Best Kira Sabin Podcasts (2025)

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Why Did No One Warn Us About this Midlife Shit? Episode Five 35:20

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Welcome to the final episode of my five-part podcast series, Why Did No One Warn Us About This Midlife Sht?* If you’ve been feeling like the life you built doesn’t quite fit anymore, you’re not alone—and you’re not broken. Today's episode? This Isn’t the Life I Ordered. Now What? The episode is all about the gut-punch realization many of us face in…

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Why Did No One Warn Us About this Midlife Shit? Episode Four 32:47

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In Episode 4 of my five-part series, I’m talking about something that hits all of us in midlife: the rage. That low-key, high-voltage, "I swear to God if the dishwasher beeps one more time..." kind of rage. Here’s the thing: You’re not broken. You’re not crazy. You’re just awake — and your nervous system is officially done putting up with the bulls…

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Why Did No One Warn Us About this Midlife Shit? Episode Three 46:33

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EPISODE 3: Why We Don't Like Ourselves Very Much (Gen X Women Edition) 💥 In Episode 3 of my five-part series, I’m getting real about the deep, invisible ways women—especially Gen X women—were taught from day fucking one not to actually like ourselves. 🧠 I’m breaking down why so many of us struggle with self-worth, how it’s completely different from…

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Why Did No One Warn Us About this Midlife Shit? Episode Two 28:24

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Fuck Being the Strong One! 💥 Episode 2 of our 5-part podcast series is here — and we’re coming for the “strong one” identity Gen X women were handed without consent. 🧠 In this powerful, hilarious, and painfully honest episode, Kira breaks down the emotional toll of always being the capable, dependable, fix-it-all one — and why it’s not strength, it…

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Why Did No One Warn Us About this Midlife Shit? Episode One 35:02

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Welcome to Part 1 of my brand-new series, Why Did Nobody Warn Us About This Shit?! – five no-holds-barred episodes exploring the real, raw, hilarious, and sometimes heartbreaking truths about midlife. Spoiler alert: It’s way more than hot flashes. In this episode, I’m talking about the physical, emotional, and psychological curveballs no one prepar…

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You Can’t Love Perfect: And Honestly, It’s Wrecking Your Relationships 41:37

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Hello there, sugar pants. I'm back—and whew, life has been a lot lately. But today, I’m diving into something that’s been messing with way too many of us for way too long: perfection. We’ve been taught that if we can just get it right—be good enough, successful enough, lovable enough—then life will finally feel better. But here’s the truth: you can…

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Engaged to a Stranger in a Coma? Sure. Let’s Talk About While You Were Sleeping - 30 Year Anniversary 47:55

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Any takeaways from this episode? Unrequited crushes. Questionable fiancés. Holiday hospital champagne. And one very comatose Peter Gallagher. This week, we’re celebrating the 30th anniversary of the 1995 rom-com While You Were Sleeping starring Sandra Bullock and Bill Pullman (currently streaming on Disney+), and let’s just say—this movie has feeli…

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Way Too Old for This Sh*t: How Midlife Women Break Free from People-Pleasing & Burnout 49:44

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Welcome back, Thrive fam! I'm back with a laugh-out-loud, no-BS episode about why midlife women are just too damn old for over-giving, over-thinking, and pretending everything’s “fine.” If you’re ready to ditch people-pleasing and finally build self-worth, this episode is your must-listen. In This Episode: Where the heck have I been? (Spoiler: Thri…

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Falling for Famous? Notting Hill & the Myth of Movie Love 54:39

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Any takeaways from this episode? Bookstore Meet Cutes, Paparazzi Swarms & the (Infamous) ‘I’m Just a Girl’ Speech: This Week, We’re Rescuing ‘Notting Hill’! Break out your travel books and awkward British charm—because this week on Romcom Rescue, Kira and Dr. Izzy dive headfirst into 1999’s iconic ‘Notting Hill’ (now streaming on Netflix). Julia Ro…

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Best & Worst Rom-Coms of the Year: Our 1-Year Podcast Anniversary 33:34

