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 ability.

But Marie’s story goes beyond the page. From building a creative business, to hosting women’s retreats, she shows how creativity, community, and purpose can transform grief into growth. This conversation is filled with honesty, resilience, and inspiration—reminding us that healing often begins with the simplest of acts: picking up a pen and letting the words lead us home.

Marie's Info:

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:

Website: www.mariecrews.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marieeurecrews

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@empowermentandgriefguide

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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 isn’t just about spreadsheets and strategy — it’s also about grit. She opens up about her struggle with hyperacusis, a rare sound sensitivity that completely changed her daily life, and how she turned that challenge into fuel for reinvention. From practical tips on finding your first client to mindset shifts that keep you moving forward, this conversation proves that setbacks can become springboards and that 50+ is prime time to thrive.

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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 in the small details to choosing the right trails, staying safe, and bringing home more than just photos, these insights will inspire you to experience the parks with fresh eyes. Whether you’re planning a big trip or just looking for ways to deepen your time outdoors, this episode will give you the tools and inspiration to explore with meaning, joy, and a renewed sense of adventure.

Find more info on Leslie below.

https://meaningandmoxieafter50.com/

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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 feel frustrated when symptoms keep returning, and how a deeper, more personalized approach can finally create lasting change.

Listeners will walk away with practical tools and a fresh perspective on how to feel stronger, more energized, and more resilient in the second half of life. Dyna explains simple steps anyone can take to start uncovering hidden imbalances, as well as why testing and individualized care can be game-changers for long-term vitality. If you’ve ever wondered why you’re “doing all the right things” but still don’t feel your best, this conversation will open the door to new possibilities for health and well-being.

Dyna's info:

Website: https://holisticnutritionlifestyle.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dynavink/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/perirelief

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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 support herself as she built her new career.

The conversation then shifts to the challenges Karen faced within the yoga community, including financial difficulties and what she describes as "groupthink," which she felt held back both teachers and students. She explains her decision to break away from that system and create her own brand, Bare Bones Yoga, with a mission to make yoga teaching easy and fun.

Karen's Info:

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Website

Past Podcast Features

• Master Your Yoga Teaching
• Yoga Teacher Training Podcast
• Confidence Through Health
• Confessions of a Freebird
• Halfway To Dead, A Midlife Spiritual Journey

YouTube

TikTok

Confidence challenge

Conversations for Yoga

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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 teachers open your eyes to fresh purpose.

This conversation isn’t just for horse lovers—it’s for anyone who’s ever felt restless, stuck, or ready to shake things up. Tik’s stories are raw and relatable, full of lessons about patience, courage, and trusting that the next chapter can be the best one yet.

Find Tik's book at this link:

https://trafalgarbooks.com/collections/biography-memoir/products/starting-in-the-middle

http://copperlineequestrian.com/

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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 steps to create breathing room in your day without guilt (yes, it’s possible).

Golden quote: “Hitting pause isn’t stopping your life—it’s finally starting to live it.”

Next step: Ready to design a retirement—or next chapter—that feels like freedom, not a treadmill? Book a free clarity call with me and let’s hit pause together.

Karen's Info:

Website: https://www.karenbartholomew.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenbartholomew/

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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 listeners on a journey to reclaim their personal power by learning to set boundaries and find a "still point" within themselves. By shifting from a reactive empath to a proactive and compassionate individual, he provides practical advice on how to listen to the "soul whispers" and live a life that is authentically one's own, rather than a life dictated by the needs and emotions of others.

Colby's Info.

https://colbywilk.com/

FREE GIFT FOR LISTENERS

1. Turn Your Sensitivity Into Your Superpower

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'Hey empaths and HSPs—newsflash: You don’t have to keep mopping up everyone else’s energy like it’s your job.

This isn’t another “just take a salt bath” pep talk. This free 4-part video series hands you the real tools to direct your own energy field—so you quit absorbing all the junk around you and finally use your sensitivity to fuel your life.

Because let’s be honest: Your sensitivity already serves everyone else. Isn’t it time it served you?

Get ready to feel clearer, stronger, and gloriously unbothered.

Watch now and learn how to make your sensitivity work for you—on your own damn terms.

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Hyper Link: https://colbywilk.com/free-energy-healing-tools-empaths-seattle/
There’s a secret, a hidden block that keeps you from having what you want. The First Secret to Finding Your Way is a free video that reveals what’s really in your way and how to finally move past it.

Watch now and start living from your true power and possibility.

SOCIAL LINKS

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ColbyWilk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Colby-Wilk-Wayfinder-100063704523871/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colbyswilk/

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