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In this heartfelt episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, Wendy Valentine sits down with author and connection expert Shari Leid to talk about her inspiring journey of sharing 51 meals across America. Shari reveals how breaking bread with strangers transformed her understanding of belonging, courage, and what it truly means to feel at home. Together, Wendy and Shari explore how small acts—like inviting someone new to lunch—can heal loneliness, deepen friendships, and help us create meaningful connections at midlife and beyond.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✨Read the blog: 296 ❤️ Feel Less Alone: Simple Ways to Reconnect at Midlife with Shari Leid at https://wendyvalentine.com/feel-less-alone/
🎧 Tune in now at https://TheMidlifeMakeoverShow.com or wherever you listen to podcasts!
👉 Connect with Shari
https://animperfectlyperfectlife.com
🌟 Explore All Things Midlife & More
https://wendyvalentine.com
📖 Order Your Copy of Women Waking Up
https://womenwakingup.com
📸 Follow My Midlife Adventures on IG!
https://www.instagram.com/wendy_valentine_/
📝 Get Weekly Midlife Inspiration on Substack
https://wendyvalentine.substack.com/
By Wendy Valentine - Podcaster, Author & Midlife Coach4.9
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In this heartfelt episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, Wendy Valentine sits down with author and connection expert Shari Leid to talk about her inspiring journey of sharing 51 meals across America. Shari reveals how breaking bread with strangers transformed her understanding of belonging, courage, and what it truly means to feel at home. Together, Wendy and Shari explore how small acts—like inviting someone new to lunch—can heal loneliness, deepen friendships, and help us create meaningful connections at midlife and beyond.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✨Read the blog: 296 ❤️ Feel Less Alone: Simple Ways to Reconnect at Midlife with Shari Leid at https://wendyvalentine.com/feel-less-alone/
🎧 Tune in now at https://TheMidlifeMakeoverShow.com or wherever you listen to podcasts!
👉 Connect with Shari
https://animperfectlyperfectlife.com
🌟 Explore All Things Midlife & More
https://wendyvalentine.com
📖 Order Your Copy of Women Waking Up
https://womenwakingup.com
📸 Follow My Midlife Adventures on IG!
https://www.instagram.com/wendy_valentine_/
📝 Get Weekly Midlife Inspiration on Substack
https://wendyvalentine.substack.com/

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