27. Reinvention, Resilience, and Honoring a Wellness Pioneer with Chaz Ebert

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Can one woman reshape how we view aging, wellness, and leadership? Chaz Ebert thinks so—and she made a documentary to prove it.

In this heartfelt episode of Resonate: Conversations and Life Lessons from Rancho La Puerta, Barry welcomes Chaz Ebert, film producer, lawyer, and now director of Wellness Warrior, a documentary honoring the Ranch’s co-founder, Deborah Szekely. Chaz shares her decades-long admiration for Deborah, the inspiration behind making the film, and how her late husband Roger Ebert found healing through the Ranch.

We explore themes of legacy, reinvention, and the overlooked contributions of women who change the world—often without recognition. Chaz also discusses her recent book, It’s Time to Give a FECK, and why forgiveness, empathy, compassion, and kindness are more essential than ever.

Resources:

• Learn more about Wellness Warrior
• Buy the book It’s Time to Give a FECK

Produced by NOVA