<![CDATA[Thrifting Sparks]]>Thrifting Sparks is a podcast about rebuilding yourself after life knocks the wind out of you.

Host Cara Kapler shares the hard-earned insights she’s gathered from burnout, complicated relationships, therapy breakthroughs, and the messy process of starting over. Each episode explores the small pieces of wisdom we collect along the way — the ideas, tools, and perspective shifts that help us move forward when life doesn’t look the way we expected.

Think of it like thrifting for your inner life.

New episodes explore topics like:

• healing from burnout and toxic dynamics
• rebuilding identity after major life shifts
• therapy insights that actually help in real life
• emotional patterns we repeat without realizing
• practical mindset shifts that help you move forward

Follow along on Instagram for episode clips, community discussions, and behind-the-scenes updates:

https://www.instagram.com/thriftingsparks?igsh=MW9ncnd1Y2hnOWpsdw==

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https://www.instagram.com/mskapler?igsh=YXlmNXRvbTVreDJz&utm_source=qr

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:16:16 GMTWed, 11 Mar 2026 23:31:53 GMT60Cara Kapler<p><b>Thrifting Sparks</b> is a podcast about rebuilding yourself after life knocks the wind out of you.<br /></p><p>Host Cara Kapler shares the hard-earned insights she’s gathered from burnout, complicated relationships, therapy breakthroughs, and the messy process of starting over. Each episode explores the small pieces of wisdom we collect along the way — the ideas, tools, and perspective shifts that help us move forward when life doesn’t look the way we expected.<br /></p><p>Think of it like thrifting for your inner life.<br /></p><p>New episodes explore topics like:<br /></p><p>• healing from burnout and toxic dynamics<br />• rebuilding identity after major life shifts<br />• therapy insights that actually help in real life<br />• emotional patterns we repeat without realizing<br />• practical mindset shifts that help you move forward<br /><br />Follow along on Instagram for episode clips, community discussions, and behind-the-scenes updates:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/thriftingsparks?igsh=MW9ncnd1Y2hnOWpsdw==" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/thriftingsparks?igsh=MW9ncnd1Y2hnOWpsdw==</a><br /><br />Needing a nervous system reset? <br />I built a 14 page "Catching Your Breath" PDF just for you. 👇🏼<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://payhip.com/b/r6cXk" target="_blank">https://payhip.com/b/r6cXk</a><br /><br />Follow Cara's Personal Instagram! <br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/mskapler?igsh=YXlmNXRvbTVreDJz&amp;utm_source=qr" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/mskapler?igsh=YXlmNXRvbTVreDJz&amp;utm_source=qr</a></p>episodicCara Kaplermrskapler@hotmail.comno<![CDATA[Thrifting Sparks | Starting Over: Why I Built This Podcast From the Wreckage]]>"Surviving is not the same as settling. And rebuilding is not the same as starting from nothing."

What do you do when everything falls apart at once — your marriage, your business, and the identity you spent a decade building?

You pick through the wreckage. You find what's worth keeping. And if you're lucky, you find a way to make something new.

Welcome to Thrifting Sparks — the podcast about rebuilding your life one piece at a time. Hosted by Cara Kapler, luxury makeup and lash artist based in Edmonton, Alberta. This show is for anyone who's ever had to start over, grieve something they didn't expect to lose, or wondered if there's still something left of themselves under all the rubble. Cheaper than therapy. Warmer than a cardigan.

In this episode, Cara shares the story she's never fully told: a decade of marriage, burnout, and a business betrayal that changed everything. She gets into what it actually feels like to lose your partner and your business partner at the same time — and how thrifting, of all things, became a form of emotional survival.

