The Forties Formula

Amanda Lim & Jasmin Dhillon
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Welcome to The Forties Formula — an award-winning podcast named Best Health & Wellness Podcast in Asia 2025, Podcast of Impact at The Makers & Shapers Awards 2026 and proudly featured by CNA as one of Singapore’s best podcasts for women. We blend science, soul, and a little bit of sass to help you thrive in your forties and beyond. Meet your hosts: Jasmin Dhillon — health strategist at Eat with Jasmin, mum of three boys, and forever curious about what it really takes to feel good in this season of life. Amanda Lim — metabolic health coach, director at LIFT Clinic, and mom to three littles, here to help you ditch the fluff and get real about kicking a*s in your forties. Free Resource for Women in Their 40s Download our free Forties Formula E-book — your guide to feeling clearer, stronger, and more energised in midlife.

  1. Why Your Marriage Stops Working In Your 40s (And What Fixes It)

    vor 7 Std.

    Why Your Marriage Stops Working In Your 40s (And What Fixes It)

    In this episode of The Forties Formula, we explore why midlife can become a turning point for relationships. We unpack how changing priorities, emotional needs, resentment, intimacy, communication, motherhood, and self-worth all influence the decisions women make during this stage of life. In this episode, we discuss: • Why so many women begin questioning their relationships after 40 • How perimenopause can influence emotions, identity and relationships • The hidden resentment that quietly builds over the years • Why communication, not compatibility, is often the real issue • Marriage, motherhood and the invisible mental load • Rebuilding intimacy and emotional connection • When therapy can genuinely help a relationship • Dating after 40 and whether "having standards" has gone too far • The biggest relationship red flags to watch for in midlife • Why choosing yourself doesn't always mean leaving your relationship --- Chapters: 00:00 | Why Women Suddenly Question Their Relationships After 40 02:45 | What Changes in Your 40s? Identity, Priorities & Self-Worth 05:03 | Why Many Women Stay Single Rather Than Settle 08:05 | Do Women Become "Too Picky" or Simply More Self-Aware? 10:03 | Relationship Patterns That Keep Repeating 12:31 | Marriage, Children & The Pressure of Timelines 14:26 | Divorce Rates, Expectations & Modern Relationships 16:16 | Sex, Intimacy & Changing Needs in Midlife 20:03 | Why Communication Is the Foundation of Every Relationship 21:50 | When Individual or Couples Therapy Can Help 25:01 | Healing Sexual Wounds & Reconnecting With Yourself 30:02 | Why Self-Discovery Can Transform Your Relationship 35:04 | Self-Love vs Selfishness: Knowing the Difference 40:00 | Everyday Partnership, Respect & Sharing the Mental Load 45:02 | Dating After 40: Looking Beyond First Impressions 50:03 | Dating Apps in Your 40s — Hype or Helpful? 51:23 | Fear of Loneliness & Settling for the Wrong Partner 55:06 | Time Pressure, Midlife & Making Better Relationship Decisions 58:30 | Final Thoughts: Building Relationships That Truly Last About your hosts: Jasmin Dhillon is an Integrated Health Strategist and Health Coach helping women in their 40s navigate gut health, hormones and nutrition. https://www.instagram.com/eat.with.jasmin/ Amanda Lim is a Metabolic Health Coach focused on helping women build strength, confidence and long-term health. https://www.instagram.com/coachamanda/ Support the podcast: If you enjoy these conversations, subscribe and share this episode with someone who may be questioning their relationship, navigating midlife changes, or looking for a healthier, happier future. You can also support the show by Buying Us a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/thefortiesformula Thank you to our sponsors: Love Indus Use code TFF for 21% off https://loveindus.com

    58 Min.
  2. This Parenting Mistake Could Cost You and What You Can Do To Have A Strong Relationship

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    This Parenting Mistake Could Cost You and What You Can Do To Have A Strong Relationship

