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More Candles, Less Chill: My Birthday vs. The Comparison Trap

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Stop letting the clock boss your confidence around. We turn a birthday week into a working blueprint for a comeback—one grounded in gratitude, courage, and small, repeatable steps. The theme is simple and strong: aging isn’t decline; it’s refinement. Instead of measuring ourselves against old photos or past versions, we reframe age as a data point that offers insight into what matters, who we trust, and what we won’t settle for anymore.
We start with the honest tension of seeing time move fast and the temptation to fear the next twenty years. Then we pivot to a steadier rhythm: thanking time for patience, recognizing that slow isn’t stuck, and choosing to live smarter rather than smaller. Along the way we share a three-question birthday journal you can do today: name three things you’re proud of, identify what you’re leaving behind (hello, perfectionism), and define what you’re growing into. From learning a new skill to surrounding yourself with finishers, this is about practical hope—small choices that add up.
You’ll hear stories about family, faith, and the quiet wins that often count the most—grandkids around the table, teaching with heart, and moving a creative project forward even when the timeline shifts. We call out the comparison trap, especially on social media, and offer language to replace performance with presence. If you’ve been waiting for permission to begin again, consider this your green light. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs a lift, and leave a review to help others find the show. Then tell us: what will you leave behind—and what will you grow this year?

Let's create your transition gameplan:
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Chapters

1. Welcome & The Big Questions (00:00:00)

2. Birthday Week And Why It Matters (00:00:11)

3. Aging As Perspective, Not Decline (00:01:11)

4. Comparison Trap And Social Media (00:02:24)

5. Gratitude To Time Over Fear (00:04:57)

6. Peace, Laughter, And Courage (00:06:40)

7. Three-Question Birthday Journal (00:07:45)

8. Letting Go Of Perfectionism (00:09:39)

9. Growth Plans And Small Steps (00:10:41)

10. The Underrated Gift Of Getting Older (00:11:41)

11. Closing Thanks And How To Connect (00:12:25)

12. Still In The Game (00:13:04)

107 episodes

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Content provided by Toni Thrash. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Toni Thrash or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

I would love to hear from you! Send a text!

Stop letting the clock boss your confidence around. We turn a birthday week into a working blueprint for a comeback—one grounded in gratitude, courage, and small, repeatable steps. The theme is simple and strong: aging isn’t decline; it’s refinement. Instead of measuring ourselves against old photos or past versions, we reframe age as a data point that offers insight into what matters, who we trust, and what we won’t settle for anymore.
We start with the honest tension of seeing time move fast and the temptation to fear the next twenty years. Then we pivot to a steadier rhythm: thanking time for patience, recognizing that slow isn’t stuck, and choosing to live smarter rather than smaller. Along the way we share a three-question birthday journal you can do today: name three things you’re proud of, identify what you’re leaving behind (hello, perfectionism), and define what you’re growing into. From learning a new skill to surrounding yourself with finishers, this is about practical hope—small choices that add up.
You’ll hear stories about family, faith, and the quiet wins that often count the most—grandkids around the table, teaching with heart, and moving a creative project forward even when the timeline shifts. We call out the comparison trap, especially on social media, and offer language to replace performance with presence. If you’ve been waiting for permission to begin again, consider this your green light. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs a lift, and leave a review to help others find the show. Then tell us: what will you leave behind—and what will you grow this year?

Let's create your transition gameplan:
Book your discovery call
You can find me at:
Website

Instagram

Facebook
Shock
Limbo
Re-Entry
Sound of You


  continue reading

Chapters

1. Welcome & The Big Questions (00:00:00)

2. Birthday Week And Why It Matters (00:00:11)

3. Aging As Perspective, Not Decline (00:01:11)

4. Comparison Trap And Social Media (00:02:24)

5. Gratitude To Time Over Fear (00:04:57)

6. Peace, Laughter, And Courage (00:06:40)

7. Three-Question Birthday Journal (00:07:45)

8. Letting Go Of Perfectionism (00:09:39)

9. Growth Plans And Small Steps (00:10:41)

10. The Underrated Gift Of Getting Older (00:11:41)

11. Closing Thanks And How To Connect (00:12:25)

12. Still In The Game (00:13:04)

107 episodes

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