The 40+ Life
A place for conversations with women over 40. From careers, health, relationships and lifestyle to personal style this is The 40+ Life!
The 40+ Life
The 40+ Life Podcast - Intro
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Welcome to The 40 Plus Life Podcast, where nothing is off-limits and everything is real. Hosted by Katy Pullinger, this is your space for honest, unfiltered conversations about the beautifully complicated years that come after 40 — the ones that shape, challenge, and ultimately redefine us.
From unexpected diagnoses and heartbreak to rediscovery, confidence, and bold new beginnings, these are the stories we don’t hear enough about — but need to. You’ll hear from inspiring women, expert voices, and those who’ve lived through life’s biggest curveballs and come out stronger, wiser, and unapologetically themselves.
We’re talking hormones, health, relationships, grief, reinvention, style, and everything in between — with plenty of laughter and real talk along the way. Because midlife isn’t about fading out… it’s about stepping into something even more wonderful.
Whether you’re feeling stuck, starting over, or simply wondering what’s next — you belong here.
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Hello and welcome to season one of the 40 Plus Life Podcast, taking on midlife with style. I'm your host, Katie Pollinger. I'm a presenter, mum of two girls, and wife defred, juggling family life down on the South Coast and a career in London. I'm 46 and no stranger to the overwhelm of this time of life. So what can you expect? Well, this podcast is all about honest conversations with women navigating the beautifully complex, sometimes messy and often transformative midlife years. Because let's be real, this stage of life can bring a lot. From metaphors and changing bodies to divorce, relationships, family dynamics, careers, grief, reinvention, redefining your own personal style, and everything in between. It's a time of shifts, challenges, and also incredible opportunity. Here on the 40 Plus Life, we're talking about it all. I'll be joined by inspiring experts, thought leaders, and real women with powerful stories to share. Together, we'll dive into the topics that matter most, from hormones and health and nutrition to starting over, finding confidence, redefining style, and hopefully having a bit of a laugh along the way. There'll be practical advice, expert insights, and plenty of hopefully relatable moments. Here's a few snippets of what you can expect. The 40 Plus Life Podcast.
SPEAKER_00I was diagnosed with breast cancer six weeks after we moved. So we were still in boxes. We were, it was literally one of those moments that and you couldn't, I couldn't have written it. I had to totally came out. Did not see that coming. Did not see that coming. I was like, yay, our new life. This is so exciting. Bosh! Like everything burning to the ground.
SPEAKER_03If you're near a tree and I often just give them a hug, I'm a proper tree hugger now. Despite being near trees and nature, those actually, if we inhale them and like feel them around us, they boost your immune system.
SPEAKER_04So when Gareth passed away, part of me died too, which sounds quite morbid, but actually I look back on reflection. And if he met me today, he would be a bit shocked because I'm just different now. I'm bright and vibrant, and life means something different to me now, and I take every moment for what it is, and yeah, I just don't look back, which is a really nice place to be.
SPEAKER_01And she said, Yeah, you have to say to them it's because you've got low libido, because that affects your husband. This is not the first time I've heard this. It's absolutely horrifying. I wanted to punch the wall. We need to do something about it. So whether you're feeling stuck, starting again, or simply curious about what's next, or just want to listen in on the conversations and be part of it, you're in the right place. This is the 40 Plus Life podcast. The first few episodes are already up and ready to go. And if you like what you hear, I would love it if you would subscribe so you never miss an episode. Welcome to the 40 Plus Life, taking on midlife with style. I hope you enjoy.