    summary In this clip of The Forties Formula, Amanda and Jasmin explore the nuances of conscious parenting, emotional regulation, and repairing family relationships. They share personal stories, challenge stereotypes, and offer practical insights for mindful parenting and self-compassion. conscious parenting, emotional regulation, repair relationships, tiger mom, self-compassion, family dynamics, parenting tips Is gentle parenting just letting your kids do whatever they want? A parenting educator explains why conscious parenting still needs a hierarchy — and why apologising to your children when you get it wrong builds more trust than never getting it wrong at all. Parenting educator Cornelia Dahinten and self professed Tiger Mon Annabel Chew break down what conscious parenting actually means: not permissiveness, but a deliberate awareness of your own triggers, your rules, and your emotional responses. Jasmin shares a real example of losing her temper with her son and having to repair it the next day — and the conversation moves into rupture and repair, the idea that how you fix a conflict with your child matters more than avoiding conflict altogether. Watch the full episode for the complete conversation on Asian vs Western parenting stereotypes, tiger parenting, and raising confident kids: https://youtu.be/4Qf7Wj5cbZU Chapters 00:00 Cultural Collision: Asian vs. Western Parenting 00:57 Conscious Parenting: Balancing Authority and Understanding 04:38 The Concept of Repair in Parenting 08:39 Tiger Mom: Expectations vs. Reality Resources The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0013AX4A4 Rupture and Repair in Relationships - Article - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/compassion-matters/201911/rupture-and-repair-in-relationships Amanda & Jasmin's Podcast - https://thefortiesformula.com conscious parenting, gentle parenting, parenting styles, how to apologize to your child, rupture and repair, parenting guilt, boundaries for kids, emotionally healthy parenting, daniel siegel parenting, calm parenting strategies, parenting mistakes, parenting advice, mum guilt, tiger parenting, authoritative parenting, parenting styles, respect in parenting, validating children's feelings

    9 Min.
  3. Why You Snap at the People You Love — and How to Stop, With Anna Mathur

    1. Juli

    Why You Snap at the People You Love — and How to Stop, With Anna Mathur

    Have you ever completely lost your temper… and then immediately wondered, "What's wrong with me?" If you're finding yourself more irritable, more reactive, or snapping at the people you love in your 40s, you're not alone… and it may have far less to do with your personality than you think. This week, we're joined by psychotherapist, bestselling author and host of The Therapy Edit podcast, Anna Mathur, to unpack why so many women experience anger, overwhelm and rage during midlife. Together, we explore the hidden emotional load women carry, how perimenopause changes our stress response, why guilt keeps us stuck, and the small shifts that can help us feel like ourselves again. From learning the difference between anger and rage, to spotting the warning signs before you explode, repairing relationships after you've snapped, and finally giving yourself permission to rest without guilt… this conversation is filled with compassionate, practical tools every woman needs. If you've ever thought, "I don't recognise myself anymore," this episode is for you. Chapters 00:00 | Why are we snapping at the people we love? 02:08 | Anna's breaking point after motherhood & the pandemic 05:48 | The shame every woman feels after losing her temper 06:54 | Anger vs. rage: why they're not the same thing 09:10 | The "boiling pot" analogy every woman needs 10:42 | Amanda's shocking anger management story 14:22 | The warning signs you're about to snap 16:50 | Good girl conditioning & why women can't rest 19:20 | Why rest feels so uncomfortable (and even selfish) 23:56 | How perimenopause changes your brain's stress response 26:21 | "I can't even be sick." The invisible mental load of motherhood 28:35 | Why you have to stop waiting for permission to take care of yourself 32:03 | Sleep, cortisol & why everything feels harder when you're exhausted 35:04 | Your phone isn't helping you rest 37:20 | What to do after you've snapped at someone you love 41:34 | The repair technique every parent should know 43:43 | When the problem isn't really about the dishes 46:37 | Why burnout happens—and why some women can't stop until they crash 49:36 | Two simple practices to start changing this week 52:06 | Stop asking "What's wrong with me?" 54:05 | Anna's new book: How to Stop Snapping at the People You Love About your hosts: Jasmin Dhillon is an Integrated Health Strategist and Health Coach helping women in their 40s navigate gut health, hormones and nutrition. https://www.instagram.com/eat.with.jasmin Amanda Lim is a Metabolic Health Coach focused on helping women build strength, confidence and long-term health. https://www.instagram.com/coachamanda Support the podcast: If you enjoy these conversations, subscribe and share with someone who needs to hear this. You can also support the show by Buying Us a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/thefortiesformula Thank you to our sponsors: Love Indus: Use code TFF for 21% off https://loveindus.com

    56 Min.
  4. Why Women Stay Quiet (Even When They Disagree) | The Forties Formula in Focus

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    Why Women Stay Quiet (Even When They Disagree) | The Forties Formula in Focus

