LONGEVITY - AGEING - WELLNESS - TRAVEL
I Retired. Then I Refused to Disappear.
I am Siobhan Daniels, author, podcaster and proud Retirement Rebel. I live full-time in my motorhome, travel the UK and beyond, and talk honestly about ageing, loss, joy and starting again in your sixties.
How I became a Retirement Rebel
Nursing and the BBC
I started my working life as a nurse, then moved into journalism. I spent 30 years as a reporter, presenter and producer at the BBC, often juggling single parenting with a demanding job.
Retiring to Refire
In 2019, at sixty, I took early retirement, sold my flat and most of my possessions, and bought a motorhome. I named her Dora the Explora and set off to travel Great Britain.
Burnout and ageism
In my fifties I hit a wall. I was dealing with bereavement, menopause and bullying at work. I felt invisible and exhausted. I knew something had to change.
From Blog to Book to Podcast
I began blogging about the highs, lows and horse poo of life on the road, then wrote my book Retirement Rebel. Now I host the Retirement Rebel podcast, speaking with people who are redefining what life after 60 looks like.
My Values
Authenticity
Emphasising genuine, real-life experiences and stories, the podcast values honesty and sincerity in its content and in the way it engages with its audience.
Bravery
Encouraging listeners to face fears, take risks, and step out of their comfort zones, embodying a spirit of adventure and courage in the pursuit of a fulfilling retirement.
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Kindness
Advocating for self-care, self-compassion, and kindness towards others, recognising the importance of mental and emotional well-being in ageing.
Community
Building a supportive and inclusive community where shared experiences, encouragement, and advice are central, fostering a sense of belonging and mutual support.
What Retirement Rebel Is Here to Do
Retirement Rebel exists to challenge ageism and change how we see life after 60.
Through stories, talks and the podcast, I want to:
🕮 Show that retirement can be a beginning, not an ending.
🕮 Give people tools to look after their mental, physical and financial wellbeing.
🕮 Build a community that refuses to shrink to fit society’s idea of “growing old”.