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Any takeaways from this episode? Woohoo! It’s been one whole year of the Rom-Com Rescue podcast. A year of movies, missteps, magic, and yes—more than a few rants about enemies-to-lovers. In this special anniversary episode, Kira and Dr. Izzy reflect on: The rom-coms we loved (Rye Lane, Love at First Sight, Idea of You) The rom-coms we barely got th…

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Boundaries in Rom-Coms: The Good, The Bad, & The Uncomfortable 43:27

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Any takeaways from this episode? We all say we know what boundaries are… but let’s be real: most of us weren’t taught how to actually set them—especially in relationships. In this episode of RomCom Rescue, we’re breaking down the beautifully messy world of boundaries in romantic comedies. From the iconic (and sometimes problematic) classics to mode…

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My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002): Family Pressure, Self-Worth, and Choosing Your Own Path 41:49

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Any takeaways from this episode? Intrusive family members, making out in cars, fake pottery classes, and Windex... That's right! This week we are breaking down 2002 classic rom com, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, with Nia Vardalos and John Corbett. Currently streaming on Max. What happens when love crosses cultural lines—and your entire family is along …

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Picture This (2025) - 5 Reasons Pia's Not Ready for a Relationship 46:04

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Any takeaways from this episode? Over the top Indian wedding, fortune telling, terrible blind dates, and no passport photos. EVER! That's right, this week on the Romcom Rescue Podcast, we are breaking down 2025 rom com Picture This with Simone Ashley and Hero Fiennes Tiffin. Currently streaming on Amazon Prime. 🌮Taco Rating🌮 Kira Overall Tacos – 🌮 …

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Set It Up (2018): What it teaches us about, Ambition, Avoidance, and Emotional Maturity 42:24

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Any takeaways from this episode? Neurotic bosses, parent trapping, New York pizza, and yet! That's right, this week we are breaking down 2018 rom-com "Set It Up" with Zoey Deutch and Glenn Powell....and the Pete Davidson Glow-Up We Didn’t See Coming! 😂 Currently streaming on Netflix Kira – Overall Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮🌮 Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮 Isabelle – Ove…

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Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy 50:56

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Any takeaways from this episode? Penguin PJs, constant self-inflicted awkward situations, Hot teachers, and, thank god, Hugh Grant. This week we are breaking down 2025 rom-com, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy with Renee Zellweger, Leo Woodall & Chiwetel Ejiofor Currently streaming on Peacock. Kira – Overall Tacos – 🌮🌮 Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮 Isabell…

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You're Cordially Invited 54:59

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Any takeaways from this episode? Wedding saboteurs, codependent relationships, awkward karaoke, and chaos monkeys! Chaos monkeys! That's right. Woo woo! This week we are breaking down 2025 romcom You're Cordially Invited with Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell, currently streaming on Amazon Prime. Kira – Overall Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮🌮 Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮…

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5 Easy Ways to Make Next Year the BEST Year! 37:40

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TWO SPOTS LEFT for THRIVE Midlife Program! My brand new positive psychology program with optional retreats for women over 40 to learn the knowledge, skills, and mindsets to Stop Overthinking, Realize Your Worth, & Have the BEST YEAR OF YOUR LIFE! ✨ Ditch the stuff that’s making you feel stuck. ✨ Discover what lights you up (and keeps you glowing). …

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Merry Gentlemen (Crossover Episode with Little Miss Recap) 1:16:38

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Any takeaways from this episode? Crossover Episode with Little Miss Recap!! Struggling small town nightclubs, hot townie male dancers, so many costume changes, and the Jingle Belles? That's right, we are watching the 2024 holiday rom-com The Merry Gentleman with Britt Robertson and Chad Michael Murray. Currently streaming on Netflix. Kira – Overall…

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The Holiday 57:41

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Any takeaways from this episode? House swapping, hot drunk Englishman, personal movie trailers, and Mr. Napkinhead! That's right, we are watching the 2006 rom-com series THE HOLIDAY, with Kate Winslet, Cameron DIaz, Jude Law and Jack Black. Currently streaming on Amazon Prime. Kira – Overall Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮 Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮🌮 Isabelle – Overall…

