Our Most Honest Thanksgiving Conversation Yet

Our Most Honest Thanksgiving Conversation Yet

Author: Dear Media November 24, 2025 Duration: 1:19:35
In this Thanksgiving special, I sit down with my husband, Vic, for a warm and heartfelt conversation about gratitude, family, faith, and the traditions that shaped us both. Together, we reflect on childhood memories, our cultural heritage, the changing seasons of life, and the deeper meaning behind the holiday. Whether you’re spending the day with loved ones or taking a moment for yourself, this episode offers comfort, perspective, and a reminder of what truly matters. In this episode, we cover:The traditions and childhood memories that shaped usHow gratitude evolves with age and life experienceStories of our family, faith, and cultural rootsNavigating changing family dynamics and seasons of lifeThe importance of serving others during the holidaysWhat Vic and I are most thankful for this year Have a question for Dominique? Submit it here for a chance to have it answered on the show! https://forms.gle/MpTeWN1oKN8t18pm6  Thanks to my Sponsors:Caraway: Visit Carawayhome.com/flourishing to take advantage of this limited-time offer for up to 20% off your next purchase.Clean Simple Eats: Visit glnk.io/73q00/dominique and use code FLOURISHING20 at checkout for 20% off your first order. Branch Basics: Get 15% off Branch Basics with the code OVER50 at branchbasics.com/Over50 #branchbasicspodTimeline Nutrition: Visit timeline.com/flourishing to receive 20% off your order. Fatty 15: You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/FLOURISHING and using code FLOURISHING at checkoutJones Road Beauty: From November 18 - December 1st, get up to 20% off at jonesroadbeauty.com for their first ever Black Friday Sale! #JonesRoadBeaty #adTovala: During Tovala’s Black Friday sale, you can get a FREE Tovala smart oven when you order meals 6+ times. Head to Tovala.com/FLOURISHING and use my code FLOURISHING to claim your free smart oven for a limited time.  Resources:Link to the previous episode with Vic: https://youtu.be/3lVWlYSl4P4?si=JHBpBKrdpphKqJ5q   Keep in Touch:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dominiquesachse.tv/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dominiquesachse.tv/book/Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dominiquesachse/Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/DominiqueSachse/TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@dominiquesachse?lang=enYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@dominiquesachsetv Interested in being featured as a guest? Please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠courtney@dominiquesachse.tv⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  We want to make the podcast even better. Help us learn how we can: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Navigating life after fifty can feel like uncharted territory, but it’s also a space brimming with potential for renewal and vibrant growth. That’s the heart of Over 50 & Flourishing with Dominique Sachse. Drawing from her own journey and a career built on curiosity-first in television news and later through creating a deeply personal YouTube community-Dominique facilitates honest conversations that move far beyond the typical narratives about aging. This podcast, from Dear Media, delves into the multifaceted reality of this life chapter, exploring topics from physical health and fitness to cultural shifts, continuous education, and profound self-improvement. Listeners will hear interviews and reflections that tackle the real questions women are asking about purpose, wellness, relationships, and identity. It’s a resource for anyone ready to redefine what it means to flourish, offering practical wisdom and genuine camaraderie. Each episode aims to provide both insight and inspiration, proving that the years after fifty are not an ending, but a compelling new beginning rich with opportunity for the woman who is wise, healthy, and wonderfully aware of her own strength. Tune in for a dialogue that honors experience while eagerly exploring what comes next.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Over 50 & Flourishing with Dominique Sachse
Podcast Episodes
She Got Fired at 61 Then Started an Unfiltered Social Media Career [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:07
What happens when you stop caring what people think after 60? In this candid, funny, and unexpectedly heartfelt conversation, I sit down with Lisa Arce (@kitchenkillalisa), the bold and unfiltered voice behind the viral…
What Heartbreak Taught Us About Love [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:22
In this special Valentine’s Day episode, I sit down with my husband, Vic. Together, we reflect on the beauty of second chances, the hard seasons that shaped us, and why Valentine’s Day can be both a joyful celebration an…
Why Unspoken Expectations Kill Intimacy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:02
In this episode of Over 50 & Flourishing, I’m joined by dating and relationship coach Laurie Gerber, host of the Love at Any Age podcast and a longtime friend of the show, for a timely conversation about love, connection…
Teen Safety Online: What Parents & Grandparents Need to Know [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:53
Raising teens in a digital world can feel overwhelming, especially when you didn’t grow up with social media yourself. In this episode of Over 50 & Flourishing, I’m joined by Antigone Davis, Meta’s Vice President and Glo…
How Courtney Lost More Than 75 Pounds Without Losing Herself [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:43:20
In this deeply personal episode, I turn the microphone toward Courtney for an honest, open-hearted conversation about her journey both on and off camera. After years of supporting the show behind the scenes, Courtney ste…
Midlife Breakdown? It’s a Breakthrough w/ Dr. Mindy Pelz [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:54
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Mindy Pelz, bestselling author of Age Like a Girl, thought leader, and one of the most trusted voices in women’s health, for a powerful conversation about what really happens to us in…
How We’re Entering 2026 With Less Pressure and More Purpose [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:35
In this New Year episode of Over 50 & Flourishing, I’m taking time to pause, reflect, and step intentionally into what a new year can mean at midlife. Using insights from a community poll, I share what you told me you’re…
The Impact YOU Had on Me This Year [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:27:10
In this special New Year's Eve episode, I sit down with my right-hand woman, Courtney, for an honest and insightful conversation reflecting on the year we’ve just lived, the highs, the hard moments, the lessons, and the…