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  • Why Our Birthdays Don’t Feel the Same, And How to Change That

    Why Our Birthdays Don’t Feel the Same, And How to Change That
    Aug 18 2025
    Do you look forward to your birthday or secretly dread it?In this uplifting episode, Dominique sits down with author and life coach Tamar Hurwitz-Fleming to explore the surprising depth and meaning behind birthdays and why they can be a powerful tool for self-love and life reflection.Tamar shares her personal journey from disappointing birthdays in childhood to discovering how to create joy-filled celebrations that align with the heart, soul, and spirit. Drawing from her book How to Have a Happy Birthday, Tamar offers practical tips to plan the day you truly want, avoid “birthday sabotage,” and embrace your birthday as your own personal New Year.In this episode, Dominique and Tamar discuss:Why many people secretly dislike their birthdaysHow childhood experiences shape adult birthday expectationsThe difference between a “festive” and a “fulfilling” birthdayPractical strategies for creating the celebration you wantWhy milestone birthdays feel so significantBudget-friendly ways to honor yourselfHow birthdays can be spiritual “portals” for connection and reflectionFor more on Tamar, follow her on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/author.tamar/Visit her Website: https://tamartamar.com/ Check out her book, How to Have a Happy Birthday: https://tamartamar.com/howtohaveahappybirthday/ This episode is brought to you by Calm and Live It Up:Calm: Go to www.calm.com/OVER50 for 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription.Live It Up: Head to www.letsliveitup.com/FLOURISHING and use code FLOURISHING for 15% off your first Super Greens order. Plus, shipping’s always free!Keep in Touch:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dominiquesachse.tv/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dominiquesachse.tv/book/Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dominiquesachse/Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/DominiqueSachse/TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@dominiquesachse?lang=enYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@dominiquesachsetvHave a question for Dominique? Submit it here for a chance to have it answered on the show! https://forms.gle/MpTeWN1oKN8t18pm6 Interested in being featured as a guest? Please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠courtney@dominiquesachse.tv⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We want to make the podcast even better. Help us learn how we can: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    54 min
  • Kim Gravel: The Midlife Wake-Up Call Every Woman Needs

    Kim Gravel: The Midlife Wake-Up Call Every Woman Needs
    Aug 11 2025
    In today’s episode of Over 50 & Flourishing, Dominique welcomes Kim Gravel, TV personality, entrepreneur, author, and one of QVC’s biggest fashion and beauty powerhouses.From becoming one of the youngest Miss Georgias at age 19 to launching a multimillion-dollar clothing and beauty brand in her 40s, Kim’s story is a testament to reinvention, resilience, and refusing to play small.With her trademark humor, southern charm, and faith-filled wisdom, Kim opens up about how she rediscovered her confidence, turned a kitchen table idea into a fashion empire, and why she believes midlife is the sweet spot for women to finally chase their dreams.In this episode, Dominique and Kim discuss:Why Kim believes 50 is the perfect time for women to step into power and purposeHer unexpected journey from pageant queen to designer to QVC starThe “Diaper Butt” Jeans Story That Changed EverythingThe importance of faith, humor, and “God-confidence” when chasing your callingHow to stop shrinking back and start betting on yourselfWhy failure, discomfort, and even menopause can be catalysts for growthHer mission to encourage women to launch what’s in their hearts, no matter their ageFor more on Kim, follow her on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimgravel/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kimgravelofficial/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPG0a_BS2t2Q1ad7zRttzlg TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamkimgravel Visit her Website: https://www.kimgravel.com/ Listen to her podcast, The Kim Gravel Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kim-gravel-show/id1566366727 Thanks to my Sponsors:Caraway: Visit Carawayhome.com/flourishing to take an additional 10% off your next purchase. Ritual: Support a balanced gut microbiome with Ritual’s Synbiotic+. Get 25% off your first month at Ritual.com/OVER50 Monarch Money: Use code DOMINIQUE at MonarchMoney.com in your browser for half off your first year. Honeylove: Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to http://www.honeylove.com/OVER50 #honeylovepodKeep in Touch:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dominiquesachse.tv/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dominiquesachse.tv/book/Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dominiquesachse/Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/DominiqueSachse/TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@dominiquesachse?lang=enYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@dominiquesachsetvHave a question for Dominique? Submit it here for a chance to have it answered on the show! https://forms.gle/MpTeWN1oKN8t18pm6 Interested in being featured as a guest? Please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠courtney@dominiquesachse.tv⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We want to make the podcast even better. Help us learn how we can: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    1 h et 3 min
  • Losing a Child, Saving Others: One Mother’s Story

