Podcasts about turning 40

Abby's 40th birthday served as the perfect launching pad for an honest conversation about aging and all the feelings that come with it. With most of our 30s spent raising kids, we are stepping into this new decade with a fresh perspective, and we're keeping it real about the insecurities, the mindset shifts, and the things we actively do to feel and look our best. We also explore the power of having older women in our lives as role models, share a meaningful mantra from Abby's grandma, and wrap up with a reminder that making peace with aging is so much easier when you're surrounded by people who own it unapologetically.Key Topics Covered:Finding your personal balance between embracing aging and doing the things that make you feel confident and youthful.How dressing for your changing body can support a more positive relationship with it.The reality of working out as you get older, including injuries and setbacks, and knowing you're not alone in facing them.Why surrounding yourself with people who are unapologetic about their age can shift your entire outlook.LINKS AND RESOURCES:LMNT: Free Sample Pack with purchase:  drinkLMNT.com/HERSELF BETTERHELP: 10% off first month at: http://betterhelp.com/herselfPatreon Book Club: https://www.patreon.com/herselfpodcastHair Supplement: https://amzlink.to/az0kELnE6fNiVLet's connect!HERSELF INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/herselfpodcastMEET AMY: http://instagram.com/ameskieferMEET ABBY: http://instagram.com/abbyrosegreenThis episode was brought to you by the Pivot Ball Change Network.

The Record Shop Ep. 97, Jun. 9, 2026: On this episode we discuss and play a game with 1986 Songs Turning 40 

There's a difference between surviving the turbulence of life and doing the internal work of transition. Rachel Lobdell is a journalist, mother, and nonprofit executive, approaching 40 with a generational lens on what midlife really looks like for millennials. She makes the case that her generation has been in continuous transition since adulthood began, which may be why their forties feel less like crisis and more like relief. We talk about the inherited blueprint and what happens when it stops fitting, the question of where identity actually lives, and why the hardest work of midlife might be sorting out what you've genuinely worked through from what you've just outrun.Guest Bio Rachel Lobdell is the executive director of News Creator Corps, a nonprofit focused on fighting misinformation. She has nearly two decades of media experience focused on digital transformation, innovation, and audience growth at some of the country's largest publishers including USA Today, Fortune, VICE, the Wall Street Journal, and a series of local newspapers. Born and raised in the Midwest, she has Masters and Bachelors degrees from the Missouri School of Journalism. She now resides in Brooklyn with her husband and son.Turning 40 and rethinking the Millennial midlife crisisThis week on The Big Four Oh Podcast, host Stephanie McLaughlin sits down with Rachel Lobdell, who shares her candid journey through the unpredictable terrain of early midlife. Rachel opens up about the messy, beautiful process of redefining success, balancing multiple identities, and finding peace amid the chaos of millennial adulthood. As she approaches her 40th birthday, Rachel reflects on career pivots, delayed milestones, and the ongoing quest to build a life on her own terms.Episode Highlights:Rachel's early days in journalism, the influence of a pivotal mentor, and her leap into founding the News Creator Core nonprofit.How parenthood reshaped her views on community, information, and the value of trusted networks.The unique turbulence millennials face, economic instability, delayed homeownership, and constant career transitions, and how these challenges fuel self-reflection and adaptation.The generational shift from chasing excitement at midlife to seeking inner peace and stability.Navigating parenting later in life, the new realities of the sandwich generation, and evolving family dynamics.Letting go of inherited blueprints and building a more authentic, realistic life that aligns with personal values.Rachel and Stephanie dive deep into the uniquely millennial experience of adulthood, exploring how constant change prompts introspection and a reimagining of what it means to thrive at midlife. Rachel's story is a great reminder that resilience, intentionality, and meaning can be found in both personal and professional reinvention.If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to rate, follow, and share The Big Four Oh Podcast.Guest ResourcesConnect with Rachel on InstagramAre you stuck in people-pleasing mode?Download Stephanie's People Pleasing Playbook to understand where it comes from, how it's showing up, and what it's costing you. www.thebigfouroh.com/peoplepleaserConnectTheBigFourOh.comTBFO on InstagramTBFO on FacebookGet the Email DigestListen, Rate & SubscribeYouTube PodcastsApple Podcasts SpotifyAmazon PodcastsSponsorThe Big Four Oh Podcast is produced and presented by Savoir Faire Marketing/Communications

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At 45, MJ Rod discovered that the man she'd believed was her birth father biologically couldn't have been. What followed was a years-long investigation: cold calls, DNA tests, dead ends, and a mother who went silent rather than tell the truth. MJ eventually cracked the case. But the real story isn't about who her father turned out to be. It's about what MJ discovered about herself in the process of finding him, and why it took until 45 for any of it to be possible.Guest Bio Melissa Jean Rod helps women heal from the pain of absent fathers and discover God as the loving Father who never leaves. A proud Texan raised in the little town of Cut and Shoot (yes, it's real), Melissa writes with warmth, wit, and a deep sense of purpose. Married, a mom of six (a mix of step, birth and adopted), and Honey to five wild and wonderful grandsons, she's also a sunset-chasing, chocolate-sneaking, Jesus-loving storyteller. Her debut self-help/memoir, The Daddy Files: A Story of Secrets, Forgiveness, and the Search for Identity is all about healing through honesty, faith, and a little laughter.Turning 40 and Rewriting Your Origin StoryMJ Rod spent most of her life filling in a blank she didn't realize was there. Raised in a warm, loud, loving extended family in Texas, she grew up without her birth father, and built her whole sense of self around pleasing the people who were there. Then, at 45, while tracing her family tree, a blood type on an old military document stopped her cold. The man she had been told and believed was her biological father couldn't have been. What followed was a years-long investigation into her own origins, one that would crack open not just the mystery of where she came from, but everything she thought she knew about who she was.Episode HighlightsMJ discovered at 45 that her birth father wasn't who she'd always believed, not from a confession or a DNA test, but from a blood type she had looked at dozens of times without registering what it meant.With no background in investigation but a lifelong dream of working in law enforcement, MJ built her own case from scratch, tracking down military Facebook groups, cold-calling strangers, and eventually hiring a professional genealogist through Ancestry.com to get her across the finish line.The search led her to her birth father's sister, who welcomed MJ without hesitation and even insisted on doing a DNA test, not because she doubted her, but so MJ would never have to doubt herself again.Finding her biological family didn't just answer a question. It answered a feeling. MJ discovered she shared her father's speech patterns, his curiosity about other cultures, his habit of pausing before he spoke, connection she had been searching for her whole life, arriving through a sister rather than a father.The discovery briefly cracked open every old insecurity MJ had worked to outgrow. But unlike her younger self, she moved through it, and came out the other side with a clarity about her own worth she hadn't had before.MJ also had to reckon with her mother's silence. For a year during MJ's search, her mom stopped returning her calls entirely. What MJ eventually understood was that her mother wasn't angry, she was protecting herself, at MJ's expense.By the time her forties finished with her, MJ had written a book, started a nonprofit, raised money for kids in foster care, learned to love public speaking, and stopped calling herself "just a mom" - for good.Midlife has a way of surfacing what we spent decades avoiding, and MJ's story is proof that the thing you were most afraid to find out might be what finally sets you free. She came into her forties thinking the question was where she came from. She left knowing the more important answer was who she already was.If this episode resonated with you, please take a moment to rate and follow the show and share it with someone who might need to hear it. Guest ResourcesConnect with MJ on Facebook Connect with MJ on InstagramMelissa's websiteAre you stuck in people-pleasing mode?Download Stephanie's People Pleasing Playbook to understand where it comes from, how it's showing up, and what it's costing you. www.thebigfouroh.com/peoplepleaser ConnectTheBigFourOh.comTBFO on InstagramTBFO on FacebookGet the Email DigestListen, Rate & SubscribeYouTube PodcastsApple Podcasts SpotifyAmazon PodcastsSponsorThe Big Four Oh Podcast is produced and presented by Savoir Faire Marketing/Communications

Ian Hoch in for Tommy. Abita Brewing is celebrating their 40th anniversary with a New Orleans block party. We get the details from Heidi Guerra, Vice President of Marketing with Abita Brewing Company.

