Figuring Out 50

When was the last time you stepped outside your comfort zone and tried something completely new?

It's easy to settle into familiar routines without even realising it. But sometimes, trying something different can open doors we never expected.

In this episode of Figuring Out 50, I reflect on embracing new experiences, discovering more about myself and why it's never too late to try something for the first time.

Have you ever experienced something that completely caught you off guard?

Something you weren't expecting, but that left you feeling more than you could ever have imagined?

In this episode of Figuring Out 50, I'm sharing a personal experience that took me by surprise and gave me plenty to reflect on.

Because sometimes, it's the moments we least expect that leave the biggest impression.

Sometimes the strongest thing you can do is to actually slow down.

In this episode of Figuring Out 50, I talk about feeling physically run down, questioning whether I was being lazy or whether my body was genuinely asking me to rest, and what happened when I finally listened.

How to recognise when we need to pause in everyday life, this episode is about learning that rest doesn't mean giving up, sometimes it's exactly what we need to keep going.

Welcome to Figuring Out 50 with Katrina Maria — honest conversations about navigating your 50s, relationships, health, life changes and everything in between.

I may not have all the answers, but we can figure it out together.

Follow the podcast and join me for the journey.

Why did turning 30 scare me more than turning 50?

At 30, I felt like I needed to have my shit together, career, relationships, children, home… all the things I thought a “proper adult” should have sorted.

Twenty years later, I’m approaching another huge milestone, but this time there’s no panic. So what changed?

In this episode, I talk about expectations, comparison, life timelines and what “having it all together” actually means to me now.

Who am I when I strip away all the titles and roles I’ve collected over the years?

In this first episode of Figuring Out 50, I’m going back to where it all began, from the 18-year-old me growing up in Luton, to moving to London, building a life, relationships, friendships and everything that happened along the way.

I’m talking about what I’ve learned, the things that didn’t quite go to plan, how I feel about where I am today, and what I’m ready to leave behind as I approach 50.

I’ll also share why I decided to start this podcast and why, at this stage of my life, I’m asking myself a new question: what do I want the next chapter to look like?

I’m not starting this podcast because I’ve figured life out. I’m starting it because I haven’t.

Welcome to Figuring Out 50.