Hey, I’m Chrissi Harris — and after years of being the scheduler, the snack packer, the cheerleader, the peacemaker (and let’s be honest, the one who knows where literally everything in the house is)… I realized something: I’m just getting started.

Found at 40 is a podcast for women who are ready to explore what’s next — with curiosity, excitement, and So. Much. Laughter. We’re diving into the real stuff: midlife reinvention, identity shifts, changing relationships, perimenopause popping off like an unwanted surprise party, and the joy (yes, joy!) of starting something new.

Every Tuesday, I’ll be talking to incredible women who are navigating this chapter with honesty, grit, and zero interest in pretending they have it all figured out. Because midlife isn’t a crisis — it’s just well-researched content. And we’re doing it together.

Welcome to the group chat you didn't know you needed. 

Welcome to the very first episode of Found at 40 — the podcast for women navigating midlife transitions, identity shifts, and the question we’re all asking: What’s next?

In this kickoff convo, host Chrissi (married at 20, three kids, now asking big life questions) is joined by her older sister Sarah (divorced at 40, roller derby queen, in the middle of a major life transition) to talk about what it really feels like to hit your 40s and realize… you’re ready to pivot.

Whether you’ve been a stay-at-home mom, a career woman, or some hybrid of both, this episode explores the messy, funny, and very real experience of rediscovering yourself in midlife.

What we cover:

(0:00) 👯 Meet your midlife guides: Chrissi & Sarah
(03:00) 💍 One was married at 20, the other was divorced at 40, and what that teaches you
(08:00)  🧠 Midlife reinvention: identity loss, purpose panic, and redefining success
(13:00)  🎬 Movie moments that get midlife almost right (looking at you, Crazy Stupid Love)
(22:00)  💄 Botox, body changes, and the beauty standards we’re still unlearning
(29:00)  🦢 The myth of “having it all together” in your 40s
(38:00) 🔥 Midlife crisis vs. midlife awakening — and why one might actually be helpful
(41:00)  🎧 Why this podcast exists and what’s coming next for Found at 40

This show is for women in their late 30s, 40s, and 50s who are ready to stop people-pleasing, start asking deeper questions, and embrace a new chapter with humor, honesty, and the occasional overshare.

✨ Hit follow, send to your group chat, and leave a glowing review 

📱 Check out @foundat40podcast on Instagram for extras, outtakes, and mild oversharing

🎙️ Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

🎤 Music by @chelseystallings

If you’ve ever lost a friendship and felt like there should’ve been a funeral, this one’s for you. In this episode, we’re talking about the heartbreak, awkwardness, and surprising silver linings of friendship breakups in midlife. I’m joined by my sister Sarah (back for her third appearance!) to swap stories, share what we’ve learned, and dig into how to protect your peace while still keeping your heart open. Think of it as group therapy meets coffee date—with zero pressure to pretend everything’s fine.

(00:00) 🪦 Opening thoughts: mourning a friendship like a death and why the math isn’t mathing
(01:00) 👋 Welcoming Sarah back for her third appearance and catching up on her big move
(04:30) 💔 Why friendship breakups in midlife hit differently
(07:15) 🎭 Sarah’s story: a dramatic friendship ending and what led up to it
(13:20) 📍 Hello, am I the problem?

(15:00) 👭 Elle Magazine Article: We Need to Talk About Our Ex-Best Friends

(17:08) 😮An attempted Coup d'état?

(20:28) 🚪 Where’s our rom-com, Nancy Meyers?! + A brand new therapy angle
(24:40) 🕊️ How friendship breakups affect the other friends in the group

(26:40) The celebrity friendship breakup that has become Chrissi’s Roman Empire
(31:00) 🌱 Making space for new connections after letting go of old ones
(33:15) ✨ Mel Robbins’ PTE friendship theory + The Tree Metaphor
(45:20) 💖 Closing thoughts: What did Sarah learn + what would she say to her ex-best friend today?

✨ Hit follow, send to your group chat, and leave a glowing review

📱 Check out @foundat40podcast on Instagram for extras, outtakes, and mild oversharing

🎙️ Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify

📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Foundat40

Elle Magazine Article: We Need to Talk About Our Ex-Best Friends

Mel Robbins Episode:  It’s Not You: The Real Reason Adult Friendship Is So Hard & 3 Ways to Make It Easier

Midlife is wild. One minute you’re running the school carpool, the next you’re signing up for the police academy in your 40s. In this episode, I sit down with my friend Sara to talk about what it takes to completely reinvent yourself—while also navigating motherhood, marriage, perimenopause, and the power of true friendship. It’s raw, hilarious, and exactly the kind of conversation that reminds you: it’s never too late to start over, and you don’t have to do it alone.

