Why Our Birthdays Don’t Feel the Same, And How to Change That

Why Our Birthdays Don’t Feel the Same, And How to Change That

Author: Dear Media August 18, 2025 Duration: 53:45
Do you look forward to your birthday or secretly dread it? In this uplifting episode, Dominique sits down with author and life coach Tamar Hurwitz-Fleming to explore the surprising depth and meaning behind birthdays and why they can be a powerful tool for self-love and life reflection. Tamar shares her personal journey from disappointing birthdays in childhood to discovering how to create joy-filled celebrations that align with the heart, soul, and spirit. Drawing from her book How to Have a Happy Birthday, Tamar offers practical tips to plan the day you truly want, avoid “birthday sabotage,” and embrace your birthday as your own personal New Year. In this episode, Dominique and Tamar discuss:Why many people secretly dislike their birthdaysHow childhood experiences shape adult birthday expectationsThe difference between a “festive” and a “fulfilling” birthdayPractical strategies for creating the celebration you wantWhy milestone birthdays feel so significantBudget-friendly ways to honor yourselfHow birthdays can be spiritual “portals” for connection and reflection For more on Tamar, follow her on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/author.tamar/Visit her Website: https://tamartamar.com/ Check out her book, How to Have a Happy Birthday: https://tamartamar.com/howtohaveahappybirthday/  This episode is brought to you by Calm and Live It Up:Calm: Go to www.calm.com/OVER50 for 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription.Live It Up: Head to www.letsliveitup.com/FLOURISHING and use code FLOURISHING for 15% off your first Super Greens order. Plus, shipping’s always free! 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 Have a question for Dominique? Submit it here for a chance to have it answered on the show! https://forms.gle/MpTeWN1oKN8t18pm6  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
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Duration: 1:08:42
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Duration: 1:17:27
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Duration: 1:05:57
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Duration: 59:10
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Duration: 56:07
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