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Midlife Reflections: Finding Joy and Purpose on Your Birthday with Tamar Hurwitz-Fleming

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Kimberly Benoy-Registered Nurse, Aromatherapist, Wife and Mom
Published
Tue 02 Sep 2025
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In this episode of the Midlife With Courage™ Podcast, host Kim talks with Tamar Hurwitz Fleming about the strategies and importance of celebrating birthdays, especially in midlife. 

Tamar, author of the self-help book 'How to Have a Happy Birthday,' shares her journey of finding joy in birthdays and offers insights on becoming a birthday coach. 

She discusses the emotional and psychological aspects of birthdays, how to plan for a joyful celebration, and why it's essential to receive the love and energy from others on this special day. 

The conversation delves into the challenges and rewards of making birthdays meaningful and memorable.

00:00 Welcome to Midlife With Courage
00:21 Meet Tamar Herwitz Fleming
02:12 Tamar's Journey of Courage
04:05 Embracing Aging and Milestone Birthdays
05:00 The Importance of Celebrating Birthdays
06:38 Creating Your Own Birthday Joy
11:05 The Spiritual Significance of Birthdays
17:22 Being Present on Your Birthday
20:49 Avoid Stress on Your Birthday
21:32 Finding Your Joy
22:34 Embracing Self-Centeredness
24:22 Planning Your Birthday in Advance
25:57 Surfing the Birthday Wave
33:42 Receiving Love on Your Birthday
36:29 Final Thoughts and Resources

To learn more about finding joy in your birthday, go to Tamar's  WEBSITE.

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