    Why do so many women stay quiet… even when they don’t agree? In this 5-minute clip from The Forties Formula, we explore how early conditioning, cultural norms, and workplace dynamics shape the way we communicate — and why so many of us hold back, even when we have something important to say. Featuring global communication expert Heather Hansen, this conversation breaks down the hidden patterns behind confidence, voice, and visibility — especially for women navigating midlife and leadership. What you’ll learn: • How childhood conditioning shapes the way we use our voice • Why confidence isn’t always the issue — socialisation is • The real reason women hesitate to speak up at work • How cultural definitions of “respect” influence communication • Why psychological safety matters more than perfect communication • A framework for speaking with more confidence, clarity, and connection Timestamps 00:00 – How children perceive voices and social cues 00:15 – Gender differences in socialisation 00:43 – Confidence vs conditioning in the workplace 01:07 – Why women hesitate to apply for roles 01:33 – The “workaround” mindset 02:02 – Non-confrontational behaviour and real-life reflection 02:31 – Cultural definitions of respect 02:57 – Cultural clashes in global workplaces 03:23 – Conscious, confident, connected communication 03:52 – Why people mute themselves 04:20 – Creating psychologically safe environments Listen to the full episode https://youtu.be/wv9wSqzdI_8?si=WIrFTSP0PIpdpBFX Search The Forties Formula wherever you get your podcasts. Resources Unmuted: How to Show Up, Speak Up, and Inspire Action https://amzn.asia/d/0duLIMXY Support the show https://buymeacoffee.com/thefortiesformula For $5 a month, you’ll get a dedicated episode where we answer your questions — from confidence and communication to health, energy, and everything in between. Keywords women speaking up, confidence in your 40s, communication skills, executive presence, women in leadership, midlife confidence, accent bias, global communication, personal development, podcast clip

    5 Min.
  5. How to Rebuild Your Body After Kids — Even Years Later, Sports Medicine Doctor Explains!

    24. Juni

    How to Rebuild Your Body After Kids — Even Years Later, Sports Medicine Doctor Explains!

    Most women are told they’re “cleared” at six weeks postpartum. But according to sports medicine physician Dr. Morgan Lee, that clearance has very little to do with true recovery. In this episode of The Forties Formula, Dr. Morgan explains why so many women continue to struggle with pelvic floor dysfunction, diastasis recti, back pain, weakness, injuries, and exercise setbacks years after having children—and why these symptoms are often dismissed as “just getting older.” Drawing on her experience working with elite athletes, Dr. Morgan shares why mothers should be treated like athletes during recovery, how pregnancy fundamentally changes the body, and what women can do, whether they gave birth six months ago or ten years ago—to rebuild strength, function, and confidence. If you've ever wondered whether it's too late to recover after pregnancy, this conversation is for you. --- In This Episode • Why the six-week postpartum clearance is a lie • The truth about "bouncing back" after pregnancy • Why many women are exercising in bodies that never fully healed • Pelvic floor dysfunction and why it's not normal • The athlete approach to postpartum recovery • How pregnancy impacts strength, mobility, and performance • Diastasis recti, core recovery, and rebuilding function • Why it's never too late to improve postpartum symptoms • The role of movement, walking, and exercise after birth • How pregnancy preparation can improve postpartum outcomes --- Chapters 00:00 Why Most Women Never Fully Recover After Pregnancy 01:21 Meet Dr. Morgan Lee: Treating Mothers Like Athletes 02:02 The Problem With the Six-Week Postpartum Clearance 04:24 Why Bounce-Back Culture Is Hurting Women 07:00 What Real Postpartum Recovery Should Look Like 10:41 Why Having Children Later Changes Recovery 12:25 The Athlete Approach to Postpartum Healing 13:56 Is It Too Late to Recover After Pregnancy? 16:26 Pelvic Floor Problems, Leaking & Why It's Not Normal 19:15 How Dr. Morgan Evaluates Postpartum Recovery 21:21 Motherhood Is More Physical Than You Think 23:53 How To Prepare During Pregnancy For Better Recovery 28:17 Why Walking Beats Bed Rest After Birth 31:10 Movement, Mental Health & Postpartum Recovery 33:25 Belly Binding, Core Recovery & Common Myths 35:39 Pregnancy Is More Athletic Than You Think 37:38 How To Rebuild Strength After Childbirth 42:36 Diastasis Recti: What Every Woman Should Know - Connect with Dr. Lara Morgan:Instagram: @sportdrmorgan About your hosts: Jasmin Dhillon is an Integrated Health Strategist and Health Coach helping women in their 40s navigate gut health, hormones and nutrition. https://www.instagram.com/eat.with.jasmin/ Amanda Lim is a Metabolic Health Coach focused on helping women build strength, confidence and long-term health. https://www.instagram.com/coachamandalim/?hl=en Thank you to our sponsors: Love Indus: Use code TFF for 21% off https://loveindus.com Postpartum recovery, postpartum fitness, pelvic floor, diastasis recti, C-section recovery, women in their 40s, perimenopause fitness, bounce back myth, sports medicine, postpartum health, belly binding, core reconnection, motherhood fitness, postpartum exercise, women's health, forties formula podcast

