If you grew up thinking 40 would come with matching containers and a neat life plan, you’re in good company. We’re kicking off a fresh season of honest, funny, and deeply human conversations about what it really means to be 40-ish: reinventing without apology, parenting through chaos, and choosing progress over perfection. I share the wake-up that came with turning 40 and the decision to create a space where we get to be beginners again, build confidence in small steps, and decide who we want to be now.

Across the episode, we map out the show’s rhythm—three drops a week blending intimate solo updates, interviews with women who’ve rebuilt careers and passions, and a Friday pop culture segment. You’ll hear why the Victoria Beckham documentary is our first breakdown: it’s a smart lens on public identity, private resilience, and the cost of performing for everyone else. We’ll explore identity shifts after 30 and 40, friendships in midlife, parenting teens and toddlers, starting over on purpose, and becoming someone you actually like.

The heartbeat here is permission. You don’t need your life figured out by 40, or ever, to live it well. I talk about my own perfectionism—wanting to be great on day one at podcasting or even embroidery—and the choice to swap pressure for play. Expect real life, real story, humor, growth, and a whole lot of grace. If you’re feeling behind, unseen, or simply ready for a reset, you’re in the right place.

Hit follow, share this with a friend who’s also navigating the in-between, and tell me: what are you still figuring out? Your voice shapes this community. Leave a review, send a DM on Instagram at 40-ish podcast, and let’s build this season together.

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