Females Thriving Over Thirty

100 episodes. Three years. Nearly 100 incredible women. And one big lesson: there is no deadline for your life.In this special 100th episode and Season 8 finale, Soraya and Jasmine count down the top 5 most-listened episodes of all time, from moving abroad and building resilience, to the child-free lifestyle and the very first episode that started it all. They also revisit their all-time favourite guest, Diane Gilman, the Queen of Jeans, and explain why her story proves you can reinvent yourself at any age.We get honest about what three years of podcasting has taught us: letting go of people-pleasing and the fear of judgement, normalising conversations about women's health like endometriosis and IVF, the infamous leggings controversy, and why we're genuinely excited about turning 40. Because women are not obsolete at 35, 40 or ever!In this episode:• Our top 5 episodes of all time• Why consistency is the hardest part of building anything• Ageing positively and career change in your 30s and 40s• Breaking taboos around women's health, divorce and relationships• Behind the scenes of the podcast• Fertility Week and the fight to end the IVF postcode lottery🎉 Join us LIVE: our first in-person event is on Saturday 28 November, with a live podcast recording, a makeup masterclass, the Hearts in Bloom empowerment workshop, content creation time and cake! Get your tickets here💛 Support Fertility Action: share their latest Instagram post about Fertility Week and tag Andy Burnham to help end the IVF postcode lottery.Want to be a guest, suggest a topic or sponsor our events? Email [email protected] Thriving Over 30 is the podcast for women in their thirties, forties, fifties and beyond, and for the twenty-somethings quietly dreading the big 3-0. Spoiler: the best is yet to come.See you in January for Season 9!women over 30, women in their 30s, women in their 40s, turning 30, turning 40, life after 30, it's never too late, never too late to start, reinvent yourself, career change in your 30s, ageing positively, aging gracefully, women's podcast, podcast for women, female empowerment, confidence for women, people pleasing, fear of judgement, women's health, endometriosis, IVF postcode lottery, child free lifestyle, moving abroad, 100th episode, podcast milestone, Females Thriving Over 30, FTO30, Diane Gilman, Queen of Jeans

Ever stood in front of a wardrobe full of clothes and thought, "I have absolutely nothing to wear"? This week we're joined by Louise Duncum, personal stylist and colour consultant at Weiz Styles in Battersea, South West London, to talk personal style, the psychology of colour and how what we wear can transform our confidence.After 10 years designing clothes for major high street brands, Louise realised the women wearing those clothes were an afterthought. Now she's on a mission to help women feel confident through their personal style.In this episode we cover:- Why colour analysis is making a huge comeback (and how to try it at home)- Warm vs cool undertones, the lipstick test, and gold vs silver jewellery- The four colour seasons explained: spring, summer, autumn and winter- Can your colour season change if you tan or move country?- How to find your body shape and dress for it, whether you're petite or tall- Finding your style again after motherhood and big life changes- What a personal stylist actually does (it's not just a rail of clothes!)- How to stop impulse buying clothes you never wear- The "style it three ways" rule and building a capsule wardrobe- Why we wear 20% of our wardrobe 80% of the time- Dressing for trends after 30, shoes for your leg length, and staying stylish in winter- Enclothed cognition: how getting dressed changes your productivity, even when working from homeConnect with Louise:Instagram: @weizstylesWebsite: weizstyles.comLinkedIn: Louise DuncumFTO30 LIVE: Join us in Mansfield on 28th November for workshops, a panel, content opportunities and a live podcast recording! Tickets ⁠⁠⁠hereFemales Thriving Over 30 is the podcast for women in their thirties, forties, fifties and beyond, and for the twenty-somethings quietly dreading the big 3-0. Spoiler: the best is yet to come. Every week we're proving that each decade brings more confidence, more clarity and more fun than the last, while we talk career, identity, self-worth and building a life that feels as good as it looks.Hosted by Soraya Barrera and Jasmine Foley.Sponsorships & collaborations: [email protected] analysis, color analysis, seasonal colour analysis, what season am I, colour analysis explained, warm vs cool undertones, how to find your undertone, colour analysis at home, personal stylist, personal style, how to find your personal style, capsule wardrobe, dress for your body shape, petite styling tips, style over 30, what to wear, nothing to wear, gold vs silver jewellery, autumn colour palette, enclothed cognition, style after motherhood, Females Thriving Over 30, FTO30 podcast, women over 30 podcast