    55 Min.
  6. My Mom Got Cancer From HRT - Here's Why I Still Recommend It | The Forties Formula in Focus

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    My Mom Got Cancer From HRT - Here's Why I Still Recommend It | The Forties Formula in Focus

    The Power of Hormones, Lifestyle & Self Compassion in Women's Health in Their 40s This is a clip from The Forties Formula in Focus with hosts Jasmin Dhillon and Amanda Lim with @drolivialesslar . It focuses on navigating women's health in midlife, especially addressing hormonal changes during perimenopause, the influence of lifestyle, and the importance of self-compassion. Challenge outdated narratives and highlight practical strategies to thrive in your 40s and beyond. In this episode: - How hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has evolved and its neuroprotective benefits - Common misconceptions around HRT and breast cancer fears - The significance of early intervention during perimenopause within a therapeutic window - The impact of lifestyle factors like protein intake, movement, and grounding on health outcomes - The role of interoception, intuition, and validating women's pain and experience - Understanding mental and emotional resilience as a key pillar for thriving in midlife - The influence of social media, cultural conditioning, and intergenerational trauma on body image and health - The potential of wearable technology to support, not replace, bodily awareness Timestamps: 0:00 HRT and breast cancer risk explained 0:28 HRT today vs old hormone therapy differences 0:56 Why you need an informed HRT doctor 1:26 Estrogen benefits for brain, immunity and hormones 1:56 Perimenopause symptoms caused by low estrogen 2:22 Why midlife symptoms are all connected 2:52 HRT myths and breast cancer fears explained 3:14 Early perimenopause symptoms and misdiagnosis 3:43 Premature ovarian failure and hormone therapy decision 4:07 Best time to start HRT and why timing matters 4:27 ADHD, autism and hormones in perimenopause (2E women) 4:57 Hormone imbalance risks and long-term health impact Connect with Dr. Olivia Ly-Lesler: https://www.instagram.com/drolivialesslar/ Connect with Amanda & Jasmin: https://www.instagram.com/thefortiesformula/ Jasmin Dhillon - https://www.instagram.com/eat.with.jasmin Amanda Lim - https://www.instagram.com/coachamandalim This episode emphasizes that thriving in your 40s is about understanding one's body, embracing the full spectrum of hormonal health, and practicing kindness toward oneself. The conversation invites women to reframe aging as an opportunity for growth, resilience, and love.

    6 Min.
  7. Emotionally Available Fatherhood: What Dads Need to Know | The Forties Formula

    17. Juni

    Emotionally Available Fatherhood: What Dads Need to Know | The Forties Formula

    In today’s episode of The Forties Formula, Jasmin Dhillon and Amanda Lim sit down with counselor, walk-and-talk therapist, and self-described "Dad in Progress," Simon Parkin. Motherhood isn't just exhausting because of sleepless nights. It's exhausting because of the invisible load—the planning, organizing, remembering, and emotional labor that keeps families running behind the scenes. While many fathers are showing up more than ever before, many mothers still find themselves carrying responsibilities that often go unseen and unacknowledged. In this honest Father's Day conversation, Simon shares what emotionally available fatherhood really looks like, why communication often breaks down after children arrive, and how helping men become better partners and fathers can improve the wellbeing of the entire family. In this conversation, we explore: • The invisible load and why it creates resentment in relationships • Why many fathers genuinely don't see the mental load mothers carry • How communication changes after children and what couples can do about it • The impact of childhood experiences on parenting styles • Why men need safe spaces to talk about fatherhood and mental health • Simon's philosophy of being a "Dad in Progress" If you've ever felt alone inside motherhood, overwhelmed by the mental load, or frustrated that your partner doesn't seem to understand everything you're carrying, this episode is for you. Chapters: 00:00 | The Invisible Load Mothers Carry 01:48 | Meet Simon Parkin 04:29 | Why Dads Feel Pressure To Get Fatherhood Right 08:39 | Why Mothers Become Resentful 12:18 | Dads Don't See The Mental Load 16:14 | Communication After Kids 23:43 | Walk-And-Talk Therapy 27:24 | Parenting Across Cultures 33:11 | The Haircut Story Every Parent Needs To Hear 37:01 | Why Men Don't Open Up 42:09 | The Hidden Struggles Of Fathers 47:19 | Happy Spouses, Happy Houses 49:09 | Simon's Fatherhood Formula About your hosts: Jasmin Dhillon is an Integrated Health Strategist and Health Coach helping women in their 40s navigate gut health, hormones and nutrition. https://www.instagram.com/eat.with.jasmin/ Amanda Lim is a Metabolic Health Coach focused on helping women build strength, confidence and long-term health. https://www.instagram.com/coachamandalim/?hl=en About the Guest: Simon Parkin is a counselor, walk-and-talk therapist, fatherhood advocate, and founder of Dad In Progress. Through his work, he helps men, fathers, and families build stronger relationships through communication, emotional awareness, and intentional parenting. Support the podcast: If you enjoy these conversations, subscribe and share with someone who needs to hear this. You can also support the show by "Buying Us a Coffee": https://buymeacoffee.com/thefortiesformula Thank you to our sponsors: Love Indus: Use code TFF for 21% off https://loveindus.com

