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Fritz Coleman on Retirement, Identity, and Why Staying Engaged Saved His Life

Fritz Coleman on Retirement, Identity, and Why Staying Engaged Saved His Life

Update: 2025-12-14
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In this episode of State of Mind, legendary broadcaster and comedian Fritz Coleman reflects on retirement, identity, and the fear of losing purpose after a long career. He shares how staying engaged through creativity, sobriety, and meaningful work helped him avoid the emotional collapse he once witnessed in his own family. It is an honest conversation about aging, self-doubt, and what it really takes to stay alive inside.




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Fritz Coleman on Retirement, Identity, and Why Staying Engaged Saved His Life

Fritz Coleman on Retirement, Identity, and Why Staying Engaged Saved His Life

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