Dr. Polly Watson did everything right. Medical school, residency, a thriving OB-GYN practice, two kids. And yet somewhere in her mid-thirties she looked up and realized the career she built felt nothing like the one she intended. What followed was a decade of discomfort, reckoning, and a slow, scary pivot to something that felt much better. In this episode, Polly talks about why women's perimenopause symptoms get dismissed, what conventional medicine gets wrong about menopause, and the fear she hid behind a mortgage payment for longer than she'd like. If you've ever had a life that looked fine from the outside but felt wrong on the inside, this one is for you.Guest Bio Dr. Polly Watson is a board-certified OB-GYN with over 20 years of experience, specializing in menopausal, sexual, and functional medicine. She is an expert in addressing a wide range of hormonal concerns, including PCOS, PMS, perimenopause, menopause, low libido, and sexual pain. As a certified practitioner with the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM), Dr. Watson integrates holistic care approaches that go beyond traditional medicine through her North Carolina-based practice, Hormone Wellness MD.Her specialized training includes menopausal medicine through The Menopause Society, and sexual medicine through the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health. Dr. Watson partners closely with her patients, utilizing a combination of lifestyle modifications, nutrition, mindfulness, bio-identical hormones, and supplements to optimize hormonal balance and overall well-being.Turning 40 and becoming the doctor your mother deservedDr. Polly Watson spent nearly a decade doing everything right. Eight years of postgraduate training, a full OB-GYN practice, two kids, and a schedule that looked successful from every angle. But somewhere in her mid-thirties, she picked her head up and realized she felt more like an insurance clerk than a physician. What followed wasn't a quick pivot. It was a slow, sometimes terrifying, decade-long journey from conventional medicine into functional gynecology, from following the path to building her own. Along the way she navigated early menopause, a failed first business, a fear she wasn't quite ready to name, and the hard work of becoming the kind of doctor she always intended to be. She got there. And this conversation is about how.Episode HighlightsPolly traces her original drive to become a doctor back to watching her mother go through early menopause at 38 and receive what she describes as abysmal care, a pattern of women not being heard that she would spend her entire career pushing back against.The arrival of electronic health records transformed medicine in ways that left many physicians feeling like they were working for insurance companies rather than patients. Polly felt it acutely, and it became one of the early signals that something needed to change.When patients started arriving with garbage bags full of supplements and questions conventional medicine couldn't answer, Polly followed her curiosity into integrative and functional medicine spaces and found a world of doctors who were actually happy.At 39, sweating through the sheets and struggling to remember the names of drugs she prescribed daily, Polly experienced her own early perimenopause.She breaks down the outdated science behind hormone replacement therapy, debunking the Women's Health Initiative study clearly and accessibly, and makes a compelling case for why the conversation needs to shift from fear to informed decision-making.Polly founded Hormone Wellness MD in January 2019, in her mid-forties, with no formal business training and a previous failed business in her rearview mirror. She reflects honestly on the fear that kept her in the wrong place longer than she needed to be.Her take on menopause as a second adolescence, a chance to separate from old identities and show up with more intention, reframes a transition most women dread into something genuinely worth getting curious about.Polly's story is ultimately about learning to trust the discomfort, even when everything on the outside looks completely fine. She didn't leave conventional medicine because it stopped working. She left because she was finally honest about the fact that it stopped working for her, and that fear, not logistics, was the thing standing in the way. What she found on the other side is a practice she's proud of, patients she actually has time for, and a Tuesday night pottery class where she's learning to stop forcing the clay. Not bad for a decade's worth of slow, scary work.If this episode resonated with you, please take a moment to rate the show, follow wherever you listen, and share it with someone who might need to hear it. It genuinely helps more people find these conversations.Guest ResourcesListen to the Menopause Rescue PodcastConnect with Polly on FacebookConnect with Polly on InstagramAre you stuck in people-pleasing mode?Download Stephanie's People Pleasing Playbook to understand where it comes from, how it's showing up, and what it's costing you. www.thebigfouroh.com/peoplepleaserConnectTheBigFourOh.comTBFO on InstagramTBFO on FacebookGet the Email DigestListen, Rate & SubscribeYouTube PodcastsApple Podcasts SpotifyAmazon PodcastsSponsorThe Big Four Oh Podcast is produced and presented by Savoir Faire Marketing/Communications

Today's guest is Sabrina Rudin, founder of Spring Cafe Aspen, the organic, plant-powered restaurant with locations in Aspen and New York City. She's also the author of the new cookbook “Healthy with a Side of Happy: 100 Plant-Based Recipes to Feed Your Family.” Sabrina joins host Kerry Diamond on her 40th birthday to talk about launching Spring Cafe with no restaurant experience, bootstrapping the business, and bringing her healthy, feel-good food to a wider audience. They also discuss her debut cookbook, her approach to joyful (not restrictive) plant-based cooking, and the stories behind some of her favorite recipes. Plus, Sabrina shares her thoughts on manifestation, motherhood, and stepping into her “f*ck it forties.” Thank you on/Sight and Coyuchi for supporting our show. Questions? Email hello@on-sight.co. Enjoy 15% off your first Coyuchi purchase with code CHERRY (first-time customers only, exclusions may apply). Jubilee tickets More on Sabrina: Instagram, Spring Cafe, “Healthy With A Side Of Happy” cookbook More on Kerry: Instagram, “So You Want To Open A Restaurant” Substack series

This season finale is a bit of a real one. I'm turning 40, and if I'm honest, I've been sitting with a lot and grieving the life I thought I'd have, the version of me I thought I'd be by now, and all the timelines that just… didn't happen. It's weird, because no one really prepares you for that part.In this episode, I talk about what it's actually been like figuring life out — through dating, relationships, heartbreak, and all the ways those experiences shaped me for the better. I get into the inner work too, the messy, uncomfortable stuff and learning who I am now, not who I was trying to be.I've been caring a bit less about what people think, and a bit more about what actually feels right. Letting go of judgment (mostly my own), realizing motivation isn't always there, and that real life doesn't look like the version we're sold.I'm still figuring things out. I don't have it all together — not even close. But I trust myself more than I ever have, and that feels new. Maybe turning 40 isn't about having everything sorted. Maybe it's just about being a bit more honest, a bit lighter, and finally being on your own side.

John King spent decades building a life that looked successful on paper, until it all unraveled in a single moment in his mid-40s. What followed wasn't a clean reset. It was years of redefining what normal meant for him and then rebuilding according to that definition. This conversation gets into what happens when you can't push your way through anymore, and how small, daily choices can become the foundation for something entirely different. It looks at identity, resilience, and illustrates what it really means to find your way back to yourself.Guest Bios Dr. John A. King is a Warumungu man, childhood abuse and trafficking survivor, and founder of The Phoenix Collective, a platform for trauma recovery built by survivors, for survivors. Drawing on decades of lived experience, he equips men to face PTSD, rebuild identity, and develop the mental toughness needed to thrive. An award-winning filmmaker, author, and speaker, Dr. King blends raw honesty with practical strategies to help men heal without losing their edge.Melissa King is the co-founder of the Phoenix Collective and a certified life coach with a decade of experience in trauma recovery, wellness, and organizational leadership. In addition to her nonprofit work, Melissa is the co-founder of November Media, a social impact marketing firm with a digital reach exceeding 4 million.Turning 40 and redefining what normal meansJohn King built a life that, from the outside, looked like success by every possible measure. He was driven, accomplished, and constantly moving. But in his mid-40s, everything changed in a single moment when long-suppressed childhood trauma resurfaced, setting off a chain reaction that dismantled his marriage, his career, and his identity. What followed wasn't a quick recovery. It was years of rebuilding from the ground up, redefining who he was, what “normal” meant, and how to create a life that actually worked for him. This conversation with John and his wife Melissa is about that unraveling, and the intentional, often unexpected ways he found his way back.In this episode, we talk about:How a life that looks successful can actually be built on survival and constant motionWhat it feels like when everything that once worked suddenly stops workingThe difference between burnout and what John describes as a complete “system failure”Why rebuilding your life often starts with small, daily decisions rather than big changesThe shift from external validation to internal authority, and why it's so uncomfortableHow John developed a set of tools to manage his mental health and shorten recovery timeThe role of steady, supportive relationships during periods of deep transitionThis conversation provides a different lens on healing. There's no clean “before and after;” instead, it provides a picture of what it means to live with ongoing challenges while building the awareness and tools to navigate them. It's a reminder that transformation isn't always about eliminating struggle, but about learning how to come back to yourself, again and again, with more clarity each time.If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate, follow, and share The Big Four Oh Podcast with someone who might need to hear it.Guest ResourcesFree gifts from John & Melissa for TBFO listeners:Register for free talks and get free replays of any past talksPurchase lifetime access to the Phoenix Collective course catalog for $27 (regularly $97). Enter the coupon PHX27 at checkout.Visit John's websiteFind John on FacebookFind John on InstagramFind John on TikTokAre you stuck in people-pleasing mode?Download Stephanie's People Pleasing Playbook to understand where it comes from, how it's showing up, and what it's costing you. ww.thebigfouroh.com/peoplepleaser ConnectTheBigFourOh.comTBFO on InstagramTBFO on FacebookGet the Email DigestListen, Rate & SubscribeYouTube PodcastsApple Podcasts SpotifyAmazon PodcastsSponsorThe Big Four Oh Podcast is produced and presented by Savoir Faire Marketing/Communications

