Magnificent Midlife Podcast Appearance Featured in Feedspot

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https://magnificentmidlife.com/podcast/168-dna-surprises-identity-healing-and-growth-maria-leonard-olsen/

“This is such a fascinating podcast! Maria Leonard Olsen is a lawyer, an author, a TEDx speaker, and a mentor to women in recovery. She wrote 50 After 50: Reframing the Next Chapter of Your Life and is host of the Becoming Your Best Version podcast. She’s had a very full and fascinating life – so far. She has so many enthralling stories to share.

We talk about:

  • Maria’s background and passion for travel

  • Exploring other cultures and overcoming historical prejudices

  • The power of continuous growth and trying new things

  • Racial prejudice and mixed heritage identity

  • Unveiling family secrets: Maria’s DNA test surprise

  • Navigating the legal and emotional implications of misattributed parentage

  • Connecting with a previously unknown biological parent

  • Grappling with changed heritage and identity

  • Maria’s difficult journey to sobriety

  • Breaking the silence on sexual assault

  • The importance of self-care in midlife

  • What somatic healing means to Maria

  • Lifelong learning

And more!

Maria’s website: www.marialeonardolsen.com

Book: 50 After 50: Reframing the Next Chapter of Your Life

Podcast: Becoming Your Best Version

TEDx Talk: Turning Life’s Challenges Into a Force for Good

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