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Meaning and Moxie After 50
Leslie Maloney
98 episodes
5 days ago
In this thought-provoking episode, Leslie sits down with Gabriella Timmis, Director of Communications for Braver Angels, a national grassroots movement dedicated to depolarizing America one conversation at a time. Born out of the deep divisions following the 2016 election, Braver Angels brings together people from opposite sides of the political spectrum—reds and blues—to listen, learn, and rediscover what they share in common. Gabriella shares the fascinating origin story of the organization...
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In this thought-provoking episode, Leslie sits down with Gabriella Timmis, Director of Communications for Braver Angels, a national grassroots movement dedicated to depolarizing America one conversation at a time. Born out of the deep divisions following the 2016 election, Braver Angels brings together people from opposite sides of the political spectrum—reds and blues—to listen, learn, and rediscover what they share in common. Gabriella shares the fascinating origin story of the organization...
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Meaning and Moxie After 50
Red, Blue, and You: Finding Common Ground in a Divided Time
In this thought-provoking episode, Leslie sits down with Gabriella Timmis, Director of Communications for Braver Angels, a national grassroots movement dedicated to depolarizing America one conversation at a time. Born out of the deep divisions following the 2016 election, Braver Angels brings together people from opposite sides of the political spectrum—reds and blues—to listen, learn, and rediscover what they share in common. Gabriella shares the fascinating origin story of the organization...
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5 days ago
41 minutes

Meaning and Moxie After 50
#10 of Top Ten from 2025----- A League of Her Own: Janet Mitchell on Softball, Sisterhood, and the Secret to Never Stop Moving
In this inspiring episode of Meaning and Moxie After 50, Leslie sits down with lifelong athlete Janet Mitchell, a standout player and coach for the Maryland Roadrunners, a senior women’s softball team that competes across the country. Drawing parallels to A League of Their Own, Janet shares how her mother’s trailblazing attitude toward women in sports shaped her own path. From backyard Wiffle ball games in the 1950s to medaling at the National Senior Games, Janet’s story celebrates teamwork, ...
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1 week ago
41 minutes

Meaning and Moxie After 50
The Many Faces of Grief: Love, Letting Go, and Growth
In this heartfelt episode of Meaning and Moxie After 50, Leslie Maloney sits down with author, entrepreneur, and grief coach Laing Rikkers for a soulful conversation about the many forms of grief — and the surprising gifts it can bring. Together, they explore how loss doesn’t just come from death, but also from transitions, aging, or letting go of past identities. With warmth and deep compassion, Laing shares how acknowledging our pain can actually open the door to greater love, clarity, and ...
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2 weeks ago
41 minutes

Meaning and Moxie After 50
Sober, Strong, and Starting Again: Finding Purpose Beyond Achievement
In this inspiring episode of Meaning and Moxie After 50, Leslie sits down with entrepreneur, author, and business coach David Greer, whose story of reinvention goes far beyond professional success. After building a thriving career in the software industry, David found himself at a crossroads — one that led him to confront his relationship with alcohol and ultimately choose sobriety. That decision transformed not only his health and mindset but also the way he lives, leads, and helps others. T...
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3 weeks ago
44 minutes

Meaning and Moxie After 50
Aging Sideways: How to Rethink Getting Older with Jeanette Leardi
In this episode of Meaning and Moxie After 50, Leslie sits down with Jeanette Leardi, social gerontologist and author of Aging Sideways: Changing Our Perspectives on Getting Older. Jeanette invites us to challenge the old stereotypes about aging and look at it from a fresh, empowering angle. With humor, insight, and decades of experience, she shows us how aging isn’t a straight road downhill—it’s more like a scenic detour full of wisdom, creativity, and unexpected joy. Together, Leslie and Je...
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1 month ago
50 minutes

Meaning and Moxie After 50
Journaling for Growth and Healing with Marie Crews
In this episode of Meaning and Moxie After 50, Leslie sits down with Marie Crews, the creator of The Nautilus Way, a journaling practice designed to help you “write your way free.” What began as a love of words and inspiration from The Artist’s Way grew into a daily practice that became Marie’s anchor through some of life’s deepest storms. She shares how journaling gave her clarity, connection, and courage during profound loss—and how it can do the same for anyone, no matter their writing abi...
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1 month ago
44 minutes

