Before I reached my thirties I had a (very untrue) perception that life in my thirties would get easier, I would be more of an ‘adult’ and life would seamlessly flow along. I was in for a shock when I realized quite quickly that adulting isn’t really a feeling (not one that was going to come in my thirties) and that this decade was full of huge changes, decisions and challenges.

In this vulnerable and honest solo episode I am reflecting on each year of my thirties and I have picked one big challenge I went through and the subsequent lesson I learned and took with me on my thirties journey. The stories I am sharing range from discussing career uncertainties, relationship struggles, feelings of being left behind, and welcoming in new chapters and identity shifts.

I invite you to join the waitlist for my brand new membership program TURNING. A community space designed for women in their thirties to support each other. Doors are re-opening in March-sign up here to get first access (there will be limited spots!).

Follow me at@turning30coach on Instagram.

In this special Q&A episode, I’m answering four questions from the Turning 30 community about relationships. From knowing if someone is "the one," to healing after heartbreak, to navigating the challenges of being single in your thirties, this episode covers a range of topics to help you gain clarity and confidence in your love life.

Here’s what we’re diving into:

💬 1:34 – How do you know who's "the one"? A listener shares their struggle with feeling unsure in a relationship after a history of abuse. I explore the difference between PTSD and gut instincts when it comes to love.

💬 15:19 – How do I forgive myself for staying too long in the wrong relationship? I offer guidance on releasing self-blame and reframing past experiences as lessons for growth.

💬 21:13 – How can I feel okay being single in my mid-thirties? We talk about embracing independence, avoiding "fuckboys," and finding peace with the journey toward marriage or kids.

💬 28:30 – How do I stay the best version of myself in a relationship? I share practical tips on maintaining your sense of self while building a healthy partnership.

This episode is packed with personal insights and actionable advice to help you navigate love, relationships, and self-discovery in your thirties.

Resources Mentioned:

✨ Dating Values Workbook – Get clear on your non-negotiables and align with your relationship goals. Download for free here.

✨ The Anxious Girl’s Guide to Dating – Transform anxiety into confidence in your love life. Grab your copy here.

Have a question for me? I’d love to feature it in a future Q&A episode! Email your relationship or dating questions to emma@coachingwithemma.com.

Don't forget if you loved this episode to subscribe and rate the podcast, share it with a friend and let me know on Instagram @turning30coach 💖

Let’s be real, dating can be tough and the online dating space today can cause many people to decide to throw the towel in altogether and to focus on other areas of life. But what does that mean for those who still want to meet somebody? Keep living your life and hope for the best? On this week’s podcast episode I have invited back Caitlin Smith, better known as The Compatibility Coach, for an honest girl talk all about dating in your thirties. In this episode we dive into topics surrounding the realities of dating, and why so many of us experience dating burnout and feel that we are ‘interviewing’ for jobs roles. Caitlin shares her experience of never experiencing a relationship until her late twenties, and I share my story of being on and off single and what it was like re-entering the dating world again at age 33. We also discuss why the key to getting your sparkle back may be to take a step back and delete the apps, how our mindsets are key in transforming our dating lives, the part luck plays in meeting someone, how to not get obsessed with dating, the key differences between men and women in the dating world and how to be the one that is picking instead of waiting to be picked. If you ever feel exhausted from dating- or tend to avoid it altogether, this episode is for you!   **This episode was originally aired in 2023 and is a reply whilst Emma is on maternity leave. Any offers promoted in the episode may no longer be relevant.** Caitlin: IG: @the.compatabilty.coach Website: www.thecompatibilitycoach.co.uk Emma: IG: @turning30coach Website: www.turning30coach.com Exhausted from dating but want to meet someone in your thirties?  My brand new course NEXT CHAPTER IN LOVE : how to build your next chapter in love is opening IS NOW LIVE. This course is dedicated to helping you create the love life that you want in your thirties, embrace your single status, ditch the timelines and create a positive mindset in dating.  Register for your next chapter in love here:

The only way to move forward in life is by actively making decisions, yet so many of us stay stuck in indecision and confusion for fear of taking the ‘wrong’ next step. In this solo episode I delve into the world of decision-making and share some of my coaching theories on this topic. If you have been wanting to make a change, but haven't been sure on how to take action, this episode will give practical tips and guide you on how to get started.    Turning 30 Coaching Details: Program: bit.ly/turning30program Instagram @turning30coach

For the third part of my Turning 30 and Building Confidence series I am in conversation with Tiwalola Ogunlesi, coach and founder of ‘Confident and Killing it’, an organisation dedicated to helping women understand their worth and build up their confidence.   In this episode, as well as sharing her personal journey to becoming an expert in this field, Tiwa shares practical tips and activities to help build up your self-confidence. Tiwa and I have a shared mission when it comes to our views on confidence, and we have an empowering discussion on how to acknowledge your value in the world, step into your power, overcome self-doubt and take actions to boost your confidence.   Tiwa: Website: www.confidentandkillingit.com  IG: @Confidentandkillingit   Emma: IG: @turning30coach Program Details: bit.ly/turning30program

In this solo episode, I am talking about my favourite activity- journalling. Adding this to your daily routine is a sure-fire way to increase self-awareness, access your thoughts and to manage your mind. However, getting into a regular practice of journalling and getting value from it is not as easy as it seems. In this episode I share with you why I believe introducing journalling into your routine is a game-changer and I outline some basic tips and tricks that will help you get started.      Turning 30 Coaching Details: Program: bit.ly/turning30program Instagram @turning30coach

Have you ever struggled with feelings that your friendships have changed over the years? Do you ever feel disappointed that your friendships are changing as you grow older? If yes, this episode is for you.   Listen in to a vulnerable, honest and bold conversation I had with fellow single 30-something and OpenHouse Podcast Host Louise Rumball as we girl talk all about friendships in our thirties.   In this episode we answer an important and ever-so relevant question: can friendships survive when our friends are in different life stages to us?   As well as this we discuss the ‘curse’ of the single girl friend that meets a new love, the different types of friendships we have in our thirties, and also give tips for how to meet new friends, no matter how confident you feel about it. This is a candid, unfiltered conversation where Louise and I authentically share our personal lives and friendships and say out loud things that people are often too nervous to admit.   **This episode was originally aired in 2022 and is a reply whilst Emma is on maternity leave. Any offers promoted in the episode may no longer be relevant.** Want to learn how to have better friendships in your thirties? My Friendships Mini-course is packed with real-talk, advice and practical coaching to transform your friendships!!! With modules on expectations, boundaries, letting go of friends and how to make new friends, you will gain tools to strengthen your current friendships and help you to create new ones.  Sign up now:    Louise: IG: @louiserumball Podcast IG: @openhousepodcast   Connect with me (Emma): Instagram: @turning30coach / www.instagram.com/turning30coach  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/t30coach Website: www.turning30coach.com Email me your questions: emma@coachingwithemma.com

