The Hidden Physical and Career Cost of Motherhood — One High-Performer's Story

Ever felt like it’s “too late” to switch gears, change lanes, or start from scratch? Singaporean celeb Claire Jedrek would like a word with you.In this energising episode of The Forties Formula podcast, hosts Jasmin Dhillon and Amanda Lim sit down with motorsport athlete, media personality, and mother CLAIRE JEDREK to talk about what it really means to live life in chapters—and how to unapologetically embrace reinvention at every age.She reminds us:Identity is not a one-lane road. Claire shares how she’s navigated multiple career and personal pivots—from car racing to motherhood to entrepreneurship—without ever feeling boxed in."Balance" is often a myth. What matters more is feeling aligned with your why, not checking every life box every single day.Visibility doesn’t mean vulnerability. Claire reflects on being “known” and how social media can blur the lines between personal sharing and performative openness.Motherhood is messy—and magnificent. She opens up about the chaos of early parenting years, why moms need speed (figuratively and literally), and how she found herself again through sport and space.From motherhood to motorsports, personal branding to private moments, Claire brings her signature honesty and edge to a conversation that’ll make you want to hit “reset” on your own limiting beliefs. Listen now anywhere you get your podcasts.______________CHAPTERS03:42 Growing up with grit and drive08:30 Shifting gears: from media to motorsport12:45 How motherhood changed the tempo19:05 Reinvention isn’t a crisis—it’s evolution26:15 Finding peace in a fast-paced world32:00 Why she’s not interested in “balancing it all”38:45 The difference between sharing and performing44:00 Advice for women writing their next chapter______________Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:🥩 The Meat Club – Get $12 off your first order with code TFF12🌯 Guzman y Gomez – Where Clean is the New Healthy - 21 restaurants deliver islandwide!💊 AVEA Longevity - Use code FORMULA20 for 20% your entire purchase at avea-life.com______________📩 Join our mailing list for exclusive content, our weekly Friday FOURPlay newsletter, expert tips, and early access to giveaways!🎙️THE FORTIES FORMULA IS GOING LIVE IN SG this August 14th - snag your ticket here!