Have you ever felt like you belong to two countries but don’t fully belong to either? This week we talk about the real life of an expat: the opportunities, the personal growth, and the loneliness, identity crisis and culture shock that nobody prepares you for when you move abroad.Our guest is Juana Silva Puerta, a Colombian-born literary translator who moved to Ely in the UK five years ago. Juana shares what moving abroad was really like: the visa and bureaucracy hurdles, the housing shock, and her first dark winters. She also explains how she made friends as an adult in a new country and built a Spanish-speaking community from nothing.In this episode:• Culture shock in the UK, from 5pm closing times to council tax• How to make friends abroad when you don’t know anyone• Being bilingual and the “different personality” you have in each language• Belonging, identity and redefining what “home” means• Long-distance family, motherhood and raising a child abroad• Expat vs. immigrant: why the words matter• Practical tips for anyone who has just moved to a new countryPlus, Soraya and Jasmine share their honest reactions to the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.Whether you’ve moved countries, are thinking about it, or are searching for a sense of belonging wherever you are, this conversation is for you.Females Thriving Over 30 is the podcast for women in their thirties, forties, fifties and beyond, and for the twenty-somethings quietly dreading the big 3-0. Spoiler: the best is yet to come. Every week we’re proving that each decade brings more confidence, more clarity and more fun than the last.Business and sponsorship enquiries: [email protected] life, life of an expat, living abroad, moving abroad, expat loneliness, making friends abroad, how to make friends as an adult, moving to the UK, expat in the UK, culture shock UK, immigrant stories, expat vs immigrant, belonging, bilingual, bilingual brain, Colombian in UK, Latina in UK, third culture, expat community, living in England, homesick, UK visa, Life in the UK test, Victoria's Secret, Victoria's secret fashion show, Females Thriving Over 30, FTO30, women's podcast, podcast for women over 30

Is your dress size holding back your career? In this episode of Females Thriving Over 30, Soraya and Jasmine sit down with Rachael Hunt, TEDx speaker, marketing manager and the voice behind Fat Funny Marketer, to talk honestly about plus size discrimination in the workplace and the weight bias women face in business.Rachael shares what it's really like to be a plus size woman at work: being told at seven she couldn't be an actor because she was fat, comments about her lunch from colleagues, and being the only person in the office not offered a free gym membership. We unpack the research showing plus size women are less likely to be promoted, more likely to be paid less and unfairly labelled lazy, even though they often work longer hours to prove themselves.We also get into diet culture, "almond mums," body image and body dysmorphia, the double standards women face as they age, and why Bridget Jones, a 58kg woman with her own London flat and a great career, was sold to us as a cautionary tale. Plus: how social media changed the way millennials see themselves, dealing with trolls and online hate, building a personal brand when you're scared of judgement, and the one phrase that shuts down an offensive "joke" every time.If you've ever put your life on hold until you look a certain way, this one's for you. Your body size should never decide the size of your opportunities.In this episode:- Plus size discrimination and weight bias in the workplace- Why plus size women are paid less and promoted less- Diet culture, almond mums and body image- The Bridget Jones weight debate and media beauty standards- Confidence in your 30s and why your thirties are for being yourself- Handling online trolls and building a personal brand- How to respond when someone makes a comment about your bodyConnect with Rachael:LinkedIn: Rachael HuntInstagram & TikTok: @fatfunnymarketerFemales Thriving Over 30 is the podcast for women in their thirties, forties, fifties and beyond, and for the twenty-somethings quietly dreading the big 3-0. Spoiler: the best is yet to come. Every week we're proving that each decade brings more confidence, more clarity and more fun than the last, while we talk career, identity, self-worth and building a life that feels as good as it looks.Sponsorship, guest and speaking enquiries: [email protected] size discrimination, plus size discrimination at work, weight bias in the workplace, weight discrimination, fatphobia, plus size women, body image, diet culture, almond mom, bridget jones weight, body positivity, body confidence, women in business, women over 30, confidence in your 30s, TEDx speaker, Rachael Hunt, fat funny marketer, workplace discrimination, self love podcast, millennial women, Females Thriving Over 30, FTO30 podcast

