Females Thriving Over Thirty

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  Plus Size Discrimination at Work: Weight Bias, Diet Culture & Confidence with TEDx Speaker Rachael Hunt 15.10.2026 48min

  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
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  It's Not Confidence You've Lost, It's Self-Trust: Grief, Loss & Choosing Happiness with Tabby Kerwin 08.10.2026 55min

  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
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  The Cornell 7: Why Women Still Don't Feel Safe 01.10.2026 1h 1min

  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
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  How to Stop People Pleasing & Find Alignment: Subconscious Beliefs, Boundaries & Self-Worth with Yana German 24.09.2026 57min

  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]
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  50 and Fabulous: Confidence, Reinvention & the Glow Up Nobody Warned You About (with Emily Sanders) 17.09.2026 55min

  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 ·
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  Season 8 Premiere: Death of the Pastor's Wife, Aura Farming & the Tate Brothers' Unraveling 10.09.2026 1h 9min

  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
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  Perimenopause in Your 30s: The Symptoms Nobody Warns You About with Martina Loebenberg 06.08.2026 56min

  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
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  The Child-free Lifestyle Gets a Community ft DINK Social 30.07.2026 51min

  "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 2027Find DINK Social:📲 Instagram & socials: @dinksocial🌐 Get the AppGet 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+.Follow us on IG & TikTok: @FemalesThrivingOverthirtyBusiness/guest inquiries: [email protected] this episode resonated, follow Females Thriving Over 30, leave a review, and share it with a frienddink, 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
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  9 to 5 vs 5 to 9: Finding Meaning Beyond Your Work Title 26.07.2026 39min

  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 HereWant to speak, sponsor, or get involved? Email us at [email protected] 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
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  Child-Free by Choice: Why More Women Are Opting Out of Motherhood (with Ashleigh Russell) 16.07.2026 50min

  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 soundFemales 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: [email protected] 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
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  Divorce in Your 30s: "It's Nothing Like You Imagine" — Starting Over & Rediscovering Joy 09.07.2026 40min

  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 itWhether 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: @femalesthrivingover30Been 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
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  Financial Empowerment for Women: How do I start investing? ft Financial Advisor Peta Kay 02.07.2026 1h 1min

  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 nextWhether 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 websiteWatch Soraya's TEDx talk — link below — and please like, comment and share to support the channel.⁠https://youtu.be/MkAfq6m8ECw?si=TemniHt6iJwpP6oh⁠💌 Stay ConnectedSubscribe for more real-life conversations that uplift, inform, and empower women 30+.Follow us on IG & TikTok: @FemalesThrivingOverthirtyBusiness/guest inquiries: [email protected] 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
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  Gen Z Cancelled Our Leggings — And We're Fighting Back | Millennial Fashion, Body Image & The Clothes We Actually Love 25.06.2026 45min

  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 LearnWhy 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: [email protected] 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
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  Why High-Achieving Women Struggle With Food (and How to Finally Stop Starting Over) — with Holistic Nutritionist Casey Weiss 18.06.2026 44min

  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 episodeWhy 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 plansConnect with Casey WeissInstagram:  @yourcaseforwellness Apply for CoachingFree Stop Overeating GuideWatch Soraya's TEDx talk — link below — and please like, comment and share to support the channel.https://youtu.be/MkAfq6m8ECw?si=TemniHt6iJwpP6oh💌 Stay ConnectedSubscribe for more real-life conversations that uplift, inform, and empower women 30+.Follow us on IG & TikTok: @FemalesThrivingOverthirtyBusiness/guest inquiries: [email protected] 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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  Welcome to Season 7: IVF Setbacks, Quieting an Overthinking Brain & the Customer Service Crisis 11.06.2026 48min