Dr Amanda Hanson worked for years as a clinical psychologist until pivoting to become a speaker, life coach and thought leader for women. Her brand Revolutionizing Midlife is about redefining and reclaiming what it means to be a woman and how we can refuse to subscribe to the aging ideals that dictate how women should be covering wrinkles with botox, dyeing their hair to cover up the greys, and to become less sexy and less outspoken as they mature. In this episode we delve into why women have been taught and signaled to think of aging as something negative and how we can start to shift this paradigm to revolutionise the way that we grow older. We discuss the difference between ‘Baby Princess’ and ‘Queen Energy’ and how to shift your energy and go out into the world each day feeling powerful and sexy (no matter your age). If you are ready to feel inspired about being in your thirties and growing older- this episode is for you!  **This episode was originally aired in 2022 and is a reply whilst Emma is on maternity leave. Any offers promoted in the episode may no longer be relevant.**   My brand new course NEXT CHAPTER IN LOVE : how to build your next chapter in love is opening IS NOW LIVE.   This course is dedicated to helping you create the love life that you want in your thirties, embrace your single status, ditch the timelines and create a positive mindset in dating.  Special launch price available until March 1st.  Register for your next chapter in love here:   Amanda: IG: https://www.instagram.com/midlife.muse/ Website: https://amandahanson.com/ Connect with me Instagram: @turning30coach / www.instagram.com/turning30coach  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/t30coach Website: www.turning30coach.com Email me your questions: emma@coachingwithemma.com

You may have heard all about attachment styles, but you probably haven’t heard Stephanie Rigg’s take on attachment, which is such a breath of fresh air in a world where we are so quick to put people in attachment-style boxes. In this week’s episode we dive into what attachment style is and the different types of attachment, how to manage attachment styles in dating and relationships, the anxious-avoidant dynamic, whether we need to label our attachment style and discuss it with our partner (or potential partner) and how to work on your attachment style to create a sustainable partnership. We also discuss Steph’s transition from corporate lawyer to relationship coach and how she came to have one of the most popular attachment and relationship podcasts.   This is the next episode in my series diving into relationships to celebrate the release of my Next Chapter in Love Course For the month of Feb, it’s on a special launch offer so make sure to go and check it out and register.    My brand new course NEXT CHAPTER IN LOVE : how to build your next chapter in love is opening IS NOW LIVE.   This course is dedicated to helping you create the love life that you want in your thirties, embrace your single status, ditch the timelines and create a positive mindset in dating.  Special launch price available until March 1st.  Register for your next chapter in love here: Connect with me Instagram: @turning30coach / www.instagram.com/turning30coach  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/t30coach Website: www.turning30coach.com Email me your questions: emma@coachingwithemma.com Connect with Stephanie Steph’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephanie__rigg/ Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onattachment/    If you loved this episode please subscribe to the Turning 30 Podcast on whichever platform you are listening on and rate us five stars!

GIRL TALK: waiting for the right relationship, dating in self-worth and getting comfortable being alone ft. Ilana Dunn

A one-off preview of a module from my brand new course Next Chapter in Love. Within the course, there are 27 self-study modules to help you transform your current love life, and this episode offers you an exclusive preview to one of the topics in the course.  After working with hundreds of women in their thirties, a pattern I often see is how many people feel frustrated or disappointed about how their thirties were not as they expected them to be.  When we hold on to a perception of how our lives ‘should look’, it affects how we accept where we are right now- and when it comes to our love life, this can often show up in how we date and approach our relationships.  In this solo episode I share my thoughts on how to accept the path that you are on, whilst also giving space to grieve the path never taken. This way, you can learn how to take healthy and conscious action steps to build your next chapter and break free from the past. My brand new course NEXT CHAPTER IN LOVE : how to build your next chapter in love is opening IS NOW LIVE. This course is dedicated to helping you create the love life that you want in your thirties, embrace your single status, ditch the timelines and create a positive mindset in dating. Special launch price available until end of February,    Register for your next chapter in love here: Connect with me Instagram: @turning30coach / www.instagram.com/turning30coach  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/t30coach Website: www.turning30coach.com Email me your questions: emma@coachingwithemma.com   If you loved this episode please subscribe to the Turning 30 Podcast on whichever platform you are listening on and rate us five stars!

Did you know that in astrology the age of 29 (and the lead up to it) is particularly significant because it marks our ‘Saturn Return’: a time re-evaluation and considering how you want the next chapter to be? I have invited Alice Bell, the author of “Trust Your Timing’ and astrolger for British Vogue to explain all about Saturn Returns and how we can best navigate them. In the episode we discuss the growing pains of Saturn Returns, sharing both of our experiences of going through our own, and we also talk about the other relevant astrological ages that can mark big changes and transitions. We also dive into the topic of Alice’s book: how you can trust the unique timing of your own journey and use astrology to support dating and your journey to a relationship.  This episode is for you if you want to work on your own trust in divine timing and explore how astrology can support you in your journey. My brand new course NEXT CHAPTER IN LOVE : how to build your next chapter in love is opening IS NOW LIVE.   This course is dedicated to helping you create the love life that you want in your thirties, embrace your single status, ditch the timelines and create a positive mindset in dating. Special launch price available until February 1st.  Register for your next chapter in love here: Connect with Emma Instagram: @turning30coach / www.instagram.com/turning30coach  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/t30coach Website: www.turning30coach.com Email me your questions: emma@coachingwithemma.com Connect with Alice  Instagram: @stalkalice More info: https://www.alicebellastrology.com/insta-bio    If you loved this episode please subscribe to the Turning 30 Podcast on whichever platform you are listening on and rate us five stars!

In this week’s episode I have invited seasoned matchmaker, dating coach and Netflix star Aleeza Ben Shalom from Jewish Matchmaking to talk about how to find your perfect match.  We dive into: what ‘a good match’ means  what you should be looking for when going out in search of a life partner Aleeza’s ‘date em til you hate em’ theory and when to know whether to go on a second date What changes when you are looking for love in your thirties The ick: and what to do when you get it! As you will know if you watched the Netflix series, Aleeza’s energy is contagious and her methods of matchmaking have helped over 200 singles manifest love.   My brand new course NEXT CHAPTER IN LOVE : how to build your next chapter in love is opening IS NOW LIVE. This course is dedicated to helping you create the love life that you want in your thirties, embrace your single status, ditch the timelines and create a positive mindset in dating. Special launch price available until February 1st.  Register for your next chapter in love here: Connect with me Instagram: @turning30coach / www.instagram.com/turning30coach  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/t30coach Website: www.turning30coach.com Email me your questions: emma@coachingwithemma.com Connect with Aleeza  Instagram: @aleezabenshalom Website: https://marriagemindedmentor.com/    If you loved this episode please subscribe to the Turning 30 Podcast on whichever platform you are listening on and rate us five stars!

