Thrive with Kira Sabin: A Positive Psychology Podcast

How to Change the World as a Midlife Woman – Part 1

07 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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Kira Sabin's audio recordingKira Sabin

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this "welcome back to 2026" episode, I'm back on Thrive with Kira with a very minimal-edit rant (the best kind), sharing what's been happening beh...

Motivation Myths We Grew Up On (And Why They Still Haunt Us)

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

So many of us are frustrated by our lack of motivation or change.  But here's the truth: You're not lazy. You're likely burned out, stuck in survival...

Why Did No One Warn Us About this Midlife Shit? Episode Five

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the final episode of my five-part podcast series, Why Did No One Warn Us About This Midlife Sht?* If you've been feeling like the life you ...

Why Did No One Warn Us About this Midlife Shit? Episode Four

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 4 of my five-part series, I'm talking about something that hits all of us in midlife: the rage. That low-key, high-voltage, "I swear to God...

Why Did No One Warn Us About this Midlife Shit? Episode Three

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 3: Why We Don't Like Ourselves Very Much (Gen X Women Edition) 💥 In Episode 3 of my five-part series, I'm getting real about the deep, i...

Why Did No One Warn Us About this Midlife Shit? Episode Two

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fuck Being the Strong One! 💥 Episode 2 of our 5-part podcast series is here — and we're coming for the "strong one" identity Gen X women were ha...

Why Did No One Warn Us About this Midlife Shit? Episode One

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Part 1 of my brand-new series, Why Did Nobody Warn Us About This Shit?! – five no-holds-barred episodes exploring the real, raw, hilariou...

You Can't Love Perfect: And Honestly, It's Wrecking Your Relationships

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hello there, sugar pants. I'm back—and whew, life has been a lot lately. But today, I'm diving into something that's been messing with way too many ...

Way Too Old for This Sh*t: How Midlife Women Break Free from People-Pleasing & Burnout

26 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back, Thrive fam! I'm back with a laugh-out-loud, no-BS episode about why midlife women are just too damn old for over-giving, over-thinking, ...

5 Easy Ways to Make Next Year the BEST Year!

29 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

TWO SPOTS LEFT for THRIVE Midlife Program!   My brand new positive psychology program with optional retreats for women over 40 to learn the knowledge...

The Best & Worst Advice I Have Ever Received

08 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Not all advice is created equal. Some of it is gold, but a lot of it? Straight-up garbage. This episode is about shaking off the bad advice that k...

The Pros & Cons of Crushes

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After a good convo on my Rom-Com Rescue podcast where we talked about 2006 Classic rom-com, The Holiday, it made me think about crushes and unrequited...

What to Do When the World Feels on Fire

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Well, it's been a week. This week on the podcast I talk about... How the election results have had me reeling. The stages I went through the last wee...

Midlife Conversations: 10 BS Beliefs I Was Taught As A Gen X Girl

02 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I think one of the roughest parts of being in midlife is realizing that most of the things you were taught about being a girl/woman growing were compl...

Joy Journey: Three types of Overthinking (and how they steal your joy)

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To watch all the videos, and join me on the Joy Journey, visit me on the Joy Journey Substack  Welcome to my Joy Journey. A 30 day journey to find mo...

Joy Journey: The Fixed vs Growth Mindset Breakdown

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To watch all the videos, and join me on the Joy Journey, visit me on the Joy Journey Substack  Welcome to my Joy Journey. A 30 day journey to find mo...

Happiness Basics: Welcome to My Joy Journey

18 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me on the Joy Journey at my Joy Journey Substack. Watch the video version here. Here is the truth. Things have gotten really rough for me. Betwe...

Happiness Basics: Are you making decisions from love or fear?

03 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I'm talking about one of my favorite topics today that personally kicked off my self-help journey.  Love vs Fear. Today is a bit fancy because I brea...

Happiness Basics: How to Actually Raise your Happiness Set Point

27 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You know all those things you were taught were going to make you happy?   Perfect job, relationship, house, body, etc...that once you had them, you ...

Happiness Basics: How to find Happiness in our current world - With Happiness Expert, Rob Mack

19 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

BIG NEWS! The THRIVE in midlife program has moved to January!  Check out all the new details here. Second big news...I have a guest! Author, Happines...

