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. 1 day ago

    Foot Pain After 40? Why Your Shoes Are Hurting You | The Forties Formula

    In this episode of The Forties Formula, Jasmin Dhillon and Amanda Lim are joined by podiatrist Paul Macaulay to explore one of the most overlooked aspects of women's health: foot health in midlife. From pregnancy and perimenopause to years of wearing the wrong shoes, our feet go through enormous changes that can affect everything from plantar fasciitis and bunions to knee pain, hip pain, back pain, balance, and long-term mobility. Paul explains why most women are wearing the wrong shoe size, how hormones change our tendons and ligaments, why "comfortable" shoes aren't always the healthiest choice, and the simple changes that can dramatically improve foot health for decades to come. Chapters: 00:00 | Why Women Ignore Foot Pain for Too Long 00:57 | Why Your Feet Affect Your Whole Body 03:12 | Why Women Keep Buying the Wrong Shoes 05:26 | The Biggest Mistake People Make When Buying Running Shoes 06:40 | Finding the Right Shoe for Your Foot Type 08:21 | The Shoe Sizing Mistake Most Women Make 10:29 | How Pregnancy Permanently Changes Your Feet 12:27 | Why You May Need Different Shoes After Pregnancy 14:45 | Have Fashion Choices Damaged Our Feet? 16:18 | The Smarter Way to Wear Heels 18:00 | How Perimenopause Changes Your Feet 20:40 | The Most Common Foot Problems After 40 22:03 | How Many Pairs of Shoes Do You Actually Need? 24:26 | Barefoot Shoes: Helpful or Harmful? 26:43 | The Best Exercises for Stronger Feet 31:17 | Why Strong Calves Matter More Than You Think 31:45 | Can Your Feet Cause Knee, Hip & Back Pain? 33:51 | Do Orthotics Really Work? 36:16 | Are There Any Stylish Heels That Are Actually Good? 39:03 | The Shoe Brand Paul Macaulay Recommends 42:42 | Do Reflexology & Foot Soaks Actually Help? 45:13 | The Best Foot Care Routine for Healthy Feet 48:41 | Do Toe Spacers Actually Work? 50:16 | The Best Strength Exercises to Prevent Foot Pain 54:04 | Paul's Forties Formula 55:04 | Final Thoughts About our guest Paul Macaulay is a podiatrist specialising in foot pain, biomechanics, running injuries and lower-limb rehabilitation. Through his clinic and educational content, he helps people understand how better footwear, stronger feet, and smarter movement can improve long-term mobility, performance and quality of life. 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 dealing with foot pain, bunions, plantar fasciitis, or anyone who wants to stay active and mobile through midlife. You can also support the show by Buying Us a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/thefortiesformula

    Foot Pain After 40? Why Your Shoes Are Hurting You | The Forties Formula

  2. 4 days ago ·  Bonus

    When Your Husband Doesn't Understand Your Pain | The Forties Formula in Focus

    https://youtu.be/qNEVAR_R4VY This episode is for every woman who has ever felt like motherhood changed her more than she expected. And for anyone trying to understand why so many mothers are struggling silently behind the scenes. Because maybe the problem isn’t that women are failing motherhood. Maybe the expectations were impossible to begin with. We talk about: • Why motherhood can feel emotionally overwhelming even when you “wanted this” • What matrescence actually means; and why more women are finally talking about it • The invisible identity shift that happens after having children • Why so many women feel isolated after birth • The pressure to “bounce back” and why it’s harming mothers