The Future You coaching method is my foolproof coaching tool to paint a clear vision of who you are becoming in the future, and for the first time I am sharing this with my entire community for free.  If you are ready to get clarity on how you want 2024 to pan out for you, so that you can successfully build your next chapter- this episode is for you.  The Future You exercise is a practical activity that you can complete whilst listening to the episode, and I have created a special template on Notion that you can download for free.  Notion is a productivity software that allows you to take notes, manage tasks and set goals, you can also use it to plan your next trip, get clear on your morning routine or share menus for a dinner party. I use Notion daily to organize my personal life and to manage my business, and I have created templates for many of the coaching tools that I use with my clients. In honour of the New Year, I have now made my Future You template available for you to download for free, so you can get clarity on how you want your next chapter to look. Sign up for free to Notion: https://ntn.so/turning30 Download your free Future You template to complete the exercise in the podcast: https://www.notion.so/templates/future-you-2024  The Future You activity is taken from my brand new course NEXT CHAPTER IN LOVE : how to build your next chapter in love is opening and if you are already on the waitlist you will get special first access and a discount. This course is dedicated to helping you create the love life that you want, embrace your single status, ditch the timelines and create a positive mindset in dating.  Sign up to the waitlist here: Connect with me Instagram: @turning30coach / www.instagram.com/turning30coach  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/t30coach Website: www.turning30coach.com Email me your questions: emma@coachingwithemma.com  If you loved this episode please subscribe to the Turning 30 Podcast on whichever platform you are listening on and rate us five stars!

Let’s be real- being single in your thirties brings up a whole host of emotions, and one of those can be despair and loss of hope that you will meet someone.  Knock-backs, rejection, dating apps, ghosting, comparison: all of these things can impact our mindset when it comes to dating, and many of my community contact me and ask how to keep the faith and trust that love is coming.  In this week’s podcast episode I have invited my coaching colleague back for yet another unfiltered, real conversation on this topic, Caitlin aka The Compatability Coach.  In another instalment of our Girl Talk, Caitlin and I have an open conversation about how to trust that you will meet someone, what to do in times of despair, advice on how to enjoy being single and I share my own personal journey of rejections and meeting someone in the last year.    On NYE my brand new course NEXT CHAPTER IN LOVE : how to build your next chapter in love is opening and if you are already on the waitlist you will get special first access and a discount. This course is dedicated to helping you create the love life that you want, embrace your single status, ditch the timelines and create a positive mindset in dating.    Sign up to the waitlist here: Connect with me Instagram: @turning30coach / www.instagram.com/turning30coach  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/t30coach Website: www.turning30coach.com Email me your questions: emma@coachingwithemma.com Connect with Caitlin  Instagram: @the.compatibility.coach https://www.instagram.com/the.compatibility.coach/  Website: https://www.thecompatibilitycoach.co.uk/  If you loved this episode please subscribe to the Turning 30 Podcast on whichever platform you are listening on and rate us five stars!

In this solo episode we’re diving into the power of making bold, brave decisions and moving into new chapters.

I am sharing my personal journey of relocating to Thailand at the end of last year, a decision that marked the end of a challenging chapter.

In the episode I am giving you both inspiration and tips for how to navigate the big decisions- whether it’s changing careers, starting a new business, ending a relationship, or simply taking that first big step to your 2025 goals.

This episode will inspire you to face your fears, trust your intuition, and take action.

Tune in for practical tips for how to make that big decision and some things to expect what will happen when you have finally made it (and how to overcome them).

This episode is for you if you want to know how to break free from inertia, embrace life’s chapters, and manifest your next bold move.

Let’s make 2025 the year of brave decisions and unstoppable growth!

You are invited to become a founding member of my brand new membership Turning. To join the waitlist and receive the invitation- please head over to @turning30coach on Instagram and DM ‘FOUNDER’.

Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this episode with anyone who you know would benefit from it!

Carrying on the conversation all around friendships in your thirties, I am giving you free exclusive access to one of the key modules of my Friendships Audio Course: How to Make New Friends. Whilst many people think that making friends in your thirties is more challenging than our younger years, I’m here to remind you that not only is it possible, but it is one of the most rewarding things you can focus your energy on at this age. In an ideal world, aligned friends that share similar values and lifestyles to us would organically appear on our doorsteps, however the reality of it is that we have to go out and consciously and intentionally make these friendships. And when we do, the connections that we create are fulfilling and uplifting. I have created a clear six stage process for how to make new friends, tried and tested over the past two years where this has been one of my key goals. This episode is for you if you have been feeling the urge to make new friends, struggle with loneliness and feel that your current friendships aren’t satisfying you, want to know where and how to make new friends To access the remaining 7 modules of the Friendship Audio Course, register here: turning-30-coaching.teachable.com/p/friendships-in-your-30-s-mini-course 8 Audio modules packed full of coaching and content about how to have better friendships. With modules on emotional adulthood, expectations, boundaries, letting go of friends and how to cope when your friends are at different life stages, you will gain practical coaching tools to strengthen your current friendships and help you to create new ones. **N.B. This is a re-run of an episode released in April 2022** Connect with me Instagram: @turning30coach / www.instagram.com/turning30coach  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/t30coach Website: www.turning30coach.com Email me your questions: emma@coachingwithemma.com If you loved this episode please subscribe to the Turning 30 Podcast on whichever platform you are listening on and rate us five stars!