(00:00) Meet Sara: Mom of five, police academy cadet, and longtime friend 💪
(03:30) When you wake up and realize the plan is… no longer the plan 🚨
(07:20) Applying for the police academy at 43: the nudge, the nerves, the push-ups 🏃‍♀️
(10:45) Learning how to be a beginner again in midlife 🎯
(14:30) Navigating identity shifts when your role at home changes 🏡
(17:00) Why Sara is ready to help people on their worst day 💔
(19:30) When you are suddenly sidelined from your dream 🛑
(23:10) The moment Sara knew she was on the right track 🛤️
(28:30) The timeline we are so stuck on ⏳
(31:00) Why Sara’s next 40 years are going to be so different from the first 40 🔁
(35:00) The two words Sara wants to eliminate from our vocabularies 🚫
(40:25) Why female friendships are so important at this stage of life 👯‍♀️
(44:45) Our husbands absolutely don’t want to talk about this… which is convenient, because we don’t want to talk to them about it anyway 🙈
(47:45) Coming into cougar puberty like a freight train 🚂
(49:30) The two newest members of the “I don’t care” club and why car tweezers are essential 🧖‍♀️
(50:45) A moment of hope while at a cooking class in Italy 🇮🇹
(55:00) A career aspiration I was happy to abandon 🚀
(55:40) Final 4 Questions 🎤

You don’t have to believe in ghosts, tarot, or anything of the woo-woo nature to enjoy this episode—but it definitely helps. Chrissi sits down with her soul sister and supernatural sidekick Heather to talk about all things unseen. From childhood ghost stories to aura photography and near-death experience rabbit holes, this one’s equal parts spooky, soulful, and side-splitting. Also, yes, there is also an epic poop story that has to be shared. 

(00:00) Meet Heather: twin, duck mom, and horror movie terrorist 🐥

(02:00) The Woo Woo Scale: from Bigfoot to secret combinations 👻

(04:00) Childhood ghost stories & twin telepathy 🎭

(06:00) 90s sleepover chaos: Ouija boards, Bloody Mary, and Scholastic trauma 📚

(08:00) Nostalgia break: Now & Then, Christina Ricci, and Devon Sawa 💞

(09:00) Tarot 101 + our very different readings 🔮

(15:00) Aura photography + what your vibe says about you 🌈

(18:00) Spirit guides and ghost etiquette 🕊️

(21:00) Alfie the angry frat house ghost (and why he needed a name) 🧟‍♂️

(25:00) Who’s haunting Chrissi’s bedroom? Heather investigates 🕵️‍♀️

(28:00) Guardian angels, whisper warnings, and parenting miracles ✨

(34:00) Near-death experiences & what they might reveal about the afterlife ☁️

(37:00) Heather’s wild adoption dream & the craziest coincidence ever 🧬

(40:00) Chrissi’s Hattie B’s moment and a Nashville nudge from the universe 🌆

(42:00) Why staying open to the unseen makes life richer 💫

(43:00) The iconic poop story: FaceTime trauma & a very bad vaccine 💩

(47:00) Final 4 questions

✨ Hit follow, send to your group chat, and leave a glowing review

📱 Check out @foundat40podcast on Instagram for extras, outtakes, and mild oversharing

🎙️ Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify

📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Foundat40

One minute she thought they were headed to dinner. The next? Divorce. In this episode, Chrissi’s sister Sarah is back to talk about what happens when your marriage ends and your new life begins—ready or not. We cover midlife heartbreak, financial whiplash, going back in the dating pool, and the brilliance of the divorce shower. If you ever had to rebuild your life in midlife, this one’s for you.

(01:00) 🚛 Sister catch up: Moving, the DMV, and a terrible day

(07:00) 💔 The emotional shock of a sudden divorce

(08:00) 📊 Midlife divorce statistics + why the 40s are peak breakup years

(14:30) 💵 The financial whiplash + becoming the sole provider overnight

(20:00) 🧾 Why divorce is so expensive (and why attorneys always win)

(25:00) 📱 Dating after 40: apps, awkwardness, and Jeff Bezos' silver lining

(30:45) 🥂 The joy (and healing) of a post-divorce shower

(36:00) 🧠 Rebuilding your identity + managing life solo

(39:00) 👀 When your ex moves on—and your kids meet the new partner

(42:30) 👩‍👧 Navigating co-parenting without losing your mind

(46:00) 💬 The advice she’d give her younger self (and you)

✨ Hit follow, send to your group chat, and leave a glowing review

📱 Check out @foundat40podcast on Instagram for extras, outtakes, and mild oversharing

🎙️ Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify

📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Foundat40

At a certain point, you just know what’s worth your time—and what’s absolutely not. In this episode, Chrissi and her dear friend Christy Williams unpack the midlife magic of opting out, dialing in, and letting go of things that no longer serve (or entertain) us. From questionable concerts to clean kitchens, it’s time to stop being polite and start getting real (iykyk).

