The Future Begins Today
In my podcast interview with Bob Wells on Undercurrent Stories, I talk about how I navigated a life reinvention when my two core identities changed.
What happens when the life you’ve built no longer fits?
That’s the question Bob Wells and I explore on his podcast Undercurrent Stories, which features fascinating people and interviews that explore their hidden depths. I thoroughly enjoyed meeting Bob and letting him draw out my stories about “second adulthood,” life reinvention and emotional agility — all the themes that weave through Boundless, my tragicomic empty-nest memoir.
The Show Notes
In this episode, we hear from author, journalist, and book coach Carolyn Flynn to discuss her memoir Boundless and the unexpected opportunities that can emerge during life’s biggest transitions.
As a single mother preparing to send her twins off to college while facing uncertainty in her journalism career, Carolyn found herself confronting a question many people face but few discuss: Who are you when your core identities begin to change?
Carolyn discusses the difference between memoir and autobiography, the power of storytelling, and why personal reinvention isn’t just for the young. Carolyn shares insights on emotional agility, resilience, creativity, and what she calls “the second adulthood”—a stage of life where experience, wisdom, and freedom can combine to create entirely new possibilities.
Whether you’re interested in writing, navigating change, or simply curious about what comes next in life, this conversation offers thoughtful perspectives on transformation, purpose, and the courage to begin again.
In this episode:
Why Carolyn wrote Boundless
The difference between a memoir and an autobiography
How journaling can help us understand our lives
The role of storytelling in personal growth
Emotional agility and navigating uncertainty
Why reinvention becomes possible at any age
The concept of a “second adulthood”
Lessons from journalism, writing, and creativity
Advice for aspiring memoir writers
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About Carolyn Flynn
Carolyn Flynn is an author, journalist, and book coach. Her memoir Boundless explores identity, change, and the possibilities that emerge when life takes an unexpected turn. She works with writers around the world, helping them turn their stories into compelling books.
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Links:
https://www.carolynflynn.com/
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Great interview!
Can't wait to be in the same writing room with you again. ✍️