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Encore Living

You raised your kids. They’re launching their next chapter… but what about yours?


Welcome to Encore Living, the show for empty nesters and midlife moms who suddenly have more time—and are ready to fill it with purpose, passion, and possibility.


If you’re asking yourself, “What now?” or “Who am I without the role of full-time parent?”—you’re in the right place.


Each week, Thor Challgren (TEDx speaker, author, and New Thought minister) shares heartfelt reflections, spiritual insight, and practical tools to help you reconnect with who you are and reimagine what’s next. 


This is your season of reinvention—your second act, your encore. No more waiting. No more wondering. Let’s create a life you’re excited to wake up to. Subscribe now and start your next chapter with confidence.

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151
Years Active
2022 - 2025
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College Decision Month—But What About Your Midlife Plan? #150

College Decision Month—But What About Your Midlife Plan? #150

It’s April—aka College Decision Month. Your teen is making a huge life decision. But have you stopped to consider your own?

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00:17:49  |   Tue 22 Apr 2025
Empty Nest Life: Why You Feel Lost (And Why That’s Totally Normal) #149

Empty Nest Life: Why You Feel Lost (And Why That’s Totally Normal) #149

Feel lost after the kids leave? You're not alone. Today I share one shift that can change your empty nest experience.

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00:18:34  |   Tue 15 Apr 2025
Transforming Your Life: The Journey from Complaints to Power PT2 #148

Transforming Your Life: The Journey from Complaints to Power PT2 #148

Ever found yourself caught in the traffic, complaining about how it's ruining your day? What if I told you that you can transform your life by simply changing the way you react to such situations? 

In…

00:08:20  |   Tue 26 Sep 2023
Breaking Down the Habit of Complaints - PT1 #147

Breaking Down the Habit of Complaints - PT1 #147

Ready to break free from the endless loop of complaints? Join me in this first episode of a four part-series on complaining.

In this episode, I explore why complaining rarely solves problems. The key …

00:06:27  |   Tue 26 Sep 2023
T.G.I.TED - Anne Lamott and A Bird by Bird Approach to Life's Challenges #146

T.G.I.TED - Anne Lamott and A Bird by Bird Approach to Life's Challenges #146

In this episode, I share my perspective on a TED talk given by author Anne Lamott. Her talk is called, "12 Truths I Learned From Life and Writing."

You can find her talk HERE.

As I mentioned, you can…

00:08:25  |   Fri 22 Sep 2023
Unpacking The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. Wattles - Chapter 14 - #145

Unpacking The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. Wattles - Chapter 14 - #145

Can you truly attract abundance into your life by conveying the impression of increase to others?

In this episode, I explore into Chapter 14 of Wallace D. Wattles' classic work, "The Science of Getti…

00:07:09  |   Thu 21 Sep 2023
Unpacking The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. Wattles - Chapter 11 - #144

Unpacking The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. Wattles - Chapter 11 - #144


Can mere thoughts alone bring riches, or is action an essential ingredient for success?

In this episode, I explore Chapter 11 of Wallace D. Wattles' timeless book, "The Science of Getting Rich," writ…

00:06:14  |   Wed 20 Sep 2023
Unpacking The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. Wattles - Chapter 7 - #143

Unpacking The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. Wattles - Chapter 7 - #143

Immerse yourself in a transformative journey as we crack open the wisdom of Wallace Waddles' 1910 classic, the Science of Getting Rich, and uncover the profound power of gratitude. Not just in saying…

00:06:42  |   Tue 19 Sep 2023
Unpacking The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. Wattles - Chapter 4 - #142

Unpacking The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. Wattles - Chapter 4 - #142

Are your thoughts shaping your destiny, or are you simply going through the motions of life?

In this episode, I dive  into the mind-expanding pages of Wallace D. Wattles' 1910 classic, "The Science of…

00:06:42  |   Mon 18 Sep 2023
T.G.I.TED - Programming Your Mind for Success with Carrie Green #141

T.G.I.TED - Programming Your Mind for Success with Carrie Green #141

Have you ever felt that nagging self-doubt creep in just as you're about to pursue your dreams? That moment when you ask yourself, "Who am I to do this?" 

