Podcast appearances and mentions of maria leonard olsen

This is such a fascinating podcast! Maria Leonard Olsen is a lawyer, an author, a TEDx speaker, and a mentor to women in recovery. She wrote 50 After 50: Reframing the Next Chapter of Your Life and is host of the Becoming Your Best Version podcast. She's had a very full and fascinating life – so far. She has so many enthralling stories to share. We talk about: - Maria's background and passion for travel - Exploring other cultures and overcoming historical prejudices - The power of continuous growth and trying new things - Racial prejudice and mixed heritage identity - Unveiling family secrets: Maria's DNA test surprise - Navigating the legal and emotional implications of misattributed parentage - Connecting with a previously unknown biological parent - Grappling with changed heritage and identity - Maria's difficult journey to sobriety - Breaking the silence on sexual assault - The importance of self-care in midlife - What somatic healing means to Maria - Lifelong learning And more!   If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, share it and leave us a 5* review on iTunes or wherever you're listening. Order the ebook or audiobook (narrated by Rachel) versions of Rachel's book, Magnificent Midlife: Transform Your Middle Years, Menopause And Beyond at magnificentmidlife.com/book The paperback can be purchased on Amazon or other online retailers: UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Magnificent-Midlife-Transform-Middle-Menopause/dp/173981150X/ US & Canada: https://www.amazon.com/Magnificent-Midlife-Transform-Middle-Menopause/dp/173981150X/ Australia: https://www.amazon.com.au/Magnificent-Midlife-Transform-Middle-Menopause/dp/173981150X/ You can listen to all the other episodes and get the show notes at magnificentmidlife.com/podcast. Recommended by the Sunday Times. Feedspot #3 in best midlife podcasts and #14 in best women over 50 podcasts worldwide. You'll find lots of strategies, support, and resources to help make your midlife magnificent at magnificentmidlife.com. Check out Rachel's online Revitalize Experience, a 6-week intensive small group mentoring experience or 1-1 Midlife Mentoring.

