Over 40 Fabulous and Pregnant

Jamie Massey
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Over 40 Fabulous and Pregnant Podcast is the ultimate podcast for women over 40 who are trying to conceive or are pregnant. Typical episodes are one woman's journey over 40 years old from TTC, pregnancy, birth and postpartum every other Monday. We laugh, cry, share a little TMI and openly talk about the ones we lost. Prepare to feel empowered trying to conceive, believe pregnancy is possible over 40, relate to other women's struggles, be educated about how women get pregnant, feel like over 40 isn't too old to have a baby, embrace 'advanced maternal age', and ditch outdated expectations.  Hosted by Jamie Massey who also shares her own journey to motherhood of almost three years. She became a mother at 43 using donor eggs. She has had seven pregnancies and continues to share her journey. Find supportive sisterhood because you aren't alone in this journey over 40!

  1. 2D AGO

    Marla’s IVF Pregnancy at 48 With Her Own Eggs

    105. After anchoring the news for nearly 30 years, Emmy-award winner Marla Tellez found herself reporting on her own miracle: a successful pregnancy at 48 using her own frozen eggs. In this episode, Marla shares the incredible 12-year timeline from freezing her eggs at age 37 to welcoming her daughter, Sloan, just days before her 49th birthday. She pulls back the curtain on the technical and emotional hurdles of later-in-life parenting, including navigating a partner’s prior vasectomy through sperm extraction and the decision to pause treatments during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Marla’s story is a testament to the power of proactive fertility preservation and the resilience required to chase a dream across decades. From running three miles on the day of her induction to the raw “identity crisis” of the postpartum period, she offers a candid look at what it really takes to conceive and carry a baby in your late 40s. Whether you are currently “TTC” or considering freezing your eggs, Marla’s journey provides a roadmap of hope, scientific possibility, and the reminder that the best headlines are often the ones we write for ourselves. Get the resources, transcript and more information about this episode: https://over40fabulousandpregnant.com/episode105/ Shop the Show 🛍️ To browse every product recommended by our host and guests, visit: https://over40fabulousandpregnant.com/shop/ (Note: We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you—it helps keep the episodes coming!) Support the Pod ❤️ If you enjoy our content and want to help us stay independent, you can donate to the show here: https://over40fabulousandpregnant.com/donate/

    1h 2m

  2. FEB 16

    Unexplained Infertility to Pregnancy at 44 with Donor Eggs

    104. Rosey is on to share her IVF pregnancy with donor eggs. Rosey shares the intimate details of her decade-long path to motherhood. After a relatively straightforward journey with her first daughter at age 36, Rosey was met with years of "unexplained" infertility while trying for a second child. She takes us through the clinical maze of IUIs and mini-IVF, the heartbreak of a mid-trimester loss, and her eventual decision to pursue donor eggs. Rosey speaks candidly about the importance of being your own advocate—specifically how she pushed for endometriosis testing when she was told "it’s just your age"—and how she navigated the transition to donor conception with a focus on bonding and peace. We also feature a special "update" where Rosey and I reconnect months after our initial recording. In this powerful segment, she reflects on how her story took one final, unexpected turn. Get the resources, transcript and more information about this episode: https://over40fabulousandpregnant.com/episode104/ Shop the Show 🛍️ To browse every product recommended by our host and guests, visit: https://over40fabulousandpregnant.com/shop/ (Note: We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you—it helps keep the episodes coming!) Support the Pod ❤️ If you enjoy our content and want to help us stay independent, you can donate to the show here: https://over40fabulousandpregnant.com/donate/

    1h 22m

  3. FEB 2

    Why Karen Refused to Rush Marriage and Motherhood at 46

    103. For years, Karen was dedicated to her career and travel, waiting for the right moment and the right person. When she finally met Jason in her early 40s, they assumed their path to parenthood would require clinical intervention or adoption. But just as they were planning their future, a "Crohn’s flare-up" turned out to be a life-changing surprise: a spontaneous pregnancy at age 46. In this episode, Karen shares the shock of her "die stealer" pregnancy test and why she was firm about not being a pregnant bride, choosing to separate her wedding from her journey to motherhood. We dive into her experience navigating a teaching hospital, the "peanut gallery" of residents, and how she learned to advocate for her own rest during a grueling three-day induction. Karen also discusses her "mindful minutes" in the classroom and the bittersweet transition of surrendering the life she knew for the "miracle" daughter she waited so long to meet. Get the resources, transcript and more information about this episode: https://over40fabulousandpregnant.com/episode103/ Shop the Show 🛍️ To browse every product recommended by our host and guests, visit: https://over40fabulousandpregnant.com/shop/ (Note: We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you—it helps keep the episodes coming!) Support the Pod ❤️ If you enjoy our content and want to help us stay independent, you can donate to the show here: https://over40fabulousandpregnant.com/donate/