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The Best & Worst Advice I Have Ever Received 31:36

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Not all advice is created equal. Some of it is gold, but a lot of it? Straight-up garbage. This episode is about shaking off the bad advice that keeps us stuck and stepping into 2025 ready to own it. If you’re tired of the same old stuck, it’s time to shake things up. Your next chapter isn’t going to write itself—so let’s make it the best one yet. …

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Our Little Secret 1:01:13

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Any takeaways from this episode? Childhood friendships, weed gummies, drunken proposals, and difficult in laws. That's right, we are watching the 2024 Christmas Rom-com, Our Little Secret with Lindsay Lohan and Ian Harding. Currently streaming on Netflix. Kira – Overall Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮🌮 Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮 Isabelle – Overall Tacos- 🌮🌮🌮🌮 Love Lesson…

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Hot Frosty 41:08

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Any takeaways from this episode? Middle school dances, streaking, breaking and entering, a denim sleeveless jumpsuit, and Craig Robinson. That's right! We are watching 2024 Rom-Com Hot Frosty. With Dustin Milligan and Lacey Chabert Currently streaming on Netflix. Excellent video from GriefCatPartyTime that we talked about on the episode. Kira – Ove…

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The Pros & Cons of Crushes 35:06

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After a good convo on my Rom-Com Rescue podcast where we talked about 2006 Classic rom-com, The Holiday, it made me think about crushes and unrequited love. My own experience and what I have learned (good and not-so-good) about crushes over the years. I share some personal stories and try to answer the question, if crushes and unrequited love feels…

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My Lady Jane 46:11

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Any takeaways from this episode? Strong heroines, evil cousins, history rewrites, and ethians? That's right, we are watching the 2024 rom com series My Lady Jane with Emily Bader and Edward Blumel. Strong heroines, evil cousins, history rewrites, and ethians? That's right, we are watching the 2024 rom com series My Lady Jane with Emily Bader and Ed…

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What to Do When the World Feels on Fire 31:11

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Well, it's been a week. This week on the podcast I talk about... How the election results have had me reeling. The stages I went through the last week. What is the most important thigns we can do right now. There is a new Essentials Version of Thrive out today that is on sale through the weekend. New prices start at $499 a month. Check it out at Th…

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Midlife Conversations: 10 BS Beliefs I Was Taught As A Gen X Girl 42:31

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I think one of the roughest parts of being in midlife is realizing that most of the things you were taught about being a girl/woman growing were complete and total BS. I feel like I have been spending YEARS gut-checking my beliefs and realizing a bunch of the ideas I was sold were based in old school misogyny and were keeping me in a fear/scarcity …

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Nobody Wants This 1:03:45

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Any takeaways from this episode? Agnostic sex podcasters, Hot Rabbis, highly opinionated families, and the Matzah Ballers! That's right. We are watching the 2024 Rom-com Series. "Nobody Wants This" with Kristen Bell and Adam Brody. Currently streaming on Netflix. We LOVED this new show and talk about everything from squishy gefilte fish, awkward fa…

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Love at First Sight 55:06

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Any takeaways from this episode? Missed flights, broken seatbelts, Shakespeare themed memorials, and statistics? That's right, we are watching 2023 rom com Love at First Sight with Haley Lu Richardson, Ben Hardy, and Jameela Jamil. Currently streaming on Netflix. Kira – Overall Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮 Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮 Isabelle – Overall Tacos- 🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮…

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I Want You Back 1:11:00

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Any takeaways from this episode? Drunken Karaoke, middle school productions of Little Shop of Horrors. and the Sadness Sisters. That's right! We're watching 2022 Rom Com "I Want You Back" with Charlie Day, Jenny Slate, Gina Rodriguez, and Scott Eastwood. Currently streaming on Amazon Prime. Kira – Overall Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮🌮 Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮🌮 Isabe…

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Joy Journey: Three types of Overthinking (and how they steal your joy) 26:22