  Season 7 is officially here — and we're kicking off with a completely honest catch-up on everything that's happened since end of April.Soraya opens up about her fourth embryo transfer not working, navigating IVF with endometriosis, doing fertility injections on a Ryanair flight, and the hardest question of all: how do you make peace with the possibility that motherhood might not happen — and protect your mental health while trying?We also get into the customer service crisis (cowboy builders, kitchens that arrive with missing parts, three weeks without Wi-Fi after moving house), and Jasmine's new chapter in her countryside cottage — now officially renamed Raspberry Cottage.Plus: overthinking and how to quiet a busy brain, what it's like to think with aphantasia (no mental images at all), making time for deep friendships in your 30s, and a sneak peek at the Season 7 guest lineup — including investing expert Peter K on whether the OpenAI and Anthropic IPOs are worth your money.Don't forget to Watch Soraya's TEDx talk: https://youtu.be/MkAfq6m8ECw?si=qE1PyTa2NK6A8oa4In this episode:IVF, endometriosis and egg quality — what Soraya has tried and what's nextCoping with fertility disappointment and protecting your mental healthThe decline of customer service and accountability at workHow to stop overthinking (and why your brain won't shut up)Aphantasia: thinking without mental imagesMoving house, slow living and life in an English villageThe Females Thriving Over 30 Podcast is the weekly catch-up for women navigating their 30s and beyond — careers, fertility, friendships, money, wellbeing and everything in between. If this episode resonates, share it with a woman who needs it.ivf journey, failed embryo transfer, ivf with endometriosis, fertility podcast, embryo transfer failed, endometriosis and fertility, egg quality ivf, trying to conceive over 35, women over 30 podcast, podcast for women, overthinking, how to stop overthinking, aphantasia, quiet your mind, customer service rant, female friendship podcast, fertility journey update, ivf update, females thriving over 30, women's wellbeing
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  Season 6 Farewell: AI Is Cloning Your Voice, Heart Tests, and Why We're More Excited Than Ever for Season 7 23.04.2026 49min

  It's the Season 6 farewell episode of Females Thriving Over 30, and we're going out with a bang.Soraya and Jasmine get real about the AI trends that are genuinely frightening — including how social media platforms may already own your voice, how influencers are faking entire life moments with AI-generated photos, and why filters have become so convincing that a missing girl couldn't be identified from her own photos.Jasmine opens up about her recent visit to the hospital for genetic heart testing after her dad was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy — sharing the emotional reality of facing a family health condition, what it's like to sit in a hospital waiting for results, and why she almost didn't go at all.We also cover: completing a virtual marathon walking challenge, running a 10K in 10-year-old trainers (not recommended), learning chess, Duolingo guilt, phonics vs. the alphabet, and the joy of buying new running shoes just to justify using them.Plus: what's coming in Season 7 — including an investing interview already booked, new guests, and big things ahead.If you have a family history of heart conditions, Jasmine shares how she got referred for genetic testing and why you don't have to wait for a GP to bring it up. And if you're on Meta — go check your voice cloning settings after listening to this.✨ What You’ll Learn in this episodeAI voice cloning on Meta — how to check your settings RIGHT NOW  Influencers using AI to fake entire life moments (Miami Open photo scandal) Filters so realistic a missing woman couldn't be identified from her own photos AI deepfakes, fake endorsements, and what happened to Ashley James Jasmine's emotional experience getting genetic heart testing at Nottingham City Hospital Understanding cardiomyopathy and how to get referred for genetic testing through the NHS Running a 10K untrained in 10-year-old trainers (and surviving) Completing a virtual marathon walking challenge Endometriosis, exercise, and walking as a wellness tool Duolingo guilt, chess, new books, and moving house What's coming in Season 7 — including a special investing interview 💌 Stay ConnectedSubscribe for more real-life conversations that uplift, inform, and empower women 30+.Follow us on IG & TikTok: @FemalesThrivingOverthirtyBusiness/guest inquiries: [email protected] announced part 1 of her secret project and you can now subscribe and read weekly essays on her substack. It’s free!!!  https://lifeunscheduled.substack.com/AI voice cloning, deepfakes explained, AI and social media, Meta voice cloning settings, cardiomyopathy genetic testing, women's health, NHS genetic testing, how to get genetic heart testing UK, endometriosis and exercise, fitness over 30, running a 10K, AI influencer fake photos, Ashley James AI deepfake, 
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  Self-Love Isn't Bubble Baths: The Uncomfortable Truth About Choosing Yourself in Your 30s — with Lisa Bennett 16.04.2026 46min