    1h 10m

  4. JAN 19

    ER to the Amazon: A Doctor’s Path to Motherhood at 41

    102. For years, Jude grappled with a single, heavy question: Do I actually want to be a mother? Feeling stuck in ambivalence, her quest for an answer took her from the high-stakes environment of the ER to the depths of the Amazon jungle. After a profound experience with a Shaman in Peru, the "indecision" finally cleared. In this episode, Jude shares her journey of meeting her partner at 39 and navigating the delicate balance of relationship-building with a "ticking clock." We dive into her spontaneous pregnancy at 41, the heartbreak of "twin demise," and her incredibly easeful pregnancy. Jude also tells the hilarious and harrowing story of her 10-centimeter-diluted dash to the hospital in a tiny Toyota Yaris. Tune in to hear how this medical professional learned to surrender her clinical mind to the mystery of motherhood. Get the resources, transcript and more information about this episode: https://over40fabulousandpregnant.com/episode102/ FREE registration to Fertility Over Forty Summit: https://over40fabulousandpregnant.com/Fertilityover40Summit Shop the Show 🛍️ To browse every product recommended by our host and guests, visit: https://over40fabulousandpregnant.com/shop/ (Note: We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you—it helps keep the episodes coming!) Support the Pod ❤️ If you enjoy our content and want to help us stay independent, you can donate to the show here: https://over40fabulousandpregnant.com/donate/

    1h 5m

  5. JAN 5

    Fallon’s Natural Conception at 40 in One Month

    101. We have Fallon on to share her spontaneous pregnancy at 40. Fallon was never the girl who dreamed of being a mother. A full-time yoga teacher with a life she loved, she was content being a “dog mom” until the loss of her dog and a new marriage changed her perspective. On the night of her 40th birthday, she and her husband decided to go for it. One month later, she was staring at a positive pregnancy test. In this episode, Fallon talks about the shock of conceiving so quickly, the challenge of navigating a pregnancy with hardware in her pelvis from a previous accident, and what it was like to hear her daughter’s heartbeat for the first time without her husband. From a scheduled C-section on the summer solstice to the ego-stripping challenges of breastfeeding and low milk supply. She reflects on the “sisterhood” of mothers that finally let her in and why she’s choosing to be one-and-done at 40. Get the resources, transcript and more information about this episode: https://over40fabulousandpregnant.com/episode101/ Shop the Show 🛍️ To browse every product recommended by our host and guests, visit: https://over40fabulousandpregnant.com/shop/ (Note: We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you—it helps keep the episodes coming!) Support the Pod ❤️ If you enjoy our content and want to help us stay independent, you can donate to the show here: https://over40fabulousandpregnant.com/donate/

    44 min

  6. 12/22/2025

    Pregnancy Over 40 Round Table

    100. To celebrate our milestone 100th episode, we are doing something different: hearing from women who are in the thick of it right now. Join host Jamie Massey as she sits down with four incredible women—Sarah (44), Johanne (44), Bidi (43), and Katie (46)—for a global roundtable discussion on the raw, real-time experience of being pregnant in your 40s. From Scotland to the U.S., these women pull back the curtain on what it actually feels like to navigate "advanced maternal age" before the baby arrives. This episode explores the vast spectrum of the "Over 40" experience, including Johanne’s 15-year journey of faith and six embryo transfers, Sarah and Katie’s empowering paths with donor eggs, and Bidi’s total shock at conceiving naturally at 43. We dive deep into the topics rarely discussed in clinical settings: the "mental scramble" of shifting your identity, navigating birth plans like VBACs and delayed cord clamping, and the resilience required to manage physical hurdles like grapefruit-sized fibroids. This isn't just a collection of success stories; it’s a masterclass in persistence and a reminder that you are never alone in this community. Get the transcript and more information about this episode: https://over40fabulousandpregnant.com/episode100/ Shop the Show 🛍️ To browse every product recommended by our host and guests, visit: https://over40fabulousandpregnant.com/shop/ (Note: We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you—it helps keep the episodes coming!) Support the Pod ❤️ If you enjoy our content and want to help us stay independent, you can donate to the show here: https://over40fabulousandpregnant.com/donate/

