Episode 07 Life in the Second Act with Pat Black-Gould

Have you ever felt like life closed a door on your dreams? What if that wasn’t an ending, but an invitation to turn the page? In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Dr. Pat Black-Gould—award-winning author, clinical psychologist, and former theatre director—who proves that reinvention isn’t just possible, but powerful.

Pat’s journey weaves through the bright lights of theatre, the challenges of single motherhood, and the deeply human work of helping veterans heal. After years of dedicating herself to psychology, she found her way back to her first love—writing—and is now telling stories that honour resilience, compassion, and inclusion.

This conversation is a testament to the fact that no matter where life has taken you, your story isn’t over. There’s always another chapter waiting to be written.

Highlights from this Episode:

1. ✨ From Theatre to Therapy – How Pat transitioned from the stage to psychology, and what both worlds taught her about human resilience.
2. 🔥 Overcoming Life’s Crossroads – Navigating divorce, single parenthood, and the loss of a loved one while pursuing a new career path.
3. 📖 The Healing Power of Storytelling – Why Pat returned to writing and how her books are amplifying voices from history and personal experience.
4. 💡 Lessons from Vietnam Veterans – What working with veterans taught Pat about trauma, healing, and the stories that need to be told.
5. 💫 It’s Never Too Late to Begin Again – Embracing reinvention in your 40s, 50s, or even 60s, and finding purpose in life’s second act.
6. Tune in and be inspired to pick up the pen, turn the page, and write the next chapter of your life.

🔗 Find Pat’s books and connect with her at patblackgould.com

If you’ve ever felt drained, uninspired, or afraid to step away from what’s no longer serving you, this episode is for you.  Tune in now, subscribe to Unfinished Stories: The Next Chapter, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear they’re not alone. Let’s continue writing our next chapter—together.