Females Thriving Over Thirty

Divorce in your 30s isn't the end of your story — it might be the redirection you never asked for. In this honest, unfiltered episode, Soraya and Jasmine sit down with Jess, who went through divorce after 13 years together and came out the other side happier, stronger, and more herself than ever. We talk about the grief no one prepares you for, why the fear is often worse than the reality, and...

If you've ever thought "I should have started investing years ago" — this episode is for you. We're back with qualified financial advisor and money coach Peta Kay (@yourfinancept), and this time we're going deep on investing: why so many millennial women avoid it, how to get started even if you're scared, and why the guilt of starting late is the exact thing keeping you s...

Gen Z has officially declared leggings cringe — and we have thoughts. In this episode we dive deep into the millennial fashion identity, from the legging wars to skinny jeans, side parts, ballet flats and everything in between. We unpack a real New York Post article showing how Gen Z gym girls are ditching fitted leggings for baggy sweats due to body image concerns — and ask whether this says more...

You can run a business, a household and a packed calendar — so why does eating well feel impossible? In this episode of Females Thriving Over 30, Soraya sits down with holistic nutritionist Casey Weiss to unpack why high-achieving, type A women get trapped in cycles of dieting, overeating, food guilt and starting over every Monday — and why discipline and willpower are exactly the wrong tools for...

Season 7 is officially here — and we're kicking off with a completely honest catch-up on everything that's happened since end of April. Soraya opens up about her fourth embryo transfer not working, navigating IVF with endometriosis, doing fertility injections on a Ryanair flight, and the hardest question of all: how do you make peace with the possibility that motherhood might not happen —...

It's the Season 6 farewell episode of Females Thriving Over 30, and we're going out with a bang. Soraya and Jasmine get real about the AI trends that are genuinely frightening — including how social media platforms may already own your voice, how influencers are faking entire life moments with AI-generated photos, and why filters have become so convincing that a missing girl couldn't be identified...

What if everything you've been told about self-love is wrong? We're taught self-love means bubble baths, face masks, and affirmations in the mirror. But real self-love in your 30s often looks uncomfortable — letting friendships go, setting boundaries that disappoint people, and choosing a life that doesn't match the timeline society handed you. This week, Jasmine and Soraya are joined...

If your foundation is creasing, your eyeliner is disappearing into your lid, and your "signature look" suddenly feels off — it's not you. It's that the makeup rules for skin over 30 are completely different, and nobody tells you when they change. In this episode, Soraya and Jasmine sit down with professional makeup artist Helena Walker to break down exactly why the products and t...

We've been taught to chase love — but nobody teaches us how to protect ourselves inside it. In this episode, Soraya and Jasmine are joined by financial advisor and coach Peta-Kay, known as Your Finance PT , for an honest, no-filter conversation about what really happens when love and money collide. Whether you're newly dating, in a long-term relationship, or rebuilding after a breakup — th...

Have you been doing everything "right" — eating clean, exercising, taking supplements — and still feeling exhausted, inflamed, foggy or just not yourself? You're not imagining it. And it's not your fault. In this episode, Soraya and Jasmine sit down with nutritionist and functional health coach Sarah Law, who spent three years and thousands of pounds trying to fix her health afte...

The generational debate is ON! In this episode we dive into all the things that Gen Z will never truly understand — and honestly… we had a LOT to say 😅 From burning CDs and texting with one thumb, to dialing up the internet and handing in CVs in person — this episode is packed with nostalgia, laughs, and a few “wow, we really lived through that” moments. We also share how this episode was inspire...

What if the worst breakup of your life became the best thing that ever happened to you? In this powerful episode we sit down with author and content creator Amy Rebecca , who shares the raw story of how a broken engagement, a global pandemic, and losing her job all happened at once — sending her to what she calls the “basement of rock bottom.” But instead of staying there, Amy decided to try somet...

Reality TV shaped an entire generation—but what really happened behind the scenes of America’s Next Top Model ? In this episode we dive into the shocking Netflix documentary about the iconic modeling competition created by Tyra Banks. What started as a show meant to empower aspiring models and bring diversity to the fashion industry quickly turned into something much more controversial. We unpack...