(00:01) 👋 Meet Christy: the Nashville mom who does all the things
(03:00) 🎤 A strong opinion about music festivals (and porta-pottys)
(08:00) 💪 Midlife wisdom: why we don’t do backflips anymore
(13:00) 📺 A reality TV hot take that might ruffle feathers
(19:00) 🏕️ A passionate rant about camping
(24:00) 📱 The app that’s secretly saving long-distance friendships
(27:00) 💧 Our non-negotiables when we’re on the go
(30:00) ⏳ The rule that keeps us from losing our minds
(34:00) 🧼 What happens after a deep clean?
(35:00) ✈️ A harrowing tale of a middle seat to Rome
(39:00) 🚶‍♀️ Small joys, Costco fashion, and what we’ve really found at 40

✨ Hit follow, send to your group chat, and leave a glowing review

📱 Check out @foundat40podcast on Instagram for extras, outtakes, and mild oversharing

🎙️ Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify

📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Foundat40

Is it too late to start over at 40? Spoiler: nope. In this episode, singer-songwriter Chelsey Stallings shares how she built a thriving music career in midlife—after kids, career changes, and a literal leg-shattering fall. We dive into midlife reinvention, songwriting after 40, and the power of starting when the world says you're “too old.” If you're craving a second act (or third), this one's your pep talk in podcast form.

(00:00) 🎤 Meet Chelsey Stallings — powerhouse singer-songwriter, horse whisperer, and mom of three. She’s the kind of friend who’ll write a song that makes you ugly cry and then crack a joke that has you snort-laughing through your tears.

(03:00) ✈️ We talk about how she traded in hair school for home studios, Utah mountains for Tennessee dreams, and how the Nashville hustle really goes down — spoiler alert: it’s less “glam squad” and more “grit, grace, and a broken leg courtesy of a rescue horse.”

(08:00) 🛠️ We dig into the detours, delays, and divine redirections (including one that came in the form of, you know, emergency surgery). This is midlife reinvention with boots on the ground — literally.

(13:00) 🚫 Chelsey opens up about what it feels like to chase a dream in your 40s when the world says you’re “too old” and “too mom” — and why she’s not having any of it.

(17:00) 👶 We talk songwriting, motherhood, and why early motherhood is just Groundhog Day in yoga pants. Spoiler: your arms really will ache to hold them little again.

(22:00) 🎶 She shares the behind-the-scenes of her song “Mom Needs a Minute,” how co-writing sessions are basically musical therapy, and what inspired her newest tearjerker.

(26:00) ✨ We chat about the myth of aging out, the beauty in battle scars, and why “Pretty Old” might be your new favorite anthem.

(30:00) 🌟 From Garth Brooks giving her a compliment she’ll never forget (!!!!) to industry insider scoop about how songs actually “make it,” Chelsey pulls back the curtain on it all.

(36:00) 🤖 Plus: the influence of AI in music, why TikTok is a wild card, and how middle age has made her both tougher and more tender.

(46:00) 🧭 And of course — what Chelsey has found at 40.

If you’ve ever wondered if you’re too late to chase a dream, this episode will lovingly slap that idea out of your brain. You’re not too old, too mom, too anything. You’re right on time.

🎧 Listen in, laugh hard, and maybe cry a little (in a good way).

Find Chelsey Stallings at @chelseystallings on Instagram and YouTube, @chelseystallingssings on TikTok

✨ Hit follow, send to your group chat, and leave a glowing review

📱 Check out @foundat40podcast on Instagram for extras, outtakes, and mild oversharing

🎙️ Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify

📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Foundat40

Trying to figure out how to go back to work after years at home? Or maybe you’re burned out and secretly Googling “career change ideas for women over 40.” A restart in midlife doesn’t mean starting from zero—but it can feel like standing at the edge of a pool: do you cannonball, wade in, or head to the snack bar? In this episode, Chrissi and her longtime friend Amberly Lopez dive into the honest, funny, and practical side of career pivots. From turning mom-life multitasking into résumé gold to surviving job searches in the age of LinkedIn and AI, this conversation is your pep talk + playbook for what’s next.

(00:45) Meet Amberly: oldest daughter energy, Enneagram 3, and high-achiever vibes 🌟

(03:00) Narrow escapes and interview nightmares 💼

(09:45) The stay-at-home mom “gap”: why your skills matter more than you think 👩‍👧‍👦

(12:00) The Hollywood myth of stumbling upward (Devil Wears Prada lied to us) 🎬

(12:50) The path and plan for a midlife career pivot 🛞

(16:45) Why networking and LinkedIn aren’t optional anymore 🔗

(20:30) Breaking into the job market when hundreds apply overnight 📑

(24:15) What to do if you’re “too late to the party” to restart your career ⏰

(26:00) Pivoting after decades in the workforce: burnout, lateral moves, and ego checks 🔄

(30:00) The COVID midlife crisis: when Amberly almost left corporate 🩺

(35:00) Building a resume that AI will actually notice 🤖

(38:00) Interview prep: making connections and answering “tell me about yourself” 🎤

(40:00) Why women need to apply for jobs they’re only 60% qualified for 💪

(42:00) Finding flexible work that still fits your family life 🏡

(48:00) Final takeaways on authenticity at 40 🌱

✨ Hit follow, send this episode to your group chat, and leave a glowing review

📱 Check out @foundat40podcast on Instagram for extras, outtakes, and mild oversharing

🎙️ Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify

📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Foundat40

What starts as a food blog for family recipes doesn’t usually turn into a career—but Melissa Griffiths is not your usual story. With Bless This Mess, she flipped simple dinners into serious business, proving that sometimes the thing you do “for fun” is actually the thing you were built for. At 40, she’s mixing entrepreneurship with everyday life—and reminding us all that midlife is the perfect time to rewrite the recipe.

