We’re Still Here - Women Navigating Life after 40

What if the thing you’re meant to do has been quietly waiting for you all along? In this episode, Danni shares why she stepped away from the podcast, the life changes she’s been reflecting on, and the surprising new journey she’s decided to begin at 43.

This week Danni found herself really watching the women around her… and realising how much strength we often overlook. From single mums quietly holding everything together, to friends facing huge life changes, to the battles we fight in our own minds… this episode explores the kind of strength no one talks about. Especially on International Semicolon Day… a reminder that your story isn’t over.

I’m cutting it fine with this one… it’s 10:30pm and I nearly didn’t record. This episode is a real, honest look at why staying consistent feels so hard, especially when overthinking, fear, and life get in the way. If you’ve ever felt like giving up on something you care about… this one’s for you.

This episode is a vulnerable one. Danni opens up about her complicated relationship with her body, the years of self-criticism, and how hard it actually is to learn to be kind to yourself after decades of doing the opposite. From dancing around the kitchen in her pyjamas and hitting record, to reflecting on body image, grief, motherhood, and the generational patterns passed down between women… thi...

In this episode, Danni opens up about a week that felt like a complete emotional rollercoaster. From struggling with body image and motivation, to realising she’s lost 30lbs but still can’t always see the change, she explores the reality of body dysmorphia and how our minds can take longer to catch up with the progress we’ve made. After a simple compliment left her feeling uncomfortable, she refle...

In this episode, Danni talks about dreaming in midlife and why so many of us stop asking ourselves what we really want. After a simple conversation sparked a new idea, she reflects on how dreams often start small… a feeling, a “what if”, a moment that won’t leave you. She shares how moving to Bulgaria began as a conversation, and how running became less about fitness and more about mental clarity....

In this episode, Danni reflects on what it was like growing up in the 80s and 90s, and why that generation may have been the last to experience childhood before technology completely reshaped everyday life. Danni shares personal stories from her own childhood and explains why moving to rural Bulgaria was partly about giving her children the chance to experience a slower pace of life one with more...

In this episode, Danni reflects on the messy, emotional, and often confusing reality of being a woman navigating life after 40. From brain fog and mood swings to half-finished hobbies and intrusive thoughts, she opens up about the moments that make so many women quietly question themselves. Looking back at the history of how women were labelled “hysterical,” she asks an important question: Were we...

In this episode, Danni explores what it really means to be an “expert” and why so many women downplay their lived experience. After being triggered by a strong opinion online, she reflects on handling criticism, responding instead of reacting, and staying aligned with your own values in the world of digital and network marketing. This episode touches on confidence after 40, empathy, hormonal shift...

In this episode of We’re Still Here, Danni reflects on turning 43, the ten-year anniversary of losing her big sister, and what it really means to “reinvent” yourself in your 40s. Sparked by a post about the Aquarius New Moon and the line “We are the ones we’ve been waiting for,” this episode explores identity shifts, grief, sovereignty, split-dye hair decisions, village anxiety, and the quiet rebe...

In this episode of We’re Still Here, Danni reflects on the quiet strength of female friendship, motherhood in transition, and the moments that leave us feeling unsteady. From parenting alone during military deployments to navigating the bittersweet shift as children grow up, this is an honest conversation about borrowed strength, compassion for past versions of ourselves, and the women who help us...

In this episode, Danni reflects on why conversations about women’s hormonal health still feel uncomfortable, who gets centred in those conversations, and why lived experience matters just as much as data. From PCOS and perimenopause to the long history of women being dismissed or told to cope quietly, this is an honest discussion about listening differently, speaking more openly, and creating spac...

In this episode, Danni reflects on a moment that quietly paused an ordinary day and opened up bigger thoughts about fragility, gratitude, connection, and what it means to stay present when life feels heavy. A gentle conversation about noticing, holding space, and finding grounding in small, ordinary moments.

We’re Still Here is a podcast about women navigating life after 40. Hosted by Danni, a mum of two and creator of Phat Girl Phys, it explores the in-between years…when bodies change, children grow, and you realise you don’t need answers to keep going. Honest, reflective, and always human, maybe with the odd swear word!