What I Expected
Welcome to What I Expected—a podcast for women in their 30s, 40s, and 50s about what to really expect, before you experience it. So much about getting older has changed since your grandmother's day, and the advice she used to pass down doesn't always fit the world you're actually living in. Think of this as that same wisdom, updated for modern life—your toolkit for the changes, the purchases, and the moments you wish someone had prepped you for. What to ask, what to plan for, before you spend your money, your time, or your peace of mind.
Except it's not a lecture. Think of it like the advice you'd get from your closest girlfriends—minus 47 unread messages. We break through the hype with honest, no-nonsense answers, sensible standards, and zero pressure to keep up.
New episodes every Tuesday—covering everything from Pilates to jewelry to the changes your body springs on you—for women who'd rather hear it straight from a friend than find out the hard way.
What I Expected
Latest Episodes
Watches 101: The "No-Stupid-Questions" Guide to Buying a Nice Watch
Have you wanted to buy a "nice" watch but were too embarrassed to ask the basic questions at the counter? This one's for you. I sit down with Sara Seifert, Publisher of WatchTime Magazine, to answer all the questions people are afraid to ask wh...
Pilates: What to Expect Before Your First Lesson
Pilates has been having a moment online lately, especially reformer Pilates — and I remember exactly how overwhelming that felt when I was starting out. In this episode, I sit down with Amy Ulmer, a certified Pilates instructor I personally tra...