    52 Min.
  8. Top 5 Menopause Health Risks in Women | The Forties Formula In Focus

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    Top 5 Menopause Health Risks in Women | The Forties Formula In Focus

    Menopause changes far more than your symptoms. In this episode, lifestyle medicine doctor Dr Sundus Hussain Morgan explains the silent health risks that arrive as oestrogen falls — to your heart, your bones, your brain and your metabolism — and how women in their forties can prevent and manage them. Dr Sundus walks through the six pillars of health — nutrition, movement, sleep, stress, social connection and reducing harmful substances — with practical guidance on eating for menopause: a whole-food, plant-based diet rich in calcium, vitamin D, fibre and phytoestrogens. She clears up the common myths around phytoestrogens and perimenopause weight gain, and explains why strength training becomes non-negotiable in this decade. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Understanding Menopause and Its Risks 01:57 The Six Pillars of Health 07:01 Nutrition: Key Components for Women in Their 40s 07:06 The Importance of Strength Training If your health concerns have ever been dismissed by a doctor, here's what to do next 👉 https://thefortiesformula.com/script Want to start making changes today? Download our free ebook to begin building healthier lifestyle habits 👉 https://thefortiesformula.com/free-e-books ⏱️ Get tested. Eat for your bones and heart. Train for strength. Small lifestyle changes in your forties decide how you age for the next forty years. 🎙️ The Forties Formula — health, hormones and real talk for women in their 40s Hosted by Amanda Lim & Jasmin Connect with us Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefortiesformula/ Amanda: https://www.instagram.com/coachamandalim/ Jasmin: https://www.instagram.com/eat.with.jasmin/ Our guest — Dr Sundus Hussain Morgan Profile: https://www.imc-healthcare.com/doctors/dr-sundus-hussain-morgan/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifestyledocsingapore/ menopause, menopause symptoms, perimenopause, perimenopause weight gain, menopause and heart health, menopause bone health, menopause brain health, menopause metabolic health, lifestyle medicine, six pillars of health, how to lose weight in perimenopause, perimenopause diet, eating for menopause, menopause wellness, menopause support, menopause signs, stages of perimenopause, estrogen decline, women's health over 40, women in their forties, strength training menopause, phytoestrogens, calcium vitamin D bone health, menopause anxiety, Dr Sundus Hussain Morgan, lifestyle doctor Singapore, The Forties Formula

    7 Min.
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Welcome to The Forties Formula — an award-winning podcast named Best Health & Wellness Podcast in Asia 2025, Podcast of Impact at The Makers & Shapers Awards 2026 and proudly featured by CNA as one of Singapore’s best podcasts for women. We blend science, soul, and a little bit of sass to help you thrive in your forties and beyond. Meet your hosts: Jasmin Dhillon — health strategist at Eat with Jasmin, mum of three boys, and forever curious about what it really takes to feel good in this season of life. Amanda Lim — metabolic health coach, director at LIFT Clinic, and mom to three littles, here to help you ditch the fluff and get real about kicking a*s in your forties. Free Resource for Women in Their 40s Download our free Forties Formula E-book — your guide to feeling clearer, stronger, and more energised in midlife.

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  • Erstellt von
    Amanda Lim & Jasmin Dhillon
  • Jahre aktiv
    2024 - 2026
  • Folgen
    137
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    © Amanda Lim & Jasmin Dhillon 2024
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