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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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Average duration
5 minutes
Episodes
151
Years Active
2022 - 2025
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#110: Focus On The 3 Things You Control

#110: Focus On The 3 Things You Control

With so much change going on in the world,  it's easy to feel sometimes like you're at the mercy of events outside your control, right?

In yesterday's episode, I talked about Jack Canfield's Success F…

00:06:42  |   Fri 21 Apr 2023
#109: E + R = O - The Simple Formula for Huge Success

#109: E + R = O - The Simple Formula for Huge Success

I don't talk much about math on the show, but today I share a simple formula that can change your life. It's E+R=O.

Jack Canfield, author of "The Success Principles" refers to this as the Success Form…

00:04:31  |   Wed 19 Apr 2023
#108: Actively Reflect On What You Loved About Today

#108: Actively Reflect On What You Loved About Today

Think about the last 24 hours in your life. Is there something that you did during that time that you loved? Just one thing?

If I said, tell me one thing that you loved in the last 24 hours, could yo…

00:05:05  |   Wed 19 Apr 2023
#107: The Power of Doing One Thing at a Time

#107: The Power of Doing One Thing at a Time

Listen up. Today I share some information I got from listening to Arnold Schwarzenegger. You may have heard of him. He's accomplished a few things in his life. In today's show, I talk about the power…

00:04:45  |   Mon 17 Apr 2023
#106: Deepak Chopra's 2nd Spiritual Law of Success - The Law of Giving

#106: Deepak Chopra's 2nd Spiritual Law of Success - The Law of Giving

Do you want more from life? More success, more abundance, better health, stronger relationships? If you want all that, you need to give that much in return.

That's according to Deepak Chopra's book, "…

00:06:13  |   Sun 16 Apr 2023
#105: Winning Arguments with

#105: Winning Arguments with "What Do You Know About...?"

Have you ever been in an argument or debate with someone who seems to have a strong opinion but lacks the knowledge to back it up? It can be frustrating to have a conversation with someone who doesn'…

00:06:06  |   Sat 15 Apr 2023
#104: Don't Stand in the Surf Too Long Or You'll Get Stuck

#104: Don't Stand in the Surf Too Long Or You'll Get Stuck

You know when you go the beach, and you stand at the edge of the waves, and they come in and wash over your feet. If you stand there long enough, you’ll begin to sink in. The sand will wash over your…

00:04:40  |   Fri 14 Apr 2023
#103: The Art of Experimentation: Ralph Waldo Emerson on Being an Endless Seeker

#103: The Art of Experimentation: Ralph Waldo Emerson on Being an Endless Seeker

Remember 11th grade chemistry and all the cool experiments you did? As adults, I don't think we experiment enough. I think Ralph Waldo Emerson might have agreed with me on this.

In a quote from his es…

00:08:44  |   Thu 13 Apr 2023
#102: How to ALWAYS Show Up as the Best Version of You

#102: How to ALWAYS Show Up as the Best Version of You

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you're moving from one activity to another and struggling to shift gears? Maybe you just got home from a long day at work, and you're feeling tired, …

00:09:04  |   Wed 12 Apr 2023
#101: Break Up With the News for 24 Hours: Go On a News Detox

#101: Break Up With the News for 24 Hours: Go On a News Detox

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the constant barrage of news? Do you find yourself checking the headlines multiple times a day? 

In this episode I talk about the benefits of going on a 24-hour news det…

00:06:13  |   Tue 11 Apr 2023
#100: 100th Episode Insights & The Power of Someone Believing In You

#100: 100th Episode Insights & The Power of Someone Believing In You

Welcome to Episode 100 of "Every Day A New Thought." Woo hoo!

Starting January 1, I have now published 100 consecutive daily episodes of the show, both here on the podcast, and also on my YouTube chan…

00:10:22  |   Mon 10 Apr 2023
#099: Deepak Chopra's 1st Spiritual Law of Success - The Law of Pure Potentiality

#099: Deepak Chopra's 1st Spiritual Law of Success - The Law of Pure Potentiality

You've heard of the benefits of meditation and stillness, right? But have you ever wondered what meditation does, and why it's so valuable?

In this episode, I explore the first law of Deepak Chopra's …

00:07:24  |   Sun 09 Apr 2023
#098: Magic Words: How Open-Minded Are You?

#098: Magic Words: How Open-Minded Are You?

How open minded are you to learning new ideas? Especially ideas that an give you more impact and influence?

In today's episode, I share more magic words from Phil M. Jones's book "Exactly What To Say:…

00:05:28  |   Sat 08 Apr 2023
#097: Practice Giving Autographs: Use Physical Sensation to Realize Your Dream

#097: Practice Giving Autographs: Use Physical Sensation to Realize Your Dream

What does signing autographs have to do with creating a vision for your future? In this episode, I look at how physical sensations can make your vision feel real.

Baseball pitcher Tug McGraw famously …

00:06:07  |   Fri 07 Apr 2023
#096: How To Stop Complaining In 4 Steps

#096: How To Stop Complaining In 4 Steps

Do you find yourself constantly complaining about the same thing but feel helpless to make a change? In this episode, I present a four-step process to transform complaining into action. Key points:

  • St…
00:05:46  |   Thu 06 Apr 2023
#095: Overcome Procrastination in Five Seconds

#095: Overcome Procrastination in Five Seconds

Do you struggle with procrastination? Are you tired of putting off important tasks and feeling unproductive?

In this episode, I explore the reasons behind procrastination and offer a simple solution …

00:06:51  |   Wed 05 Apr 2023
#094: Be A Tourist In Your Own Home Town

#094: Be A Tourist In Your Own Home Town

Have you ever thought about the interesting history or culture of where you live? In this episode, I encourag you to explore the unique aspects of your hometown and share them with others.

• I share h…

00:04:01  |   Tue 04 Apr 2023
#093: Why It Should Be

#093: Why It Should Be "Ready, Fire, THEN Aim"

In today's episode, I explore the idea of "ready fire aim" and why maybe it's better to take action and make adjustments along the way.

  • Too often, people spend all their time "aiming" and thinking abo…
00:04:20  |   Mon 03 Apr 2023
#092: Discovering Your Life's Assignment: Insights from Viktor Frankl

#092: Discovering Your Life's Assignment: Insights from Viktor Frankl

Have you ever wondered what the meaning of life is? What if we have been looking at it from the wrong perspective? What if the meaning of life is not something outside of us, but rather inside us wai…

00:05:28  |   Sun 02 Apr 2023
#091: Try These 8

#091: Try These 8 "Magic Words"

I'm not sure if this episode is for you, but have you ever struggled to pitch something to someone without coming off as pushy or salesy? Today, I share a powerful eight-word phrase that can deliver …

00:06:02  |   Sat 01 Apr 2023
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