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The Life I Imagined at 50—and the One That Showed Up
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Michael imagined his 50th birthday differently: a partner, a family, and a big gathering of friends. Instead, he found himself in Bali, facing the gap between the life he expected and the life in front of him.
In this solo episode, Michael shares how an unexpected birthday celebration and a two-week motorcycle trip through northern Bali helped him meet that moment with openness. From water blessings and mountain coffee to swimming with dolphins and connecting with strangers, the journey became a reminder that meaning can emerge when we loosen our grip on how life is supposed to unfold.
He reflects on the people who do and don’t show up, the stories we tell ourselves about our worth, and what it means to become a source of love and energy in our own lives. If you’re standing at a threshold of your own, this is an invitation to honor what you hoped for while staying open to what’s possible now.
ABOUT MICHAEL TRAINER
Michael Trainer has spent 30 years learning from Nobel laureates, neuroscientists, and wisdom keepers around the world. He's the author of RESONANCE: The Art and Science of Human Connection, co-creator of Global Citizen and the Global Citizen Festival, and host of the RESONANCE podcast.
His work explores what it means to be fully human—through meaningful relationships, ancient wisdom, modern science, and extraordinary experiences.
Featured in Forbes, Inc., and Good Morning America.
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