with Dr. Nicole Cutts, Maria Leonard Olsen, Esq; Michael Sharp; Kathryn Boxill

with Dr. Nicole Cutts, Maria Leonard Olsen, Esq; Michael Sharp; Kathryn Boxill

with Dr. Nicole Cutts, Maria Leonard Olsen, Esq; Michael Sharp; Kathryn Boxill

with Dr. Nicole Cutts, Maria Leonard Olsen, Esq; Michael Sharp; Kathryn Boxill

with Dr. Nicole Cutts, Maria Leonard Olsen, Esq; Michael Sharp; Kathryn Boxill

with Dr. Nicole Cutts, Maria Leonard Olsen, Esq; Michael Sharp; Kathryn Boxill

with Dr. Nicole Cutts, Maria Leonard Olsen, Esq; Michael Sharp; Kathryn Boxill

with Dr. Nicole Cutts, Maria Leonard Olsen, Esq; Michael Sharp; Kathryn Boxill

with Dr. Nicole Cutts, Maria Leonard Olsen, Esq; Michael Sharp; Kathryn Boxill

with Dr. Nicole Cutts, Maria Leonard Olsen, Esq; Michael Sharp; Kathryn Boxill

with Dr. Nicole Cutts, Maria Leonard Olsen, Esq; Michael Sharp; Kathryn Boxill

with Dr. Nicole Cutts, Maria Leonard Olsen, Esq; Michael Sharp; Kathryn Boxill

At age 50, Maria Leonard Olsen found herself in a failing marriage, drinking excessively, willfully derailing her successful law career, and feeling her teenage children pull away from needing her. She was depressed and stuck. On her 50th birthday, Maria decided her gift to herself was to go on a crusade to make the most of whatever time she had left. She set out to do 50 new things that were significant. The list spanned physical challenges, adventure travel, and lifestyle changes. Each taught her something about herself and about how she wanted to lead the next years of her life to come. This work transitioned into a passion to help others. Maria is a motivational speaker, self-help and children's books author, podcast host, radio host, and book marketing consultant.  Listen to this episode of Whinypaluza, with Maria Leonard Olsen about creating excitement and meaning in your life if you are feeling stuck or depressed. Here is what to expect on this week's show: Hear Maria's story that led her to heartache, and eventually turned that into self-discovery and fulfillment. What were the 50 things Maria embarked on after turning 50? Shifting her focus from despair to gratitude The most meaningful discoveries she made in her journey Courage- feeling the fear and doing it anyway! How Maria made her list of 50 things, and embarking on writing a book on it The increased thirst for trying new things now that she is 60 Learning to talk back to your inner critic The regrets in her life Advice for other women who may be feeling detached, depressed, or stuck Maria's sobriety journey and how she has stuck to it Working on overcoming codependency with her son Dealing with the harsh ramifications of poor decisions you made as a parent, and living your amends as you recover Finding lessons in all you encounter and experience Advice for creating adventure in your life, even if you are not outgoing Connect with Maria: Website https://www.marialeonardolsen.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FiftyAfter50/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel X (fka Twitter) https://twitter.com/FiftyAfter50 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fiftyafter50/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/marialeonardolsen/ Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/becoming-your-best-version/id1562910379 TedX Talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nR3cM9aRjes   Links Mentioned: The Happiness Lab podcast https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/the-happiness-lab-with-dr-laurie-santos 50 After 50 by Maria Leonard Olsen https://a.co/d/eESLERT Chris Olsen TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@chris?lang=en Chris Olsen Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chrisolsen/?hl=en Follow Rebecca Greene Blog  https://www.whinypaluza.com/ Book 1  https://bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBook Book 2 https://bit.ly/whinybook2 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whinypaluzaparentingandmarriage  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/becgreene5/ @becgreene5 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@whinypaluzamom?lang=en @whinypaluzamom YouTube https://www.youtube.com/WhinyPaluza     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

with Dr. Nicole Cutts, Maria Leonard Olsen, Esq; Michael Sharp; Kathryn Boxill

with Dr. Nicole Cutts, Maria Leonard Olsen, Esq; Michael Sharp; Kathryn Boxill

with Dr. Nicole Cutts, Maria Leonard Olsen, Esq; Michael Sharp; Kathryn Boxill

with Dr. Nicole Cutts, Maria Leonard Olsen, Esq; Michael Sharp; Kathryn Boxill

Today's guest, Maria Leonard Olsen, shares her captivating life story. A woman of immense talent and ambition, Maria is a lawyer, journalist, author, and devoted mother to two wonderful children. She is also a podcaster and mentor to women in recovery. Maria's dedication to philanthropy is evident through her involvement in various boards, including those of Children's National Medical Center BOV, the Catholic Coalition for Special Education, GirlsUp, and the Alzheimer's Association of Greater Washington. However, one of her most notable things we talked about in this episode is her journey as a recovering alcoholic. In this episode, Maria shares: Overcoming alcoholism and her gradual emergence from depression Her life-affirming journey that led to her helping other women in recovery Valuable life lessons she learned about courage, trusting yourself and being intentional Finding her true self and how that opened up a more passion-filled and purposeful life. Maria's commitment to empowerment extends beyond her writing—she leads writing and empowerment retreats for women and co-hosts the "Inside Out" radio show on WPFW-fm, 89.3, in Washington, D.C. Furthermore, she hosts the "Becoming Your Best Version" podcast, sharing wisdom and insights to inspire personal growth and self-discovery. Her latest book, "50 After 50—Reframing the Next Chapter of Your Life," offers invaluable insights and perspectives on navigating the later stages of life with purpose and enthusiasm. Maria's passion for sharing her experiences and knowledge has led her to speak at numerous events, including TEDx CUNY in 2021, where she discussed "Using Life's Challenges as a Force for Good." Other ways to find and connect with Maria are: Website: http://www.marialeonardolsen.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fiftyafter50/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FiftyAfter50/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marialeonardolsen  Becoming Your Best Version Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/becoming-your-best-version/id1562910379 If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and subscribe to (or follow) the podcast (if you haven't already) so you don't miss any new episodes. You can also sign up for my newsletter on my website, or if you'd like to connect with me, you can email me at lauriewright@notyouraveragegrandma.com  or send a message using any of the sites below:
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with Dr. Nicole Cutts, Maria Leonard Olsen, Esq; Michael Sharp; Kathryn Boxill

