Thrive with Kira Sabin: A Positive Psychology Podcast
Ever had that moment where you look around your life—your career, your relationships, your daily routine—and think, Wait… is this it? Is this all there is? You’re not alone. Midlife has a way of sneaking up on you with big questions, restless energy, and a deep craving for more. More joy. More love. More fulfillment. More you. That’s where this podcast comes in. Each week, I break down science-backed, brain-friendly sweary strategies into bite-sized, doable lessons that help you build a life that actually feels good—not just one that looks good on paper. No fluff, no toxic positivity—just real talk, sharp insights, and plenty of my own midlife misadventures (so you can learn from my chaos instead of living it). We’re tackling: 🔥 Bringing more joy into your everyday life (without forcing gratitude or faking it) 🔥 Navigating perimenopause (your hormones aren’t broken, they’re just messy) 🔥 Dating & relationships in midlife (without settling for human leftovers) 🔥 Building unshakable self-worth (so you stop doubting yourself) 🔥 Embracing your body (without diet culture’s outdated nonsense) 🔥 Shifting your mindset & getting unstuck (midlife isn’t a slow fade, it’s a fresh start) 🔥 Creating meaningful friendships (that don’t feel like middle school all over again) 🔥 Mindfulness & meditation for people who can’t sit still Midlife isn’t a crisis—it’s your next chapter. And you get to write it however the hell you want. Let’s make it a damn good one.
Episodes
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 mode, or running on a nervous system that thinks “rest” is a threat. And willpower? It’s not a moral issue—it’s a limited resource, not a personality trait.
In this episode, I’m b...
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 built doesn’t quite fit anymore, you’re not alone—and you’re not broken.
Today's episode? This Isn’t the Life I Ordered. Now What?
The episode ...
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 if the dishwasher beeps one more time..." kind of rage.
Here’s the thing:
You’re not broken. You’re not crazy.
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, invisible ways...
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 handed without consent.
🧠 In this powerful, hilarious, and painfully honest episode, Kira breaks down the em...
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, hilarious, and sometimes heartbreaking truths about midlife. Spoiler alert: It’s way more than hot flashes.
In this episode, I’m talking about the ...
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, and pretending everything’s “fine.” If you’re ready to ditch people-pleasing and finally build self-worth, this episode is your must-listen.
In This Episod...
TWO SPOTS LEFT for THRIVE Midlife Program!
My brand new positive psychology program with optional retreats for women over 40 to learn the knowledge, skills, and mindsets to Stop Overthinking, Realize Your Worth, & Have the BEST YEAR OF YOUR LIFE!
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 love.
My own experience and what I have learned (good and not-so-good) about crushes over the years.
I share some personal stories and try to answer the question, if crushes and unrequited love feels so bad, why do we keep having them?
Don't forget there is a new Essentials Version o...
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 week.
- What is the most important thigns we can do right now.
There is a new Essentials Version of Thrive out today that is on sale through the weekend. New prices start at $499 a month. Check it out at ThriveMidlifeProgram.com
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 complete and total BS.
I feel like I have been spending YEARS gut-checking my beliefs and realizing a bunch of the ideas I was sold were based in old school misogyny and were keeping me in a fear/scarcity place.
Today I go through 10 Beliefs I was ...
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 more mini moments on joy in my life and encourage others to do the same.
After a break for the flu, I'm on day 10 of my Joy Journey and I talk about something that I have noticed coming up...the curse of overthinking.
Today I breakdown:
- a great quote on overthinking that inspired th...
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 more mini moments on joy in my life and encourage others to do the same.
I'm on day 8 of my Joy Journey. I check in on how it's going and some of the surprises so far.
But more importantly, today I breakdown the difference between the fixed vs growth mindset and why it matters. I share:
...Join me on the Joy Journey at my Joy Journey Substack.
Here is the truth. Things have gotten really rough for me.
Between midlife/aging perimenopause, and just THE 🌎 in general, I feel like I am just pushing through and getting by…and it’s not working anymore. I’m not sure that has ever worked. But man that’s what I was taught. Suck it up buttercup and deal.
Nope. I know better, so I’m doing somethin...
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 break the episode down to 3 parts.
- The basics behind the concept and the quote that changed my life.
- A personal story of how I have made decisions out of fear but thought it was love.
- Four places to spot fear in your life showing up.
And a boatload more of sweary genius.
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 were THEN going to be happy?
Turns out, all BS.
Today on the pod I go to my Happiness Basics and talk about the super interesting theory called the happiness set point. I talk about:
- What it is and why it matters
- Why all the things you are doing ARE NOT going to raise your happine...
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, Happiness Expert and Good Friend, Rob Mack joined me on and we are talking about why our society is so unhappy now.
It goes deep, but it is GOOD!
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 mean, what is this fresh hell that is perimenopause? I didn't even know it was a thing until I was smack dab feeling the bullshit symptoms of it.
AND IT CAN LAST UP TO 12 YEARS!
So, I decided to kick off a whole mini series in our midlife conversations episodes to talk about the min...
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