    Losing a Child, Saving Others: One Mother’s Story
    Aug 4 2025
    In today’s episode, Dominique sits down with journalist and grief educator Angela Kennecke, who lost her 21-year-old daughter, Emily, to fentanyl poisoning just days before she and her family were set to hold an intervention.Angela shares the raw, emotional story of Emily’s life, her struggle with substance use, and the painful reality facing today’s youth and their families. What began as a personal tragedy has since become Angela’s mission. Through her nonprofit, Emily’s Hope, she’s helping parents, kids, and communities understand the deadly risks of fentanyl and the power of prevention through education and open conversation.Whether you're a parent, grandparent, or simply someone who wants to be part of the solution, this episode is a must-listen.In this episode, Dominique and Angela discuss:Emily’s story: who she was, what she loved, and how her struggle beganWhat parents must understand about today’s drug landscapeWhy early, honest conversations with kids matter more than everThe pain and complexity of grief, and how Angela found healing through writingWhy addiction is misunderstood, and how we can reduce shame and blameWhat to do if you think your child is struggling, and where to start getting helpHow culture, social media, and stress are contributing to today’s crisisFor more on Angela:Listen to her podcast Grieving Out Loud here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grieving-out-loud-a-mother-coping-with-loss-in/id1459587875 Learn more about her nonprofit, Emily’s Hope: https://emilyshope.charity/ Thanks to my Sponsors:Go to http://calm.com/OVER50 for 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription. Keep in Touch:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dominiquesachse.tv/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dominiquesachse.tv/book/Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dominiquesachse/Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/DominiqueSachse/TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@dominiquesachse?lang=enYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@dominiquesachsetvHave a question for Dominique? Submit it here for a chance to have it answered on the show! https://forms.gle/MpTeWN1oKN8t18pm6 Interested in being featured as a guest? Please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠courtney@dominiquesachse.tv⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We want to make the podcast even better. Help us learn how we can: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    39 min
  • Listen to This Before Bed Tonight 😴 | Nighttime Meditation

    Listen to This Before Bed Tonight 😴 | Nighttime Meditation
    Jul 28 2025

    In this peaceful solo episode, Dominique invites you to dim the lights, take a deep breath, and wind down from the day with intention.

    Through guided breathwork, personal reflections, and a prayerful meditation, Dominique walks you through simple rituals to prepare your mind, body, and spirit for restful sleep. Whether you’re busy caring for others, navigating work, or your nervous system is constantly in overdrive, this practice is a reminder that rest is not a luxury, it’s essential.



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    39 min
  • The Cost of Being a “Good Girl”

    The Cost of Being a “Good Girl”
    Jul 21 2025
    In today’s episode, Dominique sits down with award-winning researcher and best-selling author Dr. Chelle McQuaid, whose work dives deep into how women can break free from lifelong patterns of perfectionism, people-pleasing, and silencing themselves to keep others comfortable.From early childhood conditioning to the cultural expectations still placed on women today, Dr. Chelle shares surprising insights from her global research, including the role estrogen plays in helping us shed the "good girl" persona and step into a more authentic, empowered self.In this episode, Dominique and Dr. Chelle discuss:How “good girl” conditioning begins in childhood and gets reinforced in adulthoodThe connection between menopause and breaking free from self-silencing behaviorsWhy women often struggle with setting boundaries and asking for what they needThe three biggest ways the “good girl” mindset shows up: perfectionism, people-pleasing, and emotional suppressionHow self-compassion, secure self-attachment, and self-leadership can change everythingWhy “not yet” can be the most powerful phrase for growthA calming somatic practice (the “butterfly hug”) to ground yourself in moments of fear or self-doubtFor more on Angela:Listen to her podcast, The Good Girl Gamechangers PodcastVisit her website: https://shop.thegoodgirlgamechangers.com/ Thanks to my Sponsors:Visit Carawayhome.com/flourishing or use code flourishing at checkout to take an additional 10% off your next purchase.Use code DOMINIQUE at monarchmoney.com in your browser for half off your first year. That’s 50% off your first year at monarchmoney.com with code DOMINIQUE.Keep in Touch:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dominiquesachse.tv/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dominiquesachse.tv/book/Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dominiquesachse/Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/DominiqueSachse/TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@dominiquesachse?lang=enYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@dominiquesachsetvHave a question for Dominique? Submit it here for a chance to have it answered on the show! https://forms.gle/MpTeWN1oKN8t18pm6 Interested in being featured as a guest? Please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠courtney@dominiquesachse.tv⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We want to make the podcast even better. Help us learn how we can: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    59 min
  • The Truth About Menopause: Hormones, Aging & What Doctors Don’t Tell You

