Life Over 40

Jese Gary

Life Over 40 is the go-to podcast for women redefining what it means to thrive after 40. Each week, we dive into real, unfiltered conversations on topics like healthy aging, career reinvention, relationships, parenting, infertility, and starting over. Hosted by Jese Gary, this podcast features relatable stories and expert advice to inspire and empower women in this transformative stage of life. Whether you’re looking for motivation, advice, or a sense of community, you’re in the right place. Tune in, subscribe, and join the conversation. Life over 40 is just the beginning!

  1. 1D AGO

    Finding Your Purpose After 40 (When You Feel Behind in Life)

    Struggling with finding your purpose in life after 40? In this episode, fitness expert and coach Heike Yates shares how women over 40 can rediscover purpose, clarity, and fulfillment—even if you feel behind. If you’ve been wondering how to find your purpose after 40 or questioning your next chapter, Heike’s story and insights will help you reconnect with what truly matters. In this powerful conversation, Heike Yates opens up about her own midlife journey and what it really takes to redefine success beyond societal expectations. We talk about navigating hormonal changes, releasing guilt, and creating space to explore who you are now—not who the world told you to be. You’ll walk away with practical steps to start pursuing your passion, set boundaries with confidence, and embrace a version of success that actually feels aligned with your life. If you’ve ever thought, “I’m over 40 and still don’t know what I’m meant to do,” this episode will remind you—you are not behind, you are evolving. ✨ What You’ll Walk Away With: How to start finding your purpose in life after 40Heike Yates’ approach to redefining success and fulfillmentTools to navigate fear, guilt, and self-doubtWhy curiosity is key to discovering your next chapterHow physical and emotional health impact clarity in midlife📖 Resource Mentioned: On Your Terms by Nike Segal - https://amzn.to/4s0jsNh About Heike Yates: Heike Yates is a Midlife Fitness Expert, author, and creator of the SPARK Framework. She helps midlife women navigate seasons when what used to work no longer fits and routines feel harder to follow than they used to. With over 35 years of experience in fitness, nutrition, and mindset coaching, Heike supports women who feel stuck in the gap between knowing what matters and actually following through. Her approach is practical, compassionate, and designed for real life — not ideal days. She is the host of the Pursue Your Spark Podcast and author of Pursue Your Spark, where she blends science and lived experience to help women rebuild self-trust and move forward with steady steps, without guilt, extremes, or starting over. Connect with Heike Yates: Website: https://heikeyates.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pursueyourspark Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heikeyates/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heike-yates/

    54 min

  2. MAR 12

    The Glow Up Nobody Talks About After 40

    Struggling to reinvent yourself after 40? In this episode, we talk about how women over 40 can glow up through intentional living, confidence, and simple daily habits that change everything. If you’ve been feeling stuck, burned out, or unsure about your next chapter, this conversation is your reminder that it’s never too late to reconnect with who you truly are. In this episode of Life Over 40, I share my personal journey of embracing intentional living in my 40s and how small, consistent habits helped me build confidence and clarity. From planning outfits the night before to practicing daily biblical affirmations, these simple shifts can help you reduce decision fatigue and start showing up as the woman you’re becoming. We also talk about the power of creating systems in your life that support growth — like choosing a signature hairstyle, meal prepping to support your health, and even intentionally going after one “no” each day to build resilience and confidence. If you’re a woman over 40 navigating a season of reinvention, self-discovery, or personal growth, you’re not alone. This episode will encourage you to take small, intentional steps toward the life you truly want. ✨ Your glow up doesn’t happen overnight — it happens through the habits you commit to daily.

    28 min

  3. MAR 4

    Rebuilding Your Life After 40: What To Do When Everything Falls Apart

    Struggling to rebuild your life after a major disruption? In this powerful conversation, we talk about resilience, grief, and why life after 40 can become your most intentional chapter yet. If you’re navigating a midlife transition, health scare, loss, or unexpected life change, this episode is for you. Because rebuilding your life after 40 is not about starting over — it’s about starting deeper. In this heartfelt episode of Life Over 40, I sit down with Bron Watson to talk about what it really looks like to rebuild your life when everything changes. From her cancer diagnoses to redefining identity, purpose, and joy, Bron shares how resilience is built through honesty, vulnerability, and learning to listen to your body. We explore how grief is not a destination but a journey, why intention matters more than rigid goals, and how daily emotional health practices like journaling can help you feel grounded again. If you’ve ever thought, “I feel lost” or “I didn’t plan for this chapter,” you are not alone. This conversation will remind you that you still have choice, power, and possibility — even in the unexpected. ✨ You’ll walk away with: A new perspective on rebuilding your life after a major disruptionEncouragement to embrace vulnerability as strengthPractical habits to support emotional well-beingA reminder that why life starts at 40 isn’t just a phrase — it’s a mindset💛 About Our Guest Bron Watson is a nurse, educator, entrepreneur, and founder of The Social Coach and The Serenity Project  After decades supporting others in spaces where care and communication matter, Bron’s own life shifted when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017 and later an incurable blood cancer. Rather than be defined by diagnosis, she created The Serenity Project — a space where science meets soul — helping others navigate uncertainty with compassion and reconnect with themselves. Connect with Bron: Website: https://serenityproject.com.au/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bron_watson/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bronwatsonmeLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/bronwatson If this conversation encouraged you, subscribe to Life Over 40 with Jese for honest, vulnerable conversations about life after 40, midlife transitions, purpose, wellness, and rebuilding with intention.