In this episode, I dive into the remarkable T…

00:08:21  |   Fri 15 Sep 2023
#140: Navigating the Long Haul: Strategies for Endurance

#140: Navigating the Long Haul: Strategies for Endurance

Are you staring down a seemingly endless stretch of time or a monumental task that feels insurmountable? How do you maintain your focus and keep your spirits up when the road ahead seems never-ending…

00:07:56  |   Wed 13 Sep 2023
#139: Navigating Purpose: How Visualization Maps the Way to Achievement

#139: Navigating Purpose: How Visualization Maps the Way to Achievement

Have you ever found yourself stuck in the middle of a seemingly endless traffic jam, unsure when it will finally clear up? It's a universal frustration we've all experienced. 

Of course most of us can…

00:06:11  |   Wed 13 Sep 2023
#138: Changing the Case: UPPERCASE Thinking for Life's Lowercase Challenges

#138: Changing the Case: UPPERCASE Thinking for Life's Lowercase Challenges

We all face challenges in life, but what if we could change the way we think about them? 

Instead of dwelling on the lowercase hurdles, why not focus on the UPPERCASE blessings that often go unnoticed…

00:05:29  |   Tue 12 Sep 2023
#137: When The Circumstances Don't Show Up in the Vacation Photo

#137: When The Circumstances Don't Show Up in the Vacation Photo

In today's episode, I pose a question: when you look at a picture, do you see the circumstances behind the photo? And do they matter?

I recently returned from an Alaskan cruise, and had an amazing tim…

00:06:13  |   Mon 11 Sep 2023
#136: T.G.I.TED - Exploring the Call to Learn, Teach, and Maintain Perpetual Curiosity

#136: T.G.I.TED - Exploring the Call to Learn, Teach, and Maintain Perpetual Curiosity

You reach a point in life, and you think to yourself, I’ve done everything I want to do in life. But have you? I just watched a TED talk that’s made me re-evaluate how I look at what’s mine to do. An…

00:08:00  |   Fri 08 Sep 2023
#135: Put Yourself First Pt 4: Exploring a Two-Month Purpose

#135: Put Yourself First Pt 4: Exploring a Two-Month Purpose

Ready to challenge the norm and explore a new perspective on your life's purpose?

In this finale of my 'Put Yourself First' series, I talk about creating a two-month purpose.

Life is filled with tran…

00:03:56  |   Thu 07 Sep 2023
#134: Put Yourself First Pt 3: Give Yourself Permission to Shine in Your Next Life Chapter

#134: Put Yourself First Pt 3: Give Yourself Permission to Shine in Your Next Life Chapter

What if the next chapter of your life sees you accomplishing something even more significant than being a parent?

That's the question at the heart of the latest episode in the 'Put Yourself First' se…

00:04:39  |   Wed 06 Sep 2023
#133: Put Yourself First Pt 2: Celebrating Personal Achievements and Embracing Life Transitions

#133: Put Yourself First Pt 2: Celebrating Personal Achievements and Embracing Life Transitions

After ushering my daughter off to her new life chapter, my house fell silent and an overwhelming sense of emptiness, mingled with accomplishment, washed over me. It was from this empty nest that I fo…

00:05:12  |   Tue 05 Sep 2023
#132: Put Yourself First Pt 1: Navigating the Next Phase of Life after an Empty Nest

#132: Put Yourself First Pt 1: Navigating the Next Phase of Life after an Empty Nest

Ever found yourself with an empty nest and suddenly confronted with the question, "What's next?" I know exactly how that feels. When my daughter first moved away to college, I realized I was in a who…

00:05:03  |   Mon 04 Sep 2023
#131: Deepak Chopra's 7th Spiritual Law of Success - The Law of Dharma or Purpose in Life

#131: Deepak Chopra's 7th Spiritual Law of Success - The Law of Dharma or Purpose in Life

Ready to unlock the key to true affluence and discover your unique purpose in life? Promise yourself this transformative journey as we wrap up our enlightening series on Deepak Chopra's Seven Spiritu…

00:05:47  |   Sun 03 Sep 2023
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