Author Louise O'Neill is back with her sixth novel, Whatever Happened to Madeline Stone? It's a gripping page‑turner about the dark side of the entertainment industry, focusing on child star twins Madeline and Chelsea, who grow up in the spotlight under the tight grip of their controlling mother, Erin. In today's episode, O'Neill joins Róisín Ingle to discuss toxic celebrity culture, the treatment of women in the media and how these themes inspired the story. She also speaks about her own experiences of fame, why she believes in fate, and how life has gotten even better since turning 40.But first, Irish Times opinion editor Jennifer O'Connell joins us to discuss some of the biggest stories of the week, including the woman making history aboard the Artemis space mission and how an initiative in Northern Ireland is helping hairdressers spot signs of coercive control. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Hot Topics! In this episode, host Gabrielle Crichlow sits down with guest Danielle Perkins to explore the life-altering experience of turning 40. They discuss how this milestone shifts our understanding of success, motherhood, and what truly matters in life. Together, they face the uncomfortable realities of growth—losing jobs, relationships, and plans—while emphasizing the importance of self-discovery. Join them to learn how to embrace peace, purpose, and the creation of a lasting impact.Who is Danielle Perkins?Danielle Perkins is a storyteller, strategist, and soul-rebuilder in her late 30s, walking boldly toward 40 with lessons learned the hard way. A solo mom, creator, and community builder, she centers her work on transformation, resilience, and the art of beginning again. After navigating loss, career resets, and the growing pains of rebuilding her life from the ground up, she now empowers others to pivot with purpose. Through podcasting, self-care practices, and candid conversations about healing and identity, Dani helps people find clarity in their chaos and direction in their detours. Her mission: show that starting over isn't a setback — it's a strategy.You can find Danielle:On the web: https://itisidanimarie.com/On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itisidanimarieOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itisidanimarie/ On Threads: https://www.threads.com/@itisidanimarieOn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itisidanimarie/On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@itisidanimarieOn FanBase: https://www.fanbase.app/@itisidanimarieOn LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/itisidanimarieDanielle has lots of freebies here: https://growing-with-dani.lovable.appWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/4Zvm_02HWi0Rate this episode on IMDB: TBA********************************************Follow Gabrielle Crichlow:On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gabrielle.crichlowOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabrielle.crichlowOn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-crichlow-92587a360Follow A Step Ahead Tutoring Services:On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astepaheadtutoringservicesOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astepaheadtutoringservicesOn X: https://www.x.com/ASATS2013On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-step-ahead-tutoring-services/On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@astepaheadtutoringservicesOn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@asats2013On Eventbrite: https://astepaheadtutoringservices.eventbrite.comVisit us on the web: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.comSign up for our email list: https://squareup.com/outreach/a41DaE/subscribeSign up for our text list: https://tapit.us/cipPJOCheck out our entire "Hot Topics!" podcast: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com/hottopicspodcastSupport us:Cash App: https://cash.app/$ASATS2013PayPal: https://paypal.me/ASATS2013Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/ASATS2013Zelle: success@astepaheadtutoringservices.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hot-topics--5600971/supportOriginal date of episode: December 4, 2025

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Zoey Charif describes how a painful breakup in her early thirties forced her to confront her lack of self-worth and the relationship patterns she had repeated for years. Growing up across continents, Zoey was no stranger to change, but this moment required a different kind of transition: an internal one. By examining her values and the beliefs guiding her choices, she began rebuilding her life in a way that finally felt aligned. Zoey and Stephanie explore self-awareness, authenticity, and the freedom that comes when you stop living by what life “should” look like and start choosing what actually fits you.Guest Bio Zoey Charif isn't just redefining how we think about love — she's providing a blueprint for it. As the author of “Love Can, In Fact, Be Calculated”, Zoey spent nearly two decades decoding the patterns of human attraction, pulling from her background in criminology, data analytics, and a relentless drive to challenge everything we've been taught about relationships.Born in Afghanistan, raised in Vancouver, Canada, and now based in Orange County, California, Zoey brings a rare blend of emotional depth, analytical precision, and lived experience to her work. Her framework isn't just theoretical, it's coachable, actionable, and designed to help people transform how they choose, build, and sustain relationships.Her work is a wake-up call: love isn't magic. It's math, psychology, and emotional mastery. Outside of the relationship space, Zoey is a powerhouse entrepreneur — the founder of Business Plans USA— helping startups and established businesses secure funding and scale with precision. Whether she's helping people find aligned love or aligned success, Zoey's mission is the same: to turn hope into mastery and potential into reality.Turning 40 and recognizing the patterns keeping you stuckZoey Charif has spent most of her life navigating change. Born in Afghanistan and raised across multiple countries, transition has been part of her story from the beginning. But in her early thirties, after a painful breakup left her questioning her self-worth and direction, Zoey hit a personal rock bottom that forced her to look inward. Instead of continuing down the same path, she developed a framework to examine her values, rebuild her confidence, and change the patterns shaping her relationships and life. In this conversation, Zoey shares how that moment of self-reflection led to a rapid and profound shift, one that ultimately helped her create a healthier relationship, a stronger sense of identity, and a life that feels much more aligned with who she truly is.In This Episode, We Talk AboutHow a childhood filled with constant transition shaped Zoey's resilience and adaptability, buy ultimately affected her sense of selfThe breakup in her early thirties that forced her to confront her sense of self-worth and the patterns in her relationshipsWhy many of us spend our twenties and early thirties blaming external circumstances before realizing we may be part of the patternHow small shifts in mindset, daily habits, and environment can trigger surprisingly fast personal transformationMeeting her husband at a dog park and discovering the difference between dramatic relationships and peaceful onesLetting go of comparison and embracing an unconventional life path as she approaches 40Self-awareness can completely change the trajectory of a life. Zoey shares how recognizing her own role in repeating relationship patterns allowed her to break those cycles and create something healthier. Along the way, she and Stephanie reflect on the broader midlife transition many people experience, the shift from external validation to internal alignment, and the surprising freedom that comes from letting go of expectations about what life “should” look like.If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to follow the podcast, leave a rating, and share it with someone who might need to hear this conversation.Guest ResourcesZoey's book, “Love Can, In Fact, Be Calculated”Connect with Zoey on InstagramZoey's websiteDo you have the Midlife Ick? Download Stephanie's guide to the Ick to diagnose whether you or someone you love is suffering from this insidious midlife malaise. www.thebigfouroh.com/ick ConnectTheBigFourOh.comTBFO on InstagramTBFO on FacebookGet the Email DigestListen, Rate & SubscribeYouTube PodcastsApple Podcasts SpotifyAmazon PodcastsSponsorThe Big Four Oh Podcast is produced and presented by Savoir Faire Marketing/Communications

Amy Schumer jokes about turning 40 in her Netflix special, "Emergency Contact".

Hilary Yang sits down with Katie Asmuth for a Tarawera recap from New Zealand, where Katie lined up chasing a Western States Golden Ticket on her 40th birthday. They talk travel logistics, a race day that turned into a wet, muddy survival mission, and how the technical terrain changed pacing, fueling, and decision-making. Katie also shares what she learned, how she's processing the outcome, and what she's excited about next as she shifts focus toward UTMB!This episode is edited and produced by the Sandyboy Productions Podcast Network.A big shout out to our new sponsor ⁠⁠Precision Fuel & Hydration⁠⁠. Go to ⁠⁠pfandh.com⁠⁠ to crush your next race with a personalized fuel & hydration plan. Use code "TTNP15" at checkout.A special thank you to Osprey for supporting this episode. Visit Osprey.com to explore their incredible products!

