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“I got pink glitter nails because I just do not care anymore.” – Courtney

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CBQ: Why can celebrating yourself be a challenge?

Turning 40 is often framed as a milestone of decline or denial. In this conversation, Juan and Courtney share the messy, joyful, and sometimes awkward truths about aging, celebrating, and the surprising ways birthdays can reveal our blindspots. This is not just about cake or sleep—it is about permission to be seen and supported.

HIGHLIGHTS

• [00:19 “I have been waiting my whole life to turn 40—and now I am so excited.” – Courtney
• [1:18]  “I got pink glitter nails because I just do not care anymore.” – Courtney
• [4:51] “I did not want to inconvenience people… but when they showed up, it mattered.” – Juan
• [7:09] “We do not realize how important it feels when people show up for us.” – Juan

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