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To watch all the videos, and join me on the Joy Journey, visit me on the Joy Journey Substack Welcome to my Joy Journey. A 30 day journey to find more mini moments on joy in my life and encourage others to do the same. After a break for the flu, I'm on day 10 of my Joy Journey and I talk about something that I have noticed coming up...the curse of …

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Joy Journey: The Fixed vs Growth Mindset Breakdown 48:15

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To watch all the videos, and join me on the Joy Journey, visit me on the Joy Journey Substack Welcome to my Joy Journey. A 30 day journey to find more mini moments on joy in my life and encourage others to do the same. I'm on day 8 of my Joy Journey. I check in on how it's going and some of the surprises so far. But more importantly, today I breakd…

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Happiness Basics: Welcome to My Joy Journey 39:52

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Join me on the Joy Journey at my Joy Journey Substack. Watch the video version here. Here is the truth. Things have gotten really rough for me. Between midlife/aging perimenopause, and just THE 🌎 in general, I feel like I am just pushing through and getting by…and it’s not working anymore. I’m not sure that has ever worked. But man that’s what I wa…

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Happiness Basics: Are you making decisions from love or fear? 1:10:23

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I'm talking about one of my favorite topics today that personally kicked off my self-help journey. Love vs Fear. Today is a bit fancy because I break the episode down to 3 parts. The basics behind the concept and the quote that changed my life. A personal story of how I have made decisions out of fear but thought it was love. Four places to spot fe…

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Happiness Basics: How to Actually Raise your Happiness Set Point 40:52

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You know all those things you were taught were going to make you happy? Perfect job, relationship, house, body, etc...that once you had them, you were THEN going to be happy? Turns out, all BS. Today on the pod I go to my Happiness Basics and talk about the super interesting theory called the happiness set point. I talk about: What it is and why it…

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Happiness Basics: How to find Happiness in our current world - With Happiness Expert, Rob Mack 56:33

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BIG NEWS! The THRIVE in midlife program has moved to January! Check out all the new details here. Second big news...I have a guest! Author, Happiness Expert and Good Friend, Rob Mack joined me on and we are talking about why our society is so unhappy now. It goes deep, but it is GOOD!By Kira Sabin

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Midlife Conversations: Are You in Perimenopause? Let's find out. 52:53

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Ready to jump on a no-pressure call with me to check out Thrive? My new happiness program for women in midlife. Grab a call here. PERIMENOPAUSE!!! I mean, what is this fresh hell that is perimenopause? I didn't even know it was a thing until I was smack dab feeling the bullshit symptoms of it. AND IT CAN LAST UP TO 12 YEARS! So, I decided to kick o…

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Our Personal Favorite Comfort Rom-Coms 1:14:17

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Any takeaways from this episode? Need some new comforting rom-com movie ideas when you are sick, tired, or going through a break-up or disappointment? We got you! We decided to do something a little different this week, we chose to share our personal Top 5 Comforting Rom-coms that we love to watch over and over when we are sad or struggling. Listen…

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Midlife Conversations: Are You Living In Survival Mode? Let's find out. Part 2 53:32

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Have you checked out Thrive yet? Apply now. This is a part 2. Listen to part 1 first to get the most of this episode. Everybody has stress. It's part of the human experience. But sometimes, that stress seems to NEVER go away and we become chronically stressed or go into "survival mode". Which can bring on a bunch of bullshit that can affect our liv…

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Midlife Conversations: Are You Living In Survival Mode? Let's find out. Part 1 52:09

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"Trauma makes assholes out of all of us." - Dr. Stephanie Attwater Everybody has stress. It's part of the human experience. But sometimes, that stress seems to NEVER go away and we become chronically stressed or go into "survival mode". Which can bring on a bunch of bullshit that can affect our lives, jobs, relationships, friendships, and even heal…