At the end of December the Reclaim course: how to build your next chapter in love is opening and if you are already on the waitlist you will get special first access and a discount. Sign up to the waitlist here: https://bit.ly/reclaimcoursewaitlist   Have you ever found yourself zoning out of a conversation during dinner with your friends when topics turn to things you can’t relate to?   Have you ever felt a distance growing between you and a close friend because you are now at different stages of life?   In this solo episode, I am diving into a topic that I know so many of my community struggle with: feeling that all of your friends are doing something different to you and not being able to maintain the friendships.  Whether you’re feeling left behind, or you’ve recently moved to a different life stage to your friends, this time can feel confronting and it happens to so many of us in our thirties.    I am sharing my own personal experiences of shifting friendships and giving some mindset shifts and musings on how I think you can look at this in a different mindset.    If you like this episode and want to learn more about friendships, you can purchase my ‘How to have better friendships in your thirties’ audio course for 8 podcast-style audio modules diving even deeper into this topics. And it’s only $66.    Register here: https://turning-30-coaching.teachable.com/p/friendships-in-your-30-s-mini-course    Connect with me Instagram: @turning30coach / www.instagram.com/turning30coach  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/t30coach Website: www.turning30coach.com Email me your questions: emma@coachingwithemma.com If you loved this episode please subscribe to the Turning 30 Podcast on whichever platform you are listening on and rate us five stars!

In this special guest episode I have invited my client Nikki back onto the podcast to share with us her life updates and her incredible story of how her life changed drastically over the period of six months, in a way which she could never have predicted before.    In her early thirties Nikki experienced a break-up and was unexpectedly single, leading her to mental health lows and fears that she wouldn’t fulfil her dream of becoming a mother. After taking control of her fertility and egg-freezing, a special trip to Bali and starting her coaching journey with me, she reclaimed her thirties and started out on a new path.    In Winter 2021, she started dating her now husband and in this episode Nikki is sharing her journey going from single to mum-to-be in the space of five months, where she is in her life now and the challenges and key parts of her journey over the past two years.    Nikki and I share our views on what has helped us to embrace our thirties path which was so different to what he had ever imagined, and then how we have dealt with big, unexpected life changes. This episode is all about accepting your timelines and knowing that your story is panning out the way that it is meant to, even at the times when you feel left behind or that you have no idea how your future will look. Because the truth is, you never know what is waiting for you- just around the corner!    For the first time I am also sharing some exciting life updates that are my version of not knowing what is around the corner- so tune in to hear what’s been going on behind the scenes.  Until November 31st, my Next Chapter Course is currently on sale for $99, if you sign up you will also get FREE access to my exclusive ‘How to have better friendships in your thirties’ mini-course worth $66.     The Next Chapter course is my coaching foundations course, and it is the perfect way to dip your toe into the coaching world and see if it is something you want to know more about.    It includes access to 4 coaching workshops (each worth over $200!), 14 x self-study videos on coaching concepts, a 100-page workbook and my exclusive Next Chapter Facebook Community.   Register here: https://www.turning30coach.com/the-next-chapter    Connect with me Instagram: @turning30coach / www.instagram.com/turning30coach  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/t30coach Website: www.turning30coach.com Email me your questions: emma@coachingwithemma.com If you loved this episode please subscribe to the Turning 30 Podcast on whichever platform you are listening on and rate us five stars!

There’s no denying it, being in your thirties can be a lonely time.  Priorities and focuses have shifted from your twenties and your social life has evolved over the past years.  Your friends are at different life stages, those around you are busy on their own paths. The result? We feel more lonely than before.  In this week’s solo podcast episode, we’re diving into why our thirties can feel lonely and how to combat that loneliness. And the episode may surprise you- as it’s not all about ‘putting yourself out there’ to meet new friends.  In the episode I share my own personal journey of experiencing an extreme period of loneliness, how I overcame it, how you can use your mind and coaching tools to work on your loneliness ‘narrative’ and some tips for how to make more meaningful connections.  Don’t forget to subscribe to my new YouTube channel to receive exclusive videos including monthly YouTube Q&As that won’t be available on the podcast. Go and check T30 out on IG and help us grow our community!  To celebrate the new season of the podcast, my Next Chapter Course is currently on sale for $99 AND for the whole month of November, if you sign up you will also get FREE access to my exclusive ‘How to have better friendships in your thirties’ mini-course worth $66.     The Next Chapter course is my coaching foundations course, and it is the perfect way to dip your toe into the coaching world and see if it is something you want to know more about.    It includes access to 4 coaching workshops (each worth over $200!), 14 x self-study videos on coaching concepts, a 100-page workbook and my exclusive Next Chapter Facebook Community.   Register here: https://www.turning30coach.com/the-next-chapter    Connect with me Instagram: @turning30coach / www.instagram.com/turning30coach  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/t30coach Website: www.turning30coach.com Email me your questions: emma@coachingwithemma.com If you loved this episode please subscribe to the Turning 30 Podcast on whichever platform you are listening on and rate us five stars!

Today we’re covering something that is central to my mission as a life coach focusing on helping individuals feel better about their age: – age anxiety. This is a topic that so many of us experience as we transition from our twenties into our thirties and we experience the reality of ‘growing older, entering a new phase of life and really facing the societal pressures of becoming an adult and everything that comes along with that.    For some of us this feeling is sudden and happens at the turn of a big birthday or as our birthday approaches, yet for many of us this is a background anxiety that gets heightened.    In this solo episode I am sharing my thoughts on the reason we experience anxiety at this age, how I personally experienced aging anxiety over the years, and how we can cope with this and take control of our anxiety and even use it to our advantage to make the most of our thirties.    Topics that I cover include the ‘instruction manual’ we hold ourselves accountable to in our thirties, the existential fears that can crop up as we age and see our parents growing older and experiencing loss, the part that society and popular culture plays in convincing women of their impending value drop due to growing older and more.  Don’t forget to subscribe to my new YouTube channel to receive exclusive videos including monthly YouTube Q&As that won’t be available on the podcast. Go and check T30 out on IG and help us grow our community!  To celebrate the new season of the podcast, my Next Chapter Course is currently on sale for $99 AND for the whole month of November, if you sign up you will also get FREE access to my exclusive ‘How to have better friendships in your thirties’ mini-course worth $66.     The Next Chapter course is my coaching foundations course, and it is the perfect way to dip your toe into the coaching world and see if it is something you want to know more about.    It includes access to 4 coaching workshops (each worth over $200!), 14 x self-study videos on coaching concepts, a 100-page workbook and my exclusive Next Chapter Facebook Community.   Register here: https://www.turning30coach.com/the-next-chapter    We talk about: [0:00] Intro [3:10] What is age anxiety [7:00] The birthday hole [8:40] Why is 30 the number we dread? [9:55] The expectations we have by certain ages [10:55] The age of marriage getting higher [12:00] How pop culture influence our perception of reality [13:35] The external pressures of movies and TV shows that we're 'doing something wrong' [15:20] How confusion induces this anxiety [16:20] The fear of being older [22:30] Finding acceptance for where we are in life [27:55] Women growing 'less valuable' over time Connect with me Instagram: @turning30coach / www.instagram.com/turning30coach  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/t30coach Website: www.turning30coach.com Email me your questions: emma@coachingwithemma.com If you loved this episode please subscribe to the Turning 30 Podcast on whichever platform you are listening on and rate us five stars!