Have you ever gone through something that changed you so completely that the person you were before feels like someone else? Grief, a relationship ending, a career change, miscarriage, IVF, becoming a mum or not becoming one: after a major life change we're told to "get our confidence back." But what if confidence isn't really what we've lost?This week, Soraya and Jasmine are joined by Tabby Kerwin, consultant psychologist, author, TEDx speaker and widow, who shares why widowhood made her happier and why rebuilding after loss starts with self-trust, not confidence.We talk about:• Why you can be happy and sad at the same time• The "positivity pyramid": how self-kindness and self-compassion build self-trust, confidence and happiness• The simple "Will I regret it?" filter for making decisions without needing other people's approval• Guilt, relief, shame and the fear of other people's opinions after loss• Why grief isn't a bereavement issue but a long-term mental health reality• Grief in the workplace and how to become a grief-informed leader• Miscarriage, IVF and why there are no "levels" of grief, only layers• The two worst words to say to someone who's grieving• Why grief education needs to start in schoolsPlus, Soraya shares an update on living with endometriosis and getting approved for an access card, and Jasmine reveals the surprising toothpaste swap that changed her mouth health.Whatever you've lost, if it feels like grief to you, it is grief, and you deserve support.🔗 Connect with Tabby:Website - www.tabbykerwin.co.ukInsta & TT - @tabbykerwinFor widows: Insta & TT @widowhoodmademehappier Free Grief and Mental Health Resources: www.theperformexperience.comInsta & TT - @theperformexperience 💛 UK grief support: The Good Grief Trust & Cruse Bereavement Care🎟️ Join us LIVE on 28 November! Grab your tickets (VIP includes an elevator-pitch speaking slot). Ticket can be bought ⁠⁠here📩 Sponsorship & speaking: ⁠[email protected]⁠Females Thriving Over 30 is the podcast for women in their thirties, forties, fifties and beyond, and for the twenty-somethings quietly dreading the big 3-0. Spoiler: the best is yet to come.grief, self trust, how to trust yourself again, confidence after loss, self trust vs confidence, grief and loss, life after loss, widow, widowhood, grief podcast, psychologist on grief, what not to say to someone grieving, happy and sad at the same time, self compassion, self kindness, positive psychology, grief in the workplace, grief informed leadership, miscarriage grief, IVF loss, rebuilding confidence, women over 30, Tabby Kerwin, Females Thriving Over 30, FTO30 podcast