    The Truth About Menopause: Hormones, Aging & What Doctors Don’t Tell You
    Jul 14 2025
    In today’s episode, Dominique welcomes back her brilliant friend and menopause educator, Dr. Barbara Taylor (aka Menopause Taylor), for a deeply insightful conversation on how women can win at menopause with confidence, clarity, and knowledge.Dr. Barbara shares the journey that led her to become one of the most trusted voices on menopause on YouTube—and how a 2016 conversation with Dominique helped launch it all. They dive into her new book, How to Win at Menopause, and break down the myths, fears, and facts about hormone replacement therapy, symptom management, and why it’s never too late to advocate for your body. Dr. Barbara also answers listener questions submitted by the audience.Whether you’re navigating perimenopause, postmenopause, or just want to feel informed, this conversation is for you.In this episode, Dominique and Dr. Barbara discuss:How Dominique encouraged Dr. Barbara to launch her YouTube channel back in 2016Why most women are misinformed or unprepared for menopauseHow Dr. Barbara’s teaching style helps women understand and apply complex informationThe real risks—and benefits—of hormone therapyWhat every woman should know about heart health, bone density, and brain agingHow to find a provider who will listen and partner with youWhat questions to ask your doctor to manage menopause your wayWhy menopause education matters more than everFor more on Dr. Barbara Taylor follow her on:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSJItwa6IVPGxUVfTHKbwLgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/menopausetaylor/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/menopausetaylor?success=1# Her Website: https://menopausetaylor.me/ Her newest book, How to Win at Menopause: https://a.co/d/a6B9Aq2 Thanks to my Sponsors:Support a balanced gut microbiome with Ritual’s Synbiotic+. Get 25% off your first month at Ritual.com/OVER50Keep in Touch:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dominiquesachse.tv/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dominiquesachse.tv/book/Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dominiquesachse/Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/DominiqueSachse/TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@dominiquesachse?lang=enYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@dominiquesachsetvHave a question for Dominique? Submit it here for a chance to have it answered on the show! https://forms.gle/MpTeWN1oKN8t18pm6 Interested in being featured as a guest? Please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠courtney@dominiquesachse.tv⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We want to make the podcast even better. Help us learn how we can: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    1 h et 10 min
  • Dear Dominique Episode 2: Knowing When Enough Is Enough 💌

    Dear Dominique Episode 2: Knowing When Enough Is Enough 💌
    Jul 7 2025

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    In today’s episode of Over 50 & Flourishing, Dominique opens her inbox to answer heartfelt questions directly from listeners in this special Dear Dominique segment.

    From navigating painful family dynamics to releasing sentimental clutter and weighing the decision to leave a relationship, Dominique shares honest, compassionate insight rooted in faith, experience, and clarity.

    This is a deeply personal, wisdom-filled episode that offers comfort and perspective for any woman navigating change, boundaries, or emotional crossroads.


    In this episode, Dominique answers questions about:

    • Setting boundaries with a verbally abusive sibling
    • How to part with sentimental items
    • When to stay (and when to leave) a difficult marriage
    • How to age with joy and keep your mind strong
    • Sculptra vs. filler: what works for aging skin
    • Controlling weight gain in midlife
    • Who Dominique turns to for wisdom when she needs another perspective


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    44 min
  • From Shark Tank to Seven Figures: The Makeup Junkie Bag Story

    From Shark Tank to Seven Figures: The Makeup Junkie Bag Story
    Jun 30 2025
    In today’s episode, Dominique sits down with Meredith Jurica, founder of the wildly popular Makeup Junkie Bags, to talk about how a simple idea at her kitchen table turned into a made-in-Texas brand featured on Shark Tank, QVC, and in boutiques across the country.Meredith shares how solving a personal problem—finding a flat, leak-proof travel bag for makeup—launched her into an unexpected entrepreneurial journey. Whether you're a beauty lover, a budding entrepreneur, or just need a shot of inspiration, this one’s for you.In this episode, Dominique and Meredith discuss: Meredith’s journey and what the early days of starting her business were likeWhat Shark Tank was like behind the scenes—and what happened after the cameras stopped rollingHow she balances being a mentor, mom, and entrepreneurThe patent process: turning an idea into a productThe shift in consumer behavior: online shopping vs. in-person retailMeredith’s role in the community and how she gives backFor more on Meredith’s company, Makeup Junkie, follow her on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rankermakeupjunkie/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makeupjunkiebags/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makeupjunkiebags?lang=en Her website: Makeup Junkie: https://makeupjunkiebags.com/ Her men's line: Man Junk Lifestyle: https://www.manjunklifestyle.com Keep in Touch:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dominiquesachse.tv/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dominiquesachse.tv/book/Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dominiquesachse/Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/DominiqueSachse/TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@dominiquesachse?lang=enYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@dominiquesachsetvInterested in being featured as a guest? Please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠courtney@dominiquesachse.tv⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We want to make the podcast even better. Help us learn how we can: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    43 min