Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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.
Chapters:
00:00 – Meet Tamar Hurwitz
02:12 – The story that inspired Tamar’s book
04:08 – Learning to take charge of your birthday joy
05:44 – Childhood roots of birthday expectations
08:05 – The history of birthdays
09:02 – Overcoming the guilt of celebrating yourself
11:15 – Avoiding “birthday sabotage”
13:14 – Fulfillment vs. festivity
14:42 – Planning ahead for a great birthday
22:42 – Seeing life after 60 as opportunity
24:57 – How birthdays change through the seasons of life
30:16 – Honoring the role of mothers in our birthdays
32:35 – How Tamar’s workbook helps reframe birthdays
37:28 – Creative and unique birthday celebration ideas
41:12 – Helping others have a happy birthday
43:12 – One thing not to do when planning your day
45:28 – Tamar’s biggest takeaway for readers
46:50 – Dear Dominique: Preparing for 50
For more on Tamar, follow her on:
Instagram: instagram.com/author.tamar
Visit her Website: tamartamar.com
Check out her book, How to Have a Happy Birthday: tamartamar.com/howtohaveahappybirthday
Thanks to my Sponsors:
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Keep in Touch:
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YouTube: youtube.com/@dominiquesachsetv
Have 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
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Please 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.
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Facebook: facebook.com/DominiqueSachse
Check out my website: dominiquesachse.tv
You can order a copy of my new book LIFE MAKEOVER - Embrace The Bold,
Beautiful, & Blessed YOU here: dominiquesachse.tv/book
Each product I feature is something I have used and loved and wanted to share
with you. I choose 100% of the products I feature and do not ever
recommend anything I haven't personally used myself. Links in my description may be affiliated and are a wonderful way to show your support,
allowing me to continue spreading beauty and boldness.
About Dominique Sachse: Welcome to the official Dominique Sachse YouTube
channel! On this channel, you’ll find inspiring “Yes, you can do it!” tips for
transformative hair and makeup, fashion - and health and wellness related
content for the mature woman who’s in her PRIME! I enjoy sharing my life with you
through my vlogs, how-to live YOUR best life through Q & A videos and so much
more, all with a touch of faith and affirmation.
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#DominiqueSachse #Podcast #BirthdayBlues
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.
Chapters:
00:00 – Meet Tamar Hurwitz
02:12 – The story that inspired Tamar’s book
04:08 – Learning to take charge of your birthday joy
05:44 – Childhood roots of birthday expectations
08:05 – The history of birthdays
09:02 – Overcoming the guilt of celebrating yourself
11:15 – Avoiding “birthday sabotage”
13:14 – Fulfillment vs. festivity
14:42 – Planning ahead for a great birthday
22:42 – Seeing life after 60 as opportunity
24:57 – How birthdays change through the seasons of life
30:16 – Honoring the role of mothers in our birthdays
32:35 – How Tamar’s workbook helps reframe birthdays
37:28 – Creative and unique birthday celebration ideas
41:12 – Helping others have a happy birthday
43:12 – One thing not to do when planning your day
45:28 – Tamar’s biggest takeaway for readers
46:50 – Dear Dominique: Preparing for 50
For more on Tamar, follow her on:
Instagram: instagram.com/author.tamar
Visit her Website: tamartamar.com
Check out her book, How to Have a Happy Birthday: tamartamar.com/howtohaveahappybirthday
Thanks to my Sponsors:
Calm: Go to calm.com/OVER50 for 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription.
Live It Up: Head to letsliveitup.com/FLOURISHING and use code FLOURISHING for 15% off your first Super Greens order. Plus, shipping’s always free!
Keep in Touch:
Website: dominiquesachse.tv/
Book: dominiquesachse.tv/book
Insta: instagram.com/dominiquesachse
Facebook: facebook.com/DominiqueSachse
TikTok: tiktok.com/@dominiquesachse?lang=en
YouTube: youtube.com/@dominiquesachsetv
Have 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: bit.ly/2EcYbu4
Please 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.
--------------------------------------------
Subscribe: bit.ly/subdominique
Watch the latest videos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKUX44R3MbuSYHIQgfhzmQ9dOJI_c3N7L&playnext=1&index=2
Watch more Dominique Sachse:
Beauty: youtube.com/watch?v=XDHJ901QU_Q&list=PLKUX44R3MbuSDQV7BzvQxMrVeVZfGBCcD
Lifestyle Tips & Tricks: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKUX44R3MbuR3sX61i9QiwnOBr61tEMc_&playnext=1
Most Popular: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKUX44R3MbuTDh-LeJThrmz5XBrjQxbob&playnext=1
Follow Dominique Sachse:
TikTok: tiktok.com/@dominiquesachse
Instagram: instagram.com/dominiquesachse
Facebook: facebook.com/DominiqueSachse
Check out my website: dominiquesachse.tv
You can order a copy of my new book LIFE MAKEOVER - Embrace The Bold,
Beautiful, & Blessed YOU here: dominiquesachse.tv/book
Each product I feature is something I have used and loved and wanted to share
with you. I choose 100% of the products I feature and do not ever
recommend anything I haven't personally used myself. Links in my description may be affiliated and are a wonderful way to show your support,
allowing me to continue spreading beauty and boldness.
About Dominique Sachse: Welcome to the official Dominique Sachse YouTube
channel! On this channel, you’ll find inspiring “Yes, you can do it!” tips for
transformative hair and makeup, fashion - and health and wellness related
content for the mature woman who’s in her PRIME! I enjoy sharing my life with you
through my vlogs, how-to live YOUR best life through Q & A videos and so much
more, all with a touch of faith and affirmation.
MB01UE1PFRI0WNC
#DominiqueSachse #Podcast #BirthdayBlues
