Figuring it out at 40: Life beyond the timeline

Two years ago I made some of the biggest decisions of my life. I left my job, sold my house, and started building something from scratch - with no guarantee it would work and no perfectly lined up plan.This episode is the honest version of what those two years have actually looked like. The growth, the mess, the moments of "what on earth am I doing" - and why I'm not panicking, even when probably I should be.We're talking about:Why feeling behind doesn't mean you are behindThe slow wake-up call that changed everything for meWhat a day in Newcastle with my girlfriends reminded me about life and the stories we all carryThe difference between the old version of me and who I am nowWhy the certainty always comes after the decision — never beforeThis one's real. No filter.🎙️ Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear it.📖 Ready to stop waiting and start choosing yourself? My ebook Is This It is everything I've learned and actually use - grab it here: 👉 https://hitthereset111.com/shop/ebookThank you so much for listening! ⚡️If this episode landed for you, please hit the subscribe button!  ⚡️My ebook - Is This It - Available to download now here⚡️You can also connect with me on Instagram: @whatsnextforme111⚡️And if you’d like to support the podcast, you’re always welcome to buy me a coffee - Thank you so much We've got this. Gem xx

Those quiet moments… walking through the door, Sundays, sitting in your own head.If you’ve ever felt behind in life and like everyone else is moving forward and you’re not — this one’s for you.Single, over 30 or 40, and life hasn’t gone the way you expected? This episode will help you shift from feeling stuck to actually taking action.My ebook Is This It?  is available to download hereThank you so much for listening! ⚡️If this episode landed for you, please hit the subscribe button!  ⚡️My ebook - Is This It - Available to download now here⚡️You can also connect with me on Instagram: @whatsnextforme111⚡️And if you’d like to support the podcast, you’re always welcome to buy me a coffee - Thank you so much We've got this. Gem xx

This week I’m sharing my 5 go-to’s when I’m feeling off - the simple things I always come back to that help me reset, clear my head and feel a bit more grounded.If you’ve been a bit in your head lately… this one’s for you.Thank you so much for listening! ⚡️If this episode landed for you, please hit the subscribe button!  ⚡️My ebook - Is This It - Available to download now here⚡️You can also connect with me on Instagram: @whatsnextforme111⚡️And if you’d like to support the podcast, you’re always welcome to buy me a coffee - Thank you so much We've got this. Gem xx

I did everything “right”… but my life still didn’t feel right.In this episode, I talk about that in-between space - where life looks fine on the outside, but something feels off underneath.From the pressure of not being where I thought I’d be at 40, to the moment that shifted everything for me, and how one small decision (a solo trip) became the catalyst for change.If you’ve ever felt like something’s missing but you can’t quite explain it… this is for you.Thank you so much for listening! ⚡️If this episode landed for you, please hit the subscribe button!  ⚡️My ebook - Is This It - Available to download now here⚡️You can also connect with me on Instagram: @whatsnextforme111⚡️And if you’d like to support the podcast, you’re always welcome to buy me a coffee - Thank you so much We've got this. Gem xx

In this episode, I’m talking about something that’s been on my mind a lot this week - what it actually means to be single.Because I don’t think most people are.Not in a relationship? Yes.But fully single… I’m not so sure.There’s often someone in the background - someone we’re messaging, thinking about, or getting attention from. And without realising it, that can keep us distracted, stuck, and not fully moving forward.I’ve been in both.And they feel completely different.In this episode, I share my own experience with this, how distraction can affect your energy and clarity, and why being truly on your own can feel uncomfortable - but also necessary.If you’ve ever felt stuck, unsure, or like something’s just a bit off… this one might get you thinking.Thank you so much for listening! ⚡️If this episode landed for you, please hit the subscribe button!  ⚡️My ebook - Is This It - Available to download now here⚡️You can also connect with me on Instagram: @whatsnextforme111⚡️And if you’d like to support the podcast, you’re always welcome to buy me a coffee - Thank you so much We've got this. Gem xx

