Podcast

Becoming Your Best Version

Author: Maria Leonard Olsen
Feed episode count: 287
Official site: https://www.marialeonardolsen.com/
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Summary

Award-winning podcast about living your best life, by Maria Leonard Olsen & her inspiring guests. Maria is a lawyer/journalist/author/two-time TEDx speaker who seeks to amplify women's voices to share about their lives, work & life lessons. She graduated from Boston College & Univ. of Virginia Law. She served in the Clinton Justice Dept. and is a lawyer in Washington, D.C. Her latest book, 50 After 50--Reframing the Next Chapter of Your Life, has helped thousands reinvigorate their lives. See MariaLeonardOlsen.com and follow @FiftyAfter50

Episodes

Sep 11, 2026 · not_requested

A Conversation with Marie Crews, Certified Grief Guide and Empowerment Life Coach

Duration seconds: 1816
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maria-leonard-olsen/episodes/A-Conversation-with-Marie-Crews--Certified-Grief-Guide-and-Empowerment-Life-Coach-e3hsc8c

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Sep 4, 2026 · not_requested

A Conversation with Mary Smith, Parenting Coach, Speaker and Bestselling Author of The MicroStep Method® for the Overwhelmed Parent

Duration seconds: 1985
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maria-leonard-olsen/episodes/A-Conversation-with-Mary-Smith--Parenting-Coach--Speaker-and-Bestselling-Author-of-The-MicroStep-Method-for-the-Overwhelmed-Parent-e3hh5gt

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Aug 28, 2026 · not_requested

A Conversation with Jordana Cole, an Igniter of Leadership and Team Potential

Duration seconds: 1913
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maria-leonard-olsen/episodes/A-Conversation-with-Jordana-Cole--an-Igniter-of-Leadership-and-Team-Potential-e3h6s1r

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Aug 21, 2026 · not_requested

A Conversation with Sandy Rosenthal, a Civic Activist Who Educates the Public About the Cause of Catastrophic Flooding

Duration seconds: 1659
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maria-leonard-olsen/episodes/A-Conversation-with-Sandy-Rosenthal--a-Civic-Activist-Who-Educates-the-Public-About-the-Cause-of-Catastrophic-Flooding-e3h56dd

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Aug 14, 2026 · not_requested

A Conversation with Sarah Dawkins, Natural Self-Healing Expert and Holistic Coach

Duration seconds: 1720
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maria-leonard-olsen/episodes/A-Conversation-with-Sarah-Dawkins--Natural-Self-Healing-Expert-and-Holistic-Coach-e3gj0ml

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Aug 7, 2026 · not_requested

A Conversation with Victoria Lee Starr, Spiritual Outlaw and Midlife Midwife, Guiding Women Through the Real Work of Reinvention

Duration seconds: 1750
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maria-leonard-olsen/episodes/A-Conversation-with-Victoria-Lee-Starr--Spiritual-Outlaw-and-Midlife-Midwife--Guiding-Women-Through-the-Real-Work-of-Reinvention-e3g9prj

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Jul 31, 2026 · not_requested

A Conversation with Oona Metz, Nationally Recognized Therapist and Author of Unhitched: The Essential Divorce Guide for Women

Duration seconds: 1832
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maria-leonard-olsen/episodes/A-Conversation-with-Oona-Metz--Nationally-Recognized-Therapist-and-Author-of-Unhitched-The-Essential-Divorce-Guide-for-Women-e3gokqd

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Jul 24, 2026 · not_requested

A Conversation with Helen Hirsh Spence, Ageism & Longevity Specialist and Founder of Top Sixty Over Sixty

Duration seconds: 1740
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maria-leonard-olsen/episodes/A-Conversation-with-Helen-Hirsh-Spence--Ageism--Longevity-Specialist-and-Founder-of-Top-Sixty-Over-Sixty-e3fpjv1

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Jul 17, 2026 · not_requested

