“I believe pivoting is one of the keys to living.” — Henry Winkler

Beloved Emmy Award–winning actor, director, producer, and bestselling author Henry Winkler became a cultural icon as The Fonz on Happy Days and captivated a new generation with his Emmy-winning role as Gene Cousineau on Barry. But behind the fame is a deeply thoughtful man whose life has been defined by resilience, reinvention, and gratitude.

In this powerful premiere episode of What Matters with Liz — a podcast exploring what truly matters in the hearts, happiness, and health of women over 40 — Henry shares the lessons he’s learned from more than five decades in Hollywood, navigating setbacks, healing old wounds, and continually reinventing himself.

Henry opens up about:

• How he has stayed grounded and grateful through 50+ years in the spotlight
• Why he believes being present is one of life’s greatest skills
• Recognizing when it’s time to pivot — and how reinvention keeps you alive
• How dyslexia shaped his confidence, compassion, and purpose
• The inspiration behind writing more than 40 children’s books, including the bestselling Hank Zipzer series
• The emotional wounds he’s still working to heal
• Why admitting when you’re wrong strengthens relationships
• Why the opinions of Ron Howard, Adam Sandler, and Jimmy Kimmel carry weight in his life
• What makes his happiest days

This is a conversation filled with warmth, humor and profound wisdom for anyone parenting a child with dyslexia, navigating change, or rediscovering purpose.

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