Midlife Conversations: Are You in Perimenopause? Let's find out.

14 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to jump on a no-pressure call with me to check out Thrive? My new happiness program for women in midlife. Grab a call here. PERIMENOPAUSE!!! I m...

Midlife Conversations: Are You Living In Survival Mode? Let's find out. Part 2

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you checked out Thrive yet? Apply now.   This is a part 2.  Listen to part 1 first to get the most of this episode.   Everybody has stress. It...

Midlife Conversations: Are You Living In Survival Mode? Let's find out. Part 1

07 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"Trauma makes assholes out of all of us." - Dr. Stephanie Attwater   Everybody has stress. It's part of the human experience.  But sometimes, that s...

Midlife Conversations: Meet the New Thrive Program for More Joy in Midlife

30 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cause you and I both know it is rough. I know not everyone learns best from reading. I don't.  So I did a short podcast to tell you all about my bran...

Midlife Conversations: Can we actually change anything we aren't happy with? Part 2

28 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I'm back with part 2 with Can we actually change? New Thrive Program Maybe we are at midlife and not too proud of the person we have become, can we ac...

Midlife Conversations: Can we actually change anything we aren't happy with? Part 1

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Maybe we are at midlife and not too proud of the person we have become, can we actually change it?  Can you teach an old dog new tricks? Yup. If you ...

Midlife Conversations: Is this really all there fucking is? Really?

22 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I think the toughest thing about midlife is that at one point we are forced to look at where we are at, what we have created, and think...is this it? ...

Midlife Conversations: How the Fuck Did We Get Here?

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I'm doing a new series over the next few days because I want to talk the absolute mindfuck that is midlife.  Today I talk about: The generational tr...

Green Flags in Dating

02 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We all know about red flags, but what about green flags?  What we should be looking for while dating.  That's what I'm sharing today! SUSCRIBE, LEAV...

Why you should watch Bridgerton Season 3 (and it's not just because of the carriage scene)

25 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

But it's not NOT about the carriage scene. 😂 Listen to the Bridgerton episodes breakdown on Rom-Com Rescue. SUSCRIBE, LEAVE A REVIEW & SHARE EVERYW...

Men, Bears, & Dating

11 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Check out my  "Date Like You F*cking Mean It" Group Workshop for $99! GO here. Today I talking about the social media conversation around "would you ...

Sabotage Series: Anti-Sabotage Guidelines for Dating & Relationships - Part 2

20 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New podcast is up and it is so juicy with good info that this a two parter! If you missed part one go listen first. Self-sabotaging in relationships i...

Sabotage Series: Anti-Sabotage Guidelines For Dating & Relationships - Part 1

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New episode is up and it is so juicy with good info there is going to be a part 2 next week! Self-sabotaging in relationships involves engaging in beh...

Introducing the Rom-Com Rescue Podcast!

05 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week I am sharing the intro episode of my brand new podcast Rom-com Rescue!  A smart & fun podcast from Couples Therapist, Dr. Isabelle Morley &...

Modern Dating Questions: Where Do I Meet other Singles - Part 2

24 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Check out my NEW "Date Like You F*cking Mean It" Group Workshop for $99! GO here. We are at the tenth (and final) episode of a NEW Season on the podc...

Modern Dating Questions: Where Do I Meet other Singles - Part 1

17 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Check out my NEW "Date Like You F*cking Mean It" Group Workshop for $99! GO here. We are at the tenth (and final) episode of a NEW Season on the podca...

Modern Dating Questions: Am I Immature in Love & Dating?

09 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Short answer: Probably  We are at the ninth episode of a NEW Season on the podcast called "Common Dating Questions through a Modern & Healthy Perspec...

Modern Dating Questions: Can Men & Women Be Friends?

03 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are at the eighth episode of a NEW Season on the podcast called "Common Dating Questions through a Modern & Healthy Perspective." Today I share my ...

Let's learn from the Viral TikTok Series "Who TF Did I Marry?"

23 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You guys...this one's a doozie. This week, I went down the rabbit hole and I watched/listened to ALL 50 Videos from Reesa M Teesa on TikTok called Who...

