Figuring it out at 40: Life beyond the timeline

Figuring it out at 40: Life beyond the timeline

By Gemma JacksonEducationSelf-Improvement
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Figuring it out at 40: Life beyond the timeline episodes

  • Two Years In. The Real Story

    Two years ago I made some of the biggest decisions of my life. I left my job, sold my house, and started building something from scratch - with no guarantee it would work and no perfectly lined up plan.

    This episode is the honest version of what those two years have actually looked like. The growth, the mess, the moments of "what on earth am I doing" - and why I'm not panicking, even when probably I should be.

    We're talking about:

    • Why feeling behind doesn't mean you are behind
    • The slow wake-up call that changed everything for me
    • What a day in Newcastle with my girlfriends reminded me about life and the stories we all carry
    • The difference between the old version of me and who I am now
    • Why the certainty always comes after the decision — never before

    This one's real. No filter.

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    📖 Ready to stop waiting and start choosing yourself? My ebook Is This It is everything I've learned and actually use - grab it here: 👉 https://hitthereset111.com/shop/ebook

    Thank you so much for listening! 

    ⚡️If this episode landed for you, please hit the subscribe button!  

    ⚡️My ebook - Is This It - Available to download now here

    ⚡️You can also connect with me on Instagram: @whatsnextforme111

    ⚡️And if you’d like to support the podcast, you’re always welcome to buy me a coffee - Thank you so much 

    We've got this. 

    Gem xx


    20 min
  • If you feel behind in life, listen to this

    Those quiet moments… walking through the door, Sundays, sitting in your own head.

    If you’ve ever felt behind in life and like everyone else is moving forward and you’re not — this one’s for you.

    Single, over 30 or 40, and life hasn’t gone the way you expected? This episode will help you shift from feeling stuck to actually taking action.

    My ebook Is This It?  is available to download here

    Thank you so much for listening! 

    ⚡️If this episode landed for you, please hit the subscribe button!  

    ⚡️My ebook - Is This It - Available to download now here

    ⚡️You can also connect with me on Instagram: @whatsnextforme111

    ⚡️And if you’d like to support the podcast, you’re always welcome to buy me a coffee - Thank you so much 

    We've got this. 

    Gem xx


    24 min
  • My 5 go-to’s when I feel off

    This week I’m sharing my 5 go-to’s when I’m feeling off - the simple things I always come back to that help me reset, clear my head and feel a bit more grounded.

    If you’ve been a bit in your head lately… this one’s for you.

    Thank you so much for listening! 

    ⚡️If this episode landed for you, please hit the subscribe button!  

    ⚡️My ebook - Is This It - Available to download now here

    ⚡️You can also connect with me on Instagram: @whatsnextforme111

    ⚡️And if you’d like to support the podcast, you’re always welcome to buy me a coffee - Thank you so much 

    We've got this. 

    Gem xx


    8 min
  • I did everything right… so why didn’t it feel right?

    I did everything “right”… but my life still didn’t feel right.

    In this episode, I talk about that in-between space - where life looks fine on the outside, but something feels off underneath.

    From the pressure of not being where I thought I’d be at 40, to the moment that shifted everything for me, and how one small decision (a solo trip) became the catalyst for change.

    If you’ve ever felt like something’s missing but you can’t quite explain it… this is for you.

    Thank you so much for listening! 

    ⚡️If this episode landed for you, please hit the subscribe button!  

    ⚡️My ebook - Is This It - Available to download now here

    ⚡️You can also connect with me on Instagram: @whatsnextforme111

    ⚡️And if you’d like to support the podcast, you’re always welcome to buy me a coffee - Thank you so much 

    We've got this. 

    Gem xx


    16 min
  • Are you really single… or just distracted?

    In this episode, I’m talking about something that’s been on my mind a lot this week - what it actually means to be single.

    Because I don’t think most people are.

    Not in a relationship? Yes.
    But fully single… I’m not so sure.

    There’s often someone in the background - someone we’re messaging, thinking about, or getting attention from. And without realising it, that can keep us distracted, stuck, and not fully moving forward.

    I’ve been in both.
    And they feel completely different.

