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.
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What if the key to greater success and peace in life lay in releasing our grip, rather than holding on tighter? As we weave our way through the profound wisdom of Deepak Chopra's sixth law of success…
Get ready to challenge your preconceived notions about age and success! Today's episode shines a spotlight on the inspirational TEDxTalk by data scientist Albert Laszlo Barabasi, 'The Real Relationsh…
In today's episode, I talk about a TED talk I recently watched. It's by Jonathan Fields and it's called, "Turning Fear Into Fuel."
In this T.G.I.TED series, I'll share my insights on an inspiring and …
We all admire people who seem to lead disciplined lives, right? Well, maybe not all of us. Gary Keller, author (with Jay Papazan) of the bestselling book, "The ONE Thing," says it's a myth that succe…
How many things can you do at once and still be effective? According to Gary Keller, author of "The One Thing," the answer is one. When you try to multitask, there are all sorts of reasons you won't …
Deepak Chopra says "Intention combined with detachment leads to a life centered, present moment awareness. And when action is performed in present moment awareness, it is most effective."
Your inten…
If you've ever tried to schedule a follow up with someone to discuss a proposal to take next action, or to get their reaction to something, then you know it can sometimes be difficult pinning people …
We all know the power of visualizing, right? We know how important it is to visualize a future that we can imagine ourselves in -- to see, hear and even smell that future.
But can you really breathe …
Do you feel like you have so much to do that everything feels urgent and important, and you're not sure where to start?
In this episode, I explore the idea that not everything matters equally, and w…
Do you ever feel like you should have an endless supply of willpower that you can just call upon whenever you need it?
Well, according to author Gary Keller, who wrote the book "The One Thing," that'…
Deepak Chopra talks about an age-old philosophy in India, the principle of economy of effort, or as he says, “do less and accomplish more.”
You start with an idea, and that idea manifests effortlessl…
Just imagine you're on a reclining chair lying on a beach in Hawaii or someplace tropical. The sun feels warm. There's a nice breeze. You've got a good book, you take a sip of your cool drink. There'…
It's the weekend! Time to smile! You remember how to smile don't you?
With today's episode, I kick off a new series on the show. I'm calling it, T.G.I.TED, or Thank God It's TED. In this series, I'll …
I just got done spending $465,000 in the last 30 days, and boy is my wallet tired.
Actually, I spent this money playing something called the Prosperity Game, where you receive a pretend deposit every …
I just got done spending $465,000 in the last 30 days, and boy is my wallet tired.
Actually, I spent this money playing something called the Prosperity Game, where you receive a pretend deposit every …
Do you have a bucket list destination that you've always wanted to visit? How long has been on your list? Why haven't you made it there yet?
For me, it's Paris. I've been to lots of places in the worl…
The TV series "Star Trek: Picard" just ended and (SLIGHT SPOILER ALERT) the 10-episode season provided a sense of closure for fans of the original Next Generation cast. I very much enjoyed this final…
Deepak Chopra says everything that is happening at this moment is a result of the choices you've made in the past. A lot of us make choices unconsciously, and therefore, we don't think their choices.…
Have you ever been in a situation where you're trying to convince someone of something, and no matter what you say, it just doesn't work? If only there were one thing you could say one phrase you cou…
Let's way you're at a party. You see someone you know, but you've forgotten their name. You think to yourself, "and you are....?" We've all had this happen, right? We see someone we know that we've m…