    1h 4m

  4. FEB 28

    Being Open to Love After 40 (Why It Feels So Scary Now)

    What does it really mean to be open to love after 40? I'm sharing her current journey of actively dating, desiring partnership, and learning how to stay emotionally open without abandoning herself. Love in midlife often comes with deeper wisdom — and deeper fear. If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s still safe to open your heart again, this conversation will meet you exactly where you are. Drawing insight from Daring Greatly and On Your Terms, Jese breaks down what vulnerability actually looks like in this season of life and why being honest about your desires is one of the most powerful things you can do. This episode is for the woman who: • Wants love but refuses to settle • Has done the healing work but still feels guarded • Is learning to trust herself again in dating • Desires partnership without losing her peace • Is ready to redefine love on her own terms You are not behind. You are not too late. And you are not wrong for still wanting love. If this conversation resonated with you, share in the comments: What does being open to love look like for you right now? Your story helps build this community. Chapters: 00:00 Opening Up to Love After 40 05:43 Vulnerability and Honesty in Relationships 13:56 Expressing Vulnerability Without Fear 21:43 Rewriting the Story of Love 30:14 Choosing Openness Over Fear Resources Mentioned: Daring Greatly On Your Terms TAKE ACTION & STAY CONNECTED 📧 Join our email list for deeper conversations, weekly encouragement, and tools for navigating life after 40 👉 https://mailchi.mp/168b6f5b4062/life-over-40-podcast 🎙️ Listen to the podcast for more empowering episodes 👉 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2440660 💛 If this episode encouraged you, hit LIKE and subscribe to join this growing community of women redefining life over 40.

    32 min

  5. FEB 18

    Career Reinvention After 40: When You’ve Outgrown the Version of Success You Built

    Struggling with career reinvention after 40? If you’ve outgrown the version of success you once worked so hard to build, this conversation will help you rethink what’s next. In this episode of Life Over 40, we talk about reinventing yourself in 2026, identity shifting, and how to design your life on your terms — without shame or fear. In this powerful guest conversation, I sit down with Sonya Cashner to explore what a career change really looks like for women over 40. We talk about facing fear, letting go of old identities, and building something new from the foundation of your past experiences. Sonya shares her journey from the fashion industry to becoming a travel advisor, and how travel, curiosity, and lifelong learning opened a new chapter she didn’t see coming. In this episode, you’ll learn: How reinvention can be a conscious decision or a slow unfoldingWhy facing fear is part of identity shiftingHow your past career built the foundation for what’s nextWhy travel can expand your perspective and purposeHow women over 40 can confidently design a life that feels alignedIf this episode resonated, subscribe to the channel and share it with another woman who may be quietly considering her own reinvention. About Sonya Cashner: Sonya Cashner is a Global Luxury Travel Advisor, Creative Leader, and Community-focused Experience Designer whose career spans travel, hospitality, fashion, lifestyle media, and event production. Today, as a Virtuoso-recognised travel advisor, she designs bespoke, human-centred journeys for discerning travellers worldwide, personally visiting 10+ countries each year to deepen her destination knowledge and partner relationships. Sonya is proud to maintain a 100% “Highly Recommend” Virtuoso client rating and has delivered nearly $1M in completed luxury travel revenue across 2024–2025, much of it through long-term relationships and referrals. Her work is rooted in connection, storytelling, cultural curiosity, and the belief that travel — when done with intention — can be life-changing.   She specialises in: Bespoke luxury itinerariesMilestone celebrations & destination weddingsMulti-generational travelWellness & slow-travel experiencesSolo journeysCulturally immersive travel Resource Mentioned: “On Your Terms” by Nick Segal

