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.
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Life Over 40
Motherhood Over 40: Navigating the Emotional Journey of Adoption with Nikki Yazbeck
In this heartfelt episode of Life Over 40, host Jese Lewing Gary sits down with adoptive mom and passionate advocate Nikki Yazbeck to discuss the often unseen layers of motherhood through adoption. Nikki opens up about her personal experience adopting her son, sharing the emotional highs and lows, the challenges of the legal process, and the beautiful moments that made it all worth it.
Together, they dive into what it really means to become a mother over 40, how intentional adoption is changing family narratives, and why cultural awareness, open communication, and emotional support are critical in the journey of adoptive parenting.
Whether you're considering adoption, already in the process, or simply seeking over 40 advice for motherhood and life transitions, this episode is filled with real talk, heartfelt insight, and encouragement for the road ahead.
What You’ll Learn:
- What the adoption process really looks like
- How age 40+ is not a barrier—but a blessing—in motherhood
- The emotional toll of waiting and attachment
- The power of advocating for your child
- Why connection to birth parents can be healing
- The importance of cultural identity in adoptive families
- How to support your child through adoption-related trauma
- Why love, support, and doing your own emotional work matter most
Key Stats & Insights:
- Over 25% of adoptive parents in the U.S. are over 40
- Intentional adoption is on the rise
- Every child deserves advocacy, identity, and love
Resources & Mentions:
Connect with Nicky Yazbeck
https://nickyYyoga.com
https://www.youtube.com/@TheConnectedCommunity
support@nickyYyoga.com
Connect with host Jese Lewing Gary on Instagram: @greeneyedambition
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Keywords: motherhood over 40, parenting over 40, aging parents, over 40 advice, parenting overforty, life transitions, midlife support, midlife moms, midlife parenting, midlife family, resilient parenting, resilient mothers