Cora Rennie was a good girl who did everything “right.” Military. Marriage. Motherhood. Long-term partnership. From the outside, her life looked good. Inside, though, something felt off. Cora shares how divorce, a passionate but painful second relationship, and the looming reality of an empty nest forced her to confront the fact that her nervous system, not her conscious mind, had been choosing her partners. As she learned about people pleasing, the fawning response, and what safety really feels like in the body, she started making choices from a different place. If you have ever wondered why you keep repeating patterns in love, or why midlife feels like a blank slate you did not ask for, this episode will land.Guest Bio Cora is a recovering people-pleaser, and identifies as a highly sensitive deep-feeler. Through her training to become a biodynamic craniosacral therapist, Cora gained profound insights into the body's innate wisdom, and learned directly in her own body, the importance of a felt-sense of safety.Cora incorporates the foundations of the cranio modality with her personal gifts and own lifelong healing experiences, to support others in their recovery-of-self processes. She believes there are key components to true, deep, lasting healing that communicate directly to the physiological wiring of our systems, and providing those elements allows for us to cultivate a deep sense of self, resilience, and trust.Her work combines an understanding of natural body responses with deeply attuned presence, for those navigating complex emotional landscapes.Turning 40 and choosing safety over chemistryWhen Cora Rennie divorced her husband at 36 after 18 years together, it shocked everyone around her. From the outside, their marriage looked steady and intact. Inside, they were two conflict-avoidant people growing further apart through miscarriage, postpartum struggles, military deployments, and years of emotional disconnection. What followed was a fast, passionate relationship filled with chemistry, red flags, financial strain, betrayal, and hard-earned clarity. But beneath the relationship drama was a woman beginning to understand how a lifetime of living by “the next step” had shaped her choices. In her early 40s, staring down the reality of becoming an empty nester, Cora finally made a choice that felt like her own. And that changed everything. In This Episode, We Talk About:How a “good girl” identity can quietly become a people-pleasing pattern that runs your lifeThe moment Cora realized she could not stay in a marriage where emotions were unwelcome but intimacy was expectedWhy intense chemistry can cloud discernment, and how oxytocin plays a role in bondingOverlooking red flags, merging finances, and losing herself in a relationship that felt like a “love story” but not a “life story”Reconnecting with creativity, sensuality, and art as part of reclaiming her identityDiscovering the fawning response and how the nervous system can unconsciously choose our partnersFacing the empty nest transition and asking, “Who am I now?”The difference between living by default and making a conscious, heart-led choiceHow biodynamic cranio psychotherapy and nervous...

Turning 40 isn't a crisis. It's clarity.  In this episode, Mel and LL unpack what they'd do differently financially if they were entering their 40s again. From investing myths to hormone health, divorce realities and reinvention.  Because here's the truth: Your 40s aren't too late. They're often where confidence, income and courage finally align.  We cover:  • Why women (but not men) think they've "left it too late" to start investing • How $500 per month invested for 30 years could approach $1 million • Why investing doesn't have to be complicated (yes, even one broad-based ETF can be enough) • The mortgage obsession trap and why paying it off first doesn't always "math"  • The real overspending stats behind Buy Now Pay Later (+54%) and credit cards (+18%) • The $17 billion impact of perimenopause and menopause on Australian women's earnings and super • Brain fog, automation and protecting your financial decision-making during hormonal transitions • Why your 40s are peak divorce years and how to protect your financial independence • Why 40 is not "too old" to start something bold (and the women who prove it)  This episode isn't about panic. It's about power.  If you're in your 40s this isn't a warning. It's an invitation.  You still have time. But only if you start  For more tips and resources, visit us at melissabrowne.com.au, on Facebook, Instagram or TikTok @MelBrowne.Money or send us an email at hello@melissabrowne.com.au.  Links mentioned in the episode are below: The 10k in 12 months link: melissabrowne.com.au/find$10kin12months  Investing in shares masterclass link:  melissabrowne.com.au/shares  Dare to be Wealthy: melissabrowne.com.au/books  If you enjoyed this episode, make sure you subscribe, share with a friend and leave a review! 

Solo ep this week aaaaand we went everywhere! We talk all about our women's circle and the way it keeps showing up for us in the most nurturing, grounding, “ohhhh this is why community matters” kind of way. The softness. The honesty. The way women holding women just hit different. Tez retells a fully wild WTF-universe story where it showed up in the most epic, aligned, magical way… and also in the most “are you fkn kidding me?!” way. The emotional whiplash! The rollercoaster! The mother overload! The what-the-hell-did-I-get-myself-into?! We chat the light and dark balance again, and how both can exist at the exact same time. Sarah talks about her intuitive hits surrounding her dad and his health, and we discuss getting to re-parent ourselves in parenting. Teresa reflects on what turning 40 is stirring internally. Going inward. Looking at patterns. Recognising presence. Taking stock of who and what gets your energy moving forward! Resource Links: Follow Dazed by Amazed on IG: @dazedbutamazed Follow Polly Staniford on IG: @starofthesea.polly Follo​w Sarah Wright Olsen: IG: @swrightolsen Follow Teresa Palmer: IG: @teresapalmer  FB: https://www.facebook.com/teresamarypalmer/ DISCOUNT CODES: • Go to www.baeo.com and get 20% when using the code MOTHERDAZE20 • Go to www.lovewell.earth and get 20% when using the code MOTHERDAZE20 More about the show! • Watch this episode on YouTube here • Co-founders of @yourzenmama yourzenmama.com • Read and buy our book! "The Zen Mama Guide To Finding Your Rhythm In Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond"  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I turned 40 during the year of the snake - and now as we welcome First Horse on this new moon eclipse - we're reminded to trust our body's wisdom, and cyclical rhythm, as the world starts speeding upLast year I held an in-person Inanna descent and rising Temple journey for sacred women's soul work — and little did I know snake medicine would guide my own descent personally - and as a feminine leader.This year of Snake has not been about speed. It has been about regeneration. About shedding identities, obligations, and patterns that no longer fit.In this episode, I speak to:What Snake medicine has taught me about feminine leadershipSlowing down in a world that rewards urgencyReleasing shame around sensitivity, neurodivergence, and capacitySimplifying business and life to align with your true geniusThe subtle ways sacred practitioners shrink to stay safeWhy trusting your own rhythm is revolutionaryWhat it means to enter the Fire Horse era without abandoning your bodyThis conversation is for coaches, healers, priestesses, facilitators, and women leading soul work who feel the edge of expansion — but know that expansion must be held differently now.As we move from Snake into Fire Horse, the invitation is not to forget Snake's initiations. It is to rise without abandoning your true wild self within.If this episode resonates, I invite you to honour this new moon eclipse between the cycles of Wood Snake to Fire Horse by downloading your free integration guide here. And continue the conversation with me on Instagram @charlotte.pointeauxReady to go deeper? Free Quiz: recognise the leadership frequency you naturally embody, where you still second-guess it, and the shadow edge that keeps your authority from fully landing Abundant and Embodied: my signature self-led embodiment program for soul-led women ready to turn on their magnetism, drop the hustle, and lead from their deepest power, pleasure, and purpose. Feminine CEO Frequency: watch the core Masterclass for sacred space-holders, coaches and healers ready to elevate your medicine, sacred authority, and money in a business model that holds you - so you don't have to hold it all. Until next time my love, Charlotte Instagram: @charlotte.pointeaux www.charlottepointeaux.com