    1h 21m

  7. 12/08/2025

    Fibroids and High Blood Pressure to Pregnancy at 43

    099. Stephanie is on share her spontaneous pregnancy at 43. Stephanie has been with her husband since she was 27 and married him at 39. She always wanted kids, at least one or two, but no more than three. Her husband is eleven years older than her with kids from a previous relationship and was open to having more. Once they decided to try to have a baby, she wasn't pregnant and thought something was wrong. Her husband had kids, so she went to the doctor a year and a half into trying to conceive to get herself checked out. All tests were normal. Eventually she just let it be. At 32 they found a fibroid, so they put her on birth control to shrink it. Luckily it worked and at 34, after getting off of birth control, she was pregnant with her son. When her son turned two, she was ready to try for another baby. At about the same time they were deciding, her husband got custody of his three kids. She instantly became a mama of four boys, a toddler and three preteens. Her blood pressure was high and she thought her family was complete. Find out how her blood pressure medication may have played a role in the surprise of her daughter of 43.  Get the transcript and more information about this episode: https://over40fabulousandpregnant.com/episode99/ Shop the Show 🛍️ To browse every product recommended by our host and guests, visit: https://over40fabulousandpregnant.com/shop/ (Note: We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you—it helps keep the episodes coming!) Support the Pod ❤️ If you enjoy our content and want to help us stay independent, you can donate to the show here: https://over40fabulousandpregnant.com/donate/

    53 min

  8. 11/24/2025

    Did I wait too long? Amanda's IVF Pregnancy at 45

    098. What happens when you spend your 20s and 30s building a life, a marriage, and a career, only to wonder if you’ve missed the window for a second child? In this episode, we meet Amanda, who shares her deeply relatable journey from questioning if she wanted children at all to navigating a successful IVF pregnancy at 45 years old. Amanda opens up about the "epiphany" she had at 44 that led her to pursue fertility treatments in North Texas, overcoming the fear that she had waited too long to complete her family. This conversation follows Amanda’s path through a heartbreaking pregnancy loss, the spontaneous birth of her first son at 34, and the decade of career-building that followed. She dives into the clinical reality of starting IVF in her mid-40s, the emotional resilience required for the process, and the details of her surprising birth and recovery. Whether you are currently standing at a crossroads or seeking proof that it’s never too late to make a bold decision for your family, Amanda’s story is a masterclass in flexibility and hope. Get the transcript and more information about this episode: https://over40fabulousandpregnant.com/episode98/ Shop the Show 🛍️ To browse every product recommended by our host and guests, visit: https://over40fabulousandpregnant.com/shop/ (Note: We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you—it helps keep the episodes coming!) Support the Pod ❤️ If you enjoy our content and want to help us stay independent, you can donate to the show here: https://over40fabulousandpregnant.com/donate/

    59 min
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Over 40 Fabulous and Pregnant Podcast is the ultimate podcast for women over 40 who are trying to conceive or are pregnant. Typical episodes are one woman's journey over 40 years old from TTC, pregnancy, birth and postpartum every other Monday. We laugh, cry, share a little TMI and openly talk about the ones we lost. Prepare to feel empowered trying to conceive, believe pregnancy is possible over 40, relate to other women's struggles, be educated about how women get pregnant, feel like over 40 isn't too old to have a baby, embrace 'advanced maternal age', and ditch outdated expectations.  Hosted by Jamie Massey who also shares her own journey to motherhood of almost three years. She became a mother at 43 using donor eggs. She has had seven pregnancies and continues to share her journey. Find supportive sisterhood because you aren't alone in this journey over 40!

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  • Creator
    Jamie Massey
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    110
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Over 40 Fabulous and Pregnant
  • Show Website
    Over 40 Fabulous and Pregnant

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