Three years of the turning 30 podcast which is listened to by a predominantly female audience, and only now are we talking about periods- so the question is, why are we so shy to speak about it? Why is this a topic that is so crucial to our everyday lives, but we so often neglect educating ourselves around it.    In this episode, period and hormone expert Dinara Mukh joins me to talk about why this topic is so taboo, and also so important.   Dinara is a period and hormone expert, who discusses the importance of understanding and managing our menstrual cycle and hormonal balance in a holistic manner. We talk about how hormonal fluctuations through the menstrual cycle can impact a woman's moods and energy levels, and how understanding this can allow women to plan their schedules more effectively.    Most importantly, we dive into why your periods do not need to be painful and to affect your life, and Dinara shares with us how you can minimize your period pain and take control of your cycle.    We also cover misconceptions about menstrual pain, the contraceptive pill, the impact of our diet and lifestyle on our cycles, and a general step-by-step explanation of the menstrual cycle.    Don’t forget to subscribe to my new YouTube channel to receive exclusive videos including monthly YouTube Q&As that won’t be available on the podcast. Go and check T30 out on IG and help us grow our community!    To celebrate the new season of the podcast, my Next Chapter Course is currently on sale for $99 AND for the whole month of November, if you sign up you will also get FREE access to my exclusive ‘How to have better friendships in your thirties’ mini-course.    The Next Chapter course is my coaching foundations course, and it is the perfect way to dip your toe into the coaching world and see if it is something you want to know more about.    It includes access to 4 coaching workshops (each worth over $200!), 14 x self-study videos on coaching concepts, a 100-page workbook and my exclusive Next Chapter Facebook Community.   Register here: https://www.turning30coach.com/the-next-chapter    We talk about: [0:00] Intro [7:40] Why periods are such a taboo topic [9:15] Getting your period at a young age [11:20] Her journey to becoming a period influencer [14:30] The secret to making your period pain disappear [20:40] Period leave in different countries [22:25] The double edge sword of social conditioning  [22:50] How our hormones impact our bodies [26:20] Managing your cycle and your business [34:05] Hormones and coming off the pill [36:20] The health of our periods and indication of our fertility [41:35] Thinking about future fertility   Connect with Dinara Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dinara.mukh TedX Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFa2egx-jI8&feature=youtu.be Feel Better, Be Better Podcast: https://pod.link/feelbetterbebetter Hormone Quiz: https://www.dinaramukh.com/hormonequiz   Connect with me Instagram: @turning30coach / www.instagram.com/turning30coach  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/t30coach Website: www.turning30coach.com Email me your questions: emma@coachingwithemma.com If you loved this episode please subscribe to the Turning 30 Podcast on whichever platform you are listening on and rate us five stars!

Our life path is often set out for us before we even decide what we truly want for ourselves. And a lot of the time, that looks like finding the right person, settling down, and getting married. But what happens when you think you have gone down the right path, only to realize in your twenties that it’s actually not the right path for you.  I'm so excited to kick off our first guest episode of the new season with a guest who really embodies what it means to take hold of your thirties when things don’t go as planned. Jigna Patel had a life in her twenties, especially her early twenties, that was what she thought she wanted and was expected of her. At the age of 27 Jigna made a big life decision to separate from her then husband, and set off on a new and unexpected path. Now in her mid thirties she is the embodiment of the Turning 30 mission: living her own path regardless of the timelines. and speaking out on her platform all about what it's like to go through a divorce in your twenties and be single in your thirties.  A few years ago when she realized that taboo topics such as divorce and breaking up earlier in life weren't really spoken about on the internet, she made a series of videos and decided to start sharing on her platform. This podcast episode is full of such pearls of wisdom about going through a breakup and what you can do to get to the other side and to live a life in your thirties that you absolutely love and deserve.  Don’t forget to subscribe to my new YouTube channel to receive exclusive videos including monthly YouTube Q&As that won’t be available on the podcast. Go and check T30 out on IG and help us grow our community!  To celebrate the release of the new season of the podcast,  To celebrate the new season of the podcast, my Next Chapter Course is currently on sale for $99 AND for the whole month of November (starting from today), if you sign up you will also get FREE access to my exclusive ‘How to have better friendships in your thirties’ mini-course.  The Next Chapter course is my coaching foundations course, and it is the perfect way to dip your toe into the coaching world and see if it is something you want to know more about.  It includes access to 4 coaching workshops (each worth over $200!), 14 x self-study videos on coaching concepts, a 100-page workbook and my exclusive Next Chapter Facebook Community.   Register here: https://www.turning30coach.com/the-next-chapter    We talk about: [0:00] Intro [4:00] Why we need to change the narrative of divorce [6:25] Getting married at a young age [7:45] The emotional aspect of going through a divorce [8:35] Do we always regret getting a divorce? [9:55] How do we know when it’s time to get a divorce? [13:00] How her family responded to her divorce [19:20] The difficulty in asking for help [20:55] Living alone for the first time [27:55] Finding what will make us ultimately happy [30:45] Changing the narrative around getting married [36:15] The dynamics of dating now [37:35] Not justifying your divorce to anyone [40:15] What she would tell the 20 year old version of herself   Connect with Jigna Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jigna_madeup Blog: https://not-your-wife.com/jigna-patel-divorce-blog/   Connect with me Instagram: @turning30coach / www.instagram.com/turning30coach  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/t30coach Website: www.turning30coach.com Email me your questions: emma@coachingwithemma.com If you loved this episode please subscribe to the Turning 30 Podcast on whichever platform you are listening on and rate us five stars!