My bestie Whitney Davis is back in my childhood bedroom and we go everywhere: autism, anxiety, collective consciousness, entrepreneurship, parenting two completely different nervous systems, and the courage to build what you know you're meant to build.We talk about patience as a spiritual practice, breaking up with self-doubt, and why everything feels clearer at 40.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A career pivot in his early 40s forced Nathan Karol to confront something he had not thought about since childhood: how his brain actually works. What followed was not a crisis, but a reorientation. Through therapy, testing accommodations, and a willingness to rebuild his systems from the inside out, Nathan found relief, momentum, and a version of success that fits him. This conversation explores late-diagnosed ADHD, identity, ambition, and the freedom that comes from finally working with your wiring instead of against it.Guest Bio Nathan Karol has played many roles in the world both personal and professional. Most notably he is a husband, father, Jew by choice, mental health advocate and mediocre golfer. He's spent his life figuring out what he wants to do when he "grows up," having been mentored and influenced by some amazing human beings. The years around forty have been full of change, reflection, awareness and hard work both professionally and personally.Turning 40 and discovering why a lifetime of ‘normal' felt so hardNathan Karol's midlife transition did not arrive with fireworks or a dramatic breakdown. It arrived through pressure, persistence, and a growing realization that the way he had been moving through the world no longer fit his life or, more importantly, how his brain worked. In his early 40s, while pivoting into a new career in financial services, Nathan was forced to confront something he had not thought about since childhood: ADHD. What followed was a reckoning. Through therapy, testing accommodations, and a radical reframing of what success can look like, Nathan found clarity, self-trust, and a path that finally works with his wiring instead of against it.In this episode, we talk about:Growing up curious, hands-on, and constantly in motion, and how early experiences shape adult identity.Losing connection to a childhood ADHD diagnosis and the quiet ways it continued to affect work, stress, and self-worth.Why traditional career paths and rigid structures can be especially punishing for ADHD brains.Hitting a wall in midlife when intense licensing exams forced Nathan to relearn how his brain actually works.The power of therapy, diagnosis, and accommodations in adulthood, and why none of that is a failure.Letting go of a solo business that no longer scaled, and stepping into a role that offers both structure and autonomy.Redefining success as building systems that work for you, not forcing yourself into ones that do not.Midlife clarity often comes from revisiting old truths with new eyes. Nathan didn't start over from scratch. But he worked towards understanding himself enough to choose a path that fit. His transition demonstrates how self-awareness, support, and flexibility can turn long-standing friction into momentum, and how learning how your brain works can change everything about how you live and work.If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate, follow, and share The Big Four Oh Podcast. It helps more people find these stories and reminds them they are not alone.Guest ResourcesConnect with Nathan on InstagramDo you have the Midlife Ick? Download Stephanie's guide to the Ick to diagnose whether you or someone you...

Gary and Selena drift through everyday chaos, aging, intimacy, and irritation as a casual conversation about colors turns into reflections on turning forty, gift expectations, and the strange emotional weight attached to birthdays. They talk massages, tipping anxiety, overpriced upgrades, sore feet, and the disappointment of hot stone add-ons that miss the point. Domestic tension bubbles up through broken heirlooms, cats causing destruction, and disagreements about emotional reactions, overreacting, and what it means to feel heard during conflict.The conversation slides into awkward neighborhood encounters, paranoia about being overheard, public embarrassment, and how small moments spiral into resentment. Gary and Selena unpack bickering, criticism, Reddit reactions, and the thin line between honest conversation and uncomfortable listening. Travel stress enters the mix with airline seating changes, gate checking chaos, lost seats, and feeling powerless while following instructions. The episode winds through bugs, grasshoppers, bodily discomfort, television fatigue, relationship negotiations, and the quiet realization that everyday life feels louder, messier, and harder to smooth out than expected.

Katie and Hilary catch up at the start of February as the year suddenly feels like it's moving fast. The conversation touches on creative momentum, making space for meaningful work, and the mix of excitement and nerves that comes with big plans falling into place. They reflect on racing as both a personal challenge and a mirror for life, especially in seasons where energy, priorities, and perspective are shifting.The episode centers on Katie heading to Tarawera 100K on her 40th birthday, sharing an honest look at preparation, mindset, and what it means to show up fully without knowing how the day will unfold. From trusting training to staying flexible and present, it's a reminder that sometimes the goal is simply to be in it and let the experience shape what comes next.A big shout out to our sponsor ⁠⁠Precision Fuel & Hydration⁠⁠. Go to ⁠⁠pfandh.com⁠⁠ to crush your next race with a personalized fuel & hydration plan. Use code "TTNP15" at checkout.

Burnout rarely announces itself. It shows up as brain fog, chronic stress, unexplained health issues, and a sense that you are doing everything right but still falling apart. Michelle Niemeyer spent years powering through a high-pressure career, a difficult marriage, and nonstop responsibility before her body forced a reckoning. This conversation explores how achievement can become a coping mechanism, how chronic inflammation becomes “normal,” and why real healing often requires changing how you relate to work, time, and control. Michelle's story offers a helpful reframe of midlife burnout: not as collapse, but as an opportunity to build a life that finally fits.Guest Bio Michelle Niemeyer is a speaker, coach and former attorney who teaches professionals how to bend time so they can stay sharp, productive and profitable – without burning out. After finding her way to burnout and back in her own high-performing legal career, Michelle created The Art of Bending Time, a framework that helps people connect the dots across work, life, and purpose to magnetize success and reclaim their joy. She helps businesses retain top talent, boost development, and keep their people energized and engaged – all while making the magic happen.Turning 40 and realizing burnout was the warning, not the problemFrom the outside, Michelle Niemeyer looked like the picture of success. She was a high-achieving attorney, deeply involved in her community, and constantly in motion. Underneath that polished exterior, she was exhausted, chronically stressed, and living in a body that was fighting itself. In her mid-30s and early 40s, Michelle's drive to achieve, her hyper-independence, and years of pushing through discomfort collided with burnout and a serious autoimmune diagnosis. What followed was not just a health reckoning, but a complete transformation in how she relates to work, relationships, time, and herself.Episode Highlights:How Michelle's childhood conditioning around achievement and responsibility shaped her relentless work ethic.What it looks like when burnout shows up as brain fog, detachment, and physical symptoms long before we recognize it as burnout.The moment her body forced her to pay attention, and how an autoimmune diagnosis changed everything.How lifestyle changes, stress reduction, and radical self-awareness helped Michelle reverse disease progression.The surprising emotional and personality shift that came with learning to slow down and ask for help.Why burnout is often less about time management and more about alignment.Michelle's story is a reminder that midlife transitions often arrive disguised as health crises, exhaustion, or emotional unraveling. For her, healing was not just about diet or medication, it was about dismantling a lifetime of hyper-independence, redefining success, and reconnecting with what actually brings energy and joy. Her transformation highlights a truth many listeners will recognize: when you stop living in constant survival mode, your body and your life respond in ways that can feel almost miraculous.If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, follow, and share The Big Four Oh Podcast. It helps more people find these stories and reminds others in the middle of their own transition that they are not alone.Guest Resources

On this episode of “Tommy Talk,” Tommy discusses hitting the big 4-0. Turning 40 often comes with a lot of noise. Society loves to call it a midlife crisis, but what if it’s actually a powerful awakening? Today Tommy is exploring what really happens when you step into this pivotal decade. From shifting identities and changing priorities to deeper self-awareness, confidence, and clarity, Tommy talks honestly about growing older, reinvention and redefining success on your own terms. Whether you’re approaching 40, already there, or reflecting on what life has taught you up to this point, this episode shows you that “midlife" is not an ending. It’s just the beginning baby, and we are just getting started. Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @neversaidthisbeforeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's 2026 and we're kicking off New Year, New You with zero delusion and a lot of honesty.  LaLa turned 40 on Christmas and officially became an adult. Her birthday gifts included panties, bras, cozy socks, mittens, and an emerald bracelet. Practical. Iconic.  Shawna? She got a meat tenderizer, a cheese grater, and an ongoing three-week now stomach situation. Doctors keep telling her to “just go to the ER,” which feels super helpful when they're just going to say to follow up with GI and she could leave with the flu, super flu, COVID, or pneumonia instead.  We get into milestone birthdays, questionable gifts, medical burnout, and why January makes everyone feel like they're already failing. From resolution culture versus real life to redefining success as sustainability, this episode is about lowering the bar, listening to your body, and surviving the new year without losing your mind.

