🎙️ Hormones are only part of the story, stress, diet, and lifestyle play the leading roles in how we feel.

In this heart-opening episode of The Forties Formula podcast, hosts Jasmin Dhillon and Amanda Lim sit down with JO BROWNLOW, a certified Functional Medicine Health Coach and Bootcamp Trainer passionate about helping women reclaim their health through balance, nourishment, and rest.

Together, we explore how to balance hormones naturally, support your liver and gut health, and why loving yourself first is the foundation for thriving in your 40s and beyond.

In this episode, we explore:

• The hidden dangers of overexercising and its impact on hormones

• How alcohol affects liver health and gut

• Why loving yourself is key to feeling your best in your 40s and beyond

As we navigate the complexities of our health and the inevitable shifts that come with age, it becomes clear that the story of wellness is not just about what we consume, but about how we honor the delicate balance within ourselves. Loving yourself first isn’t selfish, it’s essential. When you prioritize your health and wellbeing, you unlock the freedom to live fully with strength and grace.

CHAPTERS

05:02 – The hidden harm of overexercising

08:47 – Rest is just as important as exercise

16:25 – Gut health impacts mood & hormones

19:24 – Why sleep is a big deal

23:31 – The 3 F’s: Fresh, Fermented, Fibrous

26:14 – Self-Diagnosis vs. Real Help

31:55 – How alcohol stresses the liver and gut

38:35 – The role of testosterone in women’s health

41:31 – Client case study: Cholesterol and estrogen link

51:17 – 9D Breathwork: Healing through breathing

53:07 – Put self-love at the top of your list

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🎙️ Your story has power, and you get to choose how it’s told.

In this heart-opening episode of The Forties Formula podcast, hosts Jasmin Dhillon and Amanda Lim sit down with CHRISSIE CHOO, a speaker, educator, mindset coach, and the go-to guide for anyone ready to reframe their story and reclaim their voice.

Together, they explore how pain can point us toward purpose, why storytelling isn’t just for brands but for healing, and how showing up as your most human self is the most powerful way to lead and connect in today’s world.

In this episode, we explore:

• What it means to face the “identity wobble” in your 40s and why it hits so hard

• How productivity, roles, and routines can slowly erase your sense of self

• The shift from performing for applause to posting with intention

• Why giving your pain a name creates distance and clarity

• What it means to be the director of your own story

When you become the director of your own story, you gain the freedom to choose how you respond and what your story means. Your story belongs to you, and it deserves to be told with intention, courage, and love.

CHAPTERS

05:11 Letting go of shame-based “shoulds”

09:04 When productivity becomes self-worth

13:50 Boredom is a portal to ideas

28:42 Triggers reveal what needs your attention

31:11 Be careful what you practice

41:53 Constant digital activity is draining connection

45:05 Passion is simply joy in motion

47:48 The messy middle is where we connect most

51:04 Fear is the internet’s favorite control tool

52:15 Be the director of your own epic movie

56:43 Write your own script

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Self-worth isn’t up for debate even on your heaviest days.

In this thought-provoking episode of The Forties Formula podcast, hosts Jasmin Dhillon and Amanda Lim sit down with LAURA PHILLIPS—Asia’s only genetics-based coach and the woman behind countless midlife glow-ups.

Together, they explore why high-achieving women struggle to prioritize their wellbeing, how shifting your beliefs can unlock lasting change, and why investing in yourself is the ultimate business strategy.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why self-judgment is a false motivator that keeps women stuck in shame cycles

• How separating your self-worth from the number on the scale changes everything

• The truth about “getting bulky” and why strength training should be every woman’s priority

• How chasing success can mask deep-rooted feelings of unworthiness

• Real talk on excuses, internalized pressure, and what finally cuts through the nonsense

It’s time to stop making excuses and start choosing yourself. No more blaming your career, your kids, your circumstances, or even your hormones. The truth is, if you don’t prioritize your health and well-being, everything else suffers, and that’s on you. If you’re ready to break free from the cycle of guilt and self-neglect, this episode is your wake-up call.

