#118 Chai (High) on Life with Lorie Kleiner Eckert

#118 Chai (High) on Life with Lorie Kleiner Eckert

From Were You Still Talking? by Joel Albrecht

March 29, 2026 · 1h 16m · Season 2 · Episode 118

About this episode

Lorie Kleiner Eckert shares her insights on personal reinvention and resilience in navigating life's transitions.

My guest today is an expert in personal reinvention. Lorie Kleiner Eckert is a dynamic author, fiber artist, and motivational speaker who has inspired over 22,000 people. In her latest book, CHAI ON LIFE, she shares heartfelt and humorous essays on navigating life's biggest transitions, from an empty nest to personal loss. Described as the 'magical love child of Nora Ephron,' Lorie is here to share her practical, vulnerable, and uplifting wisdom on finding resilience, embracing authenticity, and transforming your life at any age. Check out the website and buy the book: https://www.loriekleinereckert.com/ 🎙️ Were You Still Talking? is hosted by Joel Albrecht – actor, content creator, and curious conversationalist. New episodes drop regularly wherever you get your podcasts. Want to be a guest on Were You Still Talking?? Send Joel Albrecht a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17479536339826768613f136d Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin. My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber My Instagram: @joelyshmoley FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/

People in this episode

Host: Joel Albrecht

Guest: Lorie Kleiner Eckert

Topics covered

  • personal reinvention
  • motivation
  • authenticity
  • resilience
  • life transitions

Keywords

  • CHAI ON LIFE
  • essays
  • empty nest
  • personal loss

Mentioned in this episode

Products: CHAI ON LIFE

Books & works: Chai (High) on Life, CHAI ON LIFE, Were You Still Talking?

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