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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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Chapters
1. Meet Terry Brown: Author and Adventurer (00:00:00)
2. Finding Freedom After Emotional Abuse (00:08:30)
3. Cycling Across America: The Journey Begins (00:16:24)
4. Learning to Communicate Honestly (00:25:45)
5. From Cyclist to Author: Finding Purpose (00:36:12)
6. Ten Little Rules for Life's Adventures (00:47:17)
7. Final Five: Wisdom and Life Philosophy (00:56:27)
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