The Legacy of Love: Estate Planning Simplified for Mothers

How Birth Order Shapes Family Dynamics—And What It Means for Your Legacy

Episode 23

Can your birth order really shape your personality and even your legacy?

Whether you’re the firstborn, the middle child, the youngest, or an only, birth order can influence how you see yourself and interact with the world. In this episode, Dr. Robert Hurst breaks down the psychology of birth order and how it impacts everything from relationships to career paths.

In this episode, you will:

  • Learn how your birth order role affects personality development, leadership, and life choices
  • Discover the concept of “double birth orders” and how age gaps between siblings can shift family dynamics
  • Gain tools to better understand your children—or yourself—through the lens of sibling position


Press play to uncover how your birth order shapes who you are and how you connect with the people closest to you.

About Dr. Hurst:

Dr. Robert Hurst has been treating his Orthodontic patients for over 50 years. During this time he has observed their behaviors and followed them through adulthood. Using Birth Order theory he has discovered Double Birth orders. This is the Rosetta stone to understanding everyone. Educated at both Indiana University and Harvard, he has shared his observations in the book Life's Fingerprint: How Birth Order Affects Your Path Throughout Life.

Connect with Dr. Hurst:

MyBirthOrder.Com

His Book: Life's Fingerprint: How Birth Order Affects Your Path Throughout Life 

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This podcast simplifies estate planning for women in the sandwich generation - those raising children while caring for aging parents. We cover living trusts, wills, power of attorney, supported decision making, and healthcare proxies to help you plan with clarity and peace of mind. Episodes explore inheritance, probate, fiduciary duties, and the role of a trustee, while addressing decision fatigue, overwhelm, and the emotional weight of caregiving. Rooted in mindfulness, values, and preparedness, we offer practical tools and heartfelt conversations about elder care, end-of-life planning, and leaving a legacy that lasts.

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