“Life doesn’t follow a straight line, and sometimes the funniest, most meaningful moments come from the unexpected twists, personal growth, and everyday chaos of parenthood and career.”

In this inspiring episode of The Forties Formula podcast, hosts Jasmin Dhillon and Amanda Lim sit down with comedian SASHA FRANK, whose career and personal life have evolved through marriage, motherhood, and moving across countries. She shares how her comedy has shifted with life changes, from dating and single parenthood to navigating marriage and pregnancy, all while keeping her humor relatable and sharp.

Sasha talks about balancing energy and priorities in her 40s, dropping people-pleasing habits, and embracing the freedom that comes with experience and wisdom. From the realities of pregnancy, mom brain, and pre-show routines to the universal truths of parenthood and finding humor in everyday life, she gives listeners a candid look at thriving in midlife with laughter, authenticity, and perspective.

This episode is a reminder that growth, humor, and confidence can coexist, and the richest stories often come from living life unapologetically.

With humor, authenticity, and intentional choices, it’s possible to navigate life, family, and work with confidence and joy. Challenges become opportunities, and life’s unpredictability turns into stories that make us laugh, think, and feel more alive.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 – Episode Snippet

02:44 – Managing energy, sleep, and self-care during pregnancy

05:12 – How does Sasha get into comedy?

08:12 – Gender and cultural challenges in comedy

12:06 – The reality of bombing on stage

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18:50 – How personal life changes influence comedy

22:30 – Childhood humor and the roots of comedic talent

23:19 – Fueling energy for stage performances with protein

24:17 – Parenthood as universal comedy material

26:21 – Hot or Hype Segment

32:15 – Life is rarely linear

34:35 – The 40s Formula: energy, boundaries, and focus

36:14 – Cultural awareness and representation in comedy

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“Passion isn’t always a straight path. Sometimes it takes years of struggle, wrong turns, and family expectations before you find the space to create what you truly love.”

In this inspiring episode of The Forties Formula podcast, hosts Jasmin Dhillon and Amanda Lim sit down with creative duo BEATRICE NANNINI and NAVEEN MURUGAN, founders of Raja Rani, a sustainable fashion brand that blends music, culture, and conscious living. Their story is one of bold imagination, transforming traditional Indian saris into kimonos that carry heritage, artistry, and heart.

They share the story behind upcycling saris into one-of-a-kind kimonos, the cultural significance woven into every piece, and how their brand stays true to sustainability while scaling globally. From navigating creative challenges and using AI to streamline business, to building a loyal community that connects fashion, music, and experiences, Beatrice and Naveen reveal the heart and vision behind Raja Rani.

This episode is a heartfelt reminder that true style is not just worn, it’s lived, created, and shared with intention.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 – Episode Snippet 03:44 – The meaning behind Raja Rani

06:18 – Naveen's backstories: pursuing passion despite obstacles

11:59 – How Naveen and Beatrice combined music and fashion

17:34 – Testing ideas and community support

19:21 – Upcycling saris and production challenges

21:31 – How size-free philosophy reduce waste and honor body diversity

26:02 – How do you scale a business that is truly sustainable?

28:35 – Happiness over revenue

31:14 – The Replay project

34:11 – Fashion shifts spark unique sari designs

37:20 – Color, energy, and personal expression

38:28 – Hot or Hype with Naveen and Beatrice

42:48 – Using AI in business without replacing creativity

48:41 – Rajarani as a unique ecosystem

52:07 – Upcoming projects of Raja Rani

53:46 – The 40s formula: self-love, selectivity, and following your heart

56:02 – Collaboration, timing, and authentic engagement

This episode was supported by the creative team at Raja Rani - shop our looks and much more sustainable style at Raja Rani, and at Singapore-based Boutiques Fair Nov 20-23.

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In this heart-breaking episode of The Forties Formula podcast, hosts Jasmin Dhillon and Amanda Lim sit down with DAYLIN LIMONTE, a devoted mother whose life was forever changed when her son, Caleb, was taken by his father and never returned. What began as a routine weekend visitation turned into a years-long cross-border fight that tested every limit of her faith, strength, and endurance.

With honesty and grace, Daylin opens up about the pain of loss, the struggle for justice, and the challenges of navigating two legal systems that often fail to protect victims of parental abduction. Through her courage and unwavering hope, this episode sheds light on the harsh realities of family separation and the enduring power of a mother’s love.