In this episode of Female Striving Over 30, we dive into the intense world of sorority Rush after watching — and what we discovered shocked us. From curated wardrobes and Canva CV templates to 6AM phone calls that determine your fate, Rush isn’t just about sisterhood… it’s about presentation, perception, and possibly pretty privilege. We break down the reality show A Mom’s Guide to Rush, inspired...

In this powerful episode of the Females Thriving Over 30 Podcast , we sit down with author and coach Emily Forbes to talk about something so many of us silently struggle with — burnout. From chronic illness to career shifts, identity changes, and learning to set boundaries without guilt, this conversation dives deep into what it really means to prioritize your wellbeing in a world that glorifies p...

Season six is here — and we’re diving straight into something that hits deep: the comparison trap. From invisible deadlines to milestone anxiety, from career pressure to aging expectations… why does it feel like we’re constantly “behind” once we hit 30? In this episode of Female’s Thriving Over 30, we unpack the pressure to have it all figured out — the house, the career, the relationship, the bod...

In this season finale of Females Thriving Over 30 , Soraya and Jasmine open up about a deeply personal topic: heart health. Following Jasmine’s dad’s shocking emergency heart surgery and his recent diagnosis of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, the conversation dives into the emotional, physical, and lifestyle changes that come after a major health scare. From genetic testing and CPR awareness to stres...

In today’s cosy episode of Females Thriving Over 30 , Soraya and Jasmine chat all things SCHOOL — from our chaotic 90s/early 2000s experiences to what classrooms look like today, and how education might evolve by the time Mila grows up. From running the dreaded bleep test, carrying actual textbooks, and DIY birdhouses… to today’s tech-driven, yoga-in-PE, social-media-everywhere school life — we co...

In this powerful and eye-opening episode, we sit down with fertility acupuncture expert and podcaster Hannah Pearn to dive into the menstrual cycle, fertility awareness, acupuncture, and the unfortunate reality that so much of women’s health is still misunderstood, under-researched, or completely ignored. We also open up about personal fertility struggles, IVF experiences, navigating loss, and the...

This week on the Females Thriving Over 30 Podcast , we’re back with Part 2 of the hobbies and low-cost activities that have been bringing us joy, peace, and sanity lately — especially after a wild, exhausting weekend at the International Ms UK finals! From pottery to hand-knitting chunky blankets to rediscovering old diaries (and the chaos inside them), this episode is full of nostalgia, laughter,...

Ever wondered why friendships shift so much in your 30s? In this episode of The Females Thriving Over 30 Podcast , Jasmine and Soraya are joined by Miss Global England 2025, Romy Simpkins , to talk about the real, raw, and often unspoken truths of maintaining friendships as life gets busier. From learning to set healthy boundaries to understanding how to “listen without fixing,” the ladies dive de...

In this empowering episode of Females Thriving Over 30 , hosts Soraya and Jasmine are joined by media powerhouse Kirsty Logan-Townsend , Director of Communications and former celebrity publicist, for a bold conversation on ageism in media — how it shapes the way women see themselves and what it takes to rewrite the script. From the pressure to “stay young” on TV to the portrayal of older women in...

In this cozy, real-talk episode of Female Thriving Over 30 , Jasmine and Soraya open up about life shifts, slowing down, and swapping “busy” for better . We chat gratitude (hello, The Magic 28-day practice), simple/free ways to fill your time, reading more without spending more, cutting sneaky subscription costs, and finding joy in small village-core moments (Apple Day, anyone? 🥰). If your priori...

In today’s episode of Females Thriving Over 30 , Soraya and Jasmine sit down with Aimee Barber-Faulkner to talk about her daughter Harper’s cystic fibrosis journey—from the heel-prick diagnosis and those overwhelming newborn days to today’s school routines, medication (like Creon ) timing, infection-risk management, and the power of a supportive care team. This is a compassionate, practical conver...

In this episode, Katie Rollings, founder of Fertility Action, shares her personal journey through fertility challenges and the creation of her organization aimed at advocating for equitable access to fertility treatments. The conversation explores the disparities in IVF access across the UK, the importance of education and awareness in fertility health, and the often-overlooked role of men in fert...