    54 min

  6. FEB 11

    5 Minimalist Finance Habits for Financial Freedom After 40

    Stop struggling with shame around money after 40? These 5 minimalist finance habits will help you stop wasting money and build real financial freedom—without shame, hustle, or overwhelm. If you’re in your 40s (or beyond) and wondering if it’s too late to reset your finances, this episode is for you. I share five simple living rules that can completely reshape your relationship with money. We talk about redefining what financial freedom really means for you, building income with intention (not burnout), weekly budgeting for awareness, radical transparency in money conversations, and using a one-in-one-out spending rule to stop emotional leaks. Minimalism isn’t about deprivation. It’s about clarity. It’s about deciding what actually matters in this season of your life. And if you’ve been carrying guilt, shame, or regret about past financial choices, you are not alone. It’s not too late. You can start today. This is your reminder: avoidance is expensive. Awareness is freedom. ✨ If you’re a woman over 40 trying to simplify your finances, do a low buy year, or create sustainable wealth without hustle culture—this space is for you. 📝 Ready to simplify your money? Grab my Etsy Budget Planner here: https://creatorlink.shop/458XPSj 📖 Book mentioned in this episode: I Will Teach You To Be Rich by Ramit Sethi (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/4bVeihb TAKE ACTION & STAY CONNECTED 📧 Join our email list for deeper conversations, weekly encouragement, and tools for navigating life after 40 👉 https://mailchi.mp/168b6f5b4062/life-over-40-podcast 🎙️ Listen to the podcast for more empowering episodes 👉 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2440660 💛 If this episode encouraged you, hit LIKE and subscribe to join this growing community of women redefining life over 40. #LifeOver40 #WomenOver40 #MidlifeJourney #MinimalistHabits #Minimalism #FinancialFreedom #LowBuyYear #StopWastingMoney

    34 min

  7. JAN 21

    The Truth About Intimacy with Perimenopause and Menopause

    Struggling with intimacy, mood changes, or feeling disconnected from your body in midlife? In this episode, we uncover the truth about intimacy during perimenopause and menopause—and why you’re not broken, alone, or imagining what you’re feeling. 🎙️ About This Episode In The Truth About Intimacy with Perimenopause and Menopause, I’m joined by Dr. Shakeeka Misher, a women’s health expert and founder of Thryva Wellness. Together, we have an honest, compassionate conversation about the emotional, physical, and mental shifts women experience during perimenopause and menopause—and how these changes impact intimacy, libido, confidence, and relationships. This episode is for women over 40 who’ve been told their labs are “normal,” yet feel anything but. We talk about self-advocacy, sexual health, mental well-being, and why intimacy doesn’t disappear in midlife—it evolves. If you’ve felt confused, unseen, or ashamed to speak up about what’s happening in your body, this conversation will remind you that you are not alone and that support is available. ✨ What You’ll Learn ✔️ Why perimenopause can begin as early as your mid-30s ✔️ The 80+ symptoms women experience—and why many are dismissed ✔️ How hormonal changes affect mental health and intimacy ✔️ Why libido changes don’t mean the end of connection or pleasure ✔️ How open communication with partners can deepen intimacy ✔️ The power of tracking symptoms and advocating for your health ✔️ Why community support is essential in midlife transitions 🤍 Guest Resources from Dr. Shakeeka • Midlife Reset Circle – a free community for women navigating midlife • Thryva Blueprint – a starting point for hormone clarity and care • Hormone Clarity Call – a collaborative consult to see if support is the right fit (Links coming soon—stay tuned!) TAKE ACTION & STAY CONNECTED 📧 Join our email list for deeper conversations, weekly encouragement, and tools for navigating life after 40 👉 https://mailchi.mp/168b6f5b4062/life-over-40-podcast

    1h 3m

  8. 12/31/2025

    Fear to Belonging: How to Step Into Rooms That Were Meant for You

    Struggling with fear, rejection, or feeling like you don’t belong in certain rooms? In this episode, we talk honestly about how women over 40 can move from fear to confidence and step into spaces that were meant for them.   In this episode of Life Over 40, Jese Gary sits down with Deb Lester to unpack the deep connection between belonging, visibility, and self-trust. Together, they explore how fear of rejection, perfectionism, and imposter syndrome quietly keep so many women stuck—personally and professionally. Deb shares insights from her Conquer Club community and offers practical, encouraging advice to help women rebuild confidence, show up authentically, and stop shrinking themselves.  If you’ve ever felt like you had to earn your seat at the table—or questioned whether you truly belonged—you’re not alone. This conversation is for the woman who’s ready to stop hiding, trust herself again, and step fully into her next chapter.  ✨ What you’ll learn in this episode:  Why belonging is essential for growth after 40How fear and rejection can block opportunities (and how to move through them)The role of self-trust in building confidenceWhy perfectionism hurts visibility and authenticityHow community can restore courage, clarity, and connection  📚 Resources Mentioned On Your Terms by Nick SegalDaring Greatly by Brene Brown  💌 Stay Connected Subscribe to my newsletter for more honest conversations, tools, and encouragement for navigating life and purpose after 40.   👍 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with a woman who needs this reminder today.     #LifeOver40 #WomenOver40 #Belonging #WomenEmpowerment #MidlifeConfidence #Authenticity #Community #OvercomingFear

    47 min
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Life Over 40 is the go-to podcast for women redefining what it means to thrive after 40. Each week, we dive into real, unfiltered conversations on topics like healthy aging, career reinvention, relationships, parenting, infertility, and starting over. Hosted by Jese Gary, this podcast features relatable stories and expert advice to inspire and empower women in this transformative stage of life. Whether you’re looking for motivation, advice, or a sense of community, you’re in the right place. Tune in, subscribe, and join the conversation. Life over 40 is just the beginning!

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  • Creator
    Jese Gary
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Life Over 40
  • Show Website
    Life Over 40

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