Females Thriving Over Thirty

Jasmine Foley & Soraya Barrera
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The podcast where millennial women get honest — about health, hormones, heartbreak, pop culture, and the perfectly imperfect reality of life after 30. No filtered versions, no pretending we have it together. A celebration of thirties and beyond!

  1. 5d ago

    Perimenopause in Your 30s: The Symptoms Nobody Warns You About with Martina Loebenberg

    Anxiety that comes from nowhere. Brain fog that makes you feel incompetent at your own job. Exhaustion no amount of sleep fixes. If you're in your 30s or 40s and these symptoms sound familiar, you need to hear this conversation. This week on Females Thriving Over 30, Soraya sits down with Martina Loebenberg — former competitive bodybuilder turned corporate professional — who spent almost a decade being told her symptoms were depression, ADHD, burnout, or "just London life," before finally connecting the dots to perimenopause. Martina opens up about the years-long fight to be taken seriously by doctors, why she eventually went private for HRT, how perimenopause can intensify ADHD and neurodivergent traits, the toll it took on her relationships and sense of self, and the moment estrogen finally lifted her brain fog. This episode covers: The first signs of perimenopause most women miss (and blame on stress)Why ADHD and other neurodivergent traits can intensify during perimenopauseNavigating NHS vs. private HRT prescriptions in the UKWhat it actually costs to see a private menopause specialistHow perimenopause affects relationships, libido, and your sense of selfHow to advocate for yourself when a doctor tells you "everything's normal"Plus: it's a season finale! Season 8 kicks off in September — and mark your calendar for the FTO30 live event on September 6th. Ticket can be bought here Watch Soraya's ⁠TEDx talk⁠ and please like, comment and share to support the channel. 💌 Stay Connected Subscribe for more real-life conversations that uplift, inform, and empower women 30+. Follow us on IG & TikTok: @FemalesThrivingOverthirty Business/guest inquiries: ⁠fto30podcast@gmail.com⁠ If this episode resonated, follow Females Thriving Over 30, leave a review, and share it with a friend This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and isn't a substitute for professional medical advice. Please speak with your doctor about any symptoms you're experiencing. perimenopause, perimenopause symptoms, menopause, ADHD in women, brain fog, HRT, hormone replacement therapy, women's health podcast, women over 40, perimenopause and anxiety, hormonehealth, women's health

    Perimenopause in Your 30s: The Symptoms Nobody Warns You About with Martina Loebenberg

  2. Jul 30

    The Child-free Lifestyle Gets a Community ft DINK Social

    "DINK" stands for Dual Income, No Kids — and it's become one of the fastest-growing lifestyle labels among couples choosing not to have children. This week, Soraya and Jasmine sit down with Charlie and Ali, the husband-and-wife founders of DINK Social, the first social app built specifically for child-free couples. They talk about how the DINK lifestyle actually plays out day to day, why the community around it took off faster than they ever expected, and what "child-free by choice" really looks like once you get past the internet's assumptions, backlash, and the cliché "lavish, carefree" stereotype. Along the way: the difference between child-free by choice and child-free by circumstance, handling family pressure over kids in your 30s and 40s, and why adult friendship might be the hardest part of any of this. Whether you're a DINK yourself, child-free by circumstance, a parent, or just DINK-curious, this episode will change how you think about what counts as a full life. In this episode we cover: What actually made them decide to be child-free (hint: it started with a puppy)How DINK Social went from a TikTok video to 500+ waitlist signups overnightThe wildest assumptions people made about a couples-only appWhy the online backlash against child-free couples can get so uglyThe truth about the "lavish, carefree DINK lifestyle" stereotypeWhat to say to family members who won't stop asking when you're having kidsWhy child-free and parent friendships can absolutely coexistWhat's next for DINK Social, including their first group trip to Sardinia in 2027 Find DINK Social: 📲 Instagram & socials: @dinksocial 🌐 Get the App Get Tickets for our Live Event Here Watch Soraya's TEDx talk and please like, comment and share to support the channel. 💌 Stay Connected Subscribe for more real-life conversations that uplift, inform, and empower women 30+. Follow us on IG & TikTok: @FemalesThrivingOverthirty Business/guest inquiries: fto30podcast@gmail.com If this episode resonated, follow Females Thriving Over 30, leave a review, and share it with a friend dink, dink lifestyle, dual income no kids, child free, childfree, child free by choice, childless by choice, child free lifestyle, child free couples, dink social, dink social app, no kids by choice, child free women, females thriving over 30, women over 30 podcast, adult friendship, fertility journey, child free community, why i don't want kids, child free backlash, millennials, couple