Cornell sexual assault lawsuit: what's alleged, why the case is back in the headlines, and why so many women still don't feel safe.Content note: this episode discusses sexual assault. Please skip if that's not something you want to hear today.A former Cornell student alleges she was drugged and sexually assaulted at the Chi Phi fraternity house in 2024. Her civil lawsuit is now public, prosecutors have reopened the case, and the internet is asking how it was handled. (Cornell disputes that essays were the only consequence and says the allegations were investigated under its policies. These are allegations, and the legal process is ongoing.)Our guest cancelled at the last minute, so Soraya and Jasmine had the conversation that needed to happen. In this episode:- What the Cornell lawsuit alleges and why it has sparked such anger- Why women are still told to take every precaution while accountability lags behind- The bystander effect: what it means when a whole group chat stays silent- Why women don't report, and why reporting still matters, including to the police- Elite universities, institutions protecting themselves, and The Hunting Ground and Promising Young Woman- Is violence against women escalating? Social media, the manosphere and the under-16 ban debate- The New York video that asked women what they'd do if they were guaranteed safe for a day- More stories that show how often women aren't listened to, including the Tokyo Medical University admissions scandal- What we can actually do: speak up, don't assume someone else has reported it, and teach both boys and girlsFemales Thriving Over 30 is the podcast for women in their thirties, forties, fifties and beyond, and for the twenty-somethings quietly dreading the big 3-0. Every week we talk career, identity, self-worth and building a life that feels as good as it looks.If this episode brings anything up: Rape Crisis England & Wales 0808 500 2222 | RAINN (US) 1-800-656-4673Sponsorship, speaking and live event enquiries: [email protected] along on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and if this episode resonated, share it with a friend.Cornell lawsuit, Cornell Chi Phi, Chi Phi fraternity, Cornell sexual assault lawsuit, Cornell scandal, campus sexual assault, women's safety, why women don't report, bystander effect, speak up, Title IX, Promising Young Woman, The Hunting Ground, women's podcast, podcast for women, women over 30, Females Thriving Over 30, FTO30, women talk, violence against women

Why do you keep saying yes when you mean no? Transformational coach Yana German reveals why 97% of your daily life runs on subconscious programming and how to find your way back to alignment.What if the life you're living looks right on the outside but doesn't feel right anymore? In this episode of Females Thriving Over 30, Soraya and Jasmine sit down with Yana German, the Chicago-based coach, spoken word poet and creator of SoulScript Poetry, known as the "Architect of Awareness & Alignment." With nearly three decades of experience, Yana shares how she turned her own healing from trauma into a calling. She explains how inherited beliefs and generational patterns quietly shape our relationships, our self-worth and our ability to set boundaries.In this episode we cover:- Why affirmations alone don't work, and how subconscious beliefs really change- How your parents' fears and anxieties can become your patterns- Why "I don't know who I am anymore" is actually a breakthrough moment- The quiet within: how to hear your intuition over your ego- Why meditation doesn't work for everyone (and what to do instead)- The best times of day for reflection, journaling and gratitude- People pleasing, overgiving and why you can't pour from an empty cup- How to create your own integrity map- The 7 types of boundaries and why self-love is the key to setting themIf you're a recovering people pleaser, an overachiever or simply feeling stuck, this conversation is your reminder that worthiness is your birthright.Content note: this episode includes discussion of childhood trauma, abuse and suicidal thoughts.Connect with Yana German:Website & free self-assessmentSoulScript Poetry on YouTubePoetry of the Mind on FacebookSeven Days to Soul Alignment ebookWorkshop "Feel It, Understand It, Free It" – October 11Females Thriving Over 30 is the podcast for women in their thirties, forties, fifties and beyond, and for the twenty-somethings quietly dreading the big 3-0. Spoiler: the best is yet to come. Every week we're proving that each decade brings more confidence, more clarity and more fun than the last, while we talk career, identity, self-worth and building a life that feels as good as it looks.Sponsorships & speaking: [email protected]

