Nadine Mulvina
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Birthday Blues & 34 Life Lessons from 34 Years
Birthday Blues & 34 Life Lessons from 34 Years
Birthday Blues & 34 Life Lessons from 34 Years
Friday 28th March 2025
Nadine Mulvina shares her reflections on birthday blues and 34 valuable life lessons from her journey in sobriety.
86 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Birthdays can bring about deep feelings and reflections.
- Sobriety changes how milestones are celebrated.
- Societal pressures can make birthdays feel daunting.
- Self-compassion is crucial during emotional times.
- Finding joy in small moments can help manage birthday blues.
Birthdays can be weird because we put so much pressure on ourselves when it comes to birthdays.
Birthdays can be a mixed bag, and in this episode of The Sober Butterfly Podcast, host Nadine Mulvina gets candid about her recent birthday blues. Reflecting on her 34th year, Nadine shares the highs, the lows, and the invaluable lessons she’s picked up along the way. From the pressures of societal expectations to the reality of celebrating milestones in sobriety, Nadine opens up about the struggles and triumphs that come with another trip around the sun.
You’ll hear about her wild past birthdays, including a disastrous 30th in Cabo that led to her sobriety, and how she now approaches birthdays with a more introspective and low-key vibe. Nadine also dives into the concept of 'birthday blues', offering practical tips for managing those feelings of sadness and anxiety that can accompany getting older. She emphasises the importance of self-compassion, setting boundaries, and finding joy in small moments.
Whether you’re struggling with your own birthday blues or just looking for some heartfelt advice, Nadine’s reflections are sure to resonate. So, grab a cuppa and get ready to soak in 34 life lessons from someone who’s been there, done that, and come out stronger on the other side.