Wondering & Wandering with Wendy

Wondering & Wandering with Wendy is where reflection meets possibility. Here, I share stories, insights, and real-life musings about the transition into retirement -  rediscovering identity, aligning with values, and finding joy in the space beyond “what’s next?” It’s a place for curiosity, courage, and conversation about creating a life that feels truly your own.

What Will You Do with Your 25 Years? A Retirement Coach’s Perspective

By Wendy | November 27, 2024

Retirement: Who do you want to be? What do you want in those 20-30 years? Have you found joy & purpose?

This again???? Did you know that your thoughts repeat?

By Wendy | September 28, 2024

I am fascinated by the thoughts that begin as soon we wake up every morning. Have you noticed yourself start playing the same reel once you open your eyes? Do any of these sound familiar?  Do you ever think about your thoughts? We have tens of thousands of thoughts every single day and about 90%…

Looking for “More” or “Less” to live your Meaningful Life?

By Wendy | July 28, 2024

Every day I speak with people who are intelligent, articulate, interesting, successful by most standards and they are looking for “more”.  Often, it is difficult to articulate what “more” means, however, they know that something is missing. Or maybe there is too much and they need “less”. They are not enjoying life as much and there…

A Cross Canada Motorcycle Trip

By Wendy | June 22, 2024

Do you have something that you really want to do AND you’ve made no attempt to get to it? Today, June 22nd, 2024, is the 5th Anniversary of the day that I kicked off my cross Canada solo motorcycle ride. The last 5 years have been amazing (yes – even during a pandemic).  My life has changed…

I Lost My Cellphone – WooHoo!

By Wendy | May 28, 2024

A week ago, as I barrelled along my chosen route with Bullwinkle (my Can-Am Spyder), listening to “Beautiful Trauma”, I suddenly heard my communication device declare “Mobile 1 – Disconnected”.  Hmm, I recall thinking – that’s odd but the blue tooth does get finicky from time to time.  And, just for fun, I reached down to…

Overwhelm. Burning out from too many balls in the air?

By Wendy McGean | May 15, 2024

Do you ever feel like a juggler with considerably more than 3 balls in rotation and you are desperately trying to keep them ALL aloft? Do you live with the constant feeling that if any of them drop – something terrible will happen? I listened to two women deliver basically the same message last week. Living under that…