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CHAPTERS

05:59 What gets lost when you don’t choose you

11:21 Your body keeps the score and your excuses

17:05 Boundaries don’t start with them, they start with you

20:15 The weight came off when the shame did too

28:31 Why chasing comfort is the biggest barrier to change

35:14 Why muscle is your best anti-aging strategy

46:05 Trial, error, patience: your nutrition plan

48:40 How your beliefs shape your habits

52: 43 Building strength now to thrive in every decade

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🪞 What if empathy wasn’t just a soft skill—but a superpower?

In this thought-provoking episode of The Forties Formula podcast, hosts Jasmin Dhillon and Amanda Lim sit down with MIMI NICKLIN—empathy advocate, bestselling author of Softening the Edge, and global voice for conscious leadership.

Together, they unpack the emotional weight women carry in midlife, and how reclaiming empathy—for ourselves and others—might be the key to everything from better parenting to powerful leadership.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why empathy has become dangerously undervalued in a hyperproductive world
• The science behind how empathy builds connection, belonging, and even performance
• How the empathy gap impacts women at work, at home, and in midlife friendships
• Ways to soften our edge without losing our voice—including real scripts, boundaries, and mindset shifts

Whether you’re burned out from over-giving, stuck in comparison cycles, or quietly questioning your purpose… this one’s for you.

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CHAPTERS

04:02 Why empathy matters more than ever

09:34 The empathy deficit at work and at home

15:48 What soft power really means for women

21:12 How burnout blocks our ability to connect

28:55 Scripts and mindset shifts for boundaries

34:10 Reclaiming empathy without losing yourself

42:20 Parenting, presence, and emotional fluency

49:45 Final thoughts and Mimi’s parting wisdom

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Ever felt like it’s “too late” to switch gears, change lanes, or start from scratch? Singaporean celeb Claire Jedrek would like a word with you.

In this energising episode of The Forties Formula podcast, hosts Jasmin Dhillon and Amanda Lim sit down with motorsport athlete, media personality, and mother CLAIRE JEDREK to talk about what it really means to live life in chapters—and how to unapologetically embrace reinvention at every age.

She reminds us:

• Identity is not a one-lane road. Claire shares how she’s navigated multiple career and personal pivots—from car racing to motherhood to entrepreneurship—without ever feeling boxed in.
• "Balance" is often a myth. What matters more is feeling aligned with your why, not checking every life box every single day.
• Visibility doesn’t mean vulnerability. Claire reflects on being “known” and how social media can blur the lines between personal sharing and performative openness.
• Motherhood is messy—and magnificent. She opens up about the chaos of early parenting years, why moms need speed (figuratively and literally), and how she found herself again through sport and space.

From motherhood to motorsports, personal branding to private moments, Claire brings her signature honesty and edge to a conversation that’ll make you want to hit “reset” on your own limiting beliefs. Listen now anywhere you get your podcasts.

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CHAPTERS

03:42 Growing up with grit and drive

08:30 Shifting gears: from media to motorsport

12:45 How motherhood changed the tempo

19:05 Reinvention isn’t a crisis—it’s evolution

26:15 Finding peace in a fast-paced world

32:00 Why she’s not interested in “balancing it all”

38:45 The difference between sharing and performing

44:00 Advice for women writing their next chapter

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If you watched the Netflix show Adolescence in shock and awe - you're not alone. And if you're the parent of boys, it probably hit harder than you thought - at least it did for us.

In this Father’s Day special episode - and a Forties Formula first! - Jasmin Dhillon and Amanda Lim welcome their debut male guest: DR. NEIL FORREST, GP and dad of two, alongside returning guest DR. EMMA WADDINGTON, clinical psychologist.

Together, they talk about the emotional lives of boys—and how we, as parents, caregivers, and culture shapers—can help them grow up with both strength and softness.

