In this episode, I’m stepping outside my usual comfort zone and doing something I don’t do often — sharing a personal story. It’s a moment in my life that changed the way I see the world, and more importantly, the people in it. Sometimes, it takes a simple experience to truly reveal the character of those around you — who’s genuinely there for you and who only shows up when it’s convenient.

This story is one of those turning points — a situation that, in a way, 'fixed' my vision and helped me see everything more clearly. If you've ever had an eye-opening moment like that, I think you’ll relate.

So, tune in to hear what happened, how it shifted my perspective, and why I believe these experiences, though painful, are necessary. And if you’ve gone through something similar, I’d love to hear your story too.

Key Topics Covered:

• Compliments

⁃ Do we know how to accept a compliment?

⁃ Is it cheesy or sincere?

• Responses Incoming

⁃ Responses are split into camps of “heck yeah” and “ewww”

⁃ Who is your friend and who is your foe?

• Teenager perspective

⁃ Take compliments at face value 

⁃ Your true friends celebrate happy moments with you

⁃ Foes make you feel less than

• Divorce and friends

⁃ Your experiences update your social circle, with people dropping out and new people coming in

⁃ Is having a small circle of friends good or bad?

⁃ What kind of experiences fix your vision?

“We learn from mistakes way more than we learn from victories.” - Ksenia Muench

Connect with Ksenia Muench:

Website: https://www.thriveagaindivorcecoaching.com/ 

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kvmuench/ 

Email: [email protected] 

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