  What if everything you've been told about self-love is wrong?We're taught self-love means bubble baths, face masks, and affirmations in the mirror. But real self-love in your 30s often looks uncomfortable — letting friendships go, setting boundaries that disappoint people, and choosing a life that doesn't match the timeline society handed you.This week, Jasmine and Soraya are joined by Lisa Bennett — emergency responder, open-heart surgery survivor, and the reigning Ms Universal Petite Australia 2026 — for an honest conversation about what self-love really means when you've had a brush with death and decided to live differently.Whether you're feeling stuck, behind, or just ready to stop people-pleasing, this episode is a permission slip to start choosing yourself.✨ What You’ll Learn in this episodeWhy self-love is uncomfortable (and why that's the point) Lisa's three pillars of self-love: physical, emotional, and environmental How to set boundaries with friends without guilt • The "love / not love" list exercise that can change your life in one afternoon Why your timeline doesn't have to match anyone else's How to stop comparing yourself to social media Doing things alone — and learning to enjoy your own company Why dressing well (even at home) genuinely changes your mood Trusting your gut when something in your life isn't rightConnect with Lisa: 📲 Instagram: @MissLisaBennett and @SheDaredToLoveHerself💌 Stay ConnectedSubscribe for more real-life conversations that uplift, inform, and empower women 30+.Follow us on IG & TikTok: @FemalesThrivingOverthirtyBusiness/guest inquiries: [email protected] announced part 1 of her secret project and you can now subscribe and read weekly essays on her substack. It’s free!!!  https://lifeunscheduled.substack.com/self love, self love journey, boundaries, women in your 30s, personal growth, female empowerment, mental health, people pleasing, comparison, social media, friendships, female friendships, mindset, women's wellness podcast, growth in your 30s, life advice for women, choosing yourself, self care that works.
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  Make-up over 30: Why the make-up routine from your twenties is sabotaging you! ft. MUA Helena Walker 09.04.2026 1h 1min

  If your foundation is creasing, your eyeliner is disappearing into your lid, and your "signature look" suddenly feels off — it's not you. It's that the makeup rules for skin over 30 are completely different, and nobody tells you when they change.In this episode, Soraya and Jasmine sit down with professional makeup artist Helena Walker to break down exactly why the products and techniques that worked in our 20s stop working after 30, 35, and 40 — and what to do instead.Soraya also announces part 1 of her secret project and you can now subscribe and read weekly essays on her substack. It’s free!!!  https://lifeunscheduled.substack.com/✨ What You’ll Learn in this episodeWhy winged eyeliner stops working on hooded eyes (and the 10-second fix) The under-eye powder mistake that's setting fine lines INTO your faceWhy cream products beat powders on mature skinThe £6 drugstore foundation Helena secretly uses on her clients Why black eyeliner is aging you and what to swap it forHow often you ACTUALLY need to clean your beauty blender (you're not going to like the answer) The "outside-in" foundation technique pros use to avoid cakey skinWhy your old makeup palette is literally going off like foodWhether you're in your 30s, 40s, or 50s, this is the mature makeup masterclass you didn't know you needed. Honest, funny, and full of drugstore-friendly tips you can actually use tomorrow morning.Connect with Helena: 📲 Instagram, Youtube & TikTok: @ohhelmakeupartist💌 Stay ConnectedSubscribe for more real-life conversations that uplift, inform, and empower women 30+.Follow us on IG & TikTok: @FemalesThrivingOverthirtyBusiness/guest inquiries: [email protected] over 40, makeup over 30, mature skin makeup, makeup tips for fine lines, hooded eyes makeup. women over 30 podcast, drugstore makeup, makeup artist interview
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  Love, Money & Red Flags: Protecting Your Finances in Relationships with Peta-Kay 03.04.2026 55min