Meaning and Moxie After 50
Your Money Gal with Sondee Lima: Business, Bravery and Reinvention
In this episode, Leslie sits down with Sondee Lima — senior business coach with WeVenture and the founder of Your Money Gal. Sondee has made it her mission to help women dream big, launch bold ventures, and actually get paid for doing what they love. With a mix of sharp business insight and contagious encouragement, she shares how midlife and beyond is the perfect time to pivot, whether you’re ready to start a new business, build your confidence, or finally bet on yourself. But Sondee’s story...
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1 month ago
43 minutes

Meaning and Moxie After 50
15 Tips for Making the Most of Your National Park Adventure
The national parks are some of our country’s greatest treasures—places where mountains meet the sky, rivers carve deep canyons, and ancient forests remind us of nature’s resilience. In this solo episode of Meaning and Moxie After 50, I’m celebrating the wonder of these sacred spaces and what they can teach us about slowing down, savoring the moment, and reconnecting with ourselves. Along the way, I’ll share 15 practical tips to help you make the most of your park adventures. From finding awe ...
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1 month ago
18 minutes

Meaning and Moxie After 50
Unlocking Vibrant Health After 50: Functional Medicine Explained with Dyna Vink
In this episode of Meaning and Moxie After 50, Leslie is joined by Dyna Vink, an integrative health practitioner who helps people go beyond treating surface-level symptoms to uncover the true root causes of imbalance in the body. Dyna shares how functional medicine differs from conventional approaches, emphasizing the importance of looking at the whole person—their lifestyle, stress, sleep, nutrition, and environment—rather than focusing on quick fixes. Her insights reveal why so many of us f...
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2 months ago
47 minutes

Meaning and Moxie After 50
A Practical Guide to Passion: Finding Your Yoga Story After 50 with Karen Fabian
In this episode of "Meeting of Moxie After 50," host Leslie Maloney interviews Karen Fabian, a former corporate professional who found her life's purpose as a yoga teacher. Karen shares her personal story, beginning with an emotional experience in her first yoga class that sparked her interest in the practice. She discusses how she made a pragmatic transition from her six-figure job, creating an 18-month plan that included selling her house and starting a side business as a personal chef to s...
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2 months ago
1 hour 1 minute

Meaning and Moxie After 50
What Horses Can Teach Us About Midlife and Meaning with Tik Maynard
What happens when you hit midlife and realize the old map no longer fits the new terrain? In this episode, I sit down with horseman and author Tik Maynard, whose latest book Starting in the Middle blends grit, humor, and hard-earned wisdom. Through his journey with horses—and one unforgettable colt—Tik discovered that the so-called “middle” isn’t a slump, it’s a turning point. We dive into the messy, beautiful process of reinventing yourself, learning to slow down, and letting unexpected teac...
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2 months ago
50 minutes

Meaning and Moxie After 50
Hit Pause to Move Forward: The Secret to Breaking Free from Autopilot
In this episode, coach Karen Bartholomew shares her Pause Method—a simple but powerful way to step out of exhaustion, reset your direction, and reclaim joy. Listen if: You’re tired of living life on repeat, checking all the boxes for everyone else but feeling like something’s missing for YOU. Key takeaways: Learn the Pause Method—how one intentional pause can shift your energy and decisions.Spot the “autopilot traps” that keep you stuck in busyness instead of living with purpose.Simple ...
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2 months ago
40 minutes

Meaning and Moxie After 50
Listening to Your Soul's Whisper: The Empath's Toolkit-From Burnout to Breakthrough
In this episode, guest Colby Wilk explores the crucial distinction between empathy and compassion, highlighting how being a highly sensitive person can lead to an unhealthy state of people-pleasing and emotional burnout. Colby guides listeners on a journey to reclaim their personal power by learning to set boundaries and find a "still point" within themselves. By shifting from a reactive empath to a proactive and compassionate individual, he provides practical advice on how to listen to...
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2 months ago
1 hour

