Whether you’re approaching 50, or that particular birthday has been in the rearview mirror for a while, we all recognize the half-century mark as a pivotal moment in personal development. Host Pat Barbarito invites featured guest Maria Leonard Olsen to share just how transformative her time at the crossroads was and how she overcame personal struggles to begin navigating the next chapters of life with intentionality and hope.
This duo explores:
- The influence of one’s family of origin, and the impact of childhood trauma
- The peace found in facing fractured relationships, alcoholism, and marital dysfunction
- The necessity of overcoming shame and embracing change
- How Maria’s determination to tackle 50 new-to-her challenges led to the creation and publication of 50 After 50: Reframing the Next Chapter of Your Life; and
- What the future of being in her 60s holds for the intrepid author, attorney, public speaker, and podcaster.
BONUS! Learn more about our featured guest on MariaLeonardOlsen.com, listen to her inspiring podcast at Becoming Your Best Version, or read the details of her incredible journey in 50 After 50: Reframing the Next Chapter of Your Life.
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About Heartbreak & Hope
Co-managing partner and divorce lawyer Pat Barbarito thought she knew all about complex relationships and the laws that govern them – until her own marriage of 17 years ended and she determined to get to the heart of love, marriage, and human connection. Her journey spanned the entire scope of relationships – from the science of attraction to the financial impact of separation, to old myths that society still touts as true to new laws that outline how to navigate both uniting and uncoupling.
Heartbreak & Hope with Pat Barbarito offers insights, anecdotes, and guidance from a variety of experts and includes her own perspective on how best to thrive through any stage of relationship building.