Behind every missing child is a parent who hasn’t stopped looking. Behind every court case is a family trying to heal. And behind every story like Daylin’s is a call to action to make sure no parent ever has to search for their child alone.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 – Episode Snippet

03:03 - A mother’s nightmare begins

05:19 - The search for answers

06:47 - Living with uncertainty and confusion

08:01 - A pattern of control

12:34 - The early signs of hope and hesitation

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19:16 - The reality of custody laws in Singapore

24:20 - The legal complications between Singapore and Malaysia

26:00 - Finding strength in self-care

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29:07 - A message to her son

31:23 - The hidden reality of child abduction

31:00 - The emotional toll of not knowing what Caleb has endured

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34:10 - The questions that haunt Daylin

38:18 - The what-ifs and mother’s intuition

40:09 - Spreading awareness and protecting children

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Happiness often feels like a finish line we’re all running toward, something to be achieved, earned, or chased. Yet, as life unfolds–especially in our 40s–that chase can feel exhausting.

In this insightful episode of The Forties Formula podcast, hosts Jasmin Dhillon and Amanda Lim sit down with SHA-EN YEO, a renowned Positive Psychology practitioner, two-time TEDx speaker, and upcoming author, to explore the deeper meaning of happiness, fulfillment, and intentional living in your 40s. Sha-En brings science and soul to the conversation as she challenges the modern myth that happiness means feeling good all the time.

Drawing from Positive Psychology and her own lived experiences, she explores how societal expectations, caregiving roles, and the constant pressure to “have it all together” often prevent women from experiencing genuine joy. She explains that learning to slow down, listen inward, and nurture authentic relationships can transform not just how we live, but how we feel about the lives we’re living.

Together, they explore:

• Why chasing happiness can make it feel even more out of reach

• The impact of expectations on relationships, happiness, and resilience

Between careers, families, caregiving, and self-expectations, joy sometimes feels more like an obligation than an emotion. The truth, however, is that happiness is not something we need to find or pursue. It is something we choose moment by moment, presence by presence.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 – Episode Snippet

03:17 – Chasing vs. choosing happiness

06:19 – What is Positive Psychology?

09:04 – The evolving journey of marriage

12:03 – How expectations steal joy

15:29 – The emotional load of midlife women

18:08 – Expression is the antidote to depression

23:01 – The three types of stress

27:00 – Fuel Your Forties Segment: Grounding and calming rituals

31:24 – Adaptive vs. maladaptive coping

39:08 – Hot or Hype

42:33 – Can money really buy happiness?

45:20 – Three tips to live happier every day

47:56 – Toxic positivity vs. authentic happiness

49:19 – The Forties Formula: Redefining success by honoring your current capacity

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💪🏾 Strength isn’t only built in the gym. It’s found in every woman who chooses to live fully, truthfully, and unapologetically.

In this insightful episode of The Forties Formula podcast, hosts Jasmin Dhillon and Amanda Lim sit down with CHERYL TAY, body confidence advocate and founder of Rock The Naked Truth. Cheryl opens up about her journey from disordered eating and perfectionism to radical self-acceptance, reminding us that true strength begins when we stop performing for others and start honoring ourselves.

Together, they talk about the pressure to “stay small,” the toll of diet culture, and the ways women are reclaiming visibility in their 40s and beyond. From redefining beauty to setting healthy boundaries, this conversation explores how self-care, mental health, and body confidence are deeply connected. Cheryl also shares her powerful journey of self-acceptance, the challenges of living in a hyper-comparative world, and how vulnerability became her greatest strength.

Together, they explore:

• Why visibility is both powerful and uncomfortable for women raised to stay quiet

• How cultural and family expectations shape confidence and identity

• The emotional toll of perfectionism and the fear of making mistakes

• How vulnerability creates deeper connections and genuine self-trust

• The power of choosing joy, freedom, and authenticity in your 40s and beyond

The path to confidence isn’t found in flawless skin or perfect symmetry but in the courage to be seen as you are. As Cheryl reminds us, real strength comes when we stop performing for the world and start showing up for ourselves.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 – Episode Snippets

03:34 – Building confidence and learning to be seen

05:45 – When criticism says more about others than you

09:38 – How love can exist fully even without societal approval

15:11 – Debunking myths about gay and queer couples

17:42 – The ripple effect of suppressed unhappiness

19:35 – When explaining therapy and trauma doesn’t land

23:14 – Rock the Naked Truth

26:03 – The hidden cost of dieting

30:42 – “Do first, think later”

33:17 – Fuel Your Forties Segment: The power of protein and mindful eating

34:47 – Hot or Hype

37:36 – The Forties Formula: Three keys to thriving

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In this insightful episode of The Forties Formula podcast, hosts Jasmin Dhillon and Amanda Lim sit down with DR. SUNDUS HUSSAIN MORGAN @lifestyledocsingapore, a UK-trained GP with specialist interest in lifestyle medicine and women's health. With years of clinical experience and a passion for helping women thrive through midlife, Dr. Sundus brings a refreshing, science-based approach to women’s health.

