Caregiving has a way of slowly filling the space around your life until it feels like there’s little room left for you. In this episode of Meaning and Moxie After 50, I talk with Barbara Stratte about what happens when caring for someone you love becomes a long-term reality, not just a temporary role. Barbara shares her story of navigating caregiving while balancing the rest of her life, and the emotional shifts that came with it.

Our conversation focuses on the quieter parts of caregiving—the mental load, the sense of responsibility, and the subtle identity changes that many women experience but rarely talk about. We explore how to stay connected to yourself, set realistic expectations, and acknowledge your own needs without guilt. If you’re caring for someone and wondering how to keep your footing in the process, this episode offers understanding, perspective, and reassurance that you’re not alone.

Barbara's Info:

Website: thesandwichedgen.com

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In this conversation, Leslie sits down with Kathleen Quinn to talk about what happens after success—when the goals are met, the career box is checked, and the money question is no longer the question. Together, they name the quiet, confusing space many accomplished people find themselves in: not dissatisfied, not struggling, but no longer motivated by the things that once drove them. Kathleen brings clarity and honesty to this moment, reframing it not as a crisis, but as a natural transition when external achievement stops answering an internal call.

Rather than treating this phase as an ending, Leslie and Kathleen explore it as a powerful opening. One where wisdom, freedom, and earned confidence create space for deeper purpose and intentional choice. The conversation invites listeners to release the pressure to “do more” and instead ask what feels meaningful now. This chapter isn’t about proving your value—it’s about expressing it, with curiosity, courage, and self-trust.

Kathleen's Info:

https://kathleenaquinn.com/

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This conversation follows Fabian Fernandez not just across oceans, but through a deeply personal act of trust. When we first spoke in February, he was setting out on the final leg of his solo sail across the Pacific—without fanfare, without certainty, and with more than a few people questioning his choice. What carried him forward wasn’t ego or adrenaline, but a quiet resolve to listen to a call he couldn’t explain away. As the miles passed, so did something else: fear softened, clarity sharpened, and a deeper sense of alignment began to take shape.

By the time Fabian sailed back into Malaysia, everything had shifted. He returned as only the fourth Malaysian to ever sail around the world, welcomed by a full harbor, community leaders, and regional royalty. But the real transformation wasn’t in the celebration—it was in who he became along the way. This episode is about what happens when you leave quietly, stay the course, and allow the journey to change you. It’s a reminder that the boldest chapters often begin without applause—and end with a homecoming you never could have imagined.

Fabian's Info:

1. FB - Fabian Fernandez

2. IG- tktok - DestinyTwelve

3. Website- www.destinydawnsailing.com

**The information provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content and materials available on this site are for general informational purposes only. Information on this podcast may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information. This podcast contains links to other third party websites. Such links are only for the convenience of the reader, user or browser.