Finding Adventure in Life's Second Half (with Maria Johnson)
04/29/25 • 33 min
This week’s guest is
Maria Morera Johnson, author, podcaster and a powerhouse of wisdom and joy. Her newest book is A Beautiful Second Act, an inspiring and fun collection of personal stories and stories from the saints who found adventure in the second half of life. What a joy it was to chat with her! I know you are going to love this conversation.
Are you a Catholic creator? Let’s connect! My newest project is Grace & Growth, an online community of creator who encourage and support one another in the work God calls us to do.
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This week’s guest is
Maria Morera Johnson, author, podcaster and a powerhouse of wisdom and joy. Her newest book is A Beautiful Second Act, an inspiring and fun collection of personal stories and stories from the saints who found adventure in the second half of life. What a joy it was to chat with her! I know you are going to love this conversation.
Are you a Catholic creator? Let’s connect! My newest project is Grace & Growth, an online community of creator who encourage and support one another in the work God calls us to do.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Go beyond the podcast! For bonus podcasts, weekly columns, exclusive live events, and more, subscribe here!
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Danielle Bean on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Voxer
This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit daniellebean.substack.com/subscribe
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This conversation is especially for anyone who feels unseen, overlooked, or weary of chasing worldly expectations. Plus, you’ll walk away with three simple action steps to help you start living this message right now.
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Powerful Voices of Catholic Women (with Suzanne Bilodeau)
In this heartfelt episode, we welcome author, podcaster, and mom Suzanne Bilodeau to talk about her beautiful new book from Ascension, She Loved: Resting in the Beauty of Motherhood. Suzanne shares the inspiration behind the project—a deep desire to learn from seasoned Catholic moms—and how this collection of letters from 15 Catholic women offers wisdom, vulnerability, and hope for mothers in every season of life.
We discuss the power of female friendship, overcoming comparison, staying grounded in your vocation, and what it really means to be both a contemplative and an evangelist in daily life. This is a life-giving conversation you won’t want to miss, especially as we approach Mother’s Day.
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