I Want My 40's Back

I Want My 40's Back

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I Want My 40's Back episodes

  • Christmas is over - what's next?

    My decorations are down and it's time to reflect on 2023 and 2024. Vaccinations in order? Are you making plans for 2024? Ditch the resolutions and go with what makes you happy versus what the world thinks you should do.

    26 min
  • Speaking up for yourself

    Are you the type of person who would never return an undercooked steak to the restaurant kitchen? Do you go after promotions or hope they just come to you via hard work? This week's episode is all about speaking up for ourselves in life, love and work. The hate list is all about adults wearing Halloween costumes - join us!


    27 min
  • Are you playing the long game?

    Are you thinking about divorce or as you age - are you planning for the long game? Don't make your fear and indecision a problem for your family. Also - more on dating over 50 and our ever popular -> hate list.

    37 min
  • Do you drink too much & middle aged dating madness

    According to those who know, drinking more that 14 drinks a week classifies you as a "heavy" drinker. Why not stop trying to convince the world they are the problem and cut back now while your liver is intact? Also, come along with me on my dating app adventures - sure to give you a few laughs. Happy August!



    30 min
  • Divorce feelings and online dating in real life

    Fear, defeat and anger are all natural reactions when going through a divorce. Its all normal and natural - but where we direct those feelings is something we can control.


    We are officially online dating in this episode. Come listen to whats "in inventory" for the over 45 year old dater.

    39 min
  • Planning for divorce - a tactical guide - the early days

    Divorce or pending divorce is all around me these days. Back to our mission - divorced and not destroyed! This week we are talking about the early steps when you are facing a potential divorce (hint: Get a lawyer). We all think we will be the beacons of society when getting divorced, but sprinkle some emotions in there, splitting a 401K and welcome to a volcanic eruption. Let's let calmer heads prevail and make a few notes to help ourselves and our friends manage this difficult road. Hate list will keep things light- how about we end MBA jargon and g-string bathing suits?

    35 min

About I Want My 40's Back

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Join host Melissa Bassett as she discusses divorce, marriage, being a widow, work, kids and life.