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I’m 44… and Something Feels Different

Episode 14 of the Mastering Your 30s and Living My 40s podcast, hosted by Alev Bakan, titled "I’m 44… and Something Feels Different" was published on March 25, 2026 and runs 15 minutes.

March 25, 2026 ·15m · Mastering Your 30s and Living My 40s

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I recently turned 44… and something felt different.

Not in a dramatic way. Not in a “everything is falling apart” kind of way. But in a quiet, subtle, almost sneaky way.

In this episode, I open up about the changes I’ve been noticing—physically, mentally, and emotionally—and the realization that shifted everything for me:

👉 Maybe it’s not about losing discipline

👉 Maybe it’s about evolving your habits

In This Episode, We Talk About:

  • The subtle shifts that come with entering a new phase of life
  • Why your old habits may stop working (and why that’s not failure)
  • The idea that habits are meant to evolve—not stay rigid
  • Letting go of routines that no longer serve you
  • How to build systems that actually support who you are today
  • The difference between pushing harder vs. supporting yourself better

💡 Key Takeaway

Some habits are not meant to be kept forever. The core can stay—but the way you apply them must evolve with you.

Mentioned in This Episode

  • A shift in how I approach movement and why I changed my workout style
  • A simple way I’ve been protecting my focus and reducing distractions
  • A small change I made to better support my sleep and recovery

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🤍 Let’s Stay Connected

If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who might need to hear it.

And if you’re feeling like something in your life needs to shift—but you’re not sure where to start…

👉 You can book a free 30-minute consultation with me

🎙️ Next Episode

I’ll be back next Wednesday with the next part of our habit series—where we continue breaking down how to build habits that actually work in real life.

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