(00:00) Meet Melissa: Mom, food blogger, and the entrepreneur you didn’t see coming 👩‍🍳

(06:15) How a food blog began as a side hobby and grew 📝

(09:30) When Bless This Mess started gaining traction 🚀

(11:00) Pulling back the curtain on food content creation 🎥

(14:45) Inside the Bless This Mess editorial calendar 📅

(16:20) Has she had her Rachel Green Friends cooking moment? 🍳

(18:30) When a successful online business flips gender roles 👏

(21:30) Melissa’s real Little House on the Prairie moment 🌾

(23:30) Facing imposter syndrome as a midlife entrepreneur 😅

(25:15) Wanting more than the cultural script you were sold 📖

(26:20) Let’s talk money, honey 💵

(27:50) Looking back at old content (and cringing) 🙈

(30:50) How AI is reshaping the content creator landscape 🤖

(33:45) How to support your favorite creators (instead of bots) ❤️

(36:45) My massive recipe fail from Allrecipes.com 🍲

(40:50) Turkey, Italy, Israel, New York… chasing the world’s best food 🌍

(42:20) The true meaning of food 🍽️

(43:30) What Melissa would tell her 27-year-old self ✨

(45:20) Final 4 questions with Melissa Griffiths 🎤

🥧 Find Melissa at https://www.blessthismessplease.com/ or @blessthismessblog on Instagram

✨ Hit follow, send this episode to your group chat, and leave a glowing review

📱 Check out @foundat40podcast on Instagram for extras, outtakes, and mild oversharing

🎙️ Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify

📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Foundat40

Friendship breakups don’t exactly come with casseroles or sympathy cards (though honestly… they should). In this follow-up, Chrissi and familiar favorite Sarah are getting into the messy stuff—like toxic friends, the kind of rejection that can still transport you right back to high school, and why, at this age, none of us have the energy for one-sided friendships anymore. It’s real, a little raw, and sometimes hilarious… kind of like seeing your friends’ brunch pics on Instagram and realizing you weren’t invited.

(00:00) 🎙️ Welcome Back (Again) – Chrissi drags Sarah back to the mic for part 2 of the Friendship Breakup chat.

(05:00) 🚗 Life Lately – Uber rides, drunk passengers, and a Dolly Parton musical

(06:00) 💔 Why Friendship Breakups Hurt More Than Romantic Breakups– Spoiler: the first heartbreak probably wasn’t your high school boyfriend.

(08:00) 🏖️ The Lake Trip That Shall Not Be Named – Chrissi’s high-school snub story that still stings.

(10:00) ⚖️ The Three Pillars of Female Friendship – Symmetry, support, secrecy… aka the holy trinity of “don’t screw this up.”

(15:00) 📱 When Friends Drop the Ball – From leaving parties early to forgetting recommendation letters, we’ve all dropped by ball with friends

(19:00) 🔐 Secrets & Trust – Why girlfriends are the vault… until someone’s Peter Pettigrew energy shows up.

(23:00) 🔥 Perimenopause & Friendship – Rage texts, ghosting group chats, and why hormones are the unofficial third wheel.

(26:00) 🌀 Friendship Circles – Inner circle, outer circle, and the “text-back-three-days-later” circle we all know too well.

(28:00) ⚡ Toxic Friendships – Subtle digs only you notice, gossip as a love language, and weekend benders that should’ve ended in 2007.

(32:00) 🤝 Friend Poaching – When you introduce friends and suddenly you’re chopped liver. Betrayal, but make it social climbing.

(36:00) 🏛️ Sororities & Status – Sisterhood or just buying your way into Mean Girls: The Sequel?

(37:00) 💎 Friendships After 40 – Fewer friends, deeper vibes, and Taylor Swift reminding us our energy is a luxury item.

(40:00) 🚩 Dealbreakers – One-uppers, oversharers, and women who treat your kids like their therapists. Hard pass.

(42:00) 🏡 Bad Roommate Storytime – Sarah’s cautionary tale: never let chaos rent your spare bedroom.

(44:00) ✨ Reciprocity Matters – Friendship isn’t a game of tag—you shouldn’t have to keep chasing.

(46:00) 🌍 Finding New Friends – Midlife matchmaking apps, the peach quote, and the hope that your besties might still be out there.

(47:00) ⭐ Found at 40 Needs You – Apple reviews, international listeners, and the shock that a certain guest hasn’t left a review yet.

✨ Hit follow, send this episode to your group chat, and leave a glowing review

📱 Check out @foundat40podcast on Instagram for extras, outtakes, and mild oversharing

🎙️ Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify

📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Foundat40

Unapologetic midlife wisdom meets Hollywood sparkle. 🌟 In this episode, Roxy Manning—host of The Iconic Midlife and longtime entertainment journalist and red carpet insider—joins Chrissi to talk about rewriting the midlife narrative. From red carpets to real talk, Roxy proves that midlife isn’t decline, it’s the power era. Get ready for inspiration, a little pop-culture gossip, and a reminder that there’s no expiration date on reinvention.

