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A New Lens for a New Life
What if midlife wasn’t a crisis—but a calling? What if transition meant transformation?
That’s the empowering perspective bestselling author, therapist, and coach Sarah Brokaw is bringing to the Renaissance Main Stage on Thursday, May 1 at 5:30 PM, as part of the Kaleidoscope Series. With her signature blend of clinical expertise, lived experience, and radiant warmth, Brokaw is set to guide attendees on a journey of reflection, resilience, and renewed purpose.
And the best part? This transformative evening is Pay What You Can, with a suggested donation of $25—making inspiration accessible to all.
Meet Sarah Brokaw: A Life of Listening, Learning, and Leading
Brokaw is more than a therapist; she’s a beacon for anyone navigating life’s complex passages. A licensed clinical social worker, professional certified coach (PCC), and author of the bestselling book Fortytude, she has helped countless individuals redefine success and strength at every age.
Her training spans some of the most respected institutions in mental health:
- A Master’s in Social Work from NYU
- Psychoanalytic studies at the National Institute for Psychotherapies
- Couples therapy training from the Ackerman Institute and The Gottman Institute
Whether working with trauma survivors, couples in conflict, or professionals in search of meaning, Brokaw’s approach is rooted in trauma-informed care, deep empathy, and relational healing.
From Ground Zero to Grounded Growth
Brokaw’s professional experience includes everything from supporting 9/11 survivors through group therapy to counseling children in hospital psychiatric settings. These diverse roles have helped shape her holistic, human-first method of working with clients.
She now maintains a thriving private practice in Los Angeles, where she supports individuals, couples, and families through emotional challenges and life transitions.
Shared Secrets and Fortytude
As host of the Shared Secrets podcast, Brokaw curates vulnerable, real conversations that challenge the shame often attached to emotional struggle. And in her book Fortytude, she explores how women (and all people) can move beyond fear and into empowered middle age by embracing five core values: Grace, Connectedness, Accomplishment, Adventure, and Spirituality.
The book’s title—a mashup of “forty” and “fortitude”—is emblematic of Brokaw’s belief that aging is not a decline, but an ascent into deeper strength.
Be sure to turn on the sound!