Together, they unpack the truth about perimenopause, the wellness myths women often fall for, and the simple, powerful habits that truly support hormonal health. From stress and sleep to supplements and strength training, Dr. Sundus offers practical insights every woman in her 40s needs to hear.

In this episode, they explore:

• When to swap high-intensity workouts for rest and gentler movement

• Why strength training and quality sleep are the foundation of midlife health

The path to thriving in your 40s isn’t found in quick fixes or miracle powders, it’s built through awareness, strength, and rest. When women start listening to their bodies instead of fighting them, health becomes less about restriction and more about rhythm.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 – Episode Snippets

03:00 – Health risks awareness

05:18 – The six pillars of lifestyle medicine

09:00 – Clarifying the phytoestrogen debate

11:40 – Fuel Your Forties 13:15 – Strength training

17:40 – Why should I care for my bone health?

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23:00 – Muscle as medicine for the brain

26:33 – Stress management matters

32:03 – How alcohol worsens perimenopausal symptoms

37:35 – Hot or Hype: Perimenopause supplements, red wine, and BMI

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41:06 – Why red wine isn’t the secret to heart wellness

44:00 – The problem with BMI and why body composition matters

45:28 – Smartwatch recovery and stress scores

47:47 – Movement or sleep? 49:40 – Iron infusions and low ferritin

53:21 – The Forties Formula: Seeing perimenopause as a new beginning

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🫀 You don’t have to stay in survival mode. The same body that holds your stress also holds the key to your peace.

In this insightful episode of The Forties Formula podcast, hosts Jasmin Dhillon and Amanda Lim sit down with ANGEL PHUA, a Singapore-based somatic intuitive hypnotherapist with over 15 years of experience in the wellness space. With a background in psychology and nervous system regulation, Angel blends breathwork, hypnosis, and sound therapy to guide people back to emotional balance and self-awareness.

Together, they unpack how the body stores unprocessed emotions, why so many women live in constant survival mode, and how conscious breathing can reset the nervous system and create space for healing. Angel also shares her insights on feminine energy, emotional intelligence, and the importance of slowing down to feel instead of constantly doing.

Together, they explore:

• The science behind somatic healing and why emotions get “stuck” in the body

• Practical tools like the APES system (Awareness, Pause, Emotion, Sensation) for self-regulation

• How emotional regulation influences relationships, work, and physical wellbeing

When the mind spins in circles searching for control, the body holds the truth. Years of stress and survival can tie us into knots of tension and fatigue, but breathwork offers the gentle unraveling we crave. With each slow, intentional breath, we begin to untangle the memories stored in muscle, the grief caught in the chest, and the fear that lives between heartbeats.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 – Episode Snippets

03:00 – How survival mode shows up physically and emotionally

04:24 – The power of conscious breathing

08:12 – Why Angel turned to breathwork

09:31 – Understanding somatic work13:00 – The APES system for emotional regulation

15:39 – Breathing for power and energy

17:01 – What is 9D Breathwork?

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24:28 – Somatic intuitive hypnotherapy

31:17 – Fuel Your Forties: Nourishing from within

36:11 – Reclaiming feminine energy

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41:48 – Tap into your body

45:01 – Hot or Hype: The wellness rundown

51:02 – Forties Formula: The Queen Mantra

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🌷 The silence of stillbirth carries a weight words cannot capture, yet within it blooms an unbreakable bond that transforms loss into love.

In this insightful episode of The Forties Formula podcast, hosts Jasmin Dhillon and Amanda Lim sit down with JAYNE STREET, a passionate advocate for mental health and wellbeing. A former lawyer turned fitness studio owner, she is now pursuing a Masters of Counselling, drawing on her personal journey and expat experience to support others through life’s challenges.

They talk about the painful experience of losing a baby, the heartbreak of being in a maternity ward filled with newborn cries, and the tender ways Jane continues to honor her daughter Summer’s memory. She also shares her journey through postnatal struggles, the role of support in healing, and how grief can be transformed into compassion for others.