(00:00) 🎙️ Roxy’s origin story: from red carpets to reinvention

(04:00) 🚀 Why she launched The Iconic Midlife 

(09:00) 🌟 Hollywood & ageism: J.Lo, Halle, Naomi—and tides that are turning

(11:00) 🥵 The “unsexy” parts of midlife

(20:00) 🤝 Building your midlife community

(24:00) 💬 Likability traps, fear of being seen, and doing it anyway

(29:00) 😌 The parts of our twenties we would never want to go back to +  wise words from Taylor Swift

(35:00) 🧠 Guest highlights from Roxy’s show: Tracy Tutor, Dr. Louise Newson, Wendi McLendon-Covey and more

(41:00) 🧗‍♀️ Building momentum as you go

(44:00) 🏆 The “20-year overnight success” and staying in the game

(53:00) 🎶 Fan girling over Roxy’s red carpet interviews

(58:00) 💖 Purpose, motherhood, marriage, and what’s next

📱Follow Roxy on Instagram at @redcarpetroxy and @theiconicmidlife

🎙️Listen to The Iconic Midlife with Roxy Manning anywhere you listen to your podcasts

✨ Hit follow, send this episode to your group chat, and leave a glowing review

📱 Check out @foundat40podcast on Instagram for extras, outtakes, and mild oversharing

🎙️ Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify

📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Foundat40

Join me for an fantastic conversation with Shannon Willardson—mom of five, family & lifestyle content creator,  and first-time CEO—about motherhood, resilience, and building a life you didn’t expect but wouldn’t trade.

Here’s a sneak peek at what you’ll hear:

• (0:00) 🎙️ Meet Shannon — how she’s juggling five kids, influencer life, and a brand-new business (hint: it’s not what you’d expect).
• (2:00) 👩‍👧‍👦 Raising a family with rare medical challenges and why Shannon says things are actually “better than okay.”
• (06:00) 🙏 The ways faith and perspective reshaped her family’s story.
• (10:00) 🗓️ A peek at a normal day for Shannon and her family
• (12:00) 🤱Why expanding the village was key for everyone to thrive
• (14:45) 🧭What keeps Shannon going when things feel out of control
• (17:00) 🌟Mom guilt and giving everyone time to shine
• (21:45) ⚖️ Balancing needs of kids, marriage, and life
• (25:45) 💕 How she and her husband Chase keep their connection strong with five kids and nonstop curveballs.
• (28:00) 📱 Behind the Instagram feed — the not-so-glamorous side of influencer life and how Shannon protects what matters most.
• (30:30) 👵🏻Victimized by the Wall Street Journal's recent article ‘You’re a Boomer If You Wear Leggings’: The Rise of Big Workout Pants
• (33:00) 🤦🏼‍♀️When an attempt at feeling young and cool falls flat
• (35:45) 📺 Family time: What does on the 'gram and what stays private
• (38:00) 🙅🏼‍♀️Creepers, boundaries, and putting your family in the public eye
• (41:00) 👶 Twins at 40 — the chaos, the laughter, and the unexpected gifts of adding two babies at once.
• (43:00) 🥤 CEO era unlocked — why she launched All That Nutrition and how she’s stepping boldly into business leadership.
• (48:15) 🌟 Turning 40 — Shannon’s honest reflections on aging, grace, and rewriting “what’s next.”
• (49:30) 👚Rapid fire questions + The Final Four

Follow Shannon at @shannonwillardson on Instagram and TikTok and The Willardson Family on Youtube. 

✨ Hit follow, send this episode to your group chat, and leave a glowing review

📱 Check out @foundat40podcast on Instagram for extras, outtakes, and mild oversharing

🎙️ Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify

📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Foundat40

SEO keywords:

Found at 40 podcast, parenting special needs children, raising medically complex kids, life after a special needs diagnosis, parenting in your 40s, balancing caregiving and career, midlife reinvention with family challenges, resilience and parenting, lifestyle influencer stories, content creation and family life, inspiring midlife parenting journeys, family dynamics, motherhood challenges

In this episode, Aly Maughan takes us on a rollercoaster through the wild world of dating after 40—where Utah’s focus on youth and appearance collides with Nashville’s guitar-toting dreamers. From ghosting and catfishing to a millionaire straight out of a true-crime special, her stories are equal parts jaw-dropping and laugh-out-loud. And yes, she once kept an entire dinner afloat with nothing but Harry Potter trivia. Buckle up—it’s messy, it’s hilarious, and it’s very, very real.

(00:00) 🚨 A high-profile CEO date so bizarre it could’ve been a Dateline pilot.

(02:00) 💍 Some backstory on Aly’s divorce

(04:00) 📱 Back on the apps: swipes, surprises, and profiles that don’t quite match reality.

(07:00) 🕵️‍♀️ When the local dating scene gets messy—very messy.

(10:00) 📚 Some men skipped Dating Etiquette 101, and it shows.

(13:00) ⚡ A first date that went dangerously sideways—thankfully Aly came prepared.

(16:00) ✨ From survival mode to thriving: the “Year of Yes” that changed everything.

(22:00) 🎤 Salt Lake vs. Nashville—two cities, two very different dating pools.

