Life Over 40
Life Over 40
Podcast Description
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!
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast delves into various themes related to healthy aging, career reinvention, relationships, and parenting. Episodes like Thriving in Midlife explore mothering and professional balance amidst personal trials like infertility, while How To Find Your Personal Style Over 40 focuses on personal branding and confidence through fashion, resonating with the journey of self-discovery in midlife.

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!
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 for them.
In this episode of Life Over 40, Jese Gary sits down with Deb Lester to unpack the deep connection between belonging, visibility, and self-trust. Together, they explore how fear of rejection, perfectionism, and imposter syndrome quietly keep so many women stuck—personally and professionally. Deb shares insights from her Conquer Club community and offers practical, encouraging advice to help women rebuild confidence, show up authentically, and stop shrinking themselves.
If you’ve ever felt like you had to earn your seat at the table—or questioned whether you truly belonged—you’re not alone. This conversation is for the woman who’s ready to stop hiding, trust herself again, and step fully into her next chapter.
✨ What you’ll learn in this episode:
- Why belonging is essential for growth after 40
- How fear and rejection can block opportunities (and how to move through them)
- The role of self-trust in building confidence
- Why perfectionism hurts visibility and authenticity
- How community can restore courage, clarity, and connection
📚 Resources Mentioned
- On Your Terms by Nick Segal
- Daring Greatly by Brene Brown
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