What if the most painful disruptions in life—illness, job loss, divorce, or even an empty nest, were actually the keys to growth?

Bestselling author Bruce Feiler shares how “life quakes” shake up our stories and push us to rewrite them. From his own battle with cancer and family upheaval to studying hundreds of life transitions, Bruce reveals why resilience is a skill, not a trait, and how rituals, creativity, and storytelling can turn crisis into renewal. Dive into his powerful seven tools for navigating transitions, learn why the myth of the midlife crisis is outdated, and how to finally become the hero of your own story.

✨ Tune in to discover how to transform life’s hardest moments into your greatest turning points.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:40 Introduction to Bruce Feiler

02:24 Background, early life & first book

07:09 Life quakes and losing control of your story

12:15 Knowing when a transition is complete

18:11 The three stages of transition

24:40 Seven tools for navigating transitions

30:31 Acceptance and rituals to mark change

35:18 The ritual renaissance & new book preview

41:28 Routine vs. ritual explained

45:09 Shedding habits & finding creativity

49:19 Updating your story & unveiling your new self

51:19 The debate: midlife vs. transitions at all ages

58:51 Wisdom bumper sticker

01:04:22 Closing reflections & gratitude

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