A Conversation with Ilene Berns-Zare, Author of You’re Not Too Old, & It’s Not Too Late
About this episode
Ilene Berns-Zare discusses her book on aging and personal growth with host Maria Leonard Olsen.
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…
People in this episode
Host: Maria Leonard Olsen
Guest: Ilene Berns-Zare
Topics covered
- aging
- mindfulness
- resilience
- personal development
- leadership
- well-being
Keywords
- aging
- mindfulness
- resilience
- personal development
- leadership
- well-being
- Baby Boomers
- Gen Xers
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: PsychologyToday.com, Georgetown University, Wise Aging program
Products: You’re Not Too Old, & It’s Not Too Late
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