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Finding Strength in Adversity: Caren Paskel’s Path to Self-Belief
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In this inspiring episode of Aging With Purpose and Passion, Caren Paskel shares her extraordinary transformation from a shy, anxious teenager to a woman of unshakable self-belief. Her journey began with yoga, a practice that sparked a spiritual awakening and became her anchor through life’s storms. When she met David—her soulmate and a bold dreamer 12 years her junior—Caren’s world expanded. Together, they built a life and businesses filled with purpose, defying doubts about their age gap.
Facing Terminal Illness with Courage
Everything changed when David was diagnosed with brain cancer. Caren opens up about the raw reality of caregiving, running businesses during a pandemic, and leaning on community support to survive. “When you share what’s really going on, people know how to help,” she says. After losing David, Caren channeled her grief into action—selling their home, letting go of possessions, and moving across the country to pursue dreams she’d long deferred, honoring his legacy by living boldly.
Finding Purpose After Loss
Caren’s philosophy of seeking “blessings in disguise” offers hope to anyone navigating life after loss. “When I choose to see the blessings, more keep coming,” she reflects. Her story is a powerful lesson in resilience, especially for women over 50 facing grief, transitions, or the urge to rediscover purpose. Caren proves it’s never too late to reinvent yourself and live with passion.
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If Caren’s journey speaks to you, subscribe to Aging With Purpose and Passion for more stories of midlife transformation, or visit ReinventImpossible.com to learn how you can ignite your own purpose-driven life.
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For similar episodes on grief and loss check out Episode 108 and 121 of aging with Purpose and Passion. And Catherine Marienau and Gail Zelitzky co-host their weekly podcast, Women Over 70-Aging Reimagined, where vital women ages 70-110 change the narrative about aging . Listen here: www.womenover70.com
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Caren Paskel
https://www.facebook.com/carenpaskelselfevolution/
https://www.instagram.com/carenpaskel/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/caren-paskel/
https://www.youtube.com/@carenpaskelyoga6711
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https://reinventimpossible.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/beverleyglazer/
https://www.facebook.com/beverley.glazer
https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenover50rock
https://www.instagram.com/beverleyglazer_reinvention/
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Chapters
1. Introduction to Karen's Journey (00:00:00)
2. Finding Spiritual Growth Through Yoga (00:04:53)
3. Love Story and Building a Life Together (00:10:15)
4. Battling Brain Cancer and Life Changes (00:17:32)
5. Self-Care and Community Support (00:24:42)
6. Letting Go and Embracing New Beginnings (00:29:10)
7. Episode Takeaways and Resources (00:35:50)
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