Mastering Life Transitions: From Setbacks to Purpose-Driven Living with Bruce Feiler (Ep. 11)

What happens when life doesn’t go according to plan?  Join Brady Fineske as he sits down with seven-time New York Times bestselling author Bruce Feiler to explore what he calls “lifequakes,” those unexpected, often unwelcome transitions that shake up everything we thought we knew. Bruce opens up about his own journey through cancer, financial collapse, and family crisis, and how those experiences led him to collect 500 stories of transition, acceptance, and transformation from Americans of all walks of life. Together, they uncover why the myth of a “linear life” is outdated and how embracing our non-linear realities can unlock a more purposeful path forward. Whether you’re navigating retirement, selling a business, or redefining your role in your family, this conversation offers a blueprint for turning chaos into clarity. What to expect: The myth of midlife crises and the truth about life transitions Voluntary vs. involuntary lifequakes and why both matter How to find meaning in the messy middle of change The ABCs of purpose: Agency, Belonging, and Cause And more! Resources: Fill out this form for a copy of Bruce’s book “Life Is In The Transitions.”  Life is in the Transitions: Mastering Change at Any Age by Bruce Feiler Connect with TFO Wealth Partners:  TFO Wealth Partners LinkedIn: Brady Fineske, CFP® LinkedIn: TFO Wealth Partners Facebook: TFO Wealth Partners Instagram: TFO Wealth Partners X: TFO Wealth Partners YouTube: TFO Wealth Partners Connect with Bruce Feiler:  Website: Bruce Feiler LinkedIn: Bruce Feiler About Our Guest:  Bruce Feiler is one of America’s most thoughtful voices on contemporary life. He is the author of seven New York Times bestsellers, including LIFE IS IN THE TRANSITIONS, THE SECRETS OF HAPPY FAMILIES, and COUNCIL OF DADS. Bruce’s three TED Talks have been viewed more than four million times, and he teaches the TED Course “How to Master Life Transitions.” Employing a firsthand approach to his work, Bruce is known for living the experiences he writes about. His work combines timeless wisdom with timely knowledge turned into practical, positive messages that allow people to live with more meaning, passion, and joy. His new book, THE SEARCH: Finding Meaningful Work in a Post-Career World, is a bold new roadmap for finding meaning and purpose at work, based on insights drawn from hundreds of life stories of Americans from all backgrounds and vocations.   TFO Wealth Partners, LLC (“TFO”) is an SEC-registered investment advisor located in Maumee, OH. Brady Fineske is a Partner and investment adviser representative of TFO. Registration with the SEC does not imply a certain level of skill or training. The opinions expressed in this podcast are for general informational and educational purposes only, are subject to change at any time, and should not be construed as TFO’s or Mr. Fineske’s solicitation to effect, or attempt to effect, transactions in securities, or the rendering of personalized investment advice.  All investments and strategies, including any described in this podcast, have the potential for profit or loss. Past performance does not guarantee future results.  Any index performance described in this broadcast does not reflect the deduction of transaction, management, or other fees that would decrease performance results. While the information presented in this podcast is believed to be factual and up to date, TFO or Mr. Fineske does not guarantee its accuracy, and it should not be regarded as a complete analysis of the subjects discussed. Listeners should not rely on the content of this podcast as the sole basis for their legal, tax, investment, financial planning or estate planning decisions and should always consult an attorney or tax professional or any other investment professional regarding what may be appropriate for their specific situations.  499aWP – 2026.02