A Conversation with Johanna Danaher, Life and Leadership Coach Who Helps Pre-Retirees and Mid-Life Professionals Navigate Who You Become After You Leave a Long-Held Career

Duration seconds: 1646
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maria-leonard-olsen/episodes/A-Conversation-with-Johanna-Danaher--Life-and-Leadership-Coach-Who-Helps-Pre-Retirees-and-Mid-Life-Professionals-Navigate-Who-You-Become-After-You-Leave-a-Long-Held-Career-e3f2kgk

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Jul 10, 2026 · not_requested

A Conversation with Gail Rubin, The Doyenne of Death®, a Pioneer in Death Education

Duration seconds: 1864
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maria-leonard-olsen/episodes/A-Conversation-with-Gail-Rubin--The-Doyenne-of-Death--a-Pioneer-in-Death-Education-e3evol9

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Jul 3, 2026 · not_requested

A Conversation with Ilene Berns-Zare, Author of You’re Not Too Old, & It’s Not Too Late

Duration seconds: 1827
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maria-leonard-olsen/episodes/A-Conversation-with-Ilene-Berns-Zare--Author-of-Youre-Not-Too-Old---Its-Not-Too-Late-e3jnee9

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Jun 26, 2026 · not_requested

A Conversation With Emily Lampkin, Founder of the Women Leaders Series and Author of Duct Tape and White Lies: A Woman's Practical Guide to Real-Life Success

Duration seconds: 1636
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maria-leonard-olsen/episodes/A-Conversation-With-Emily-Lampkin--Founder-of-the-Women-Leaders-Series-and-Author-of-Duct-Tape-and-White-Lies-A-Womans-Practical-Guide-to-Real-Life-Success-e3emh7s

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Jun 19, 2026 · not_requested

A Conversation with Gail Harris, Founder of Golden Ghostwriting

Duration seconds: 1915
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maria-leonard-olsen/episodes/A-Conversation-with-Gail-Harris--Founder-of-Golden-Ghostwriting-e3base4

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Jun 12, 2026 · not_requested

A Conversation with Bukky Onifade, Midlife Reinvention Coach, Author and Founder of CoachedbyBukky

Duration seconds: 1751
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maria-leonard-olsen/episodes/A-Conversation-with-Bukky-Onifade--Midlife-Reinvention-Coach--Author-and-Founder-of-CoachedbyBukky-e3e3htl

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Jun 5, 2026 · not_requested

A Conversation with Elana Auerbach, Author of "The Sure Thing: A Pleasure Practice to Revive the Spark"

Duration seconds: 2051
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maria-leonard-olsen/episodes/A-Conversation-with-Elana-Auerbach--Author-of-The-Sure-Thing-A-Pleasure-Practice-to-Revive-the-Spark-e3e3djs

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May 29, 2026 · not_requested

A Conversation with Julie Nise, Relationship Trainer and Communication Strategist

Duration seconds: 1667
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maria-leonard-olsen/episodes/A-Conversation-with-Julie-Nise--Relationship-Trainer-and-Communication-Strategist-e3e23qh

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May 22, 2026 · not_requested

A Conversation with Ally Shaw, Author of “Chasing Tigers in the Dark, Life Lessons of a Fierce Survivor”

Duration seconds: 1701
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maria-leonard-olsen/episodes/A-Conversation-with-Ally-Shaw--Author-of-Chasing-Tigers-in-the-Dark--Life-Lessons-of-a-Fierce-Survivor-e3don9d

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May 15, 2026 · not_requested

A Conversation with Katie Asmus, Somatic and Nature-Based Therapist, International Teacher/Speaker, Ceremonialist and Rites of Passage Guide

Duration seconds: 1560
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maria-leonard-olsen/episodes/A-Conversation-with-Katie-Asmus--Somatic-and-Nature-Based-Therapist--International-TeacherSpeaker--Ceremonialist-and-Rites-of-Passage-Guide-e3domfg

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May 8, 2026 · not_requested

A Conversation with Lisa Skinner, Behavioral Expert in the Field of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias

Duration seconds: 2272
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maria-leonard-olsen/episodes/A-Conversation-with-Lisa-Skinner--Behavioral-Expert-in-the-Field-of-Alzheimers-Disease-and-Related-Dementias-e3ditpg

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May 1, 2026 · not_requested

A Conversation with Kathleen Conner, Coach and Expert in Purposeful Living

Duration seconds: 1766
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maria-leonard-olsen/episodes/A-Conversation-with-Kathleen-Conner--Coach-and-Expert-in-Purposeful-Living-e3dd0mo

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Apr 24, 2026 · not_requested

A Conversation with Mel McSherry, International Business and Life Guide

Duration seconds: 1698
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maria-leonard-olsen/episodes/A-Conversation-with-Mel-McSherry--International-Business-and-Life-Guide-e3dbgba

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Apr 17, 2026 · not_requested

A Conversation with Wendy Valentine, Author of the Bestseller, Women Waking Up, and Host of The Midlife Makeover Show

Duration seconds: 1844
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maria-leonard-olsen/episodes/A-Conversation-with-Wendy-Valentine--Author-of-the-Bestseller--Women-Waking-Up--and-Host-of-The-Midlife-Makeover-Show-e3dbfhr

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Apr 10, 2026 · not_requested

A Conversation with Shannon Russell, Author of Start Your Second Act: How to Change Careers, Launch a Business, and Create Your Best Life

Duration seconds: 1727
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maria-leonard-olsen/episodes/A-Conversation-with-Shannon-Russell--Author-of-Start-Your-Second-Act-How-to-Change-Careers--Launch-a-Business--and-Create-Your-Best-Life-e3cvp8k

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Apr 3, 2026 · not_requested

A Conversation with Barbara Grassey, Author of American Expat: Moving Abroad Solo After 60

Duration seconds: 2250
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maria-leonard-olsen/episodes/A-Conversation-with-Barbara-Grassey--Author-of-American-Expat-Moving-Abroad-Solo-After-60-e3cjgmr

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Mar 27, 2026 · not_requested

A Conversation with Bev Mitelman, M.A., Certified Relationship & Attachment Trauma Practitioner and Menopause Specialist

Duration seconds: 2044
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maria-leonard-olsen/episodes/A-Conversation-with-Bev-Mitelman--M-A---Certified-Relationship--Attachment-Trauma-Practitioner-and-Menopause-Specialist-e3cee2c

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Mar 20, 2026 · not_requested

A Conversation with Harper Bailey, a Powerful Storyteller Whose Memoir Charts a Path Towards Wholeness

Duration seconds: 1658
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maria-leonard-olsen/episodes/A-Conversation-with-Harper-Bailey--a-Powerful-Storyteller-Whose-Memoir-Charts-a-Path-Towards-Wholeness-e333osm

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Mar 13, 2026 · not_requested

A Conversation with Michele Blood, Australian Singer, Author and Success Coach

Duration seconds: 1724
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maria-leonard-olsen/episodes/A-Conversation-with-Michele-Blood--Australian-Singer--Author-and-Success-Coach-e3c3241

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Mar 6, 2026 · not_requested

A Conversation with Tanja Brown, Psychologist and Author of a Book Helping to Normalize Age-Gap Dating

Duration seconds: 1829
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maria-leonard-olsen/episodes/A-Conversation-with-Tanja-Brown--Psychologist-and-Author-of-a-Book-Helping-to-Normalize-Age-Gap-Dating-e3ejajp

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Feb 27, 2026 · not_requested

A Conversation with Spiritual Guide and Author, Aline Ghorayeb

Duration seconds: 1845
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maria-leonard-olsen/episodes/A-Conversation-with-Spiritual-Guide-and-Author--Aline-Ghorayeb-e3bndpp

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Feb 20, 2026 · not_requested

A Conversation with Tanya Boggs, Host of the You Are Here Podcast and Visual Strategist

