Stop struggling with shame around money after 40? These 5 minimalist finance habits will help you stop wasting money and build real financial freedom—without shame, hustle, or overwhelm.

If you’re in your 40s (or beyond) and wondering if it’s too late to reset your finances, this episode is for you.

I share five simple living rules that can completely reshape your relationship with money. We talk about redefining what financial freedom really means for you, building income with intention (not burnout), weekly budgeting for awareness, radical transparency in money conversations, and using a one-in-one-out spending rule to stop emotional leaks.

Minimalism isn’t about deprivation. It’s about clarity. It’s about deciding what actually matters in this season of your life. And if you’ve been carrying guilt, shame, or regret about past financial choices, you are not alone. It’s not too late. You can start today.

This is your reminder: avoidance is expensive. Awareness is freedom.

✨ If you’re a woman over 40 trying to simplify your finances, do a low buy year, or create sustainable wealth without hustle culture—this space is for you.

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Struggling with intimacy, mood changes, or feeling disconnected from your body in midlife?

In this episode, we uncover the truth about intimacy during perimenopause and menopause—and why you’re not broken, alone, or imagining what you’re feeling.

🎙️ About This Episode
In The Truth About Intimacy with Perimenopause and Menopause, I’m joined by Dr. Shakeeka Misher, a women’s health expert and founder of Thryva Wellness. Together, we have an honest, compassionate conversation about the emotional, physical, and mental shifts women experience during perimenopause and menopause—and how these changes impact intimacy, libido, confidence, and relationships.

This episode is for women over 40 who’ve been told their labs are “normal,” yet feel anything but. We talk about self-advocacy, sexual health, mental well-being, and why intimacy doesn’t disappear in midlife—it evolves.

If you’ve felt confused, unseen, or ashamed to speak up about what’s happening in your body, this conversation will remind you that you are not alone and that support is available.

✨ What You’ll Learn
✔️ Why perimenopause can begin as early as your mid-30s
✔️ The 80+ symptoms women experience—and why many are dismissed
✔️ How hormonal changes affect mental health and intimacy
✔️ Why libido changes don’t mean the end of connection or pleasure
✔️ How open communication with partners can deepen intimacy
✔️ The power of tracking symptoms and advocating for your health
✔️ Why community support is essential in midlife transitions

🤍 Guest Resources from Dr. Shakeeka
• Midlife Reset Circle – a free community for women navigating midlife
• Thryva Blueprint – a starting point for hormone clarity and care
• Hormone Clarity Call – a collaborative consult to see if support is the right fit
(Links coming soon—stay tuned!)

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Struggling with fear, rejection, or feeling like you don’t belong in certain rooms?
In this episode, we talk honestly about how women over 40 can move from fear to confidence and step into spaces that were meant for them.  

In this episode of Life Over 40, Jese Gary sits down with Deb Lester to unpack the deep connection between belonging, visibility, and self-trust. Together, they explore how fear of rejection, perfectionism, and imposter syndrome quietly keep so many women stuck—personally and professionally. Deb shares insights from her Conquer Club community and offers practical, encouraging advice to help women rebuild confidence, show up authentically, and stop shrinking themselves. 

If you’ve ever felt like you had to earn your seat at the table—or questioned whether you truly belonged—you’re not alone. This conversation is for the woman who’s ready to stop hiding, trust herself again, and step fully into her next chapter. 

✨ What you’ll learn in this episode: 

• Why belonging is essential for growth after 40
• How fear and rejection can block opportunities (and how to move through them)
• The role of self-trust in building confidence
• Why perfectionism hurts visibility and authenticity
• How community can restore courage, clarity, and connection

 
📚 Resources Mentioned

• On Your Terms by Nick Segal
• Daring Greatly by Brene Brown

 
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Struggling with who you’re becoming after 40? In this episode, we dive into the real life lessons that hit differently as women step into midlife—clarity, authenticity, purpose, and peace. If you're craving a more intentional, grounded version of yourself, this conversation is for you.

Life after 40 often brings a shift in what we value and how we see ourselves. In this episode, Jese Lewing Gary unpacks the freedom that comes with reinvention, the courage required to be truly authentic, and the importance of protecting your peace at all costs. You’ll hear honest insight on why reinvention isn’t failure, how to evaluate the people and habits around you, and why women over 40 deserve a life that feels aligned and fulfilling.

If you’ve been feeling the pull to simplify, reset, or rediscover yourself—know that you’re not alone. This space is for women who are ready to grow, reflect, and choose themselves with intention.

