Darisse uses the hobbies she has had in her life to tell the story of her life, or at least, some highlights of it. She talks about how triathlon united her and her husband, Jeff, when she was deployed to Iraq, and he was left behind in the United States, far away from any family. She has had some unhealthy hobbies, like drinking, that led to some amazing friendships. A weekly neighborhood ritual of Bunco led to friends that they have kept in touch with for 10 years. She tells tales of cycling with Jeff as they were in the early years of marriage, and how swimming got her through trauma, injuries, and a loss of identity as she transitioned out of the Army. Darisse talks about how our hobbies certainly change as we age, though not always in the ways that we expect. Hobbies are not frivolous things, but rather an expression of how we live. This episode is a personal essay with a lot of storytelling about her life. Listen and enjoy, and hopefully you can relate with your own hobby journey. #HobbiesTellAStory #HobbiesAsWeAge #HobbiesAtMidlife #OceanSwimming #Triathlon #JiuJitsuJourney #PodcastAboutMidlife #40sPodcast #VeteranStories Instagram: @45leftorrightpodcast Facebook: 45 Left or Right Podcast Twitter/X: @45leftorright 45 Left or Right Podcast showcases stories from an interesting life to discuss the issues of midlife.
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