    The Child-free Lifestyle Gets a Community ft DINK Social

  3. Jul 26

    9 to 5 vs 5 to 9: Finding Meaning Beyond Your Work Title

    Is your job successful — or does it actually feel meaningful? On this episode of Females Thriving Over 30, Jasmine and Soraya sit down with returning guest Urmi — a finance professional by day, self-published author, speaker, YouTuber and podcaster by night — to unpack what it really takes to build a career with purpose beyond a job title. Urmi shares the moment she realised a "successful" career (the promotions, the pay rises, the external validation) wasn't the same as a fulfilling one, why the hours between five and nine can matter as much as your nine-to-five, and how the Japanese concept of Ikigai helped her find meaning in the everyday. We talk through side hustles versus passion projects, building a personal brand on LinkedIn without burning out, the very real financial fears that keep women stuck in careers that no longer fit, and why — whatever your age — it's never too late to start over. If you're a woman in her 30s questioning your career path, feeling the pull of a passion project, or just trying to figure out what comes after "successful," this conversation is for you. Find Urmi's book, Discovering Your Identity: A Rebirth from Iteration of Struggle, on Amazon, and her podcast, Stories Beyond Borders, on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. FTO30 LIVE EVENT! Tickets for the FTO30 live event are on sale now — Click Here Want to speak, sponsor, or get involved? Email us at fto30podcast@gmail.com meaningful career · career change in your 30s · 9 to 5 vs 5 to 9 · side hustle ideas · personal branding tips · how to find purpose in your career · Ikigai · women in finance · career burnout · passion project · podcast for women over 30 · women in leadership

    9 to 5 vs 5 to 9: Finding Meaning Beyond Your Work Title

  4. Jul 16

    Child-Free by Choice: Why More Women Are Opting Out of Motherhood (with Ashleigh Russell)

    Is having kids still the "default" path for women — or is that starting to change? This week, Soraya and Jasmine sit down with Ashleigh Russell to talk about her decision to be child-free, and why she's never wavered on it. They get into the judgment that comes with saying "I don't want kids" out loud, the real financial cost of raising a child in the UK today, why "selfish" might actually be "self-aware," and what it's really like navigating relationships, family, and even medical professionals when children simply aren't part of your plan. Whether you're child-free, a parent, still deciding, or just curious — this is an honest, unfiltered conversation about choice, identity, and building a life that's actually yours. PS: Apologies for Soraya's sound at the beginning. The heatwave and using a fan is not a good combo for the mic and the sound Females Thriving Over 30 is the podcast for millennial women navigating love, life, confidence, finances, and starting over — one honest conversation at a time. Follow @femalesthrivingoverthirty for more. Contact us on: fto30podcast@gmail.com childfree by choice, child free by choice, childless by choice, why I don't want kids, choosing not to have kids, childfree women, childfree lifestyle, dink lifestyle, cost of raising a child uk, childfree in your 30s, is it selfish to not want kids, motherhood is not for everyone, females thriving over 30, millennial women podcast, childfree millennial

    Child-Free by Choice: Why More Women Are Opting Out of Motherhood (with Ashleigh Russell)

  5. Jul 9

    Divorce in Your 30s: "It's Nothing Like You Imagine" — Starting Over & Rediscovering Joy