Meaning and Moxie After 50
Stop Abandoning Yourself: Rewiring Life After 50 and Beyond
In this inspiring episode, Christina L. Woods shares her journey from corporate executive to transformational healer and coach, opening up about how she moved from burnout to alignment by finally giving herself permission to live authentically. She talks about the importance of “rewiring” rather than retiring, and how midlife and beyond can be a powerful time of reinvention rather than a winding down. Christina’s approach blends hypnotherapy, energy work, and high-performance coaching to help...
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3 months ago
40 minutes

Meaning and Moxie After 50
The Power of Connection: Navigating Loneliness in Later Life
Loneliness isn't just about being a party of one; it's that sneaky feeling of disconnection, even when you're surrounded by folks. Think of it like being at a huge concert but somehow missing the beat with everyone else! While this feeling can pop up at any age, it often makes a grand entrance during midlife and beyond, thanks to life's big changes like retirement (hello, endless free time!), kids flying the coop, or just realizing your social circle has, well, shrunk. And apparently, this is...
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3 months ago
24 minutes

Meaning and Moxie After 50
From Bullying to Bots: Navigating Screens, Social Drama, and Authentic Relationships
In this week's episode, Dr. Kathleen "Katy" Allen, a lifelong educator with a doctorate in human development, introduces her new book, "Stuck in Our Screens: Setting Aside Social Drama and Restoring Human Connection." Dr. Allen explains that her initial research for the book stemmed from her work on bullying intervention in high schools, where students often described their experiences as "social drama" rather than bullying. She realized that this phenomenon of "social drama" and excess...
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3 months ago
42 minutes

Meaning and Moxie After 50
Finding Enough: Peace in a World of Hustle and Distractions
Host Leslie Maloney speaks with Barbara Burgess, author of Enough: Finding Peace in a World Full of Distractions, Hustle, and Expectations. The conversation revolves around the common feeling of "not enough," particularly among women, and how Burgess’s book provides a path to finding peace. Burgess shares a personal and touching anecdote about a child who turned her chalk drawings into planets, an experience that helped her realize the profound importance of the concept of "enough" as a state...
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3 months ago
49 minutes

Meaning and Moxie After 50
The Accidental Travel Guru Who "Flunked Retirement"
This week we talk with Rodney George, a luxury travel consultant who humorously admits he "flunked retirement." Bored with daily golf, Rodney, inspired by a friend, launched his own travel agency 17 years ago. His office, based in Naples, Florida, now boasts a team with a remarkable combined 185 years of experience in the travel industry. Together, they specialize in crafting personalized travel experiences, with a significant focus on luxury trips, helping clients explore the world "their wa...
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4 months ago
36 minutes

Meaning and Moxie After 50
No Boxes, No Limits: Dr Vincent Pearson on Aging, Passions and Mindset
Dr. Vincent Pearson is a man of many talents — pharmacist, professional bowler, tournament chess player, licensed pilot, and lifelong learner. In this episode of Meaning and Moxie After 50, he shares how following his curiosity and committing to personal excellence has shaped a bold, multifaceted life. With a grounded approach and a spark of humor, Vincent shows us that life after 50 isn’t about slowing down — it’s about exploring everything you didn’t have time for before. Leslie and Vincent...
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4 months ago
48 minutes

Meaning and Moxie After 50
In the Zone: How to Unlock Your Flow State with Diane Allen
In this episode of Meaning and Moxie After 50, Leslie sits down with Diane Allen, a concertmaster violinist and expert on the science and soul of the flow state—that sweet spot where you’re fully immersed, energized, and at your absolute best. Diane breaks down what flow really is (hint: it’s not just “going with it”) and shares how it's rooted in neuroscience and positive psychology. She explains how tapping into this optimal state of consciousness can help us experience greater joy, purpose...
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4 months ago
42 minutes

Meaning and Moxie After 50
In this thought-provoking episode, Leslie sits down with Gabriella Timmis, Director of Communications for Braver Angels, a national grassroots movement dedicated to depolarizing America one conversation at a time. Born out of the deep divisions following the 2016 election, Braver Angels brings together people from opposite sides of the political spectrum—reds and blues—to listen, learn, and rediscover what they share in common. Gabriella shares the fascinating origin story of the organization...