168 DNA surprises, identity, healing and growth with Maria Leonard Olsen

Magnificent Midlife

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!

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