Together, they explore:

• The experience of delivering a stillborn baby and its impact on the family

• The role of counseling, community, and open conversations in healing

• Rituals and keepsakes that honor a baby’s life, no matter how brief

• How postnatal anxiety can quietly build and show up in daily life

• Why advocacy is key in getting the right care and treatment

• Gentle ways friends and family can support after loss and heartbreak

Grief changes a person. It leaves an emptiness that hurts, but it also stretches the heart to love in deeper ways. Stillbirth is a painful reminder that life and loss can arrive together in one moment, a child born but silent, a mother holding both love and sorrow in the same embrace.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 – Episode Snippet

01:26 – When the kicks stopped

03:40 — Post lost self and Pre-lost self

06:39 – Pregnancy after loss

10:00 – The power of community

13:32 – Heartbreak in the maternity ward

16:53 – Keeping Summer’s memory alive

19:20 – Healing through nourishment and self-care

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26:02 – Postnatal anxiety, depression, and treatment journey

30:05 – Advocating for hormonal health

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34:48 – Balancing motherhood and loss

36:47 – Supporting someone through grief

41:15 – Deciding on another child after loss

43:29 – Advice for grieving parents

47:23 – A father’s silent trauma

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🍷 Aging is inevitable, but how we care for ourselves along the way can either accelerate the process or allow us to age like fine wine.

In this insightful episode of The Forties Formula podcast, hosts Jasmin Dhillon and Amanda Lim sit down with DR. CHAI LING LOW, a Singapore-based aesthetic doctor and founder of SW1 Clinic. With over 20 years of experience, she’s known for her science-led approach to skin health and aging, and is the author of In Full Bloom and Stop Ageing Like Milk.

They talk about when facelifts might be needed, the difference between mini and deeper lifts, and why fillers eventually stop working. Dr. Low also explains the balance between self-care and insecurity, the use of energy-based treatments, and why sunscreen is still the best anti-ageing tool. This episode is about aging gracefully by making choices that build confidence, avoiding quick fixes, and learning how to age like wine, not milk.

Together, they explore:

• The skincare ingredients worth investing in, from retinoids to vitamin C

• When to consider a facelift versus relying on fillers and non-invasive treatments

• The fine line between aesthetics boosting confidence and fueling insecurity

In a world obsessed with filters, quick fixes, and impossible standards, the truth about skincare and aesthetics often gets drowned out by marketing noise. But sometimes, going back to basics is the most radical, powerful choice.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 – Episode Snippet

01:58 – Biggest skincare mistake in 40s

04:40 — Cleansing myths and exfoliation

08:05 – Common skin changes in your 40s

09:33 – How to better manage hormonal breakouts?

12:22 – Hot or Hype segment

15:00 – Aging gracefully vs. giving up

18:29 – Fuel Your Forties: Protein matters

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22:51 – Eliminating processed foods and sugar

25:11 – Top 3 skincare essentials in your 40s

27:35 – Beauty pressure in the 40s

30:53 – Injectables that work

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43:00 – Why too much filler can distort the face

44:10 – Do aesthetics build confidence or feed insecurities?

48:33 – The Forties Formula: Sunscreen

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🥗 What you eat today shapes how you feel, move, and live tomorrow.

In this insightful episode of The Forties Formula podcast, hosts Jasmin Dhillon and Amanda Lim sit down with JIEUN WRIGLEY, a clinical nutritionist and Founder of Rapid Nutrition Therapy who helps uncover the root causes of chronic symptoms and empowers people to restore balance through a personalized, food-first approach.

Jieun breaks down the common misconceptions about midlife health, sharing why many women still feel stuck despite dieting or exercising. She highlights how small, practical shifts in daily nutrition can improve energy, mood, and long-term health, while also offering simple frameworks to make food choices less overwhelming and more effective. This conversation is about moving beyond quick fixes to create sustainable habits that truly support women in their 40s.

Together, they explore:

• Why the scale is not the best measure of health or progress

• The difference between type 1 and type 2 muscle and why both matter as we age

• The real role of protein and amino acids in building muscle and supporting health

Health is not built through quick fixes or fad diets. It is shaped by small, consistent choices like what you put on your plate, how you hydrate, and how you care for your body. These choices create energy, confidence, and a foundation for lasting wellness.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 – Episode Snippet

01:27 — Introducing our guest, Jieun Wrigley

04:00 – Nutrition confusion and individuality

07:39 – Root causes over quick fixes

10:40 – Body composition vs. weight loss

13:15 – Protein, amino acids, and fiber

18:08 – Understanding Kidney stones and anti-nutrients

21:10 – What foods should everyone be eating?

24:40 – Rapid Nutrition Therapy breakthroughs

29:19 – Exposing the real seed oil problem and oxidative stress

32:29 – Build your “health bank account”

36:39 – Three daily habits for better health

40:52 – The Hot or Hype Segment

45:13 – Ditch dead probiotics and feed your gut army with real power

46:43 – Chase plant diversity to supercharge immunity and crush stress

48:21 – The Forties Formula: Stand in your power at 40

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