Life Over 40
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!
Episodes
42 episodes
You're Probably Maintaining Your Life Right Now
I did not realize I had slowly stopped living. Nothing was wrong. No crisis, no unhappiness, just week after week that looked exactly like the one before it. Join our email list for deeper conversations, weekly encouragement, and t...
Tired of Living Everyone Else's Dream? Do This After 40
Struggling with loss of identity? Download my free resource: https://lifeover40withjese.myflodesk.com/identityauditFor decades, you were the responsible one; now you want to live intentionally. Are you finding yourself asking, "Who am I...
My Doctor Said "Your Eggs Are Dying" Instead of Perimenopause
Have you had the moment where you reacted to something so small that the size of what came out of you scared you? And then you spent the rest of the day apologizing to your family, to yourself, wondering if this is who you are now. It isn't.
$41,784 — My First Real Money Check-In With You
There's a specific kind of quiet panic that lives in women over 40 who are carrying debt and quietly hoping things will work themselves out. This episode is the moment I stopped pretending. I'm 45, I'm in debt, and I'm telling the truth about t...
The Realistic Morning Routine for Women Over 40 (No 5AM Needed)
Have you ever woken up and felt behind before your feet even hit the floor? Reaching for your phone, scrolling, responding to messages, thinking about everyone else's needs — and suddenly the day feels reactive instead of intentional? ...
What’s REALLY Happening to Your Body in Midlife (No One Talks About This)
Feeling tired, gaining weight, dealing with brain fog, mood swings, or sleep issues in midlife? In this episode, we uncover what’s really happening to your body during perimenopause and menopause—and why so many women are left without ...
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 ...
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 un...
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, healt...
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 come...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Real Life Lessons That Hit Different After 40
Struggling with who you’re becoming after 40? In this episode, we dive into the real life lessons that hit differently as women step into midlife—clarity, authenticity, purpose, and peace. If you're craving a more intentional, grounded version ...
Overcoming Life’s Hardest Seasons After 40: Faith, Resilience & Mental Health Explained
Struggling through one of life’s hardest seasons after 40? In this episode, we unpack how faith, resilience, and mental health help women over 40 rise, rebuild, and reclaim purpose.If you’ve felt overwhelmed, invisible, or unsure of you...
Art of Mindful Spending Over 40
Struggling to spend with confidence in your 40s? In this episode, I’m sharing how mindful spending can help women over 40 align their money with their values and finally feel at peace with their finances.If you’ve ever ...
Going Back to College at 40: How to Apply Abroad Without Fear
Dreaming of going back to school in your 40s? In this episode, I share how women over 40 can return to college, apply abroad with confidence, and pursue the purpose God has placed on their hearts.I open up about my personal journey of r...
Lessons From a Christian Entrepreneur: Finding Purpose & Building Business After 40
What does it take as a Christian entrepreneur? What happens when you leave a secure corporate career to follow your passion? In this inspiring episode of Life Over 40 with Jese Lewing Gary, Kacey Grady shares her journey from corporate professi...
Hormonal Changes After 40: What Every Woman Needs to Know
Are you noticing new changes in your body and health after 40? In this episode of Life Over 40 with Jese, we explore the hormonal changes women experience after 40 and how they impact physical, emotional, and mental wellness.As women, o...
Fitness Over 40: How Women Can Stay Strong, Confident & Healthy
Looking for realistic ways to stay strong and confident with fitness over 40? In this episode of Life Over 40 with Jese, we explore how women can embrace healthy aging by focusing on strength, mobility, and sustainable habits.
How Women Over 40 Can Succeed as Entrepreneurs
Is 40 too late to start a business? Absolutely not. In fact, the average age of a successful startup founder is 45—proof that your 40s can be the perfect time to pursue entrepreneurship.In this inspiring episode of the Life Over 40 Podc...
Minimalism for Women Over 40 | How to Declutter & Live Intentionally
Do you ever feel like “stuff” is taking up too much space in your home and your mind? ✨In this solo episode of the Life Over 40 Podcast, Jessie Lewing Gary shares her personal journey into minimalism and mindful livi...
Raw Secrets to a Love Evolution After 40 (What No One Tells You)
Love doesn’t fade after 40 — it evolves. In this episode of the Life Over 40 Podcast, host Jese Gary sits down with relationship expert Tiffany Lindley to unpack the raw truths of love, marriage, and intimacy for couples in their 40s and beyond...
Why I’m Moving Abroad for a Slower, More Intentional Life at 40 years old
In this solo episode of Life Over 40, Jese shares a deeply personal update: she’s planning to move abroad! After years of grinding in hustle culture, she’s choosing a slower, more intentional lifestyle that reflects what truly matters—...