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.
Meaning and Moxie After 50
When Your Body Forces You to Slow Down: The Unexpected Gift of Illness and Reinvention
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This episode features a powerful conversation with Bonnie Strati on resilience, reinvention, and what it truly means to become “whole again.” She shares how an unexpected job loss became the catalyst for writing her book Built Stronger: The Art of Becoming Whole Again. What started as a painful and disorienting moment evolved into a period of deep reflection, where writing became her outlet for processing not only that loss, but a lifetime of experiences that shaped her identity. Through storytelling, she began to reconnect with herself and reframe her narrative from one of loss to one of growth and possibility.
Bonnie also opens up about her battle with illness, which added another profound layer to her journey. Being forced to slow down shifted her perspective on strength, moving away from constant striving and toward self-awareness, healing, and self-compassion. Together, you explore how setbacks—whether career-related or health-related—can serve as invitations to grow, especially in midlife and beyond. Her story is a reminder that resilience isn’t about pushing through at all costs, but about honoring your experiences, embracing vulnerability, and rebuilding a life that feels aligned, authentic, and whole.
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https://www.instagram.com/bonniestrati/
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