(27:00) 🚌 The kind of “you won’t believe this” date story you’ll be telling your friends about.

(30:00) 🧙 A dinner so awkward Aly had to conjure some magic to keep it moving.

(32:00) 🦄 When a date’s “big reveal” turns into something straight out of left field.

(34:00) 🏦 Another date, another jaw-dropping confession.

(35:00) 🌹 But yes—there are good ones out there. One proved it.

(37:00) 🎢 Why more options don’t always mean better outcomes.

(40:00) 🔥 Sparks aren’t everything. Sometimes the slow burn wins.

(43:00) 🧘‍♀️ Rejection at 40 hits different—and maybe that’s a good thing.

(50:00) 🍝 A self-proclaimed “rich guy” whose dinner plans didn’t quite match the hype.

(52:00) 🌟 Aly’s best advice for dating after divorce—and why the timing matters more than the app.

(54:00) 🎬 Final four: concerts, casting, and what she’s truly found at 40.

If you are a woman with a pulse, this episode is a must listen! I'm chatting with Elle Rowley — entrepreneur, podcaster, and mother — for an honest conversation about womanhood, motherhood, and midlife transformation. We talk about the main female archetypes of Maiden, Mother, and Matriarch, identity shifts, and the messy but beautiful process of becoming — and why midlife is such a powerful time to make sense of it all.

(2:00) Meet Elle Rowley 🙋‍♀️
Get to know Elle — entrepreneur, podcaster, and mother — and why her voice matters in this conversation about womanhood.

(5:45) Buckle in: The Woman’s Journey 🚀
We kick off with a candid look at society’s fear of aging and what that means for women.

(10:15) The Maiden Archetype 👧
Elle explains the beginning stage of womanhood and the energy it carries.

(14:50) The Maiden in Culture & Entertainment 🎬
From movies to music, we see how Maidenhood is celebrated — and sometimes distorted.

(15:45) Staying in The Maiden Too Long ⏳
What happens when someone clings to this stage instead of growing into the next?

(18:45) The Mother Archetype 🤱
We explore the richness and challenges of motherhood as a transformative identity.

(21:30) Down the Well 💧
Elle shares the metaphor behind her podcast and how it frames motherhood as a descent and rebirth.

(23:30) The Mother’s Hero’s Journey 🛤️
How this journey differs from the traditional male-centered hero’s arc.

(26:31) Why 47% of Young Adults Say No to Kids ❌👶
A deeper look at the surprising reasons behind this growing trend.

(32:07) Mothers in Media 📺
From Maria in The Sound of Music to Joyce Byers in Stranger Things, how mothers are portrayed on screen matters.

(35:00) The Wild Woman 🐺
What comes after the Mother stage — and how freedom and untamed energy emerge.

(42:15) The Matriarch Archetype 👑
Stepping into authority, wisdom, and leadership in midlife and beyond.

(47:00) The Grandmother Hypothesis 🧬
Why science suggests grandmothers are crucial to the survival of our species.

(50:15) Honoring the Stage We’re In 🌸
A reminder to value each phase of womanhood instead of rushing to the next.

(51:00) Final Four Questions ❓
Elle answers the closing questions that wrap every Found at 40 conversation.

Follow Elle at @ellerowley on Instagram and her amazing podcast Down The Well on YouTube and anywhere you listen to podcasts

✨ Hit follow, send this episode to your group chat, and leave a glowing review

📱 Check out @foundat40podcast on Instagram for extras, outtakes, and mild oversharing

🎙️ Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify

📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Foundat40

women over 40 podcast, life begins at 40 podcast, midlife transformation stories, female empowerment after 40, thriving in your 40s, rediscovering purpose after 40, Elle Rowley interview, Solly Baby founder, Down the Well podcast, motherhood archetype, maiden mother matriarch, wild woman archetype, cultural fear of aging, women’s journey podcast, embracing aging women, women and midlife transformation

Ever joined an MLM? Almost joined one? Or bought overpriced mascara from your high school friend’s Facebook Live? In this painfully honest episode, Chrissi and Sarah spill the tea on their multi-level misadventures — from pink Cadillacs to LuLaRoe leggings — and how the #Girlboss era convinced a generation of women that burnout was a business model.

Equal parts confession and cultural commentary, this one’s about chasing purpose, ditching hustle culture, and rediscovering who you are when the glitter fades.