🧠 What We Explore:

• Why “good boy” messaging can be just as limiting as “man up”
• How boys develop (or don’t develop) emotional language—and what to do about it
• Why emotional literacy isn’t soft—it’s essential (especially in adolescence)
• The role of fathers—and father figures—in shaping self-worth and safety
• How to stop passing on shame around tears, anger, and vulnerability

If you’re raising sons, co-parenting with a man, or even unpacking your own childhood stories about “being good” and “not crying,” this episode will challenge and comfort you in equal measure. Listen now anywhere you get your podcasts.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro: Our first male guest + why we're talking about the boys

04:20 How boys are socialised to suppress emotion

09:40 “Good boys” vs. emotionally healthy boys

14:15 Helping sons name and express feelings

19:50 What boys need to feel safe showing vulnerability

24:00 The invisible curriculum dads (and moms) pass on

28:10 How gendered praise limits emotional growth

33:45 Rewriting the script for the next generation

40:00 Final reflections: less fixing, more feeling

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You’re not imagining it—your overflowing junk drawer might actually be spiking your cortisol.

In this refreshing and practical episode, The Forties Formula podcast co-hosts Jasmin Dhillon and Amanda Lim sit down with NATHALIE RICAUD, professional home organiser and founder of Get Organised & Beyond, to talk about how the clutter in our homes isn’t just a visual nuisance—it’s deeply emotional. Especially for women navigating midlife transitions.

We explore how our relationship with stuff shifts after 40, why decluttering is about far more than minimalism, and how the simple act of tidying can spark real transformation—not just in your house, but in your head. Get reminded that:

• Decluttering is never just about stuff. It’s a doorway into your values, your habits, and your sense of control—especially in seasons of change.
• That midlife “stuff” often tells a story. From clothes that no longer fit to kids’ artwork to inherited furniture, Nathalie explains how our clutter is often tied to identity and memory.
• Decision fatigue is real. Decluttering requires hundreds of micro-decisions. Nathalie shares ways to reduce overwhelm and build momentum.
• Letting go doesn’t mean letting go of the person or memory. Nathalie reframes guilt and nostalgia, showing how you can honour someone without keeping every item.
• Systems beat motivation. Consistency wins over intensity. A good system ensures your space works with you—not against you.

Whether you’re downsizing, nesting, or just done living under a pile of “maybe one day” items, this episode is your permission slip to reset—with less shame and more strategy.

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CHAPTERS

03:12 Why clutter peaks in midlife

06:58 The emotional weight of our “stuff”

11:40 The myth of the perfect minimalist home

15:25 Decision fatigue and how to overcome it

18:50 What to do when your family won’t let go

22:33 Organising for personality types

27:45 Creating systems that actually work

31:10 How clutter reflects your values and identity

35:15 Starting small: where to begin today

38:22 One thing to declutter this weekend

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Heart disease? That’s a “man’s issue,” right? Wrong.

In this truth-bomb-packed episode of The Forties Formula podcast, hosts Jasmin Dhillon and Amanda Lim sit down with DR. JEANNE ONG —cardiologist, CrossFitter, and all-around powerhouse—to shatter the myth that women are safe from heart disease.

From hidden symptoms and high blood pressure to how exercise really protects your heart, this is the no-fluff, real-talk heart health conversation every woman over 35 needs to hear. Find out:

• Why women are more likely to die from heart failure than men And why we’re also less likely to be properly medicated or diagnosed.
• The “strong but stiff” heart issue that’s under-recognized in women Not all heart failure looks the same—especially in women over 40.
• The truth about high blood pressure, even in fit and active women Yes, it still matters. Yes, it still puts you at risk. No, supplements alone aren’t enough.
• The cardio-vs-weights debate for heart health—and how to balance both Dr. Jeanne shares the evidence behind different exercise types and her own CrossFit secrets.
• Why HIIT isn’t the villain (but isn’t always the hero either) Plus: VO₂ Max explained, zone training basics, and why breathless workouts can feel so damn cathartic.

Listen now to The Forties Formula. This episode might just save your life—or someone else’s.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 What women need to know first about heart health

05:30 Why women’s lifetime heart risk is equal—or greater—than men’s

16:00 Why hypertension is under-treated in women

20:00 Genetics, ethnicity, and personal risk factors

24:00 Is high-normal blood pressure safe?

