Over 50 and Blazing Trails for Accessibility in the Great Outdoors

50 Women Over 50

Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes author Marjorie Turner Hollman to episode 20 of the 50 Women Over 50 podcast.

Marjorie Turner Hollman celebrated turning 50 by getting married to a younger man! She has written four best-selling Easy Walks books and has recently released her fifth book, a personal memoir entitled, My Liturgy of Easy Walks: Reclaiming Hope in a World Turned Upside Down.

Since life-saving surgery left her paralyzed on her right side almost 30 years ago, she’s been on a healing journey which included walking outdoor trails throughout New England. Her books focus on helping others, especially those with mobility challenges, get out and enjoy the outdoors.

In this podcast interview, Marjorie shares her wisdom and experience of recovery and a life of disability, the humility of being a welfare mom, how she learned to love again and about her journey to becoming a best selling author.

About Marjorie Turner Hollman:

Marjorie Turner Hollman is a mother, grandmother, wife and best-selling author. When she was left paralyzed after life-saving brain surgery some 30 years ago, Marjorie was sent on a healing journey and was able to regain her ability to walk with support. She went on to author five best selling Easy Walks books and now resides with her husband in Massachusetts.

Resources & Contact Information:

• Contra Dancing
• Meningioma
• My Liturgy of Easy Walks: Reclaiming Hope in a World Turned Upside Down, by Marjorie Turner Hollman
• Easy Walks Books by Marjory Turner Hollman
• Easy Walks Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Beyond Facebook Group
• All Creatures Great and Small
• Cozy Mysteries
• All Trails App

About the 50 Women Over 50 Podcast:

Sherrilynne Starkie started this show as a creative project with the goal of interviewing 50 women past their 50th birthday to learn how they see the world, what lessons they’ve learned and what advice they have for us all. She’s been blogging and podcasting for 18+ years as part of a successful marketing and communications career and looks forward to learning from the women she will interview. Subscribe to 50 Women Over 50 wherever you get your podcasts and please share it with your friends. Get each weekly episode dropped into your inbox by subscribing here. If you’d like to be one of the 50 Women over 50 featured on this podcast apply by clicking here.

Elevating the voices and stories of women navigating the enriching complexities of midlife, '50 Women Over 50' is an empowering podcast that draws inspiration from the experiences of 50 incredible women.