What Happens When You Finally Draw the Line? | Teri M. Brown | 148

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What if the adventure you’re craving starts with one honest step?

In this heartfelt and revealing episode of Manders Mindset, host Amanda Russo is joined by award-winning author and podcaster Teri M. Brown for a conversation that spans heartbreak, healing, and hope. From escaping an emotionally abusive marriage to cycling 3,100+ miles across the U.S. on a tandem bike in her late 50s, Teri’s story is a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to reclaim your voice or your adventure.

Teri shares how she rediscovered her strength, embraced vulnerability, and turned the lessons of a cross-country ride into her inspirational book, Ten Little Rules for a Double-Butted Adventure. This conversation peels back the layers of resilience, self-trust, and what it really means to rewrite your story—no matter where you’re starting from.

🎙️ In this episode, listeners will discover:

🚴‍♀️ How a tandem bike ride became a catalyst for personal transformation
 📚 The emotional journey from hidden manuscripts to award-winning author
 🧭 Why mindset shifts are the real milestones on any big adventure
 🛑 How communication, forgiveness, and self-honesty changed her marriage
 💡 The power of doing hard things and why you already have what it takes
 📝 How her book invites readers to define their own “rules” for living fully

🕒 Timeline Summary:

[1:04] – Teri introduces her multi-passionate identity and love for storytelling
 [2:02] – Childhood dreams, family expectations, and a winding career path
 [4:10] – Writing through adversity and learning to believe in her voice
 [6:44] – The moment she finally chose herself and never looked back
 [9:13] – Training for a tandem cross-country ride and finding strength in motion
 [11:11] – The mindset shift that made publishing possible
 [18:05] – Lessons from the road: teamwork, communication, and emotional honesty
 [31:19] – Becoming an author after 50 and the thrill of historical fiction
 [45:04] – Behind the book: how Ten Little Rules came to life
[57:05] – Final reflections on legacy, kindness, and the truth we already carry

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