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:

• Why connection is the antidote to loneliness in midlife
• Shari’s powerful lessons from sharing meals in all 50 states
• How to flip the box on limiting labels and create belonging
• Simple ways to spark new friendships and deepen old ones
• How courage, curiosity, and community lead to a more fulfilling life

✨Read the blog: 296 ❤️ Feel Less Alone: Simple Ways to Reconnect at Midlife with Shari Leid at https://wendyvalentine.com/feel-less-alone/

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