Not having children doesn’t mean your life has no purpose… but it can feel like that sometimes.And I also know there are people listening who do have kids and still feel like something’s missing.In this episode, I’m talking about finding purpose.The pressure, the questions, and that feeling of “is this it?”If you’ve ever felt a bit lost or unsure of your direction, this will land.Thank you so much for listening! ⚡️If this episode landed for you, please hit the subscribe button!  ⚡️My ebook - Is This It - Available to download now here⚡️You can also connect with me on Instagram: @whatsnextforme111⚡️And if you’d like to support the podcast, you’re always welcome to buy me a coffee - Thank you so much We've got this. Gem xx

In this episode, I talk about changing as you get older. The challenges, outgrowing things and the incredible growth you experience too. If you're interested in my private 1:1 sessions, check out my Unfolding sessions: https://unfoldingsession.lovable.app/Thank you so much for listening! ⚡️If this episode landed for you, please hit the subscribe button!  ⚡️My ebook - Is This It - Available to download now here⚡️You can also connect with me on Instagram: @whatsnextforme111⚡️And if you’d like to support the podcast, you’re always welcome to buy me a coffee - Thank you so much We've got this. Gem xx

In this episode I talk about how expensive it is being the single one! Don't get me wrong, some will argue the peace is priceless, but being single comes at a higher cost. I'd love to know your thoughts on this episode - drop me a DM on Insta @whatsnextforme111Thank you so much for listening! ⚡️If this episode landed for you, please hit the subscribe button!  ⚡️My ebook - Is This It - Available to download now here⚡️You can also connect with me on Instagram: @whatsnextforme111⚡️And if you’d like to support the podcast, you’re always welcome to buy me a coffee - Thank you so much We've got this. Gem xx

I'm back!! In this episode I bring you up to speed on where I've been, my plans for this year (including dating!) and I have some big news to share with you! Thank you so much for listening! ⚡️If this episode landed for you, please hit the subscribe button!  ⚡️My ebook - Is This It - Available to download now here⚡️You can also connect with me on Instagram: @whatsnextforme111⚡️And if you’d like to support the podcast, you’re always welcome to buy me a coffee - Thank you so much We've got this. Gem xx

Closing out my 40th year with some honest reflections on 2025 - not how I imagined it, but full of experiences I’m very grateful for. Thank you so much for listening! ⚡️If this episode landed for you, please hit the subscribe button!  ⚡️My ebook - Is This It - Available to download now here⚡️You can also connect with me on Instagram: @whatsnextforme111⚡️And if you’d like to support the podcast, you’re always welcome to buy me a coffee - Thank you so much We've got this. Gem xx

This week, I’m talking about the little things that keep me steady when everything around me feels loud, busy, or a bit overwhelming. As we head into the festive season where pressure ramps up - plans, expectations, emotions, all of it - I’m leaning into the habits that actually help keep my mindset on track.Thank you so much for listening! ⚡️If this episode landed for you, please hit the subscribe button!  ⚡️My ebook - Is This It - Available to download now here⚡️You can also connect with me on Instagram: @whatsnextforme111⚡️And if you’d like to support the podcast, you’re always welcome to buy me a coffee - Thank you so much We've got this. Gem xx

This week I’m talking about the stage no one prepares you for - the point where you’ve outgrown your life, your environment, and even old versions of yourself… but you’ve no idea what the next step actually looks like.I’m sharing my reality of wanting change, feeling stuck, outgrowing home, and trying to navigate it all as a single 40-year-old figuring things out on her own.If this episode resonates with you, trust me you're not alone. Thank you so much for listening! ⚡️If this episode landed for you, please hit the subscribe button!  ⚡️My ebook - Is This It - Available to download now here⚡️You can also connect with me on Instagram: @whatsnextforme111⚡️And if you’d like to support the podcast, you’re always welcome to buy me a coffee - Thank you so much We've got this. Gem xx