    When Your Husband Doesn't Understand Your Pain | The Forties Formula in Focus

  3. 29 Jul

    Divorce Expert: Why Smart Women Stay With Narcissists | The Forties Formula

    What happens when you wake up one day and realise you've lost yourself inside your relationship? In this deeply honest conversation, Amanda Lim and Jasmin Dhillon sit down with registered psychotherapist & integrated sex & relationship therapist, Cheryl Kennedy McDonald to unpack the invisible process of identity loss in long-term relationships. From self-concept erosion and trauma bonds to gaslighting, narcissistic abuse and the emotional reality of divorce, this episode explores why so many women stay, how toxic relationship patterns develop, and what it truly takes to rebuild your sense of self. Cheryl explains why leaving isn't simply about willpower, how childhood experiences shape the relationships we accept, and why healing requires far more than just moving on. Whether you're navigating divorce, questioning your relationship, supporting a loved one, or simply wanting to understand the psychology behind these patterns, this conversation offers practical insights with compassion and clarity. Chapters 00:00 – When you no longer recognise yourself 01:03 – Meet psychotherapist Cheryl Kennedy McDonald 02:38 – What is self-concept erosion? 04:16 – Healthy change vs losing yourself 06:38 – Healthy conflict vs toxic conflict 06:50 – Why women stay in unhealthy relationships 08:07 – Trauma bonds explained 09:52 – What gaslighting actually looks like 12:15 – How to break free from a toxic relationship 14:01 – Understanding narcissistic personality disorder 17:02 – Love bombing and the dopamine cycle 19:44 – Co-parenting with a narcissist 22:06 – Male vs female narcissists 24:06 – Divorce, grief & rebuilding your identity 28:10 – Learning to be comfortable alone 30:42 – Healing after divorce & dating again 34:23 – Can narcissists ever change? 36:22 – Sponsor: Love Indus 37:18 – Practical steps to rebuild your life after divorce 39:07 – How relationship stress affects your body 41:00 – Can a narcissist have a healthy relationship? 43:22 – Cheryl's Forties Formula --- About your hosts: Amanda Lim is a Metabolic Health Coach and Director at The Lift Clinic in Singapore, focused on helping women build strength and long-term metabolic health. Jasmin Dhillon is an Integrated Health Strategist helping women in their 40s manage health through lifestyle interventions across gut health, hormones and nutrition. Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/thefortiesformula/](https://www.instagram.com/thefortiesformula/) Thank you to our sponsors: For Youth | Use code TF35 for up to 35% off storewide → (http://www.foryouth.co/go/the-forties-formula-system) Cozy Earth | Use code TFF for up to 31% off → (https://cozyearth.com) Love Indus | Use code TFF for 21% off → https://loveindus.com(https://loveindus.com) Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Buy us a coffee: [https://buymeacoffee.com/thefortiesformula](https://buymeacoffee.com/thefortiesformula)

    Divorce Expert: Why Smart Women Stay With Narcissists | The Forties Formula

  4. 26 Jul ·  Bonus

    How social media is shaping self-worth and identity | The Forties Formula in Focus

    If you’re raising a daughter, working with young people, or simply trying to understand the pressures girls face today, this episode will shift how you see it all. This episode explores the significant impact of social dynamics and group dynamics on girls during adolescence. We discuss how peer relationships carry immense emotional weight and how social influence shapes teen behavior. Understanding these relationships is crucial for supporting healthy identity development in young women. We have covered: The subtle signs your daughter may be struggling (that are easy to miss) Why puberty is starting earlier and what it means The role of hormones in mood, sleep and behaviour How social media is shaping self-worth and identity Why friendships matter more than you realise The truth about body image in young girls today How parents can build connection before adolescence hits What actually helps girls feel confident, seen and supported

    How social media is shaping self-worth and identity | The Forties Formula in Focus

  5. 22 Jul

    This is The Biggest Mistake Women Make With GLP-1 For Weight Loss - Are You Doing This?

    In this episode of The Forties Formula, Jasmin Dhillon and Amanda Lim are joined by obesity medicine physician Dr. Christle Gueverra to unpack one of the most polarising topics in women's health today: GLP-1 medications. Are drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro simply "weight loss injections" or are they finally treating a biological problem that millions of women have been blamed for their entire lives? Drawing from both her medical expertise and her own personal experience using GLP-1 therapy, Dr. Christle explains why so many women in their 40s suddenly struggle with weight, appetite and metabolic health. Together, they explore what these medications actually do inside the brain and body, who they're appropriate for, the risks and side effects to understand, and why medication is only one part of the long-term solution. Most importantly, this conversation shifts the narrative away from shame and willpower, helping women understand that obesity is a chronic medical condition, not a personal failure. In this episode, we discuss: • Why GLP-1 medications have become one of the biggest breakthroughs in obesity treatment • Why weight gain in your 40s isn't simply about eating less and exercising more • How hormones, hunger signals and the brain influence appetite and body weight • Dr. Christle’s personal experience using GLP-1 medication as a physician • The difference between Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and other GLP-1 medications • Common side effects and how to minimise them safely • Why preserving muscle mass is critical while losing weight • Protein, resistance training and nutrition strategies that support healthy fat loss • Why obesity should be treated as a chronic disease rather than a character flaw • How to build sustainable habits that last beyond medication Chapters 00:00 | Why Are So Many Women Turning to GLP-1 Medications? 01:42 | Meet Dr. Christle Gueverra 02:34 | Why Weight Isn't Just About Willpower 05:18 | Dr. Christle's Personal GLP-1 Journey 08:14 | How GLP-1 Medications Actually Work 12:06 | Who Is (And Isn't) A Good Candidate? 16:15 | Common Side Effects & What To Expect 21:10 | Why Protein Matters More Than Ever 24:48 | The Biggest Mistakes Women Make On GLP-1s 29:30 | Strength Training While Losing Weight 34:15 | Can You Stop Taking GLP-1 Medication? 38:52 | Obesity, Shame & Changing The Conversation 43:18 | Long-Term Success Beyond The Medication 47:36 | Dr. Christle's Forties Formula 49:12 | Final Thoughts About our guest: Dr. Christle Gueverra is an obesity medicine physician dedicated to helping people improve their metabolic health through evidence-based medicine and sustainable lifestyle change. Drawing from both her clinical expertise and personal experience, she helps patients navigate obesity as a chronic disease, understand the role of GLP-1 medications, and build long-term strategies for healthier living, free from shame, stigma and misinformation. About your hosts: Jasmin Dhillon is an Integrated Health Strategist and Health Coach helping women in their 40s navigate gut health, hormones and nutrition. Amanda Lim is a Metabolic Health Coach focused on helping women build strength, confidence and long-term health. Support the podcast: If you enjoy these conversations, subscribe and share this episode with someone who's considering GLP-1 medication, struggling with midlife weight gain, or looking to better understand metabolic health. You can also support the show by Buying Us a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/thefortiesformula