(1:20) Franklin, TN & The Search for a Patron of the Podcast Arts – Champagne tastes, midlife budgets, and a town where everyone seems suspiciously successful. 🏡

(4:45) The Podcast That Made Our Jaws Drop: Unicorn Girl – A bizarre rabbit hole that sparks a bigger conversation about hustle, ambition, and delusion. 🦄

(6:00) Our MLM Résumés (a.k.a. FTC Cautionary Tales) – The millennial pressure to “be your own boss” and the glittering mirage of #BossBabe culture. 💼

(12:30) Sarah’s Secret MLM – Too embarrassing to tell Chrissi… until Dad got involved. 🫣

(15:00) All You Have to Do Is Follow the Simple Tips and Tricks! – A Schitt’s Creek–inspired moment of self-awareness. 💅

(16:00) Sarah’s Mary Kay Era – Dreams of pink Cadillacs and a lesson in sales psychology. 🚗

(17:40) Chrissi’s Mary Kay Adventure – The trauma of door-to-door hustle meets midwestern politeness. 😬

(21:00) Chrissi’s Younique Years – Fiber lashes, online parties, and why timing really is everything. 👁️

(22:00) The Joint Venture: LuLaRoe – Matching prints, stretchy pants, and the Kool-Aid everyone was drinking. 🧃

(24:30) QVC Energy – Sisters with ring lights and retail dreams. 📺

(25:45) Where the Money Went (Spoiler: Not to Us) – The financial math that never quite math’d. 💸

(28:45) The Downfall of LuLaRoe – From cult-like community to chaos… but also, some of the best sister memories. 💔

(31:10) How to Move Hideous Inventory & Who Actually Wins in MLMs – A surprising look at storytelling, timing, and the few who make it work. 📊

(36:00) MLMs & #Girlboss Culture Collide – When hustle became identity and empowerment became marketing. 💋

(40:00) Are Gen Z’s “Lazy Girl Jobs” Really a Thing? – A generational shift in ambition and what we can learn from it. 🧃

(42:40) Did #BossBabe Culture Walk So Influencer Marketing Could Run? – The direct sales evolution nobody saw coming. 📱

(46:15) Do We Even Want to Be Girlbosses Anymore? – The truth about slowing down, growing up, and redefining success after 40. 🌿

(50:00) Closing Reflections – Sisterhood, laughter, and the midlife freedom of doing less — and meaning more. 🪞

✨ Hit follow, send this episode to your group chat, and leave a glowing review

📱 Check out @foundat40podcast on Instagram for extras, outtakes, and mild oversharing

🎙️ Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify

📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Foundat40

midlife women podcast, MLM stories, bossbabe culture, girlboss burnout, women over 40, midlife reinvention, anti-hustle culture, multilevel marketing, LuLaRoe documentary, Mary Kay, Younique, LuLaRoe, working moms, women entrepreneurship, pyramid schemes, female empowerment, leaving MLM, identity after motherhood, reinventing yourself at 40, LulaRich

Alison Faulkner radiates creative joy—but behind the sparkle is a story of recalibration, resilience, and radical self-worth. In this conversation, we unpack what it means to be seen after building a life online, how to find peace that isn’t tied to validation, and why the world needs you... yes, YOU! It’s raw, funny, and deeply human—the kind of talk that lingers long after you’ve pressed pause.

• (0:00) All the excitement for Alison Faulkner 🪩
• (2:00) Our current obsessions: divine organization and a certain Showgirl ✨
• (4:20) Above everything else, what Alison is hoping the listener will hear this 👂
• (6:00) From Alison’s Dance Parties to Brand School and podcasting 🎙️
• (15:00) Behind the sparkle: anxiety, accidents, and nervous system truth. 🫀
• (17:00) Gratitude walks, 2020 pivots, and a book that changed everything. 🧭
• (20:00) After the book: quiet seasons, coaching, and creative reconnection. 🔄
• (25:30) The time Alison did a live mindset shift for Chrissi: fear, validation, and what really matters 🧠
• (34:00) Getting to the root of when things feel scary 🫚
• (36:00) “Too much,” shiny things, and letting go of everyone’s opinions. 💎
• (39:00) Tools that help: mantras, noticing thoughts, and asking for support. 🧰
• (42:00) Popular vs. worthy—and trusting your best work is still ahead. 🚀
• (45:00) The truth about receiving help and why the world needs this you. 🤝
• (50:00) Power Hour wisdom: your creative oil change. ⛽
• (53:00) Quick-fire fun: concerts, movie casting, and pure joy. 🎬

✨ Hit follow, send this episode to your group chat, and leave a glowing review

📱 Check out @foundat40podcast on Instagram for extras, outtakes, and mild oversharing

🎙️ Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify

📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Foundat40

Keywords: Alison Faulkner, creative self-worth, authenticity podcast, midlife reinvention, healing from burnout, nervous system regulation, vulnerability and creativity, personal growth podcast, over 40 inspiration, finding purpose in your 40s, midlife women podcast, bossbabe culture, women over 40, midlife reinvention

Is it just us, or have friendships gotten harder in your 40s? In this episode, Chrissi and Sarah unpack the highs and heartbreaks of midlife friendship — from the women who never outgrew mean-girl behavior to the quiet ache of friendships that fade.
Joining the conversation is Dr. Noëlle Santorelli, clinical psychologist and Emory School of Medicine faculty member, who weighs in on the ultimate adult mean girl conundrum — why some friend groups still mirror middle school dynamics and how to spot the red flags early.

💬 It’s a raw, funny, and deeply relatable look at how attachment styles, emotional boundaries, and self-worth shape our adult connections.