What if turning 50 wasn't something to dread — but the moment you finally stop apologizing for who you are? This week Soraya and Jasmine sit down with Emily Sanders: a single mom of two, licensed massage therapist, pageant titleholder, and aspiring children's book author who's redefining what confidence after 50 actually looks like.Emily gets real about the parts nobody posts about — rebuilding her identity after divorce, losing a business she spent five years building, competing in pageants in her 40s and 50s, and the exact moment she decided she had "no more Fs to give." We talk about midlife reinvention, why starting over in your 50s isn't a setback, how journaling (even with ChatGPT) can help you process the chaos, and why your journey was never meant to make sense to anyone but you.If you've ever felt like you're behind on some invisible timeline, or wondered whether it's "too late" to chase something new — this conversation is proof it isn't. It's a masterclass in self-worth, women's empowerment, and building a life on your own terms, at any age.This episode covers: midlife confidence, reinventing yourself after divorce, single motherhood, pageant life after 40, journaling for mental clarity, and letting go of other people's expectations.Find today's guest:Instagram & socials:⁠ @emilysander_coEmily's Books:250 candels for AmericaEmma & Markus and The Great Dad Jokes ShowdownEmma & Markus Little ExplorersEmma & Markus' Great American AdventureGet Tickets for our Live Event ⁠Here⁠Watch Soraya's ⁠TEDx talk⁠ and please like, comment and share to support the channel.💌 Stay ConnectedSubscribe for more real-life conversations that uplift, inform, and empower women 30+.Instagram: ⁠@FemalesThrivingOverthirty⁠Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@femalesthrivingover30⁠50 and fabulous · turning 50 · confidence after 40 · confidence after 50 · midlife reinvention · starting over in your 50s · reinventing yourself · women over 50 · women over 40 · self-worth · self-love · personal growth · empowerment · authenticity · living unapologetically · glow up at 50 · aging gracefully · age is just a number · it's never too lateno more Fs to give · being comfortable in your own skin · unapologetically yourself · confident in your 50s · redefining aging · beauty after 40 · beauty at any age · ageless confidence · owning your age · midlife glow up · age positivity · you're a badass · timeless confidence · confidence is a skill · self-acceptancestarting over after divorce · rebuilding after divorce · life after divorce · single mom life ·

Season 8 is officially here 🎉 We're kicking things off with everything we've been dying to talk about: our reaction to Netflix's #1 true crime documentary Death of the Pastor's Wife (Mica Miller's story), Advances in IVF, The most measured woman in the world Kate Tolo, the viral trend nobody can stop talking about — aura farming — and why the Tate brothers' manosphere empire is finally crumbling after their Miami extradition hearings.We also catch up on our summer (Edinburgh, Matilda the Musical, and one very dramatic pigeon), dig into the latest wave of biohacking and women's health tech, and announce something huge: our first-ever LIVE event, happening November 28th in Mansfield at Hangar Studios — with a makeup masterclass, headshots, a rental clothing closet, live podcast recordings, and an aura farming battle of our own.Grab your tickets (VIP includes an elevator-pitch speaking slot). Ticket can be bought ⁠hereSponsorship & speaking inquiries: [email protected] us for more:Instagram: @FemalesThrivingOverthirtySubstack: https://substack.com/@femalesthrivingover30Females Thriving Over 30 is the podcast for women navigating career reinvention, identity, personal growth, entrepreneurship and side hustles in their thirties — and proving life doesn't end at 30, it levels up. New episodes every week.Death of the Pastor's Wife, Mica Miller, Mica Miller documentary, John-Paul Miller, Netflix true crime documentary, true crime podcast, true crime reaction podcast, aura farming, aura farming meaning, aura farming explained, aura farming trend, Andrew Tate, Tristan Tate, Tate brothers, Tate brothers extradition, manosphere, manosphere podcast, needle-less IVF, IVF technology, fertility technology, endometriosis, women's health research, Kate Tolo, Bryan Johnson, biohacking, quantified self, longevity experiment, Ozempic face, GLP-1 weight loss, zombie filler trend, BBL trend, weight loss injections, beauty trend backlash, podcast for women over 30, women over 30 podcast, female thriving over 30, career reinvention podcast, personal growth podcast, entrepreneurship podcast for women, side hustle podcast, personal branding for women, millennial women podcast, Seas

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 hereWatch Soraya's ⁠TEDx talk⁠ and please like, comment and share to support the channel.💌 Stay ConnectedSubscribe for more real-life conversations that uplift, inform, and empower women 30+.Follow us on IG & TikTok: @FemalesThrivingOverthirtyBusiness/guest inquiries: ⁠[email protected]⁠If this episode resonated, follow Females Thriving Over 30, leave a review, and share it with a friendThis 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