How to Rebuild Your Fitness and Identity After 40 When Everything Has Changed

In this deeply reflective episode of The Forties Formula podcast, hosts Jasmin Dhillon and Amanda Lim sit down with LAILA WHITE, former Reebok master trainer, fitness company founder, and Mrs. Singapore runner-up, to explore what it truly means to reinvent yourself across seasons of life. Laila reflects on how detours shaped her career, how resilience and discipline became her compass, and why she refuses to label setbacks as failures, only redirections and new doors waiting to be opened. This episode also highlights Laila’s heart-centered work through Gallup and Spoonful of Hope, creating spaces and resources for women to connect, release, rebuild, and remember their power. From movement and mindset to community and purpose, this conversation offers grounded wisdom for any woman who’s ready to take risks, rewrite her definitions, and show up for the life she actually wants. Tune in for a bold, inspiring reminder that growth isn’t linear, confidence isn’t inherited, and there are no final failures, only new seasons, new strengths, and new stories waiting to be lived. --------- CHAPTERS 00:00 – Episode Snippet 00:47 – Introducing our guest, Laila White 01:19 – “Nothing is a straight line” 02:53 – How to take risks later in life without “risking it all” 04:43 – Choosing intention over trends in career and life 05:36 – Falling in love with fitness 08:46 – Cardio vs strength: Why midlife fitness needs both 10:07 – Form, foundations, and movement without injury 11:26 – Women are stronger than they think 12:51 – Training knowledge is empowerment 16:05 – Menopause, hormone therapy, and refusing to stop training 20:06 – GalUP: movement, ritual, and women’s community 24:03 – Spoonful of Hope: practical resources that restore dignity 31:27 – What does it mean to be a Singaporean woman? 35:02 – Hot or Hype segment 37:38 – The reality behind Mrs. Singapore 41:26 – The cost of losing yourself inside performance culture 43:09 – The 40s Formula: Get up, dress up, show up Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: 🥩 The Meat Club – Get $20 off with code TFF20 🛏️ Cozy Earth – Sleep comfortably with soft bamboo sheets and cozy pajamas. Use code TFF for 41% off. Free shipping in Singapore over $560 and in the US over $50. ❤️ Love, Indus: Get 21% off luxury skincare with code TFF ______________ 📩 Join our mailing list for exclusive content, our weekly Friday FOURPlay newsletter, expert tips, and early access to giveaways! Free Guide — The Forties Formula Ebook: Your simple, honest guide to what’s changing in your 40s — hormones, cravings, energy, strength and more.