What happens when a life that looks “fine” stops feeling true? Mikelann Valterra discusses the strange freedom that can follow loss. From rebuilding financially at age 40 to learning how to trust intuition, design a life on her own terms, and say no to other people's expectations, Mikelann shares what it looks like to move from survival into possibility. This conversation is for anyone in midlife who feels untethered, restless, or quietly hungry for something more, even if they cannot yet name it.Guest Bio Mikelann Valterra is an author, speaker, financial therapist, and master money coach who helps women around the world rise above the money fog, transform their relationship with money, and design their ideal life. For twenty-five years, Mikelann Valterra, MA, AFC has been a thought leader in financial psychology. She has written, spoken, and been interviewed extensively on powerful, practical ways to reduce money anxiety and teaches effective methods for earning, saving, reducing debt, and managing money. Her new book, Rise Above the Money Fog is now available online. When she's not working with clients, you can find Mikelann on the dance floor, indulging her love of Argentine Tango.Turning 40 and becoming “uncorked”Mikelann Valterra's transformation began just before her 40th birthday, with a divorce that ended a “good on paper” marriage, the loss of nearly all her financial stability, and a year spent rebuilding from zero while living in her childhood bedroom. What followed was not a collapse, but an “uncorking,” a period of deep self-reflection, creative awakening, and intentional redesign of her life, her finances, and her sense of self.Episode HighlightsHow a career that looked unconventional on paper led Mikelann to pioneer money coaching before it was widely knownWhy “losing everything” after divorce felt terrifying and oddly freeing at the same timeThe messy middle between ending a marriage and starting over financially at age 40How journaling, therapy, and deep self-reflection helped her rebuild from the ground upThe shift from living by external “shoulds” to designing a life that actually fitWhy knowing yourself is the foundation of both financial peace and personal fulfillmentHow synchronicity, intuition, and curiosity led Mikelann to Argentine tango, and how dance became part of her second adulthoodMidlife transitions are rarely neat or linear, but they can be profoundly liberating. Through honesty, humor, and hard-earned wisdom, Mikelann illustrates how rebuilding after loss can open the door to creativity, clarity, and trusting yourself. Her story reframes starting over not as failure, but as an invitation to design a life that aligns with who you truly are, not who you were told to be.If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate, follow, and share The Big Four Oh Podcast. It helps more people find these stories and reminds listeners that they are not alone in the messy middle.Guest ResourcesMikelann's Discover Your Money Personality eBookConnect with Mikelann on...

Andrea McGinty built what many people would call the ultimate success story: a booming global business, a high-profile marriage, and great kids. So why did midlife still ask her to stop and reconsider everything? Andrea talks about what it feels like when the life you built no longer matches the person you have become. We talk about intuition, values, second acts, and why clarity often arrives slowly, quietly, and from the inside out. If you have ever wondered whether it is possible to change course without burning everything down, this conversation will resonate deeply.Guest Bio Andrea McGinty's journey is as compelling as the love stories she's helped create. After being dumped at the altar in her 20s, founding It's Just Lunch Matchmaking in 1990 (before Google and online dating), and later navigating divorce after 24 years of marriage, Andrea took a four-year pause from dating to focus on raising her teenage daughter. When she decided to jump back into the dating world, she approached it strategically, and it paid off—her sixth first date turned into her husband, whom she married in Rome in 2024.As the founder of It's Just Lunch in the 1990s, Andrea revolutionized the matchmaking industry. Her innovative service grew to over 110 locations worldwide and facilitated over 33,000 setups, resulting in more than 10,000 marriages. Today, her company, 33,000 Dates, focuses on helping the over-45 crowd find love in the second act of their lives. Currently, 65% of her clients are in long-term relationships, a testament to her expertise and unique methods.Often referred to as the OG or “Godmother” of modern dating, Andrea's impact extends beyond her clients. Like an NFL coaching tree, more than 40% of today's top 25 matchmakers trace their roots back to Andrea's mentorship and pioneering techniques. Her influence has shaped the industry, creating a legacy that stands out in the world of matchmaking.Andrea's work has garnered extensive media attention. She has been featured on Oprah, People, Today Show, and named Entrepreneur of the Month on the Early Show. As a sought-after speaker, she has addressed audiences at the American Marketing Association and other prestigious events. Her insights and passion have made her a trusted voice in the realm of love and relationships.With over three decades of experience, Andrea doesn't just write about dating; she's lived it. Her latest book, 2nd Acts: Winning Strategies for Dating Over 50, combines personal anecdotes and professional expertise to guide singles on finding meaningful connections later in life. Andrea's vibrant, no-nonsense approach continues to inspire and empower those ready to embrace their second act with optimism and love.Turning 40 and realizing success is not the same as alignmentAndrea McGinty built one of the most successful dating companies in the world before most of us had email, Google, or any idea what online dating might become. But by midlife, the business she had poured herself into, along with the marriage built alongside it, no longer fit who she was becoming. Andrea shares what it was like to grow up as the oldest daughter in a big Irish Catholic family; launch It's Just Lunch with $3,000 and a dream;, navigate public success alongside private fear; and ultimately listen to the quiet inner voice that told her it was time for something different. Her midlife transition includes selling a global company, divorcing amicably, facing cancer, and stepping fully into a second act built around values, alignment, and deeply personal fulfillment.Episode HighlightsGrowing up as the oldest child in a large Irish Catholic family and how responsibility and resilience shaped Andrea early onLaunching It's Just Lunch...

It's officially the first week of winter, even though winter weather has felt nonstop for the past month — and this episode fully matches the chaos.  The girls kick things off by sharing more standout favorites from this year's Holiday Gift Guide, then dive headfirst into a week that somehow included Florida travel drama, milestone birthdays, forgotten memories, and a serious reality check about health.Lauren (LaLa) just returned from Florida, where things went exactly as expected — meaning, of course, something went wrong. Before boarding her flight home, passengers were delayed due to a fuel leak on the plane, setting the tone for the rest of the week. Add in the shock of LaLa turning 40 years old on Christmas, and let's just say… she is not taking “official adulthood” well.Meanwhile, Shawna had her own shocking discovery. While scrolling through old videos on her phone, she found footage from her mom's 60th birthday party --- a party Shawna herself planned and threw, and  has absolutely no memory of the event at all.  Which naturally leads to laughs, disbelief, and some very real questions.  In between the chaos, the girls reflect on one of their most meaningful holiday traditions: delivering holiday gift bags to the pediatric unit at Garnet Medical Center. Each bag was put together to bring comfort, joy, and a reminder that these children are not forgotten during the holidays.  The girls are incredibly grateful to the brands who partnered with them and helped make this year's gift bags possible, including PATH Water, Bored No More, Toothbrush Toys, Wright Brothers, Diel Makeup, Penelope & The Vase, Be Blends, Finding Joy, and That's It Fruit snacks. Their generosity helped spread holiday cheer where it was needed most.  As the new year approaches, and with LaLa officially entering a new decade... Shawna and LaLa get real about their goals for the year ahead, including working out more, prioritizing their health, and actually listening to their bodies instead of pushing through burnout.  If you've ever forgotten your age, questioned your memory, hated winter, or felt personally attacked by a birthday --- this one's for you.

In today's episode, Dr. Killeen reflects on turning 40 and what birthdays look like when you start measuring life a little differently. He talks about how joy doesn't disappear with age—it just shifts—and how gratitude can bring back that childlike spark we often save for once a year. A reminder that acknowledging the simple things we often overlook can reshape how we live, lead, and show up for the people around us.

