About Me

Hi, I’m Elaine Belansky.

I’m so glad you found your way here.

I wonder if parts of my story might sound familiar.

I've navigated my share of life transitions:

• Empty nesting

• Divorce and remarriage

• What felt like the longest perimenopause in history

• And most recently—retirement

Like many transitions, retirement brought more questions than answers.

At first, I was excited.

When I told the dean I planned to retire at the end of the academic year—after decades as a university professor—I felt hopeful, energized, even a little giddy. Of course, I tried to play it cool. But inside, I was already dreaming about what might come next.

Then, as the date got closer, the anxiety crept in.

“Who am I without my title?”
“What am I going to do all day?”
“Will I feel lonely?”
“What do I actually want now?”
“How do I move forward after working full time for so long?”

I didn’t need another financial planner.

I’d already done the money part.

What I needed was help designing a lifestyle—
a vision for what this new chapter could feel like.

That’s why I created

A Bold New Chapter: A Woman’s Path to Fulfillment
A coaching experience to help you build a retirement full of meaning, joy, and purpose.

You’ve worked hard for this chapter.
Now it’s time to make it yours.

My background:

• PhD in Social Psychology

• Certified Professional Life Coach

• 30-year career as a university professor and researcher

• Developed evidence-based programs to support health, well-being, and personal growth

I’ve studied how people make meaningful change—and I’ve lived it myself.

I’m proud of my credentials, but I’m just as proud of how I show up.

People describe me as:

• Warm and approachable

• Easy to talk with

• Someone who truly listens and cares

If you’re ready to design a retirement that feels like you—
I’d be honored to walk alongside you.