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Always Be My Maybe 1:15:54

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Any takeaways from this episode? Childhood friends, losing your virginity in the back of a Corolla, Elevated Asian cuisine and Keanu fucking Reeves. That's right. This week we are breaking down 2019 rom-com Always Be My Baby with Ali Wong, Randall Park & Keanu Reeves. Currently streaming on Netflix. Kira – Overall Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮 Love Lesson Tacos – …

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Midlife Conversations: Meet the New Thrive Program for More Joy in Midlife 32:59

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Cause you and I both know it is rough. I know not everyone learns best from reading. I don't. So I did a short podcast to tell you all about my brand new program called Thrive that I launched on Friday. A brand new positive psychology program w/retreats for women over 40 to learn the knowledge, skills, and mindsets to thrive in midlife. Unlearn the…

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Midlife Conversations: Can we actually change anything we aren't happy with? Part 2 56:59

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I'm back with part 2 with Can we actually change? New Thrive Program Maybe we are at midlife and not too proud of the person we have become, can we actually change it? Can you teach an old dog new tricks? Yup. If you know how to change and as it turns out...we never learned it! In this 2 part episode about changing in midlife (when we are a bit gru…

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Midlife Conversations: Can we actually change anything we aren't happy with? Part 1 35:23

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Maybe we are at midlife and not too proud of the person we have become, can we actually change it? Can you teach an old dog new tricks? Yup. If you know how to change and as it turns out...we never learned it! In this 2 part episode about changing in midlife (when we are a bit grumpier and stuck in our ways) I'm going to breakdown why we DON'T chan…

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Anyone But You 1:19:24

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Any takeaways from this episode? Constant bickering, zero chemistry, so much listening through the bushes, and singing unwritten at the top of your lungs being taken away by a helicopter. That's right, today we are talking about not-good-at-all 2023 rom com, Anyone But You, with Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney. Currently Streaming on Netflix. Kira –…

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Midlife Conversations: Is this really all there fucking is? Really? 52:31

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I think the toughest thing about midlife is that at one point we are forced to look at where we are at, what we have created, and think...is this it? Is this life? Is this all there fucking is? Part 2 of my midlife conversation digs into when we wake up and realize we aren't happy: What we can focus on that isn't helpful in our lives How our "stron…

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Midlife Conversations: How the Fuck Did We Get Here? 53:52

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I'm doing a new series over the next few days because I want to talk the absolute mindfuck that is midlife. Today I talk about: The generational trauma that most of us over 40 are now dealing with with personal examples and stories How it is showing up and effecting our lives, happiness, and relationships now and why it matters And a lot of other s…

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Bridgerton Season 3 - Part 2 1:35:01

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Any takeaways from this episode? This is for Bridgerton Season 3, Episodes 5-8 Secrets coming out, women having great conversations, society finally looking in the mirror, and one man's epic sexual journey. That's right, today we're talking about the second half of Bridgerton Season 3 starring Nicola Coughlan & Luke Newton. Currently Streaming on N…

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Queen Charlotte 1:28:07

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Any takeaways from this episode? Deformed bunnies, mental health issues, overbearing mother in laws, and so many outfit changes. That's right, today we're talking 2023 hit Queen Charlotte, A Bridgerton Story, with India Armatifio, Corey Mylchreest, Adjoa Andoh, Michelle Fairley, Ruth Gemmell, Golda Rosheuvel, Arsema Thomas, Sam Clemmett and Freddie…

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The Big Sick 1:21:55

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Any takeaways from this episode? Clashing cultures, family expectations, low key heckling, mysterious illnesses, and Holly fucking Hunter. That's right. Today we are talking about 2017 Rom-com The Big Sick with Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Ray Romano, and Holly Hunter. Currently streaming on Amazon Prime. Kira – Overall Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮 Love Lesson Tac…

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Green Flags in Dating 32:12

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We all know about red flags, but what about green flags? What we should be looking for while dating. That's what I'm sharing today! SUSCRIBE, LEAVE A REVIEW & SHARE EVERYWHERE! Like this? Take a workshop, do an intensive, & change your life! Follow Kira & the show on Instagram: Questions? Email the show at [email protected] Instagram: @kir…