Episode 419: Since Turning 65, Life Just Keeps Getting Better, with Linda Ward

Today’s guest is Linda Ward, a life coach and writer with a passion for adventure, self-love, and personal growth. Linda shares her incredible journey of spending three transformative months in Italy with her husband, an experience sparked by her husband's dream and their shared love for travel. 

Linda reflects on major life transformations, including her divorce at age 47, and how she found love, first for herself and then with a new partner, in her late fifties. She emphasizes the power of loving yourself, building confidence, and embracing courage to follow what lights you up, even when life presents challenges. 

In this episode, we talked about:

• Creating deep, meaningful connections through travel, while facing the challenges of a worldwide pandemic.
• The power of small steps toward dreams and not letting fear hold you back from what you truly desire.
• How she was able to find courage and confidence after her marriage ended unexpectedly.
• Her take on the phrase “fake it until you make it,” and how to use it to help you.

Linda explains how Italy became not just a destination but a place of deep personal transformation, where daily habits of self-love and positive self-talk led to profound growth. She opens up about how this adventure allowed her to navigate life’s challenges with courage and joy.

Her wisdom as a life coach shines through as she offers practical advice for others who want to pursue passions and create a life filled with joy and adventure, no matter their stage in life.

For anyone facing challenges at midlife, Linda’s story will leave you hopeful and excited about embracing life and exploring new adventures and will provide practical advice to help you take those first steps.

Other ways to find and connect with Linda are:

Website: https://www.couragedaily.com/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CourageDaily4U 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/couragedaily4U/ 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-ward

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