• (0:00) 🔥 Life updates: physics and a blowtorch
• (7:00) 🕸️ “It’s Complicated” — When Adult Friendships Get Weird
  Why maintaining friendships after 40 feels harder than ever.
• (9:00) 💔 Why Friendships Fade (Even When Nothing “Happened”)
  The shift from deep bonds to “update friendships” — and how to revive connection thanks to great advice from Logan Ury.
• (14:00) 🫥 When we have felt lonely in friendship
• (18:00) 💅 Were we ever accidental Mean Girls?
• (19:30) 🌵 The fading friendship of midlife + what to do about it
• (26:00) 🦟 The hilarious accidental text to illustrate a point 
• (27:30) 🥺 Listener conundrum number 1
• (29:15) 🌱 The 11-3-6 Rule of Friendship
• (34:00) 📖 Why Anne of Green Gables gave us unrealistic expectations of friendship
• (36:00) 🧩 Attachment Styles in Friendships
  How anxious, avoidant, and secure types shape our friendships (and drama).
• (43:45) 🪺 The importance of having multiple friendship sources
• (45:15) Adult Mean Girls: Even Taylor Swift deals with it on “Actually Romantic”
• (47:15) 🕸️ The Found at 40 Listener Friendship Mean Girl Web
• (52:00) 🎙️ Expert Insight: Dr. Noëlle Santorelli on the Mean Girl Cycle
  The four-part “love bomb → exclude → discard → hoover” pattern that fuels friendship toxicity.
• (1:03:00)  🌱 Healing & Growth After Friendship Fallout
  Rebuilding your circle — and your confidence — with emotional clarity and compassion.

Find Dr. Noëlle Santorelli on Instagram at @drnoellesantorelli or on her website at drnoellesantorelli.com

✨ Hit follow, send this episode to your group chat, and leave a glowing review

📱 Check out @foundat40podcast on Instagram for extras, outtakes, and mild oversharing

🎙️ Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify

📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Foundat40

💫 Keywords: midlife friendship, adult mean girls, fading friendships, attachment styles, friendship problems after 40, women’s relationships, friendship ghosting, emotional boundaries, toxic friendships, Dr. Noëlle Santorelli, adult friendship drama, friendship anxiety, midlife self-growth, rebuilding connections, modern friendship challenges, friendship breakups, female friendship dynamics, women’s emotional health, friendship psychology, adult female relationships

If you’ve ever felt like you’re too busy, too tired, or too late to chase something big — this episode is for you. Ultra runner, coach, and mom of five Rhandi Orme shares honest lessons on resilience, failure, and finding joy in the pursuit. Whether you’re a runner or just running from your to-do list, this conversation will remind you that it’s never too late to dream really freaking big.

(0:00) 🎙️ Welcome & Introduction — Why Rhandi’s message about dreaming big hits home for anyone in midlife.

(4:15) 🧱 Building a Strong Foundation — How running reveals universal truths about burnout, balance, and building from the ground up.

(7:00) 🚫 You Can’t Cheat the System — The importance of patience, process, and embracing the hard work behind every goal.

(9:00) 🎯 Doing Less to Do More — How overcommitment holds us back — and why focusing on what matters most creates real progress.

(10:00) 💡 The Seasons of Growth — Recognizing when to push and when to pause — and why rest can be just as powerful as hustle.

(14:00) ❤️ Grace Over Grit — Why self-compassion keeps you consistent and how to balance discipline with grace in the long game.

(18:00) 🔁 Rebuilding After Setbacks — How to find your footing after injuries or detours — and the mindset that turns setbacks into comebacks.

(19:00) 📖 Berenstein Bears Comedy Moment- One content creator’s hysterical take on a popular Berestein Bears book “Mama’s New Job”

(22:30) ⚖️ The Importance of Not Shrinking- Why strong > skinny always

(27:45) 🔎 Signs that something needs some attention — Whether it’s repeated injuries or signs of emotional burnout, there are always signs that things are not 100% ok

(31:45) 🏔️ The Grand Slam Dream — Chasing one of ultrarunning’s toughest challenges — and the setback that changed her perspective.

(35:00) 💔 When the Dream Breaks You Down — A raw reflection on failure, ego, and rediscovering your “why.”

(40:00) 🌍 Race to Survive: New Zealand — Behind the scenes of Rhandi’s reality TV adventure and what it taught her about courage and teamwork.

(42:00) 💪 Representation & Resilience — The power of showing up for women, moms, and anyone chasing something that scares them.

(50:00) ✨ Final Takeaway — The reminder that your biggest dreams deserve your energy, your faith, and your focus — no matter your pace.

Follow Rhandi at @run_rhandi_run on Instagram

✨ Hit follow, send this episode to your group chat, and leave a glowing review

📱 Check out @foundat40podcast on Instagram for extras, outtakes, and mild oversharing

🎙️ Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify

📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Foundat40

dream big, midlife motivation, midlife reinvention, mindset for women, resilience in midlife, personal growth, chasing dreams, women over 40, midlife transformation, motivation for moms, redefining strength, comeback stories, overcoming setbacks, purpose in midlife, running motivation, ultra running mindset, female athletes, Rhandi Orme, Chrissi Harris, women who inspire, midlife goals, how to dream big, motivation podcast, self improvement podcast, personal development for women, female empowerment, dream really freaking big