Meaning and Moxie After 50
Looking for more inspiration and possibility in midlife and beyond? Join host Leslie Maloney, proud wife, mom, author and teacher, as she talks with people finding Meaning and Moxie in their life after 50.
Episodes
97 episodes
#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 co...
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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 ca...
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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 care...
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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 o...
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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 insp...
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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 ...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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 wi...
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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 ...
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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 list...
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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....
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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 ...
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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 t...
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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, ...
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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, Flori...
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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 com...
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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...
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Love After 50: Dr. Wendy Walsh on Dating, Mating & Modern Romance
In this enlightening and entertaining episode of Meaning and Moxie After 50, Dr. Wendy Walsh—psychologist, author, media personality, and Time Magazine’s Person of the Year—joins us for a deep dive into the realities of love, dating, a...
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Natural Awakenings Publisher Kris Urquhart on Reinvention & Wellness
In this episode, I sit down with Kris Urquhart, the dynamic publisher of Natural Awakenings Magazine, to explore what it really means to reinvent yourself with intention, intuition, and a whole lot of heart. Kris shares how she went fr...
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Bridging Generations: How Sages & Seekers Connects Teens and Elders
Sages & Seekers, a remarkable program that bridges the gap between older adults and teens. What started as a simple moment of reflection in Elly's car turned into a nationwide movement to break down ageism, reduce social isolation,...
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The Horse as Teacher: Sue Willoughby on Equus Coaching and Bold Living
In this lively and inspiring episode of Meaning and Moxie After 50, Leslie Maloney sits down with the remarkable Sue Willoughby — a woman who has truly done it all. From piloting planes and performing stand-up comedy to refereeing roll...
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Rising Above the Money Fog with Mikelann Valterra
https://www.seattlemoneycoach.com/In this insightful episode of Meaning and Moxie After 50, Leslie Maloney sits down with Mikelann Valterra, a veteran money coach and author of Rise ...
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Unleash Your Inner Energizer Bunny with Bonnie Dubrow!
In this lively conversation, host Leslie Maloney finally connects one-on-one with her friend Bonnie Dubrow, affectionately known as "the Energizer Bonnie." They dive into Bonnie's infectious energy and explore how she maintains such a vibrant o...
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