Figuring it out at 40: Life beyond the timeline

This week, I’m talking about the little things that keep me steady when everything around me feels loud, busy, or a bit overwhelming. As we head into the festive season where pressure ramps up - plans, expectations, emotions, all of it - I’m leaning into the habits that actually help keep my mindset on track.

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We've got this. 

Gem xx

This week I’m talking about the stage no one prepares you for - the point where you’ve outgrown your life, your environment, and even old versions of yourself… but you’ve no idea what the next step actually looks like.

I’m sharing my reality of wanting change, feeling stuck, outgrowing home, and trying to navigate it all as a single 40-year-old figuring things out on her own.

If this episode resonates with you, trust me you're not alone. 

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We've got this. 

Gem xx

This week’s episode is a gentle reflection on life, perspective and the things that really matter.

After losing a close friend recently, I wanted to share some thoughts, memories and the reminder she gave me about living in a way that actually feels meaningful.

It’s not intended to be a sad episode - just an honest conversation about friendship, grief, purpose and the shift that happens when life puts things into perspective.

Trigger warning: This episode mentions illness and loss

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We've got this. 

Gem xx

An honest chat about the weight we carry when it’s all on us - the real, the funny and the bits we don’t talk about enough. 

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We've got this. 

Gem xx

A reflective one.

This one's about writing your own story, finding meaning in the memories, and holding onto what really matters - even when life doesn’t look how you thought it would.

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We've got this. 

Gem xx

This week’s episode isn’t polished or planned - it’s honest. I’m talking about the messy middle, where confusion, fear, and exhaustion all meet. If you’ve ever felt lost or unsure of your next move, this one’s for you. 

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

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⚡️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

This episode is an honest reflection on being single - not as a setback, but as a chance to grow! Proof that life doesn’t stop just because you’re doing it solo 💛

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We've got this. 

Gem xx

This episode is all about life off the expected timeline. I open up about what it really feels like to be single at 40, to not have children, and to navigate the quiet grief of a life that doesn’t look the way you once imagined.

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⚡️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

Welcome to the very first episode of Figuring It Out at 40: Life Beyond the Timeline.

I’m Gem, and in this pilot I’m sharing my story - the raw version. No filters, no polished timeline. Just the reality of being 40, single, never married, child-free, and learning to navigate a life that looks very different from what I once imagined.

If you’ve ever felt overlooked, left behind, or simply like your path doesn’t fit society’s checklist, 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