✨ Mentioned in this Episode
• I Should Be Smarter by Now – Issa Rae
• On Your Terms – Nick Segal


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⏱️ CHAPTERS

00:00 Life After 40: A New Perspective
00:53 Authenticity and Vulnerability
08:06 Reinvention: Embracing Change
15:51 The Business of You: Making Intentional Choices

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Struggling through one of life’s hardest seasons after 40? In this episode, we unpack how faith, resilience, and mental health help women over 40 rise, rebuild, and reclaim purpose.

If you’ve felt overwhelmed, invisible, or unsure of your next chapter — you’re not alone. In this powerful conversation, Jessie Lewing Gary and Malaysia Harrell explore what it truly means to navigate life after 40 with courage, vulnerability, and spiritual grounding. Malaysia shares her near-death experience, the awakening that followed, and the life-changing lessons about purpose, surrender, and authenticity. Together, we dive into why midlife can feel so heavy — and how women can heal, reset, and thrive again.

You’ll hear real stories, faith-filled wisdom, and practical steps to strengthen your mind, protect your peace, and reconnect with who you really are. This is a safe space for women who are navigating trauma, transitions, relationships, boundaries, and rediscovering purpose after 40. You don’t have to walk this season alone.

✨ WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
• Why life after 40 brings hidden emotional and spiritual challenges
• How faith can ground you during your hardest seasons
• The connection between mental health, self-discovery, and identity
• How societal expectations cause women to shrink
• Why decluttering your life brings clarity and peace
• How to surrender, heal, and step into your divine purpose
• Practical habits and mindsets that build resilience

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ABOUT MALAYSIA HARRELL
Malaysia Harrell is a board-certified psychotherapist, spiritual transformation coach, award-winning entrepreneur, veteran, keynote speaker, and author. She is a healer, an unleasher, and a guiding light who leads women back to their true selves so they can finally live fully and freely.

As a licensed psychotherapist and board-certified clinical social worker, Malaysia merges clinical healing with spiritual insight, helping women overcome past trauma, release emotional burdens, and define a powerful vision for their lives. Her deep, intuitive coaching helps women break free from expectations and step into purpose, authenticity, and bliss.

Malaysia’s own “against all odds” journey—from surviving childhood trauma to overcoming a life-threatening illness—has equipped her with unmatched compassion and wisdom. She has mastered faith-filled manifestation and models what it looks like to rise above adversity with grace and strength. Her life-shifting energy transforms every room she enters.

She is the founder of Blissful Life Consulting LLC, where she champions mental health advocacy and empowers individuals through holistic wellness and transformative mindset coaching.
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Struggling to spend with confidence in your 40s? In this episode, I’m sharing how mindful spending can help women over 40 align their money with their values and finally feel at peace with their finances.

If you’ve ever felt guilty, confused, or overwhelmed about money — you are not alone.

In today’s conversation, we explore the evolution of your money story as you transition from your 20s to your 40s. We dive into how your mindset shapes financial decisions, why financial shame holds so many women back, and how intentional spending, minimalism, and aligned values can create real financial freedom. You’ll learn practical steps for managing debt, facing financial truths, celebrating small wins, and building a more mindful relationship with money.

If you’ve been feeling anxious or disconnected from your financial goals, this episode will remind you that you’re capable, worthy, and absolutely allowed to rewrite your money story.

✨ What You’ll Learn Today:

• How to shift from anxious spending to aligned spending

• Why 62% of women over 40 feel money anxiety — and how to break free

• How minimalism supports intentional purchases

• Why understanding your money story transforms your habits

• Practical ways to create a simple financial framework

• How to celebrate progress even when the journey feels slow

✨ Chapters

00:00 Navigating Financial Emotions and Mindset

01:35 From Anxious Spending to Aligned Spending

03:58 Understanding Wealth and Worth

04:24 The Journey to Minimalism

06:17 Facing Financial Realities

09:01 Creating a Financial Framework

12:57 Reflecting on Your Money Story

19:08 Redefining Wealth and Values

22:32 Giving Money a Purpose

26:47 Celebrating Financial Progress

30:26 Mindful Spending and Intentionality

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Dreaming of going back to school in your 40s? In this episode, I share how women over 40 can return to college, apply abroad with confidence, and pursue the purpose God has placed on their hearts.

I open up about my personal journey of returning to college with the goal of becoming a professor, and how I’ve always wanted to live abroad. You’ll hear practical tips for finding the best programs, navigating applications, and debunking common myths about language barriers. This episode is for every woman wondering if it’s “too late” to start over—you’ll discover that age is never a barrier to education, growth, or purpose.