I LOVE the concept that on any given day we can choose to have a fresh start. I also love the idea that our big birthdays (thirty and beyond) can be a signpost for us to create a new future and turn a new page, and this is exactly what this episode is all about: the beauty of a fresh start.   In the first solo episode of the brand new season of the podcast, I am diving deep into the theme of fresh starts: why we need them, how to know when a fresh start is just around the corner, and how to navigate building your next chapter in your thirties.    Often we are forced into a fresh start for unexpected reasons, a break-up, being fired, health reasons, but there are also many times when we are being called to start again but we just ignore the signs.    In this episode I talk about the three types of fresh starts that can redefine your 30s and empower you to create the life you desire.   I also dive into what resistance we may encounter, how the fear of change can hold us back, and address the common obstacles that might prevent you from taking that leap towards a fresh start and provide insights on how to overcome them.   We also delve into the distinction between your core values and the expectations society places on you, helping you gain clarity on what truly matters to you.   If you're seeking a fresh start that aligns with who you are, join us for this episode of the Turning 30 Podcast. It's time to honor yourself, embrace change, and embark on a new journey that celebrates your unique path in your 30s !   I am also excited to announce updates about the Turning 30 Podcast, including a brand new YouTube channel, that I would love for you to subscribe to to receive exclusive videos including monthly YouTube Q&As that won’t be available on the podcast. Go and check T30 out on IG and help us grow our community!    We talk about: [0:00] Intro [3:25] Key updates to the Turning 30 Podcast [7:05] The intention behind choosing this theme as the comeback episode [11:55] What really is a fresh start? [13:05] Three types of fresh starts [22:25] What might stop you from having a fresh start [23:25] The fear of change [26:05] Understanding our core values vs. expectations placed on us [29:25] Key elements of embracing a new routine [37:25] The true magic of a fresh start   Connect with me Instagram: @turning30coach / www.instagram.com/turning30coach  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/t30coach Website: www.turning30coach.com Email me your questions: emma@coachingwithemma.com If you loved this episode please subscribe to the Turning 30 Podcast on whichever platform you are listening on and rate us five stars!

In this week’s guest episode I sit down with Ebony Hibbert, Single Mother By Choice and mindset coach who empowers women in their 30's and 40's to reclaim control over their fertility journey, regardless of whether they have a partner or not. During our insightful conversation, Ebony shares with us her journey to becoming a solo mother and all of the twists and turns it took for her to reach the decision as she turned 40. However this conversation is about so much more than becoming a mother, as we dive into many topics related to dating and break ups in your thirties and the search to find a partner to have a child with, the power of mindset and subconscious beliefs affecting the result that you are trying to achieve (whether that’s trying to conceive or finding a partner) and the relief of not trying to follow traditional timelines and owning and embracing your own path. It is such an empowering episode for any woman who feels that her timelines aren’t as she expected them to be in her thirties and fourties. Ebony candidly shares her own experiences and the stories of her clients who have embraced this path. If you're a woman in your 30's or 40's looking to redefine your journey, embark on solo motherhood, or explore options for your fertility, this episode is a must-listen. Prepare to be inspired, empowered, and ready to embrace life on your own terms. Ebony: Instagram: @turning30coach Website: www.turning30coach.com Emma: Instagram: @ebony.hibbert If you loved this episode please subscribe to the Turning 30 Podcast on whichever platform you are listening on and rate us five stars!

Themes: break-ups, self-love, fresh starts, career changes, solo-travel, friendships, burnout, expectations, timelines, relationships, resilience, strength. To celebrate the final two week’s before we embark on the magical adventure that is The Align Retreat, we are re-releasing the most listened to Turning 30 Podcast EVER with retreat co-host Jelena Holodkova. The reason this podcast episode is the most downloaded is because it has it all. An incredible story of a woman whose life took a sudden unexpected twist, and how she bounced back to build an even better life in her thirties. In this episode, Jelena vulnerably shares her story for the first time, of how her life once was and the big changes that ensued. We talk about how to navigate change, even when you didn’t choose it, how to deal with the aftermath of a break-up, being on autopilot and shifting into consciousness, dealing with burnout, letting go of the ‘shoulds’ and building a brand new aligned path. From leaving her successful corporate career in finance to building her own consultancy practice and business, to moving countries and traveling - Jelena’s thirties so far have been an incredible journey of self-development. Her story is powerful, inspiring and an important reminder of the resilience we have when things don’t go the way we expected. When I first heard her story, I knew one day I would share it with my audience. It’s been almost two years in the making- I hope you enjoy it! If you like this episode, you are invited to join Jelena and I for four days of retreat magic on August 4-7, in Kent, UK. The Align Retreat will combine Coaching, Human Design, Workshops, Yoga, Meditation and many other activities. An opportunity to ‘jumpstart’ your next chapter and get into alignment with a group of like-minded women. Here are the retreat details and link for registration: https://www.turning30coach.com/retreat Emma: IG: @turning30coach Website: www.turning30coach.com Jelena: IG: @hello.jel Website: www.andalso.space

The doors to the Live round of Next Chapter in Love November are NOW OPEN. If you are ready to call in healthy love, register here:   In this special episode - I am sharing a conversation that I had with my amazing friend (and previous podcast guest) Hillary McVeigh, who interviewed me for her podcast Designed As You.   In the episode, I am getting vulnerable and sharing the details of my shift into dating in self-worth. We cover so many topics, from fear-based pressures that come with hitting certain milestones  to cultivating genuine self-worth that shifts the entire dating experience. We also talk about: Dating with curiosity, non-attachment and play as your authentic self. Importance to understand & align with your values and needs before connecting with another.  Letting go of relationships & patterns of low self worth.  From being single to finding love and becoming a mother, sharing how she’s dealt with shifting identity and  expectations.  The power of dating breaks to avoid burnout. Embracing the single season as a precious time for growth. Creating magnetic energy by focusing on inner self-worth This episode is for anyone wanting to learn more about how to love themselves more, feel more worthy and design your next chapter in love.    Hillary’s details: Instagram: @designedasyou Podcast: Designed As You Human Design Podcast

Themes: self-love, self-worth, friendships, growing up, family, expectations, thirties, identity, failure, self-exploration In this guest episode of the podcast, we are discussing the often tumultuous journey of self-discovery and self-love with Radhika Sanghani, author of the empowering book, "30 Things I Love About Myself". In this candid discussion, Radhika shares her personal journey of navigating her thirties, dealing with societal pressures, and discovering the critical role of self-love. Unmasking the harsh realities of expectations versus reality, she provides a comforting assurance that you are not alone in feeling the weight of your own expectations. Join us as we explore the relatable feeling of disappointment when things don't pan out as we've dreamed they would and the impact of our self-perception on our overall well-being. From discussing the significance of "finding your tribe" and "doing the inner work" to sharing her strategies for self-love, Radhika offers a wealth of practical advice for those grappling with self-esteem and self-acceptance issues. As well as sharing her story of how her book came to life, we also discuss: The power of self-love and acceptance The essential shift from external validation to internal contentment How to truly get to know yourself and appreciate your qualities The challenging process of acknowledging and embracing your flaws The significant role of self-love in building a fulfilling life The importance of finding friends who are on a similar path to you We also share our shared experiences of growing up in communities where expectations are often higher and more stringent, and how it feels to be ‘the different one’. Whether you're entering your thirties, already there, or simply interested in the personal growth journey, this episode is a must-listen. Here’s the link to buy Radhika’s book: 30 things I love about myself. Connect with Radhika: Instagram: @radhikasanghani Emma: IG: @turning30coach Website: www.turning30coach.com