What if midlife isn't a crisis at all, but an upgrade you never knew you were getting? In this episode, Stephanie sits down with Dr. Deborah Heiser, a psychologist and midlife specialist who believes our forties mark the moment we finally step into our deepest emotional power. Together, they cover why so many people feel unsettled during this season of life; how to tell when you've outgrown the path you're on; and the surprising science that shows our emotional well-being only gets better with age. If you're standing at the edge of change and wondering what comes next, this conversation will give you language, perspective, and permission to imagine something more.Guest Bio Dr. Deborah Heiser is an applied developmental psychologist, the CEO/Founder of The Mentor Project, and author of The Mentorship Edge. She is a TEDx speaker, member of Marshall Goldsmith 100 Coaches, Thinkers 50 Radar List, expert contributor to Psychology Today and is also an Adjunct Professor.Turning 40 and asking ‘what if'What happens when a lifelong researcher stops studying everything no one wants to have and instead turns her attention toward what we get to look forward to as we age? For Dr. Deborah Heiser, the answer was a midlife awakening that liberated her from expectations, perfectionism, and the need for a safety net. In her early forties, she left a secure and prestigious research career to build a new life rooted in purpose, fulfillment, and the belief that emotional growth continues long after our bodies start to creak. She discovered that midlife isn't a crisis, it's a transition, and it is rich with potential if we're willing to ask one simple question: what if?In this warm and energizing conversation, Deborah and Stephanie explore the emotional arc of adulthood, the surprising freedom that comes with experience, and why midlife may be the happiest, most meaningful chapter yet.Episode HighlightsHow Deborah walked away from a secure research career at 40 to pursue meaning, joy, and a new definition of success.The surprising freedom that comes from realizing the “tightrope” of big life changes is actually close to the ground.The shift from relying on external authority to trusting your own experience and expertise.Why the emotional trajectory of life goes up even as the physical one goes down.Midlife transitions vs. midlife crisis: how changing the language opens new possibilities.How cultural norms have shifted since the 1970s, and what Millennials bring to the midlife conversation.The power of asking “What if?” to reveal possibilities, uncover desires, and subtract what no longer serves you.Why fulfillment becomes non-negotiable in your forties, and how to follow the internal cues that point you toward it.This conversation takes an insightful deep dive into the emotional transition of midlife, guided by someone who has both studied it and lived it. Stephanie and Deborah unpack why our forties often spark a shift toward fulfillment, autonomy, and self-trust, and how curiosity, not crisis, is the real engine behind change. Through stories, science, and a few well-placed laughs, they reframe midlife as an exciting developmental stage where we get to rethink our choices, reclaim our authority, and create lives that feel good from the inside out.If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, follow, and share The Big Four Oh so more people can discover what this transition is really all about.Guest ResourcesDeborah's book: The Mentorship Edge: Creating Maximum Impact Through Lateral and Hierarchical MentoringDeborah's Psychology Today Blog about Turning...

When Lauren Hayes became a mother in her mid-30s, her fierce independence and lifelong people-pleasing suddenly collided. Parenthood cracked open old patterns she didn't know were running the show, like the “funny” family story about her as a child that led to the belief that she had to earn love to be worthy of it. Through therapy, self-inquiry, and later, an unexpected exploration of ethical non-monogamy with her husband, Lauren began to uncover what authentic love and connection actually feel like. In this candid, funny, and deeply human conversation, she shares how healing her “little-t” trauma helped her trust her own voice, redefine intimacy, and finally stop hustling for approval.Guest Bio Lauren Hayes is speaker, author and relationship coach specializing in supporting ethically non-monogamous (ENM) couples, including swingers and the ENM-curious. She helps couples navigate and engage the swinging and non-monogamous community in the healthiest of ways. She holds the perspective that non-monogamous relationships share the same foundations of any healthy relationship, however, they need to operate at a higher level of health to accommodate the additional complexities. Her approach aims to help couples build their ideal relationship, regardless of whether or how many others it includes. She also brings personal experience to her coaching having been married for 20+ years and ENM (swingers) for the last 6+ years.Turning 40 and Rewriting the Rules of LoveLauren Hayes shares a story of courage, curiosity, and radical honesty. From an early childhood experience that left her believing she had to earn love, Lauren built a life of high achievement and independence. But when motherhood stripped away her identity and marriage revealed deep emotional patterns, she began the hard work of healing. That healing eventually led her, and her husband, to explore non-monogamy, a journey that brought her closer to self-acceptance, intimacy, and personal freedom than she'd ever known. Now a relationship coach and author, Lauren shares how learning to trust her own voice and desires transformed not just her marriage but her sense of self.In this episode, you'll hear:How a “funny” childhood story revealed the root of a lifelong belief that she had to earn loveThe surprising ways people-pleasing shows up even in adulthood and marriageWhat happens when independence becomes a trauma response instead of a strengthHow becoming a mother cracked open her identity and forced her to redefine “being enough”What ethical non-monogamy is, and what it isn'tHow exploring non-traditional relationships can become a path to deep personal growthThe empowerment that comes from embracing your sexuality and using your voiceLauren's midlife transformation story is an invitation to examine the stories we tell ourselves about love, worth, and belonging. What began as a journey to fix what wasn't working turned into an awakening to her own inner truth. Through therapy, personal growth, and open-hearted exploration, she discovered that love rooted in authenticity and self-knowledge is more fulfilling than love earned through approval or performance. Her story is proof that midlife isn't a crisis: it's a chance to rewrite the script and live in alignment with who you truly are.If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate, follow, and share The Big Four Oh Podcast; it helps more people find these conversations about transformation, truth, and growth.Guest ResourcesGet Lauren's book, “For Better or Even Better: 7 Lessons on Love & Life from a Non-Monogamist Connect with Lauren on...

Today, I'm turning forty and taking a quiet moment to reflect on the decade that brought me here. My thirties were a season of transformation, challenge, and deep awakening. They changed me utterly, teaching me about pain as a portal, creativity as a life force, and story as the map that guides us home to ourselves. In this episode, I'm sharing 40 Things You Might Not Know About Me—a blend of the personal and the profound, from lessons on love, self-sovereignty, and radical ownership, to small joys like morning rituals and the comfort of old movies. It's a celebration of what it means to grow, to heal, and to keep choosing life again and again and again. Whether you're at a turning point yourself or simply in need of a little perspective and inspiration, I hope these reflections remind you that every story, including yours, is always unfolding. Read the full transcript here: https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/40-things-you-might-not-know-about-me-turning-40-reflections

In this episode, I sit down with Mindy, a mom of two girls who joined BBM just before turning 40, after years of a sporadic, “all or nothing” fitness cycle. She came in determined to build strength the right way and set a powerful example for her daughters. Now? She's a completely new woman.We talk about:* What it took to move past the “all or nothing” pattern and finally show up consistently.* How around month 5–6 the internal “nag” to train became a habit-identity shift.* Why “less avoiding” tasks turned out to be the biggest surprise in her transformation.* How fitness became the vehicle for modeling “doing hard things” for her girls and redefining how she shows up and dresses.* What helped her overcome the initial fear of starting when she didn't know where to begin.If you've ever stalled at the starting line … or you're tired of extremes and ready for steady strength that seeps into every part of your life, reach out if this resonates or book your complimentary Coffee & Goals consultation here:

40 years and counting! In this episode, TRU dives deep into turning 40 by breaking down all the changes he notices over the years. Also, amongst those changes, he talks in depth about his thoughts and feelings concerning friendships that have changed, and he is afraid of losing. And Ayesha Curry...again. Those topics and more! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joneshallpodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/joneshallpodEmail: JonesHallPodcast@gmail.com

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When Terry Tateossian hit her late 30s, she was running a successful marketing agency, raising two kids, and running herself into the ground. Two hospital visits later, she realized her body was sending a message she could no longer ignore. In this conversation, Terry shares her journey from overwork and denial to deep self-awareness and healing. She opens up about escaping communism as a child, building a career from scratch, and finally learning how to slow down and reconnect with herself. Her story is raw, insightful, and a powerful reminder that sometimes the bravest thing we can do is stop running and start listening.Guest Bio Terry Tateossian—a midlife health coach, certified trainer, nutritionist, and host of How Good Can It Get.Terry's story of how she lost over 80 pounds in her mid-40s and transformed every area of her life — while running a business and raising a family — speaks directly to women going through midlife transitions. Her message is clear: your most impactful chapter may still be ahead.Turning 40 and healing the workaholicTerry Tateossian's story begins in communist Bulgaria and stretches all the way to the boardrooms of Fortune 100 companies. By her late 30s, she achieved what many would call “success,” a booming marketing agency, two children, and a tireless work ethic. But that relentless drive came with a cost: two hospitalizations, burnout, and a total disconnection from herself. Her midlife transformation began not with another business plan, but with a reckoning with her body. Through deep inner work, Terry learned to stop running on survival mode and instead reconnect with the parts of herself she'd long silenced. Episode HighlightsFrom refugee to entrepreneur: Terry's early life in a Bulgarian refugee camp taught her survival, grit, and resourcefulness, skills that would later fuel her success.Workaholism disguised as strength: As she built her business empire, Terry's need for control and constant motion masked deeper wounds from childhood loss and trauma.The wake-up call: Two terrifying hospital visits in her 30s finally made her listen to her body after decades of ignoring it.The bull and the baby: Terry shares a powerful metaphor for healing the “bull” that once protected her and the “baby” within who needed love and attention to heal.Learning stillness: After walking away from her company, Terry began to rebuild her life slowly, learning to sit with discomfort and rediscover joy.Healing through feeling: Allowing herself to grieve her father's death years after learning of it became the turning point that confirmed she was truly healing.A new kind of success: Today, Terry finds fulfillment not in hustle but in helping others rediscover wholeness through retreats and holistic coaching.In this deeply human conversation, Terry Tateossian opens up about the cost of constant striving and the grace that comes with slowing down. From escaping communism to building a thriving agency to walking away from it all, her story is a testament to resilience and rebirth. Midlife didn't just ask her to change her ways; it invited her to finally feel her feelings. Terry's insights about self-compassion, emotional honesty, and healing the “bull and baby” within will resonate with anyone who's ever worked themselves to exhaustion trying to prove their worth.If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, follow, and share The Big Four Oh so more people can discover stories like Terry's.Guest ResourcesConnect with Terry on InstagramTerry's website, THORDo you have the Midlife Ick? Download Stephanie's guide to the Ick to...