    Divorce in your 30s isn't the end of your story — it might be the redirection you never asked for. In this honest, unfiltered episode, Soraya and Jasmine sit down with Jess, who went through divorce after 13 years together and came out the other side happier, stronger, and more herself than ever. We talk about the grief no one prepares you for, why the fear is often worse than the reality, and the small moments that tell you you're healing. Jess shares how she rebuilt her confidence, rediscovered old passions, leaned into fitness and running, and redefined what love and happiness actually mean to her. In this episode:• Thee truth about divorce grief — and why people say the wrong things• "Love is something you do" — rethinking love and relationships after divorce• The freedom of no longer being perceived, judged, or people-pleasing• Practical tools that actually helped: journaling, therapy, routine, and finding a pursuit• How long it really takes to accept it — and to stop hurting• The biggest unexpected gift she gained from going through it Whether you're navigating a divorce right now, starting over after a long-term relationship, or you're scared it could happen to you, this conversation is a reminder that you will gain things you love about yourself — not in spite of what you went through, but because of it. 💛 Females Thriving Over 30 — real conversations for millennial women on love, life, confidence and starting over.Follow us on Instagram: @femalesthrivingover30 Been through it? Tell us in the comments the one thing that helped you get to the other side. divorce in your 30s, life after divorce, divorce recovery, divorce recovery for women, how to heal from divorce, starting over after divorce,, divorce story, surviving divorce, rebuilding confidence after divorce, divorce grief, divorce podcast, divorce podcast for women, dating and love after divorce, finding yourself after divorce, divorce advice for women, divorce in your 30s no kids, women thriving after divorce, the divorce effect, females thriving over 30, millennial women podcast, personal growth podcast

    Divorce in Your 30s: "It's Nothing Like You Imagine" — Starting Over & Rediscovering Joy

  6. Jul 2

    Financial Empowerment for Women: How do I start investing? ft Financial Advisor Peta Kay

    If you've ever thought "I should have started investing years ago" — this episode is for you. We're back with qualified financial advisor and money coach Peta Kay (@yourfinancept), and this time we're going deep on investing: why so many millennial women avoid it, how to get started even if you're scared, and why the guilt of starting late is the exact thing keeping you stuck. In this episode we cover: • Why women are statistically less likely to invest than men — and the real cost of that gap • How to overcome the fear of losing money (and why your brain reacts so differently to spending vs. investing) • The golden rule: never invest what you can't afford to lose • Where to actually start: ISAs, investment funds, Vanguard, Freetrade, Trading 212 explained simply • Why you're probably already investing without knowing it (your pension!) • How to track down lost pensions from old jobs — and why it matters more than you think • The risks of IPOs, meme stocks, and social media "get rich" content • High risk vs. low risk: how to think about your investment approach • Rich Dad Poor Dad: is it worth reading? • Why Peta started investing with less than £50 — and what happened next Whether you're a total beginner or you've been meaning to start for years, this conversation will make investing feel possible — not terrifying. Find Peta K: 📲 Instagram & socials: @YourFinancePT 🌐 Website: www.pearlsandperils.com 💼 Investing 1:1 Sessions (UK-based): available via her website Watch Soraya's TEDx talk — link below — and please like, comment and share to support the channel. ⁠https://youtu.be/MkAfq6m8ECw?si=TemniHt6iJwpP6oh⁠ 💌 Stay Connected Subscribe for more real-life conversations that uplift, inform, and empower women 30+. Follow us on IG & TikTok: @FemalesThrivingOverthirty Business/guest inquiries: fto30podcast@gmail.com If this episode resonated, follow Females Thriving Over 30, leave a review, and share it with a friend who wants to become a millionaire. This video is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing in this video constitutes financial advice. Always consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. investing for beginners, how to start investing, women and money, investing for women, millennial women investing, stocks and shares ISA, Vanguard investing, Freetrade app, Trading 212, investment funds explained, money mindset, financial freedom, fear of investing, investing UK, personal finance women, how to overcome fear of investing, workplace pension explained, lost pension UK, women personal finance podcast, females thriving over 30, peta k financial advisor, your finance PT, money coach UK, investing in your 30s, millennial money, how much do I need to invest, investing with small amounts, ISA explained, high risk investing, crypto investing beginners

    Financial Empowerment for Women: How do I start investing? ft Financial Advisor Peta Kay

  7. Jun 25

    Gen Z Cancelled Our Leggings — And We're Fighting Back | Millennial Fashion, Body Image & The Clothes We Actually Love