with Dr. Nicole Cutts, Maria Leonard Olsen, Esq; Michael Sharp; Kathryn Boxill

with Dr. Nicole Cutts, Maria Leonard Olsen, Esq; Michael Sharp; Kathryn Boxill

with Dr. Nicole Cutts, Maria Leonard Olsen, Esq; Michael Sharp; Kathryn Boxill

with Dr. Nicole Cutts, Maria Leonard Olsen, Esq; Michael Sharp; Kathryn Boxill

with Dr. Nicole Cutts, Maria Leonard Olsen, Esq; Michael Sharp; Kathryn Boxill

with Dr. Nicole Cutts, Maria Leonard Olsen, Esq; Michael Sharp; Kathryn Boxill

with Dr. Nicole Cutts, Maria Leonard Olsen, Esq; Michael Sharp; Kathryn Boxill

with Dr. Nicole Cutts, Maria Leonard Olsen, Esq; Michael Sharp; Kathryn Boxill

with Dr. Nicole Cutts, Maria Leonard Olsen, Esq; Michael Sharp; Kathryn Boxill

with Dr. Nicole Cutts, Maria Leonard Olsen, Esq; Michael Sharp; Kathryn Boxill

with Dr. Nicole Cutts, Maria Leonard Olsen, Esq; Michael Sharp; Kathryn Boxill

with Dr. Nicole Cutts, Maria Leonard Olsen, Esq; Michael Sharp; Kathryn Boxill

with Dr. Nicole Cutts, Maria Leonard Olsen, Esq; Michael Sharp; Kathryn Boxill

with Dr. Nicole Cutts, Maria Leonard Olsen, Esq; Michael Sharp; Kathryn Boxill

with Dr. Nicole Cutts, Maria Leonard Olsen, Esq; Michael Sharp; Kathryn Boxill

with Dr. Nicole Cutts, Maria Leonard Olsen, Esq; Michael Sharp; Kathryn Boxill

with Dr. Nicole Cutts, Maria Leonard Olsen, Esq; Michael Sharp; Kathryn Boxill

with Dr. Nicole Cutts, Maria Leonard Olsen, Esq; Michael Sharp; Kathryn Boxill

with Dr. Nicole Cutts, Maria Leonard Olsen, Esq; Michael Sharp; Kathryn Boxill

with Dr. Nicole Cutts, Maria Leonard Olsen, Esq; Michael Sharp; Kathryn Boxill

with Dr. Nicole Cutts, Maria Leonard Olsen, Esq; Michael Sharp; Kathryn Boxill

with Dr. Nicole Cutts, Maria Leonard Olsen, Esq; Michael Sharp; Kathryn Boxill

with Dr. Nicole Cutts, Maria Leonard Olsen, Esq; Michael Sharp; Kathryn Boxill

with Dr. Nicole Cutts, Maria Leonard Olsen, Esq; Michael Sharp; Kathryn Boxill

with Dr. Nicole Cutts, Maria Leonard Olsen, Esq; Michael Sharp; Kathryn Boxill

with Dr. Nicole Cutts, Maria Leonard Olsen, Esq; Michael Sharp; Kathryn Boxill

with Dr. Nicole Cutts, Maria Leonard Olsen, Esq; Michael Sharp; Kathryn Boxill

with Dr. Nicole Cutts, Maria Leonard Olsen, Esq; Michael Sharp; Kathryn Boxill

with Dr. Nicole Cutts, Maria Leonard Olsen, Esq; Michael Sharp; Kathryn Boxill

with Dr. Nicole Cutts, Maria Leonard Olsen, Esq; Michael Sharp; Kathryn Boxill