The Forties Formula

If you’ve ever felt lonely despite having a full life, a career, a family, and people around you… this conversation will land.
In this Forties Formula in Focus clip, we revisit one of the most powerful moments from our full episode with Mimi Nicklin, where we explore why so many women in their 40s feel disconnected — and why it’s not your fault.
We talk about:
Why loneliness isn’t about being alone
The hidden cost of success without connection
Why “soft skills” like empathy are actually essential for survival
How modern life is quietly pulling us further apart
And what it really takes to feel connected again
This is one of those conversations that makes you pause and think… “oh, that makes sense.”
🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/xDuBymzL-I8?si=AhxgubSjMWQ1upEB
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Why connection feels harder than ever
01:10 – “Please stop calling these soft skills”
02:30 – Why loneliness is hard to admit
04:00 – You can be surrounded but still feel alone
05:20 – The CEO story: success without connection
07:10 – Why connection is actually about survival
08:30 – Living longer through connection
09:45 – What empathy really means (and why it matters)

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Reclaiming Body Confidence in Midlife with Amanda & Jasmin
Why do so many women in their 40s feel like their body has suddenly become a problem?
In this episode, Amanda and Jasmin unpack how diet culture, societal pressure, and years of conditioning shape the way we see ourselves — especially as our bodies change. From the emotional attachment to old clothes to the reality of navigating a different body, this conversation goes deeper than weight.
This is about identity, confidence, and learning how to feel like yourself again.
In this episode:
Why body image struggles often intensify in your 40s
The lasting impact of 80s and 90s diet culture
The truth behind “nothing tastes as good as skinny feels”
Why clothes — not your body — might be the real issue
How to find styles that actually work for your current body
Navigating comments, microaggressions, and social pressure
What body positivity gets wrong — and what matters more
How to rebuild confidence without chasing your old body
Timestamps:
00:00 – Why body image feels harder in your 40s
03:39 – The “skinny feels” belief unpacked
07:18 – Body changes and clothing struggles
09:04 – Shopping trauma and fit frustration
12:19 – The emotional attachment to old clothes
14:41 – Handling comments about your body
16:06 – Body positivity vs reality
18:44 – Redefining strength and confidence
21:56 – Fashion industry challenges
29:47 – Meeting women where they are
33:01 – Finding what actually works for you
40:12 – Confidence beyond appearance
46:01 – Strength, identity, and midlife
50:31 – Final reflections
Resources & Links:
Beauty Sick by Renee Engeln
https://www.amazon.com/Beauty-Sick-Cultural-Obsession-Hurting/dp/006246978X
Supporting Eve Lingerie
https://www.supportingeve.com
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What if your body already knows how to heal — it just needs someone to help it remember?
In this clip from The Forties Formula in Focus, Jasmin Dhillon and Amanda Lim sit down with two certified BodyTalk practitioners based in Singapore: Rieke Hartwell and Sufen Paphassarang.
Together, they explore how BodyTalk — a holistic healing modality that addresses the whole person rather than isolated symptoms — has helped women reverse autoimmune conditions, recover from chronic pain, and navigate perimenopause without drugs.
Rieke shares her extraordinary personal story of healing a 7cm ovarian abscess without needing surgery her doctors insisted she needed. Sufen — an Advanced BodyTalk Practitioner and instructor — breaks down the science and philosophy behind the approach, from "structured intuition" to the body's innate healing intelligence. If you've ever felt dismissed by conventional medicine or wondered if there's another way, this conversation is for you.
Chapters:
0:00 "God, you look like death"
0:45 10 months of chronic pelvic pain — no diagnosis
1:30 Sufen's first session: "massive infection in your right ovary"
2:45 Surgery reveals a 7cm abscess — organ removal scheduled
4:00 "He is not removing any of your organs"
5:10 The scan that shocked her gynecologist
6:15 Why the body stops healing — stress, trauma & the sinkhole
7:20 The body is designed to heal. Here's what gets in the way.
📲 Connect With Our Guests
Rieke Hartwell — BodyTalk Practitioner, Singapore: @rieke.bodytalk.sg
Sufen Paphassarang — Advanced BodyTalk Practitioner & Instructor, The BodyTalk Centre Singapore: @sufen_bodytalk
📲 Connect With Your Hosts
Jasmin Dhillon: @eat.with.jasmin
Amanda Lim: @coachamandalim

Struggling with poor sleep, night wakings, or feeling exhausted no matter how long you stay in bed? Wondering why sleep gets harder in your 40s, even when you’re doing everything “right”? In this episode, we sit down with sleep expert and CBT-I researcher Dr. Susan McCurry to unpack why sleep often worsens for women in midlife and what healthy sleep actually looks like. From hormonal shifts during perimenopause to stress, lifestyle habits, and environmental disruptions, we break down the real reasons your sleep feels off and why most advice doesn’t work long-term.
We also dive deep into chronic insomnia, what it really means, why it persists, and how to treat it effectively without relying on quick fixes. Dr. McCurry explains why Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is considered the gold standard by major sleep organizations, and how simple, structured changes can rebuild your sleep from the ground up.
If you’re tired of being tired, this conversation will help you understand what’s happening, and what actually works. This podcast is for women in their 40s (and late 30s to 50s) who are navigating perimenopause, stubborn belly fat, energy crashes, and confusing health advice. Women who want science-backed, unfiltered conversations instead of quick fixes. Hosted by Integrated Health Strategist Jasmin Dhillon and Metabolic Health Coach Amanda Lim, we help you understand what’s changing and what you can actually do about it.
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What You’ll Learn in This Episode
-Why sleep often worsens during midlife and perimenopause
-How hormones, ageing, and vasomotor symptoms impact sleep
-The role of stress, screens, kids, pets, partners, caffeine, and alcohol
-What defines chronic insomnia (and when to take it seriously)
-Why sleep trackers can sometimes make sleep anxiety worse
-The truth about melatonin, midnight snacking, and alcohol for sleep
-What CBT-I is and why it’s the first-line treatment for insomnia
-Practical tools: stimulus control, consistent wake time, limiting time in bed
-Why reducing “time in bed” can actually improve sleep quality
-Insights from the MsFLASH trial on sleep improvement in midlife women

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In this clip from The Forties Formula Podcast, Hosts Jasmin Dhillon and Amanda Lim sit down with @DrLowChaiLing to explore the common skin changes women experience in their 40s, noting a shift from oily to combination skin as cell turnover slows. We discuss essential skincare tips to maintain glowing skin and address concerns for women over 40.
Learn how to adapt your skin care routine for healthy, anti aging results.
key topics
- Skin changes in women in their 40s
- Effective skincare ingredients and routines
- Myths and facts about anti-aging treatments
Chapters
00:00 Cleansing and Exfoliation Essentials
00:42 Hormonal Breakouts and Skin Health
03:30 Hot or Hype: Trending Skin Treatments
06:29 Aging Gracefully vs. Giving Up
09:42 Nutrition's Role in Skin Health

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