If you’ve ever felt the nudge to step into something new in midlife, you’re not alone. This conversation will provide you with clarity, courage, and encouragement to embark on your next chapter.

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What does it take as a Christian entrepreneur? What happens when you leave a secure corporate career to follow your passion? In this inspiring episode of Life Over 40 with Jese Lewing Gary, Kacey Grady shares her journey from corporate professional to Christian entrepreneur in the culinary world.

During the pandemic, Kacey discovered her passion for cooking, which she turned into a thriving catering business. She opens up about the fears and challenges of starting over after 40, how faith carried her through uncertainty, and why community support is essential when building a business from scratch.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
✔️ Why it’s never too late to pursue your God-given calling
✔️ How to overcome fear and start over with confidence
✔️ The role faith plays in business decisions and personal growth
✔️ Lessons Kacey carried from corporate life into entrepreneurship
✔️ Why success is about fulfillment and happiness, not just money

If you’re a Christian entrepreneur—or dreaming about starting your business after 40—this conversation will give you the courage and wisdom to take that next step.

About Chef Kacey:
I’m Chef Kacey Grady, owner and head chef of KaceyGradyCooks, LLC. KGC offers luxury catering services that makes creating an unforgettable food experience a priority! We focus heavily on making each client feel like a VIP by curating various menus and services that fit an array of needs for every occasion. Offering American cuisine with a touch of soul, we turn your average party foods into dishes that excite you before you eat! The taste we strive for ignites “nostalgia” as we elevate classic Soul food dishes to remind you of home. From the consultation, all the way to the event day you will experience top tier customer service and comfort in knowing that your chef is creating a “Food Moment you Won’t Forget!”

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Are you noticing new changes in your body and health after 40? In this episode of Life Over 40 with Jese, we explore the hormonal changes women experience after 40 and how they impact physical, emotional, and mental wellness.

As women, our 40s bring powerful shifts — from hormonal changes to new health challenges and evolving priorities. In this candid conversation, Jese Lewing Gary and wellness coach Jaclyn Rodriguez share personal experiences and practical advice on navigating this stage of life with confidence and clarity.

We’ll talk about how to acknowledge and adapt to hormonal changes, why diet and nutrition matter more than ever, and how self-care and accountability can transform the way you show up for yourself. This episode is about embracing your evolving body, finding balance, and building a lifestyle that supports long-term wellness and healthy aging.

Timestamps:
00:00 Understanding Hormonal Changes After 40
03:51 Recognizing Body Changes and Emotional Shifts
09:07 Adapting to New Routines and Self-Care
12:58 Creating a New Normal in Health and Wellness
17:38 Embracing Change and Setting Boundaries
22:13 Meal Prep and Healthy Choices
26:42 Navigating Life's Responsibilities and Self-Care
28:19 Navigating Dietary Changes Over 40
35:30 Understanding Hormonal Shifts and Their Impact
40:26 Embracing Accountability in Health Journeys
54:12 Brown White Minimalist Youtube Outro End Screen.mp4

Key Takeaways:
-  Hormonal changes after 40 affect energy, mood, and health
- Adapting routines is essential for balance and confidence
- Nutrition and diet play a major role in hormone health
- Self-care and accountability support long-term wellness
- Embracing changes creates empowerment, not fear

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Looking for realistic ways to stay strong and confident with fitness over 40? In this episode of Life Over 40 with Jese, we explore how women can embrace healthy aging by focusing on strength, mobility, and sustainable habits.

Fitness after 40 isn’t about chasing perfection — it’s about building the strength, energy, and confidence to live life on your own terms. In this episode, Jese Lewing Gary shares her personal journey of reframing fitness from aesthetics to wellness, and how women can approach health in a way that feels balanced and sustainable.

We’ll discuss why small, consistent changes matter more than quick fixes, how to set realistic goals that actually stick, and the importance of community support and accountability. You’ll also hear practical tips like meal prepping, hydration, and listening to your body to avoid injury — all while keeping mental health as much of a priority as physical health.

Whether you’re just getting started with your fitness journey or you’re ready to redefine what health looks like in your 40s and beyond, this episode will inspire you to create habits that support your long-term wellness.

Key Takeaways:

• Fitness over 40 is about strength, mobility, and confidence
• Goals should be realistic and sustainable
• Mental health and physical health go hand in hand
• Community and support matter for accountability
• Small daily choices add up to long-term healthy aging

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