    In this episode, I share my own experience with this, how distraction can affect your energy and clarity, and why being truly on your own can feel uncomfortable - but also necessary.

    If you’ve ever felt stuck, unsure, or like something’s just a bit off… this one might get you thinking.

    Thank you so much for listening! 

    ⚡️If this episode landed for you, please hit the subscribe button!  

    ⚡️My ebook - Is This It - Available to download now here

    ⚡️You can also connect with me on Instagram: @whatsnextforme111

    ⚡️And if you’d like to support the podcast, you’re always welcome to buy me a coffee - Thank you so much 

    We've got this. 

    Gem xx


    12 min
  • Finding Purpose (with or without children)

    Not having children doesn’t mean your life has no purpose… but it can feel like that sometimes.

    And I also know there are people listening who do have kids and still feel like something’s missing.

    In this episode, I’m talking about finding purpose.

    The pressure, the questions, and that feeling of “is this it?”

    If you’ve ever felt a bit lost or unsure of your direction, this will land.

    Thank you so much for listening! 

    ⚡️If this episode landed for you, please hit the subscribe button!  

    ⚡️My ebook - Is This It - Available to download now here

    ⚡️You can also connect with me on Instagram: @whatsnextforme111

    ⚡️And if you’d like to support the podcast, you’re always welcome to buy me a coffee - Thank you so much 

    We've got this. 

    Gem xx


    17 min
  • Changing as you get older

    In this episode, I talk about changing as you get older. 

    The challenges, outgrowing things and the incredible growth you experience too. 

    If you're interested in my private 1:1 sessions, check out my Unfolding sessions: https://unfoldingsession.lovable.app/

    Thank you so much for listening! 

    ⚡️If this episode landed for you, please hit the subscribe button!  

    ⚡️My ebook - Is This It - Available to download now here

    ⚡️You can also connect with me on Instagram: @whatsnextforme111

    ⚡️And if you’d like to support the podcast, you’re always welcome to buy me a coffee - Thank you so much 

    We've got this. 

    Gem xx


    27 min
  • It's expensive being single!

    In this episode I talk about how expensive it is being the single one! 

    Don't get me wrong, some will argue the peace is priceless, but being single comes at a higher cost. 

    I'd love to know your thoughts on this episode - drop me a DM on Insta @whatsnextforme111


    Thank you so much for listening! 

    ⚡️If this episode landed for you, please hit the subscribe button!  

    ⚡️My ebook - Is This It - Available to download now here

    ⚡️You can also connect with me on Instagram: @whatsnextforme111

    ⚡️And if you’d like to support the podcast, you’re always welcome to buy me a coffee - Thank you so much 

    We've got this. 

    Gem xx


    32 min
  • 41, dating & some big news!

    I'm back!! 

    In this episode I bring you up to speed on where I've been, my plans for this year (including dating!) and I have some big news to share with you! 

    Thank you so much for listening! 

    ⚡️If this episode landed for you, please hit the subscribe button!  

    ⚡️My ebook - Is This It - Available to download now here

    ⚡️You can also connect with me on Instagram: @whatsnextforme111

    ⚡️And if you’d like to support the podcast, you’re always welcome to buy me a coffee - Thank you so much 

    We've got this. 

    Gem xx


    16 min
  • Reflections, 40+1 & Trusting My Gut

    Closing out my 40th year with some honest reflections on 2025 - not how I imagined it, but full of experiences I’m very grateful for. 

    Thank you so much for listening! 

    ⚡️If this episode landed for you, please hit the subscribe button!  

    ⚡️My ebook - Is This It - Available to download now here

    ⚡️You can also connect with me on Instagram: @whatsnextforme111

    ⚡️And if you’d like to support the podcast, you’re always welcome to buy me a coffee - Thank you so much 

    We've got this. 

    Gem xx


    19 min

About Figuring it out at 40: Life beyond the timeline

From the publisher's feed

Figuring It Out at 40 is for anyone who’s ever looked around and thought, “Hang on - wasn’t life meant to look different by now?”

I’m Gem - 41, single, no kids, never been married…