    This is The Biggest Mistake Women Make With GLP-1 For Weight Loss - Are You Doing This?

  6. 19 Jul

    The Real Reason You Can't Be Yourself | The Forties Formula in Focus

    This episode explores the challenges of maintaining a rigid self-image and how it impacts our emotional resilience. We discuss the importance of cultivating self awareness and recognizing that true self-worth comes from within. Ultimately, finding inner peace requires letting go of inflexible self-perceptions, encouraging personal growth and valuable life lessons. 💛

    The Real Reason You Can't Be Yourself | The Forties Formula in Focus

  7. 15 Jul

    Why PCOS Gets Worse During Perimenopause - Doctor Explains!

    In this episode of The Forties Formula, Jasmin Dhillon and Amanda Lim are joined by women's health physician Dr. Sital Khistriya to unpack one of the biggest changes in women's health in decades: the proposed renaming of PCOS to PMOS (Poly-Endocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome). Why does this matter? Because experts now believe we've been treating PCOS as an ovarian condition when it's actually a lifelong metabolic disorder driven primarily by insulin resistance. This shift has huge implications for diagnosis, fertility, pregnancy, perimenopause, menopause, cardiovascular health, and how millions of women are treated around the world. Chapters 00:00 | Have We Been Misunderstanding PCOS All Along? 01:48 | Why Experts Want to Rename PCOS to PMOS 03:01 | What PMOS Really Means (And Why Ovarian Cysts Aren't the Problem) 04:25 | How PCOS Got Its Name 04:33 | How PMOS Is Diagnosed 05:51 | Can You Have PMOS Without Ovarian Cysts? 07:04 | Can PMOS Develop Later in Life? 08:22 | The Overlooked Symptoms Most Women Don't Know About 09:41 | What Parents Should Watch for in Teenage Girls 12:20 | Birth Control: Treatment or Band-Aid? 16:03 | PMOS, Fertility & Trying to Conceive 17:27 | Lifestyle Changes That Improve Fertility 18:16 | The Best Diet for Insulin Resistance 19:35 | Metformin, GLP-1s & Modern Treatment Options 20:55 | What Happens If PMOS Goes Undiagnosed Until Your 40s? 23:17 | Why PMOS Still Matters After You've Had Children 25:06 | How PMOS Differs Across Ethnicities 27:28 | The Hidden Signs of Insulin Resistance 30:35 | Does PMOS End After Menopause? 31:15 | Why Perimenopause Can Make PMOS Worse 32:53 | Why Strength Training Improves Insulin Resistance 34:58 | Changing Women's Mindset Around Muscle 39:25 | Will the PMOS Name Change Improve Treatment? 41:00 | Should It Have Been Named Something Else? 42:54 | Hot or Hype? Keto, Metformin, Inositol & Ovulation Tests 47:26 | Dr. Sital’s Forties Formula 48:12 | Final Thoughts About our guest: Dr. Sital Khistryia is a women's health physician with a special interest in hormones, metabolic health, perimenopause and preventive medicine. She helps women better understand the connection between insulin resistance, reproductive health and long-term wellbeing. 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 living with PCOS, insulin resistance, fertility concerns, or navigating perimenopause. You can also support the show by Buying Us a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/thefortiesformula

    Why PCOS Gets Worse During Perimenopause - Doctor Explains!

  8. 12 Jul ·  Bonus

    Diet Culture Is Racism, and Nobody's Talking About It | The Forties Formula in Focus

    The discussion about diet culture and the weight loss industry highlights its pervasive influence as a multi-billion dollar business, often shaping our "social norms." We explore how this "diet trend" can contribute to harmful "eating disorders" and impact our relationship with "food culture." This conversation emphasizes the deep societal embedding of these ideas. Hosted by Jasmin Dhillon and Amanda Lim 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

    Diet Culture Is Racism, and Nobody's Talking About It | The Forties Formula in Focus
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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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  • Creator
    Amanda Lim & Jasmin Dhillon
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    145
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Amanda Lim & Jasmin Dhillon 2024
  • Show Website
    The Forties Formula

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