28:00 Hypotension, POTS, and what’s normal for low BP

36:00 The truth about keto, carbs, and sustainable eating

45:00 Cardio vs. HIIT: what works and for whom

50:00 VO₂ max explained in real-life terms

55:00 Emotional + physical benefits of intense workouts

01:00:00 How women experience and process effort differently

01:05:00 Advice for women navigating perimenopause and fitness

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Can you imagine the irony of being a neuroscientist having studied tumours your entire academic career - and then being told, in your thirties, that you have a brain tumour?

Fast forward five years, having healed your brain tumour - only to be diagnosed again with a spine tumour. This is the real-life story told today on The Forties Formula podcast.

Hosts Jasmin Dhillon and Amanda Lim sit down with DR. SARAH NAMI AHN —a UCLA-trained neuroscientist, fashion entrepreneur, tumour survivor and mother of two—who takes us on a wild, vulnerable ride through a double tumour diagnosis, ICU hallucinations, and a legit spiritual awakening.

Part science, part survival, part sass—Sarah’s (true!) story is proof that midlife can be terrifying, hilarious, and unexpectedly luminous all at once.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why certain types of brain tumours affect more women than men
• What it’s like to survive a near-death experience in an ICU
• Her journey through pain, despair, and every healing modality under the sun
• How science and spirituality can work together to heal us

May is Brain Tumour Awareness Month, and if you've ever been touched by tumour, felt symptoms that weren't quite right, or worried for a loved one - please listen to Sarah's story about what is possible, and the assurance that there can be a full, robust life after near-death.

🎧 Listen now to The Forties Formula—and if this episode moved you, forward it to a woman who might be navigating her own unexpected chapter.

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Chapters

00:00 Dr. Sarah Ahn’s ICU hallucinations and near-death moment

06:00 Surviving a brain tumour diagnosis while raising young kids

10:30 What women need to know about tumours and misdiagnosis

19:00 Post-op delusions, fentanyl, and finding meaning

24:00 How she coped with pain, fear, and feeling like a “bad patient”

28:00 Life after surgery and redefining resilience

32:00 The discovery of her second tumour—and a deeper health spiral

36:00 Chronic pain, despair, and exploring alternative healing

41:00 From Botox to bioresonance: Sarah’s healing experiments

46:00 Embracing energy work and spiritual tools for pain management

50:00 Microdosing, psychedelic therapy, and one terrifying trip

55:00 What she learned from pain—and how she lives differently now

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If you think life after 40 means cardigans, early retirement, and fading into the background: think again.

In this inspired episode of The Forties Formula podcast, hosts Amanda Lim and Jasmin Dhillon sit down with powerhouse entrepreneur Preethi Sanjeevi, CEO and co-founder of GREYTT, to break down what late midlife looks like today—and why we’ve had it all wrong.

From smashing myths about aging to redefining purpose and passion in midlife, this conversation will leave you rethinking what it means to “grow older.” We explore:

• The rise of Generation GREYTT - 50–70 year-olds living life on their terms
• The power of reinventing yourself later in life
• Why community - and finding your "tribe" - matters now more than ever
• What personalised fitness & wellness looks like as we age

A pithy Preethi reminds us: “This is your time. There’s no wrong way to reinvent yourself at 50—or any age.”

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts—and if this episode made you rethink your own next chapter, share it with a friend who’s ready to embrace life at any age.

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Chapters

00:00 Reinventing yourself and finding purpose at midlife

07:00 Why Generation GREYTT (50–70) is living life differently

10:00 Busting myths about aging and digital adoption after 50

13:00 Travel, adventure, and why 50+ women aren’t slowing down

17:00 Redefining work, purpose, and relevance post-career

22:00 The importance of building your tribe and community

25:00 Fitness and wellness personalised for women over 50

30:00 Letting go of expectations and experimenting with life

34:00 The power of personalised coaching for strength and mobility

38:00 Final reflections and a few laughs with Preethi

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