Modern Dating Questions: Do I Need to Date & Have a Relationship to be Happy?

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Get bonus episodes, a private podcast community, access to Kira, & submit Q and A questions when you SUBSCRIBE to the RD Podcast Membership.  Sign-up...

Modern Dating Questions: The Helpful Eight Dating Questions

10 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are at the sixth episode of a NEW Season on the podcast called "Common Dating Questions through a Modern & Healthy Perspective." Today I'm ...

Modern Dating Questions: Is Love at First Sight Real?

03 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are at the fifth episode of a NEW Season on the podcast called "Common Dating Questions through a Modern & Healthy Perspective." Today I'm brea...

Modern Dating Questions: Is Chivalry Dead?

27 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Get bonus episodes, a private podcast community, access to Kira, & submit Q and A questions when you SUBSCRIBE to the RD Podcast Membership.  Sign-...

Modern Dating Questions: Are you being too picky when dating?

20 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Get bonus episodes, a private podcast community, access to Kira, & submit Q and A questions when you SUBSCRIBE to the RD Podcast Membership.  Sign-up...

Modern Dating Questions: Is Age Just a Number?

12 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You know I have thoughts... Join the Anxious Attachment Style Workshop Here. Get bonus episodes, a private podcast community, access to Kira, & sub...

Modern Dating Questions: Do Long Distance Relationships Work?

06 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sign-up for FREE Letting Go of 2023 & Setting Intentions for 2024 LIVE Workshop on 1/7 HERE! Join the Anxious Attachment Style Workshop Here. Wanna b...

My story: How I got over my sh#t & found love in my 40s

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listen up as I share my own story of fear, sabotage, family, death, & love.  Ready to get over your shit for love? ReinventingDating.com

Bonus Episode: My afternoon on Hinge Dating App

10 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Get bonus episodes, a private podcast community, access to Kira, & submit Q and A questions when you SUBSCRIBE to the RD Podcast Membership.  Sign-up...

Swipe Stories: The Realities of Online Dating -Is it safe?

09 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Get bonus episodes, a private podcast community, access to Kira, & submit Q and A questions when you SUBSCRIBE to the RD Podcast Membership.  Sign-...

Swipe Stories: The Realities of Online Dating - Ultimate Guide to Romance Scams

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Get bonus episodes, a private podcast community, access to Kira, & submit Q and A questions when you SUBSCRIBE to the RD Podcast Membership.  Sign-up...

Swipe Stories TV Breakdown: Five Lessons from Tinder Swindler

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's a bit hard to introduce a topic as wild and heavy as sociopathic behaviors and emotional manipulation… but here we are. Let's dive into it! Lis...

Swipe Stories: The Realities of Online Dating - Rejection Projection

25 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

BLACK FRIDAY SALE IS HAPPENING THROUGH MONDAY! CLICK HERE We are in the second episode of talking about the realities of online dating. Today I br...

Swipe Stories: The Realities of Online Dating - Paradox of Choice

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I breakdown the paradox of choice in online dating & apps. I talk about: *What milk options in a grocery store has to do with online dating. *...

Foundations: Is Your Attachment Style keeping you Single?

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Get bonus episodes, a private podcast community, access to Kira, & submit Q and A questions when you SUBSCRIBE to the RD Podcast Membership.  Sign-up...

Foundations: The #1 Mindset You Need for Love

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join me in the Reinventing Dating Program on November 11, 2023!  Learn more here Get bonus episodes, a private podcast community, access to Kira, &...

Foundations: The History of Love & Dating (& why it still matters)

28 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join me in the Reinventing Dating Program on November 11, 2023!  Learn more here Get bonus episodes, a private podcast community, access to Kira, & s...

Foundations: The Five Stages of Relationships

20 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Like this episode?  Learn more about love when you check out the FREE What is Love? Workshop. WhatisLoveWorkshop.com Get bonus episodes, a private po...

Foundations: What is Love? What it really is, what it isn't, & how we keep it.

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Like this episode?  Learn more about love when you check out the FREE What is Love? Workshop. WhatisLoveWorkshop.com Get bonus episodes, a private po...

