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

Ilene Berns-Zare, PsyD, PCC, is a life and leadership coach, psychologist, educator, and author who helps people navigate their lives with resilience, meaning, mindfulness, and well-being. Ilene is the author of the new book: You’re Not Too Old, & It’s Not Too Late: Weekly Practices of Meaning, Mindfulness & New Possibilities at Midlife and Beyond (MSI Press, released January 2026). Designed as an accessible 52-week companion, this inspiring book invites Baby Boomers and Gen Xers to reimagine aging with confidence, vitality, and purpose. Drawing on research-informed tools and practical reflections, it encourages readers to tap into inner strengths, embrace meaningful shifts, and discover everyday “ah-ha” moments that spark renewal.

Ilene writes the blog Flourish and Thrive for PyschologyToday.com and is adjunct faculty in Georgetown University’s Transformational Leadership Program. Her passion is inspiring people to flourish in life and work by bringing mind, body, and spirit into flow with their strengths, purpose, and potential. She has a PsyD in psychology, master’s degree in human resources development, and PCC certification from the International Coaching Federation. Her research interests span positive psychology concepts, resilience, mindfulness, spirituality, and personal/professional development, including the joys and adventures of adulthood and growing older. Ilene also is a facilitator for the Wise Aging program, a national initiative based in the Jewish tradition.

On this episode, we discuss:

▪ Strengthening Resilience and Wellbeing in These Challenging Times

▪ Invigorating Your Second Half of Life with Greater Resilience, Flourishing & Possibilities

▪ Choosing to Live Your Daily Life with Greater Joy, Meaning, & Wellbeing

▪ Hitting Your Stride at Midlife & Beyond: Strategies to Jump-Start Flourishing & Wellbeing

▪ Navigating Midlife & Beyond with Meaning, Mindfulness and New Beginnings

▪ Re-energizing & Flourishing During Life’s Transitions and Changes

▪ Yes, I Can: Recharging Your Life-Work Balance

▪ Invigorating Happiness: Tips for Flourishing with Insights from Positive Psychology

▪ Day-to-Day Mindful Living to Inspire Flourishing After Retirement

Learn more:

https://ileneberns-zare.com/

https://go.authorsguild.org/members/5549

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/experts/ilene-berns-zare-psyd

https://ibzcoaching.com/blog/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilene-berns-zare-psyd-pcc-cec-9062a39b/

Denne episoden er hentet fra en åpen RSS-feed og er ikke publisert av Podme. Den kan derfor inneholde annonser.

Episoder(289)

A Conversation with Wendi Knox, Professional Uplifter, Author and Artist, Who Proves You're Never Too Old to Reinvent Yourself

Are you too old to reinvent yourself? The answer is no.Wendi Knox is a professional uplifter, author, and artist. In her past life, she was the only female Senior Vice-President/Creative Director at o...

25 Sep 45min

A Conversation with Sarah Jakle, Founder of DemocraShe, Training Girls in Resiliency, Leadership and Civic Engagement

After a devastating health diagnosis, and being told she'd never work again, Sarah Jakle, MSW, MPP picked herself up and changed her life, turning her focus to helping others. She uses her skills and ...

18 Sep 28min

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

In 2017, Marie lost her son suddenly, less than two years after her mother’s unexpected passing. Even in her darkest hours, she refused to let grief define her. For more than 15 years, Marie Crews has...

11 Sep 30min

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

Do you find yourself repeating things your parents did to you or around you that you vowed never to do? Do you seek more joy in the parenting journey? Listen to this episode.Mary Willcox Smith helps f...

4 Sep 33min

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

Combining her rich background and expertise in psychology and leadership development, alongside her authentic blend of energy, humor, and strategic questions, Jordana Cole enables leaders to ignite be...

28 Aug 31min

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

With corporations getting ever larger – and even able to influence the outcome of presidential elections – the power of a single individual might seem lost. But it’s alive and well.Sandy Rosenthal is ...

21 Aug 27min

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

Have you considered natural self-healing as an alternative to traditional Western medicine? Sarah Dawkins is a leading authority in natural self-healing, bringing 20 years of clinical expertise as a R...

14 Aug 28min

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

Ever thought of hitting the road in a retrofitted van? Victoria Lee Starr did it in midlife and found her true self. She became a guide for women through the sacred season of midlife reinvention, help...

7 Aug 29min