Duration seconds: 2065
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maria-leonard-olsen/episodes/A-Conversation-with-Tanya-Boggs--Host-of-the-You-Are-Here-Podcast-and-Visual-Strategist-e3b9pir

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Feb 13, 2026 · not_requested

A Conversation with Remi Gibbs, Life Coach and Author of Renovate Your Life

Duration seconds: 1758
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maria-leonard-olsen/episodes/A-Conversation-with-Remi-Gibbs--Life-Coach-and-Author-of-Renovate-Your-Life-e3b76cf

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Feb 6, 2026 · not_requested

A Conversation with Dr. Erika Rasure, Financial Wellness Advisor

Duration seconds: 1752
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maria-leonard-olsen/episodes/A-Conversation-with-Dr--Erika-Rasure--Financial-Wellness-Advisor-e39fkk2

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Jan 30, 2026 · not_requested

A Conversation with Dr. Diane Dreher, Positive Psychology Expert and Author

Duration seconds: 2244
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maria-leonard-olsen/episodes/A-Conversation-with-Dr--Diane-Dreher--Positive-Psychology-Expert-and-Author-e39bu15

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Jan 23, 2026 · not_requested

A Conversation with Eileen Noyes, Author, Podcaster and Founder of Lady Bellator, Helping Women Find Their Purpose

Duration seconds: 2065
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maria-leonard-olsen/episodes/A-Conversation-with-Eileen-Noyes--Author--Podcaster-and-Founder-of-Lady-Bellator--Helping-Women-Find-Their-Purpose-e39atdf

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Jan 16, 2026 · not_requested

A Conversation with Wendy Meadows, an Attorney and Life Coach Who Helps Women Break Free from Burnout and Live on Purpose

Duration seconds: 1605
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maria-leonard-olsen/episodes/A-Conversation-with-Wendy-Meadows--an-Attorney-and-Life-Coach-Who-Helps-Women-Break-Free-from-Burnout-and-Live-on-Purpose-e39agkn

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Jan 9, 2026 · not_requested

A Conversation with Sylvie Beljanski, French Lawyer Turned Integrative Cancer Care Advocate

Duration seconds: 1757
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maria-leonard-olsen/episodes/A-Conversation-with-Sylvie-Beljanski--French-Lawyer-Turned-Integrative-Cancer-Care-Advocate-e39975o

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Jan 2, 2026 · not_requested

A Conversation with Colleen Clifford, Author and Health/Alcohol-Free Coach

Duration seconds: 1704
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maria-leonard-olsen/episodes/A-Conversation-with-Colleen-Clifford--Author-and-HealthAlcohol-Free-Coach-e38se7v

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Dec 26, 2025 · not_requested

A Conversation with Wendy Correa, Whose New Book "Pretty Baby" Addresses Adverse Childhood Experiences

Duration seconds: 1796
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maria-leonard-olsen/episodes/A-Conversation-with-Wendy-Correa--Whose-New-Book-Pretty-Baby-Addresses-Adverse-Childhood-Experiences-e38520p

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Dec 19, 2025 · not_requested

A Conversation with Kellie Grutko, Founder & Chief Pivot Officer, Purposeful Pivot LLC

Duration seconds: 1435
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maria-leonard-olsen/episodes/A-Conversation-with-Kellie-Grutko--Founder--Chief-Pivot-Officer--Purposeful-Pivot-LLC-e380rrc

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Dec 12, 2025 · not_requested

A Conversation with Sarah Rusbatch, Grey Area Drinking Coach and Bestselling Author

Duration seconds: 1873
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maria-leonard-olsen/episodes/A-Conversation-with-Sarah-Rusbatch--Grey-Area-Drinking-Coach-and-Bestselling-Author-e37o8k4

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Dec 5, 2025 · not_requested

A Conversation with Bronwyn Schweigerdt, Psychotherapist and Anger Expert

Duration seconds: 1747
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maria-leonard-olsen/episodes/A-Conversation-with-Bronwyn-Schweigerdt--Psychotherapist-and-Anger-Expert-e36fn7t

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