In this episode:
→ Why Thrifting Sparks exists — and what it's really about
→ The decade that changed everything: marriage, burnout, and a business betrayal
→ Navigating divorce, grief, and losing your entire support system at once
→ How thrifting became emotional survival — and why it inspired this podcast
→ Thrift or Trash: unsolicited ex updates and why the digital age makes breakups so much harder
→ The one thing most people forget to do when someone they love is hurting
→ This week's Spark: what it means to rebuild without starting from nothing

This week's Spark:
"Surviving is not the same as settling. And rebuilding is not the same as starting from nothing. Everything you've lost, every version of yourself you've had to let go of — that's not a gap in your story. That IS the story."

———

New episodes drop bimonthly. Follow along and share this with someone who's in the middle of their own rebuild — they need to hear this.

🎙️ Follow the Podcast: @thriftingsparks
💄 Follow for Makeup & Personal Life: @mskapler
🌐 mrskapler.com to book a service!

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]]>e587ccf7-a2f8-4220-be16-03eaef60a6c2Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:45:04 GMT<p><i>"Surviving is not the same as settling. And rebuilding is not the same as starting from nothing."</i></p><p></p><p>What do you do when everything falls apart at once — your marriage, your business, and the identity you spent a decade building?<br /><br />You pick through the wreckage. You find what's worth keeping. And if you're lucky, you find a way to make something new.<br /><br />Welcome to Thrifting Sparks — the podcast about rebuilding your life one piece at a time. Hosted by Cara Kapler, luxury makeup and lash artist based in Edmonton, Alberta. This show is for anyone who's ever had to start over, grieve something they didn't expect to lose, or wondered if there's still something left of themselves under all the rubble. Cheaper than therapy. Warmer than a cardigan.<br /><br />In this episode, Cara shares the story she's never fully told: a decade of marriage, burnout, and a business betrayal that changed everything. She gets into what it actually feels like to lose your partner and your business partner at the same time — and how thrifting, of all things, became a form of emotional survival.<br /><br />In this episode:<br />→ Why Thrifting Sparks exists — and what it's really about<br />→ The decade that changed everything: marriage, burnout, and a business betrayal<br />→ Navigating divorce, grief, and losing your entire support system at once<br />→ How thrifting became emotional survival — and why it inspired this podcast<br />→ Thrift or Trash: unsolicited ex updates and why the digital age makes breakups so much harder<br />→ The one thing most people forget to do when someone they love is hurting<br />→ This week's Spark: what it means to rebuild without starting from nothing<br /><br />This week's Spark:<br />"Surviving is not the same as settling. And rebuilding is not the same as starting from nothing. Everything you've lost, every version of yourself you've had to let go of — that's not a gap in your story. That IS the story."<br /><br />———<br /><br />New episodes drop bimonthly. Follow along and share this with someone who's in the middle of their own rebuild — they need to hear this.<br /><br />🎙️ Follow the Podcast: @thriftingsparks<br />💄 Follow for Makeup &amp; Personal Life: @mskapler<br />🌐 <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://mrskapler.com" target="_blank">mrskapler.com</a> to book a service!<br /><br />#ThriftingSparks #Podcast #Divorce #Rebuilding #StartingOver #SelfGrowth #Burnout #MidlifePivot #PersonalGrowth #RealTalk #WomensPodcast #MakeupArtist #EdmontonPodcast #CheaperThanTherapy #LifeAfterDivorce #NewBeginnings #ThriftOrTrash #PodcastLaunch</p>no00:28:1311Thrifting Sparks | Starting Over: Why I Built This Podcast From the Wreckagefull<![CDATA[Thrifting Sparks with Cara Kapler - Official Trailer]]>🔗 Links & Resources:

]]>7021a9b5-a473-4b6c-a76e-1b087bfc6806Sat, 30 May 2026 20:28:41 GMT<p><b>🔗 Links &amp; Resources:</b></p><ul><li>Follow Thrifting Sparks on Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/thriftingsparks/" target="_blank"><b>https://www.instagram.com/thriftingsparks/</b></a></li><li>Subscribe &amp; leave a review on Apple Podcasts:<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thrifting-sparks/id1891592389" target="_blank"><b>https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thrifting-sparks/id1891592389</b></a></li><li>Listen on Spotify:<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3IvoxSnxFyfXT0dPE0rVyB?si=_w_lQcL-TtOMkI3RTF-88Q" target="_blank"><b>https://open.spotify.com/show/3IvoxSnxFyfXT0dPE0rVyB?si=_w_lQcL-TtOMkI3RTF-88Q</b></a></li><li>Watch on YouTube:<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@thriftingsparks" target="_blank"><b>https://www.youtube.com/@thriftingsparks</b></a></li></ul>no00:00:45Thrifting Sparks with Cara Kapler - Official Trailerfull<![CDATA[00 - Behind the Scenes: Creating the Thrifting Sparks Podcast]]>Episode Title: Behind the Scenes: How I Created the Thrifting Sparks Podcast (And the Fear I Had to Face First)


Have you ever had a dream that felt bigger than your confidence? That's exactly where Thrifting Sparks began.


In this very first behind-the-scenes episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on what it actually looked like to create this podcast — the excitement, the self-doubt, the creative blocks, and the one piece of advice from an artist friend that completely changed how I thought about making things.


We talk a lot about thrifting as a form of resistance — choosing authenticity over capitalism, intention over impulse. But building something from scratch? That requires that same energy turned inward. This episode is about learning to create without the weight of perfection.


In this episode, you'll hear about:

  • The real roadblocks I faced when starting Thrifting Sparks
  • Why I almost didn't press record — and what finally made me do it
  • The advice from an artist friend that released all the pressure
  • How the philosophy of thrifting — slow, intentional, and authentic — applies to creative work
  • What's coming next for this podcast and this community


If you've been holding back on something because it doesn't feel "ready" yet — this one's for you.


🔗 Links & Resources:

]]>2ca7b009-d1bd-4597-bc77-65d9c8249ee7Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:56:54 GMT<p><b>Episode Title:</b> Behind the Scenes: How I Created the Thrifting Sparks Podcast (And the Fear I Had to Face First)</p><p><br /></p><p>Have you ever had a dream that felt bigger than your confidence? That's exactly where Thrifting Sparks began.</p><p><br /></p><p>In this very first behind-the-scenes episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on what it actually looked like to create this podcast — the excitement, the self-doubt, the creative blocks, and the one piece of advice from an artist friend that completely changed how I thought about making things.</p><p><br /></p><p>We talk a lot about thrifting as a form of resistance — choosing authenticity over capitalism, intention over impulse. But building something from scratch? That requires that same energy turned inward. This episode is about learning to create without the weight of perfection.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>In this episode, you'll hear about:</b></p><ul><li>The real roadblocks I faced when starting Thrifting Sparks</li><li>Why I almost didn't press record — and what finally made me do it</li><li>The advice from an artist friend that released all the pressure</li><li>How the philosophy of thrifting — slow, intentional, and authentic — applies to creative work</li><li>What's coming next for this podcast and this community</li></ul><p><br /></p><p>If you've been holding back on something because it doesn't feel "ready" yet — this one's for you.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>🔗 Links &amp; Resources:</b></p><ul><li>Follow Thrifting Sparks on Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/thriftingsparks/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/thriftingsparks/</a></li><li>Subscribe &amp; leave a review on Apple Podcasts:<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thrifting-sparks/id1891592389" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thrifting-sparks/id1891592389</a></li><li>Listen on Spotify: <br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3IvoxSnxFyfXT0dPE0rVyB?si=_w_lQcL-TtOMkI3RTF-88Q" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/3IvoxSnxFyfXT0dPE0rVyB?si=_w_lQcL-TtOMkI3RTF-88Q</a></li><li>Watch on YouTube: <br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@thriftingsparks" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@thriftingsparks</a></li></ul>no00:10:33100 - Behind the Scenes: Creating the Thrifting Sparks Podcastfull