    Gen Z has officially declared leggings cringe — and we have thoughts. In this episode we dive deep into the millennial fashion identity, from the legging wars to skinny jeans, side parts, ballet flats and everything in between. We unpack a real New York Post article showing how Gen Z gym girls are ditching fitted leggings for baggy sweats due to body image concerns — and ask whether this says more about fashion or about the damaging way women have always been taught to feel about their bodies. We also get real about the frustrations of shopping as a woman over 30: inconsistent sizing, the ASOS returns policy, buying online when you can't see how clothes actually look on your body type, and why the fashion industry still has so far to go. Plus — nostalgia overload. We talk skinny jeans, body con dresses, crop tops, statement necklaces, wedge trainers and why millennial fashion made sense for the bodies we actually have. This one is fun, honest, a little chaotic, and ends with a rallying cry: wear what makes you feel powerful. Leggings included. ✨ What You’ll Learn Why millennials are still ride-or-die for leggings (and why we'll never give them up)The shift from skinny jeans and body con dresses to wide leg and baggy everythingHow fashion trends have always been tied to body image pressure and media standardsThe frustration of inconsistent clothing sizing and why the fashion industry is failing womenASOS returns policy — are they punishing normal shoppers?Why online shopping is still broken for women who don't look like runway modelsNostalgia: ballet flats, statement necklaces, crop tops, side parts and wedge trainersWhy millennial fashion actually made sense for our bodiesThe body dysmorphia question — is it generational or is it always going to affect women?💌 Stay ConnectedSubscribe for more real-life conversations that uplift, inform, and empower women 30+.Follow us on IG & TikTok: @FemalesThrivingOverthirtyBusiness/guest inquiries: fto30podcast@gmail.com millennial fashion, gen z vs millennial, leggings debate, women over 30, females thriving over 30, millennial women podcast, body image and fashion, fashion trends 2025, millennial style, skinny jeans comeback, wide leg jeans, body con dress, ASOS returns, online shopping problems, clothing sizing issues, body dysmorphia women, fashion podcast, women empowerment, thriving over 30, millennial nostalgia, gen z cancelled, leggings workout, athleisure, female podcast UK, fashion and self confidence

  8. Jun 18

    Why High-Achieving Women Struggle With Food (and How to Finally Stop Starting Over) — with Holistic Nutritionist Casey Weiss

    You can run a business, a household and a packed calendar — so why does eating well feel impossible? In this episode of Females Thriving Over 30, Soraya sits down with holistic nutritionist Casey Weiss to unpack why high-achieving, type A women get trapped in cycles of dieting, overeating, food guilt and starting over every Monday — and why discipline and willpower are exactly the wrong tools for the job. Casey shares her own journey from chronic dieting and food obsession to food freedom, and breaks down the psychology and biology behind the all-or-nothing eating pattern: perfectionism, "good food vs bad food" thinking, food noise, and the blood sugar roller coaster that drives nighttime overeating. ✨ What You’ll Learn in this episode Why the mindset that made you successful is sabotaging your relationship with food The food-mood journal method that beats calorie counting (and why MyFitnessPal keeps you stuck) How undereating during the day causes binge and overeating at night Why your metabolism is NOT broken after 30 — and what actually changed Emotional eating, shame and the childhood roots of your food rules The truth about GLP-1 medications (Ozempic, Wegovy): dosing mistakes, muscle loss, and how to come off them without regaining the weight How to build sustainable healthy eating habits without rigid meal plans Connect with Casey Weiss Instagram:  @yourcaseforwellness  Apply for Coaching Free Stop Overeating Guide Watch Soraya's TEDx talk — link below — and please like, comment and share to support the channel. https://youtu.be/MkAfq6m8ECw?si=TemniHt6iJwpP6oh 💌 Stay Connected Subscribe for more real-life conversations that uplift, inform, and empower women 30+. Follow us on IG & TikTok: @FemalesThrivingOverthirty Business/guest inquiries: fto30podcast@gmail.com If this episode resonated, follow Females Thriving Over 30, leave a review, and share it with a friend who's tired of starting over. high achieving women, relationship with food, intuitive eating, food freedom, emotional eating, how to stop overeating, binge eating at night, food noise, holistic nutritionist, all or nothing eating, yo yo dieting, perfectionism, healthy eating habits for women, metabolism after 30, GLP-1 weight loss, ozempic, sustainable weight loss, women over 30, food mood journal, type A personality

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The podcast where millennial women get honest — about health, hormones, heartbreak, pop culture, and the perfectly imperfect reality of life after 30. No filtered versions, no pretending we have it together. A celebration of thirties and beyond!

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  • Creator
    Jasmine Foley & Soraya Barrera
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    91
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jasmine Foley & Soraya Barrera
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    Females Thriving Over Thirty

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