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EPISODE · Feb 18, 2026 · 29 MIN

What Matters With Henry Winkler: Presence, Gratitude

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“I believe pivoting is one of the keys to living.” — Henry WinklerBeloved Emmy Award–winning actor, director, producer, and bestselling author Henry Winkler became a cultural icon as The Fonz on Happy Days and captivated a new generation with his Emmy-winning role as Gene Cousineau on Barry. But behind the fame is a deeply thoughtful man whose life has been defined by resilience, reinvention, and gratitude.In this powerful premiere episode of What Matters with Liz — a podcast exploring what truly matters in the hearts, happiness, and health of women over 40 — Henry shares the lessons he’s learned from more than five decades in Hollywood, navigating setbacks, healing old wounds, and continually reinventing himself.Henry opens up about:How he has stayed grounded and grateful through 50+ years in the spotlightWhy he believes being present is one of life’s greatest skillsRecognizing when it’s time to pivot — and how reinvention keeps you aliveHow dyslexia shaped his confidence, compassion, and purposeThe inspiration behind writing more than 40 children’s books, including the bestselling Hank Zipzer seriesThe emotional wounds he’s still working to healWhy admitting when you’re wrong strengthens relationshipsWhy the opinions of Ron Howard, Adam Sandler, and Jimmy Kimmel carry weight in his lifeWhat makes his happiest daysThis is a conversation filled with warmth, humor and profound wisdom for anyone parenting a child with dyslexia, navigating change, or rediscovering purpose.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“I believe pivoting is one of the keys to living.” — Henry Winkler Beloved Emmy Award–winning actor, director, producer, and bestselling author Henry Winkler became a cultural icon as The Fonz on Happy Days and captivated a new generation with his Emmy-winning role as Gene Cousineau on Barry. But behind the fame is a deeply thoughtful man whose life has been defined by resilience, reinvention, and gratitude. In this powerful premiere episode of What Matters with Liz — a podcast exploring what truly matters in the hearts, happiness, and health of women over 40 — Henry shares the lessons he’s learned from more than five decades in Hollywood, navigating setbacks, healing old wounds, and continually reinventing himself. Henry opens up about:How he has stayed grounded and grateful through 50+ years in the spotlightWhy he believes being present is one of life’s greatest skillsRecognizing when it’s time to pivot — and how reinvention keeps you aliveHow dyslexia shaped his confidence, compassion, and purposeThe inspiration behind writing more than 40 children’s books, including the bestselling Hank Zipzer seriesThe emotional wounds he’s still working to healWhy admitting when you’re wrong strengthens relationshipsWhy the opinions of Ron Howard, Adam Sandler, and Jimmy Kimmel carry weight in his lifeWhat makes his happiest days This is a conversation filled with warmth, humor and profound wisdom for anyone parenting a child with dyslexia, navigating change, or rediscovering purpose. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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