Beckham Docuseries Breakdown

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Crazy Rich Asians

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are breaking down the 2018 Romantic Comedy Crazy Rich Asians with Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh and Awkwafina. Join us on our in...

Foundations: The Real Truths Why Dating Isn't Working For Us.

06 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I'm getting back to basics today & breaking down the SIX truths of what I see NOT working in dating right now. Listen up.  

Welcome to Reinventing Dating with Kira Sabin

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is love even worth it anymore? Hell yeah, it is. But dating pretty much sucks. Even on its best day, dating is vulnerable, stressful, exhausting, conf...

What you didn't learn about life in school...

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

  Join me for a No-pitch Coffee Chat! Cruise Link Article I reference

What to do when you feel like you have lost yourself

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sliding in for a single podcast with an announcement and some genius.  Listen up!

Ruining Rom-coms: 10 Things I Hate About You

14 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listen up!

Reddit Story Breakdown: Would you get a divorce over an IQ test?

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I did somthing new...tell me what you think!

Signs of Emotional Unavailability You Might Be Missing

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Fixed it: Are people just trying to use other people?

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I have thoughts...listen up!    

A new formula for love

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listen up! Workshop comes out tomorrow  at 4 pm! Get it delivered to your inbox by going to WhatisLoveWorkshop.com

Fixed It: Do people not want your love or is it something else?

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listen up!  

Are you giving away your power to your ex without knowing it?

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You might be surprised.  Ready to build your Dating & Relationship Blueprint?  Click here for all the details. https://myrq.link/blueprint

Ruining Rom-coms: Just Wright

23 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Time for another Rom-Com Breakdown!  This week is Just Wright - with Queen Latifah & Common.  You can watch it for free on youtube. 

What I learned about love

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listen up!

Do you feel like you love "too hard"?

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listen up!

50 Truths About Love (26-50)

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 of the 50 truths!  Listen up.    

50 Truths About Love (1-25)

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I'm 50!  So I wanted to update one of my favorite (and fan favorite) podcasts from a few years ago. Listen up!

Ruining Rom-coms: 27 Dresses

09 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listen up!

Is it self-awareness or self-criticism?

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listen up Article I referenced

Ruining Rom-coms: Hitch

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Did you say you need a Date Doctor? I'm bringing back something awesome from a few years ago...Ruining Rom-Coms!  Where the very awesome Loha Raphael...

How much should you talk about money when dating?

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With awesome guest, Veronica Grant! Check out everything you want to know about Veronica here.

Hot Take: What are we role-modeling to our kids?

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listen up and join me in Tulum!!!!

Article Breakdown: Chivalry is Dead & We Fucking Killed It

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Grab one of the last spots to Tulum!

Are you dating physically available people?

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Maybe? Maybe not Tulum!

Are you T.H.I.N.K.ing before you are speaking?

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Instagram post I reference. Infographic from today.

Why No's Are Just As Important As the Yes's in Love & Dating

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listen up! Join me in Tulum!

What we can learn about love from the Judy Blume Documentary.

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listen up.

How the Egocentrism Bias affects our Dating & Relationships

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listen up! Article I used for this episode.

My favorite self-help books!

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listen up!

Don't give up on love...it's time to pivot.

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's my 300th episode!!! 

My #1 First Date Rule

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You're probably not going to like it. 😂 Listen up!

Why You Should Pay for Your Own First Date. Period.

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Let's clear the BS and get real about this.

Article Breakdown: What I did Right (and Wrong) the First Six Months of my Relationship

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I took an old article of mine and walked through it.  I think you will enjoy the result.  Listen up.

The Rise of AI Scams in Online Dating

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is bleak but good information to have. Article referenced in the podcast. Listen up.  

The #1 Reason you got Ghosted!

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Last day to get in Reinventing Dating!

Starting from the ending in dating...

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listen up! Reinventing Dating starts in a few days!

You guys, I think I did it. I think I reinvented dating!

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lots to tell. Are you joining me this Sunday?  Learn more here.

Are your expectations keeping you single?

21 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listen up!

Alternatives ways to say I love you.

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listen up.

What emotional growth looks like

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A personal story. Listen up.