We've all had those moments as leaders where we think, “It shouldn't be this way.”But what if the key to calmer, more effective leadership isn't fighting reality, it's accepting it?In this episode of The Executive Appeal, I (Alex D. Tremble, CEO of GPS Leadership Solutions) reflect on what turning 40 taught me about leadership, acceptance, and the messy truth behind “staying calm under pressure.”

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At 43, Ray Martin's world fell apart. His marriage ended, his business unraveled, and his father passed away, all within months. What looked like an ending became the beginning of his midlife transformation. In this episode, Ray shares how he went from broken and lost to discovering that “Ray the Businessman” was just a character he had been playing. Through an unexpected acting role, a six-month sabbatical that stretched into 14 years, and a backpack full of lessons on minimalism, meditation, and intuition, Ray learned how to align with his true self. His story is proof that when life implodes, it can be the opening to something extraordinary.Guest Bio Ray Martin, aka The Daily Explorer, is an entrepreneur and award-winning business leader. As a coach, mentor, facilitator, speaker, writer, and mindfulness teacher, he is a torchbearer for greater human consciousness. Ray is also a marathon runner and fundraiser. He's on a mission to empower people to live authentically and to bring more joy and happiness into the world.Turning 40 and taking the next right stepAt 43, Ray Martin's seemingly perfect life collapsed overnight. A thriving consulting firm, public recognition as the United Kingdom's “Business Leader of the Year,” and a marriage that doubled as a business partnership: all of it came undone when his wife walked out and his father died within months of each other. Suddenly, the man who had done everything “right” was standing in the rubble of his own blueprint, wondering if happiness was forever out of reach. What followed was a radical reinvention that took Ray from despair in London to the stage in Australia, to a six-month backpacking trip across Asia that turned into 14 years of minimalist living, marathon running, and meditation. His journey shows us what can happen when you stop playing the character others expect you to be and start writing your own script.Highlights from this episode:How Ray's life imploded at 43 despite having “checked every box” of success.The moment he realized “Ray the Businessman” was just a character he had created.Why listening to his gut, and asking for confirmation signals, became his compass.How a 10-day silent meditation retreat shifted his mindset from outside-in to inside-out happiness.The sabbatical that turned into 14 years of travel, minimalism, and discovery.The guiding principles he created to stop the cycle of negative self-talk.Building a foundation of trust in intuition that led him to running marathons, fundraising, and eventually writing his memoir, Life Without a Tie.Ray Martin's story is a vivid reminder that midlife is less about crisis and more about opportunity. When the life he had built fell apart, he discovered that identity is flexible, happiness can be cultivated from within, and alignment with your true self often means following the path that feels effortless. His journey from boardrooms to backpacks invites us to reflect on the characters we play, the voices we listen to, and the possibility of stepping into the role of author and director of our own lives.If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, follow, and share The Big Four Oh Podcast so more people can hear these powerful stories of transformation.Guest ResourcesGet a signed copy of Ray's book, Life Without a TieConnect with Ray on LinkedInDo you have the Midlife Ick? Download Stephanie's guide to the Ick to diagnose whether you or someone you love is suffering from this insidious midlife malaise. www.thebigfouroh.com/ick

This week, I'm celebrating a big milestone—my 40th birthday.I've been reflecting deeply on what this new decade means for me: my family, my career, and how I want to move through the world. In this episode, I share the ways I'm leaning more fully into purpose and presence, why I'm prioritizing harmony at home, and how I'm envisioning the next decade with intentionality. From a birthday trip under the stars in Portugal to big creative and professional goals. I'll take you inside my reflections on growth, love, and contribution.If you're thinking about your own next chapter—or simply curious about how to embrace milestones with meaning—this episode is for you.Show notes:Read the full blog post that inspired this week's episode: Are 40s the Best Decade Yet? Birthday Reflections from a 39-Year-OldFollow me on:Instagram @stacyennisFacebook @stacyenniscreativeLinkedInYouTube @stacyennisauthorTo submit a question, email hello@stacyennis.com or visit http://stacyennis.com/contact and fill out the form on the page.

Hello from the state of Arizona! My national nomading days have been whittled down to one state where I will hopefully find my new home! In the meantime...I turned 40, survived the Eclipse portal, we moved into Libra season, and are ALMOST in the final quarter of 2025! Whew....so how's everyone doing??On this solo episode I share some life updates and thoughts on the effects of the eclipses and approaching the last lap of this tumultuous year. All in an effort to hopefully offer that good 'ol Divine Feminine love and support to help you all to a nice, peaceful Fall season.  Donations To Women Waken To Support The Show Are Greatly Appreciated

This week, the gang welcome back Canada Rob to discuss the top 20 cassettes in Sirius XM's Classic Rewind 40 Cassettes Turning 40. What causes Dylan to go on the biggest rant he's done in podcast history? Which album did Steve drunkenly buy on eBay one night and end up loving? Tune in to find out! Hosted by Steve Wright, Brian "BC" Chapman and Ryan "BB" Bannon Special Guest: Rob Karhukangas Produced by Dylan Wright Music by Mark Sutorka Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2wYHN03TIyeNgg9OyDUzPW?si=1c1e180da3864c1c  The Grateful Dead Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/557fs0CfRpsU0bdnaqxvxy?si=bf739d274b9e4ff0  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PTHpodcast 

Back from vacation with a lot to say — Moe unpacks the most upsetting message he's gotten in years, the love (and disappointment) that came with turning 40, and the transformation he feels in this new chapter. Plus, an embarrassing listener story you don't want to miss, and why the realest conversations are only just beginning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Turning 40 hits different—and in this solo episode, I'm sharing everything from the beauty products I actually finish to the wellness rituals that don't make it on vacation. I'm talking flight skincare, high-maintenance hacks that make life low-effort, guilty pleasures, travel highlights, and the one habit that's quietly leveling up my life. I also get into owning and designing a home, my opinion on living alcohol-free, my current form of self-sabotage, and a few skincare opinions that you might disagree with!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.Go to vivrelle.com and use code WELL for 30% off one month of membership and to skip the waitlist. Visit openphone.com/BLONDE for 20% off 6 months. Try LMNT and get a free sample pack when you to to DrinkLMNT.com/WELLVisit ProlonLife.com/BLONDE for 15% discount and your free bonus giftVisit nutrafol.com and use promo code BLONDE for $10 off your first month's subscription + free shippingVisit Puori.com/BLONDE for 20% off. Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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"For two years, I have been sad. Not all the time. But it got pretty bad and pretty dark and pretty scary for a long time. And over these past few weeks, I've seen the light. And I feel like I get to be the light. And it's been really fun to genuinely be enjoying my life." If you follow me on Instagram (I'm @aliontherun1), I'm sure you're sick of my 40th birthday posts. But I had so much fun that this warranted an audio version of the weekend. So we brought in the big guns: Cousin Jackie, here to guest host this week's episode! Best spring ever? Best spring ever.  SPONSOR:  Shokz: Use code ALI for $10 off your next purchase. Code valid in the U.S. and Canada. Lagoon: Click here to take Lagoon's 2-minute sleep quiz to see which pillow is right for you. (I'm an Otter!) Use code ALI at checkout for 15% off your next Lagoon order. Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!

Aging out of your youth can be really daunting! Danny never thought she'd be 40, and yet here she is. She joins Jessica to untangle the messy emotions that come with aging. ❤️#SupportBlackMamas and give what you can to National Bail Out here: https://www.nationalbailout.org/mothers-day-gifts