Themes: dating, single life, dating apps, relationships, beliefs, mindset, self-love, confidence. On this week’s podcast episode I have invited back Caitlin Smith, better known as The Compatibility Coach, for an honest girl talk all about dating in your thirties. Let’s be real, dating can be tough and the online dating space today can cause many people to decide to throw the towel in altogether and to focus on other areas of life. But what does that mean for those who still want to meet somebody? Keep living your life and hope for the best? In this episode we dive into topics surrounding the realities of dating, and why so many of us experience dating burnout and feel that we are ‘interviewing’ for jobs roles. Caitlin shares her experience of never experiencing a relationship until her late twenties, and I share my story of being on and off single and what it was like re-entering the dating world again at age 33. We also discuss why the key to getting your sparkle back may be to take a step back and delete the apps, how our mindsets are key in transforming our dating lives, the part luck plays in meeting someone, how to not get obsessed with dating, the key differences between men and women in the dating world and how to be the one that is picking instead of waiting to be picked. If you ever feel exhausted from dating- or tend to avoid it altogether, this episode is for you! Caitlin: IG: @the.compatabilty.coach Website: www.thecompatibilitycoach.co.uk Emma: IG: @turning30coach Website: www.turning30coach.com T30 Retreat: This summer we are embarking on FOUR WHOLE DAYS of time dedicated to YOU and your personal growth. Taking place in the picturesque UK countryside in Kent on August 4-7 2023. The Align Retreat will combine Coaching, Human Design, Workshops, Yoga, Meditation and many other activities. An opportunity to ‘jumpstart’ your next chapter and get into alignment with a group of like-minded women. My co-host Jelena and I have put together a transformative program and we want to invite you to take part. Here are the retreat details and link for registration: https://www.turning30coach.com/retreat

Did you know that 1 in 4 Gen Z-ers have decided to give up alcohol altogether and the global sales of non-alcoholic beverages is on the rise? Now we may not be Gen Z-ers, but more and more people are starting to consider their relationship with alcohol in their thirties, and this special guest episode shines a spotlight on this hot topic.  I am joined by my inspiring client Gabriela Flax, an alcohol-free life coach and Thoughtleader, who shares her personal journey of quitting alcohol two years ago and the transformative impact it has had on her life. Throughout our conversation, Gabriela opens up about the challenges she faced on her path to sobriety and how her social life and relationships underwent a significant transformation. I am also sharing for the first time ever (!) that I have also chosen to become alcohol-free and we have an open and honest conversation on our different experiences that led us to the same life-style choice. As well as sharing her own story, we also discuss: the reasons behind wanting to cut down or cut out alcohol consumption the key challenges to face when quitting alcohol, including social dynamics, relationships, dating and habit changes life on the other side of becoming alcohol-free how coaching played a part in her journey Gabriela also provides valuable tips and advice on how you can also change your relationship with alcohol, empowering you to embark on your own journey of self-discovery and growth. If you're ready to challenge societal norms and redefine your relationship with alcohol, this episode is a must-listen. Join us as we engage in real-talk, share our personal experiences, and amplify a very important topic. Connect with Gabriela: Instagram: @notapplicabledrinks TikTok: notapplicabledrinks Emma: IG: @turning30coach Website: www.turning30coach.com T30 Retreat: This summer we are embarking on FOUR WHOLE DAYS of time dedicated to YOU and your personal growth. Taking place in the picturesque UK countryside in Kent on August 4-7 2023. The Align Retreat will combine Coaching, Human Design, Workshops, Yoga, Meditation and many other activities. An opportunity to ‘jumpstart’ your next chapter and get into alignment with a group of like-minded women. My co-host Jelena and I have put together a transformative program and we want to invite you to take part. Here are the retreat details and link for registration: https://www.turning30coach.com/retreat

There’s loads of information in the personal development world about being single and dating, or how to have a healthy relationship. But no one is talking about what it’s really like to start a new relationship in your thirties. Is meeting someone in your thirties a positive or negative thing? Is it the same as meeting someone in your teens or twenties, or does it feel different? Do people having more baggage and more exes effect how the relationship works? Is having a biological clock and undeniable time pressures an issue in starting a new relationship at this age? What effect does it have on your friendships and the other areas of your life? These are all the topics that I am discussing in this week’s podcast interview with returning guest Louise Rumball, host of the Open House podcast. Both Louise and I have started new relationships recently after periods of being single and going through big past break-ups and in this episode we sit down to share candidly about our stories starting new relationships in our thirties. This one is loaded with real-talk, vulnerable shares and expressing opinions and speaking out loud on a topic that you probably don’t usually hear in the online space. Emma: IG: @turning30coach Website: www.turning30coach.com T30 Retreat: This summer we are embarking on FOUR WHOLE DAYS of time dedicated to YOU and your personal growth. Taking place in the picturesque UK countryside in Kent on August 4-7 2023. The Align Retreat will combine Coaching, Human Design, Workshops, Yoga, Meditation and many other activities. An opportunity to ‘jumpstart’ your next chapter and get into alignment with a group of like-minded women. My co-host Jelena and I have put together a transformative program and we want to invite you to take part. Here are the retreat details and link for registration: https://www.turning30coach.com/retreat Louise: IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamlouiserumball/ Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/theopenhousepodcast/

Have you ever reached the point where you feel that you are doing ‘all the right things’, but you still aren’t getting what you want? This is how so many of us feel when we are looking for love. We are on the apps, going on dates, working on ourselves, putting ourselves out there, but still love isn’t coming. It is tiring, frustrating and to be honest, a little bit hopeless. If you resonate with this, then I have an important message for you! One year ago, I was in this place. I couldn’t understand why I didn’t have what I truly wanted the most: love. One year later, I now understand why. In this episode I am sharing what helped me during this time, and what I would have done differently. Listen to this episode and share it with anyone you know who may benefit from hearing this message. Follow me on Instagram @turning30coach. There are still spots left on our Align Retreat taking place in Kent, UK August 4-7. To reserve your spot: https://www.turning30coach.com/retreat

