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Meaning and Moxie After 50
Leslie Maloney
106 episodes
4 days ago
This conversation explores how Diane Allen teaches people to access a genuine state of flow by working directly with the nervous system rather than forcing creativity or performance. Her approach uses sound, movement, and deep listening to help people shift out of stress-based patterns and into states of regulation where focus, intuition, and presence naturally emerge. Instead of chasing peak experiences, the emphasis is on learning how to soften attention, quiet internal interference, and re...
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This conversation explores how Diane Allen teaches people to access a genuine state of flow by working directly with the nervous system rather than forcing creativity or performance. Her approach uses sound, movement, and deep listening to help people shift out of stress-based patterns and into states of regulation where focus, intuition, and presence naturally emerge. Instead of chasing peak experiences, the emphasis is on learning how to soften attention, quiet internal interference, and re...
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Meaning and Moxie After 50
Getting Out of Your Head: The Physiology of Real Flow (#1 of Top Ten from 2025)
This conversation explores how Diane Allen teaches people to access a genuine state of flow by working directly with the nervous system rather than forcing creativity or performance. Her approach uses sound, movement, and deep listening to help people shift out of stress-based patterns and into states of regulation where focus, intuition, and presence naturally emerge. Instead of chasing peak experiences, the emphasis is on learning how to soften attention, quiet internal interference, and re...
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5 days ago
43 minutes

Meaning and Moxie After 50
What a Horse Reveals About Fear, Learning, and Starting Over After 50 (#2 of Top Ten from 2025)
In this episode of Meaning and Moxie After 50, Leslie sits down with internationally recognized horse trainer and competitor Tik Maynard for a conversation that goes far beyond horses. Tik shares how working with animals—who respond only to presence, patience, and clarity—reveals the hidden ways humans sabotage learning through fear, impatience, and the need to control outcomes. Horses don’t care about age, résumés, or past mistakes, and that truth becomes a powerful mirror for how we approac...
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1 week ago
51 minutes

Meaning and Moxie After 50
Over 50 and Still Playing Small? This Conversation Might Change That (#3 Top Ten from 2025)
This interview with Christina Woods goes straight at one of the most dangerous ideas women over 50 are taught to accept: that wanting more means you’re ungrateful or unrealistic. Christina doesn’t talk about “starting over” or chasing some glossy reinvention. Instead, she names the quiet erosion that happens when we stop questioning the rules we inherited about aging, success, and staying safe. Together, we unpack how comfort, people-pleasing, and fear of judgment slowly shrink our world — of...
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2 weeks ago
41 minutes

Meaning and Moxie After 50
From Pharmacist to PBA Tour to Runner and More: The Man Who Proves It’s Never Too Late to Master Anything (#4 of Top Ten of 2025)
Today, we are talking to a man who proves that the second half of life is where the real challenges begin. Our guest, Dr. Vincent Pearson, has worn many hats: he’s a practicing pharmacist, a licensed pilot, and a master-level tournament chess player. But what he's done after turning fifty will truly blow you away. After receiving a wake-up call about his family's health history, Vincent traded the couch for a 10K training schedule, becoming a competitive runner even after a hip replacement. A...
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3 weeks ago
48 minutes

Meaning and Moxie After 50
Think You’re Too Old for Love? Dr. Wendy Walsh Says You’re Wrong—and Here’s the Proof (#5 of Top Ten from 2025)
In this powerful conversation, Dr. Wendy Walsh breaks down the science of love in a way that finally makes sense for women over 50. She explains why dating has changed, why expectations must shift with age, and why understanding your attachment style is the most important relationship skill you can have. From the paradox of choice on dating apps to the emotional traps of early texting, Dr. Wendy gives practical, research-backed strategies for finding connection without losing yourself in the ...
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1 month ago
31 minutes

Meaning and Moxie After 50
How a Canyon, a Calling, and a Group of Rebels Started a Movement That Saved Millions of Animals (#6 of Top Ten from 2025)
In this powerful conversation, Cyrus Mejia—one of the original founders of Best Friends Animal Sanctuary—shares the extraordinary origin story behind what has become the largest no-kill animal sanctuary in the country. From settling in a remote red-rock canyon with only $5,000 and a vision, to challenging a century-old system that routinely killed millions of shelter animals each year, Cyrus and his team proved that compassion, collaboration, and sheer grit could spark a national movement. He...
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1 month ago
59 minutes

Meaning and Moxie After 50
Old Lady on the Trail: Meet 83-Year-Old Triple Crowner Mary E. Davison (#7 of Top Ten from 2025)
Mary Davison is a true inspiration who found a profound sense of meaning and moxie after turning 50. Her remarkable journey into long-distance hiking began at age 60 with the Wonderland Trail around Mount Rainier, which quickly ignited a passion few can match. Her incredible dedication led her to become a certified Triple Crowner, meaning she successfully completed the three most challenging and prestigious trails in the United States: the Appalachian Trail (AT), the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT)...
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1 month ago
1 hour 3 minutes

Meaning and Moxie After 50
The Silent Epidemic: Why So Many Women Over 50 Feel Lonely—And How to Change It (#8 of Top Ten from 2025)
Loneliness after 50 is one of those topics few people talk about, yet almost everyone feels. In this episode of Meaning and Moxie After 50, Leslie Maloney gets real about what it means to feel disconnected in midlife — when the kids are grown, work routines fade, and social circles shift. She explores why loneliness hits so many women at this stage, the emotional and physical toll it can take, and why it’s not a sign of weakness but a powerful signal that something in your life is ready for r...
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1 month ago
25 minutes

Meaning and Moxie After 50
Red, Blue, and You: Finding Common Ground in a Divided Time (#9 of Top Ten from 2025)
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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2 months ago
41 minutes

Meaning and Moxie After 50
A League of Her Own: Janet Mitchell on Softball, Sisterhood, and the Secret to Never Stop Moving (#10 of Top Ten from 2025)
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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2 months 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 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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3 months 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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3 months 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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3 months 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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3 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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4 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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4 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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4 months ago
40 minutes

Meaning and Moxie After 50
This conversation explores how Diane Allen teaches people to access a genuine state of flow by working directly with the nervous system rather than forcing creativity or performance. Her approach uses sound, movement, and deep listening to help people shift out of stress-based patterns and into states of regulation where focus, intuition, and presence naturally emerge. Instead of chasing peak experiences, the emphasis is on learning how to soften attention, quiet internal interference, and re...