not just about having enough money, but understanding what the life you want to live will actually cost. Chris also highlights the importance of talking with your partner, staying socially connected, and creating a meaningful life after work. If you're in your 50s or 60s and thinking about retirement, semi-retirement, or life after work, this conversation will help you prepare with more clarity and confidence.

Episode 78 - What True Wealth Really Means in Your 50s & Beyond

What does it really mean to live a wealthy life especially in your 50s, 60s, and beyond? In this episode of What Happens Next, host Chris Daems sits down with author, coach, and minister David Scarlet for a powerful, deeply human conversation about true wealth, relationships, and meaningful living. Together, Chris and David explore why money alone doesn't create happiness and why the quality of your relationships, your sense of purpose, and your connection to community matter far more as we move into the next chapter of life. Drawing on decades of lived experience, coaching, and insight from studies like the Harvard Study of Wellbeing, David shares why relationships are directly linked to longevity, fulfillment, and emotional health. You'll also hear practical reflections on: • What "enough" really looks like • Why listening is more powerful than fixing • The difference between mentoring and coaching • How to design a life rich in meaning, not just finances If you've ever asked yourself "Is this it?" this conversation will help you think differently about what happens next.

Episode 77 - Why Men Feel Lost After Retirement (The Loneliness Crisis No One Talks About)

Why do so many successful men feel lost after retirement? In this episode of What Happens Next, Chris Daems explores the hidden loneliness crisis affecting men in their 50s, 60s, and beyond. After decades of focusing on career success, many men reach retirement only to discover that their social life was built almost entirely around work—and when that disappears, so do many of their connections. This video dives into the real reasons men struggle with loneliness after retirement, backed by research from leading studies on social isolation and wellbeing. Chris breaks down why men are particularly vulnerable, how workplace relationships differ from deeper friendships, and why this issue is rarely discussed in retirement planning or financial advice. More importantly, Chris shares practical strategies to rebuild connection and purpose, including: • How to recognise and overcome social isolation • The importance of meaningful friendships in later life • Simple ways to create new social environments and routines • Why taking initiative is key to building lasting relationships