  We've been taught to chase love — but nobody teaches us how to protect ourselves inside it.In this episode, Soraya and Jasmine are joined by financial advisor and coach Peta-Kay, known as Your Finance PT, for an honest, no-filter conversation about what really happens when love and money collide.Whether you're newly dating, in a long-term relationship, or rebuilding after a breakup — this episode is full of practical advice and real talk you won't hear anywhere else.✨ What You’ll LearnThe money red flags to look out for when dating (hint: it's not just about job titles)Why financial independence is the most important form of self-loveHow to protect your assets if you own property before getting marriedThe truth about the 50/50 split — and why it often fails womenWhat to do if you take time out of work to raise childrenShould you take out credit in your partner's name? (Spoiler: think twice)How to handle a partner with a gambling addiction or hidden debtPractical steps to start building your own financial safety net todayBudgeting as a couple: date nights, savings pots, and money conversations that actually workPeta-Kay also shares her personal experience managing finances in a 7-year marriage, and the one thing every woman should have — no matter how much you trust your partner.Connect with Peta-Kay: 🌐 www.pearlsandperils.com 📲 Instagram & TikTok: @yourfinancept💌 Stay ConnectedSubscribe for more real-life conversations that uplift, inform, and empower women 30+.Follow us on IG & TikTok: @FemalesThrivingOverthirtyBusiness/guest inquiries: [email protected] independence, women and money, love and finances, money in relationships, financial red flags, budgeting for couples, women over 30, financial advisor, personal finance for women, relationship money advice 
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  The 4R Blueprint: Why You Feel Exhausted, Hormonally Off & Bloated Even When You're 'Doing Everything Right' ft. Sarah Law 26.03.2026 54min

  Have you been doing everything "right" — eating clean, exercising, taking supplements — and still feeling exhausted, inflamed, foggy or just not yourself? You're not imagining it. And it's not your fault.In this episode, Soraya and Jasmine sit down with nutritionist and functional health coach Sarah Law, who spent three years and thousands of pounds trying to fix her health after long COVID left her gaining 10kg overnight, unable to exercise, and struggling with severe brain fog. Nothing worked — until she found the root cause approach that changed everything.Sarah shares the 4R Blueprint — her four-phase framework (Reduce, Rebalance, Revive, Renew) that is helping women understand what their bodies actually need, in the right order, to finally feel like themselves again.✨ What You’ll LearnWhat the 4R Blueprint is and why the ORDER of healing mattersWhy inflammation causes weight loss resistance (and has nothing to do with willpower)The real reason your hormones are out of balance — and why hormones are rarely the root causeHow gut health, liver detoxification, bile flow and the estrobolome drive hormonal imbalancesWhy fasting might be the wrong tool at the wrong time for youHow circadian rhythm affects your mitochondria, hormones and metabolismThe truth about GLP weight loss injectionsWhat deep functional lab testing reveals that standard NHS blood panels missWhy electrolytes (not just water) matter every single dayThe very first step to take if you're starting from scratch — even on a budgetResources MentionedSarah’s instagram: @sarahlawukSarah's Membership 5 days free access - https://whop.com/optimisedhealthhub/5dayaccesspass/Endometriosis Masterclass - https://sarah-law.uk/endo-decoded The Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 List💌 Stay ConnectedSubscribe for more real-life conversations that uplift, inform, and empower women 30+.Follow us on IG & TikTok: @FemalesThrivingOverthirtyBusiness/guest inquiries: [email protected]'s health, hormone balance, gut health, 4R blueprint, functional nutrition, weight loss resistance, perimenopause, estrogen dominance, metabolic health, circadian rhythm, long COVID, fatigue, bloating, brain fog, liver detox, mitochondria, GLP injections, fasting for women, endometriosis, women's health podcast