This week’s episode is a gentle reflection on life, perspective and the things that really matter.After losing a close friend recently, I wanted to share some thoughts, memories and the reminder she gave me about living in a way that actually feels meaningful.It’s not intended to be a sad episode - just an honest conversation about friendship, grief, purpose and the shift that happens when life puts things into perspective.Trigger warning: This episode mentions illness and loss⚡️🩵⚡️Thank you so much for listening! ⚡️If this episode landed for you, please hit the subscribe button!  ⚡️My ebook - Is This It - Available to download now here⚡️You can also connect with me on Instagram: @whatsnextforme111⚡️And if you’d like to support the podcast, you’re always welcome to buy me a coffee - Thank you so much We've got this. Gem xx

An honest chat about the weight we carry when it’s all on us - the real, the funny and the bits we don’t talk about enough. Thank you so much for listening! ⚡️If this episode landed for you, please hit the subscribe button!  ⚡️My ebook - Is This It - Available to download now here⚡️You can also connect with me on Instagram: @whatsnextforme111⚡️And if you’d like to support the podcast, you’re always welcome to buy me a coffee - Thank you so much We've got this. Gem xx

A reflective one.This one's about writing your own story, finding meaning in the memories, and holding onto what really matters - even when life doesn’t look how you thought it would.Thank you so much for listening! ⚡️If this episode landed for you, please hit the subscribe button!  ⚡️My ebook - Is This It - Available to download now here⚡️You can also connect with me on Instagram: @whatsnextforme111⚡️And if you’d like to support the podcast, you’re always welcome to buy me a coffee - Thank you so much We've got this. Gem xx

This week’s episode isn’t polished or planned - it’s honest. I’m talking about the messy middle, where confusion, fear, and exhaustion all meet. If you’ve ever felt lost or unsure of your next move, this one’s for you. Thank you so much for listening! ⚡️If this episode landed for you, please hit the subscribe button!  ⚡️My ebook - Is This It - Available to download now here⚡️You can also connect with me on Instagram: @whatsnextforme111⚡️And if you’d like to support the podcast, you’re always welcome to buy me a coffee - Thank you so much We've got this. Gem xx

This episode is an honest reflection on being single - not as a setback, but as a chance to grow! Proof that life doesn’t stop just because you’re doing it solo 💛Thank you so much for listening! ⚡️If this episode landed for you, please hit the subscribe button!  ⚡️My ebook - Is This It - Available to download now here⚡️You can also connect with me on Instagram: @whatsnextforme111⚡️And if you’d like to support the podcast, you’re always welcome to buy me a coffee - Thank you so much We've got this. Gem xx

This episode is all about life off the expected timeline. I open up about what it really feels like to be single at 40, to not have children, and to navigate the quiet grief of a life that doesn’t look the way you once imagined.Thank you so much for listening! ⚡️If this episode landed for you, please hit the subscribe button!  ⚡️My ebook - Is This It - Available to download now here⚡️You can also connect with me on Instagram: @whatsnextforme111⚡️And if you’d like to support the podcast, you’re always welcome to buy me a coffee - Thank you so much We've got this. Gem xx

Welcome to the very first episode of Figuring It Out at 40: Life Beyond the Timeline.I’m Gem, and in this pilot I’m sharing my story - the raw version. No filters, no polished timeline. Just the reality of being 40, single, never married, child-free, and learning to navigate a life that looks very different from what I once imagined.If you’ve ever felt overlooked, left behind, or simply like your path doesn’t fit society’s checklist, this one’s for you.Thank you so much for listening! ⚡️If this episode landed for you, please hit the subscribe button!  ⚡️My ebook - Is This It - Available to download now here⚡️You can also connect with me on Instagram: @whatsnextforme111⚡️And if you’d like to support the podcast, you’re always welcome to buy me a coffee - Thank you so much We've got this. Gem xx