Spark Something New
What would it look like to be in love with your life? What would it take to live as you to show up as your full and authentic self? What would you need in order to find rest? It would take a spark of something new! Something to help you think differently, act differently, build relationships differently, and lead differently. You'll find that spark here, on the Spark Something New Podcast!
Spark Something New
Episode 44: The Birthday Lie: What We’ve Gotten All Wrong About Celebrating Life with Tamar Hurwitz-Fleming
What if "happy birthday" could mean something more meaningful and impactful? Not the usual cake and presents, but something truly resonant and joyous.
In this deeply relatable episode, Dr. Katie chats with Tamar Hurwitz-Fleming (entrepreneur, artist, and author of "How to Have a Happy Birthday") for a thoughtful conversation about what it means to celebrate the day you were born.
After years of navigating birthdays that ranged from joyful to disappointing, Tamar began treating her birthday as a personal ritual, a day to intentionally reflect on her past year and celebrate the goodness in herself, her life, and the people she loves. The result? A practice that has brought more fulfillment, presence, and meaning into her life. It's something you can embrace too.
In this episode, you’ll find:
🎉 What it means to celebrate beyond the commercialized birthday practices
🎉 How external expectations and past experiences shape birthday narratives
🎉 Ways to reclaim your personal agency around celebration and self-worth
🎉 The value of pausing, reflecting, and designing moments that feel authentic
🎉 Why honoring your life isn’t selfish, it’s essential
Whether you LOVE to celebrate or avoid it at all costs, this episode is a gentle reminder that you get to create something truly meaningful, year after year!
EPISODE RESOURCES:
- Connect with Tamar on LinkedIn
- Connect with Tamar on Instagram
- Visit Tamar’s Website
- Buy her book on Amazon!
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