This week's podcast episode is a replay of one of the most popular Turning 30 episodes from 2022. +++++++ When we are growing up, many of us are told that we are capable of achieving anything in life that we want. A good career? You go and get it! Move to a new city? Go for it! A great social life? All yours. A committed, long-term relationship? Of course it will happen for you! But what happens when you get to 35 and you haven’t ticked off everything on the list? What happens when a relationship not only hasn’t happened up until now, but seems like it never will? That is the story of this week’s podcast guest, Laura Behnke. Living in the city of her dreams (New York) and in a high achieving career (as a successful tv anchor) her life was panning out as she had wanted, apart from the fact that at the age of 35 she had never been in a long-term relationship. She spent her early thirties focused on her romantic life and believed that because she hadn’t yet met someone, that there was something wrong with her.   SPOILER ALERT: There was absolutely nothing wrong with her! Shortly after making some big mindset shifts following her 35th birthday, she met her husband.   In this episode Laura shares with us her story, of how she went from panicking and not enjoying her thirties, to feeling calm and accepting of her timelines, and eventually meeting her partner and having a child in her 40s.   If you are looking for some inspiration and expansion- Laura’s story and this is the episode for you!   Laura: IG: @laurabbehnke   Emma: IG: @turning30coach 1:1 coaching spots open for June: www.turning30coach.com/coaching The Align Retreat details: www.turning30coach.com/retreat

In this week’s guest episode I sit down with Dr Anna Emily to talk all about investing and how to get started in creating wealth and building financial freedom. Anna is the founder of She’s So Money, a financial literacy and investing education company for women. She helps women learn how to keep, manage and grow their money and reach financial freedom more quickly and without the overwhelm. This is a topic that so many women shy away from learning about, and in our conversation Anna shares the reasons that we don’t feel comfortable to invest in the stock market and how we can overcome that fear so that we can educate ourselves, shift our money mindsets and start to invest. As well as sharing her own personal journey from spending all of her earnings to saving her first $100k, we discuss the reasons that many of us avoid this topic, the benefits of learning to control our money, why buying property and having a mortgage isn’t always the best option for creating wealth, and how to get started with saving if you are living paycheck to paycheck. Dr Anna Emily IG: @shes_somoney Emma Turning 30: IG: @turning30coach Website: https://www.turning30coach.com/ Work with me:  1:1 coaching spots are now open for June. Click here to book your initial consultation call:  https://calendly.com/turning30coach/turning30program The Align Retreat I invite you to join us for a four day retreat which is going to combine Coaching, Human Design, Workshops, Yoga, Meditation and many other activities. An opportunity to ‘jumpstart’ your next chapter and get into alignment with a group of like-minded women.  Here are the retreat details: https://www.turning30coach.com/retreat

WORK WITH ME Last call for enrollment to The Next Chapter Group Program: An immersive 8-week group course where we will build your next chapter together. EPISODE Do you ever feel like you have something that you really wanted to achieve by a certain age, yet it still hasn’t happened yet? Are you sitting on a deep desire to create something in the world, yet you’re not actually taking any action? This is what happened to this week’s guest is the author and my personal thirties role model, Jamie Varon, who I invited onto the podcast to share her turning 30 story and her journey to becoming a published author. When Jamie turned 30 she realized that her life’s dream to write a book hadn’t yet come to fruition, and so she got to work and set out to make it happen. Her story is such a testament to how we can use our birthdays as wake up calls to get clear on what we really want and As well as sharing her turning 30 story, we dive into so many important topics about bringing a dream into reality, including facing fear, the importance of journaling, consistency, resilience, belief and magic. This episode is for you if you know that your thirties are destined to be better than your twenties, and you want to be inspired to make it happen. Jamie Varon: IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamievaron/ Website: https://www.jamievaron.com/about Turning 30: IG: https://www.instagram.com/turning30coach/ Website: https://www.turning30coach.com/

To celebrate the 80th episode of the Turning 30 Podcast I have recorded a special episode sharing some of the findings and interesting things I have learnt from my thousands of hours spent in coaching session with thirty-something women. As well as being a coach, I feel as though I am also running a social experiment. I get front row seats to my client’s lives, their thoughts, their emotions and their behaviour. Day in, day out, we talk about all of the topics that are relevant to our age group. I get the privilege of seeing the inner workings of people’s minds and understanding how the affects their actions. I hear stories unfolding and get to be a witness to the process that my clients go through when dealing with big life changes, from career shifts, to break-ups and dating adventures, friendships and more. Almost two years ago I released an episode sharing what I have learnt from 500 hours of coaching sessions, and since then I have logged many more than that. To celebrate this milestone of 80 podcast episodes and the fact the doors are open to my Next Chapter program, I thought it was a good idea to add some near interesting insights and share them on the Podcast.   I think it’s safe to say I’m an expert in all things Turning 30! I have learnt SO much from my clients about turning 30 and growing up and in this special episode I share the findings of my social experiment of 1000 hours plus of conversations with all of you, so you can also get a true insight into turning 30 and most importantly, realizing that you are not alone. This episode is dedicated to my amazing clients. The Next Chapter group still has spots left!! It is an immersive group of women (it will likely be less than 10 of us) coming together weekly to learn coaching methods/tools that will help you to reach whatever goal/thing you are currently stuck on. This can be in relation to any area in your life- from careers/relationships/friendships/lifestyle. Register here: www.turning30coach.com/thenextchapter2023 Instagram: @turning30coach

Grab a pen and paper (or your phone notes) as in this second episode of our two-part special series, my guest Jelena Holodkova and I are outlining our three step process to take you from feeling ‘off’ and confused, to getting more clarity and kickstarting into action. This episode is for you if you have been feeling that something isn’t quite right, have been stuck and procrastinating making changes or you have a decision that you want clarity with. This three-step process is going to be the basis of the content in our summer retreat THE ALIGN RETREAT, where we will take you on a personal journey of coming back into alignment. It is a four day retreat which is going to combine Coaching, Human Design, Workshops, Yoga, Meditation and many other activities. An opportunity to ‘jumpstart’ your next chapter and get into alignment with a group of like-minded women. Jelena and I have put together a transformative program and we want to invite you to take part. To register: https://www.turning30coach.com/retreat Or reach out to Emma @turning30coach or Jelena at @hello.jel. Spots are still available for the Turning 30 group program: THE NEXT CHAPTER starting on May 16th. Register here.

The doors to the Live round of Next Chapter in Love November are NOW OPEN. If you are ready to call in healthy love, register here: In this first episode of the new ‘Listen to This If...’ pep-talk series, I’m diving into a topic that has been discussed so much in my community in the past few weeks: feeling cynical about finding love. If you’ve ever felt jaded by repeated heartbreaks, let down by relationships, or started to doubt whether real love is even possible, this episode is for you. I’ll talk about why cynicism often acts as a defense mechanism, how it can block us from the love we deserve, and what happens when we drop those walls. I also share a personal story from my own dating journey that was a true turning point in my search for love, to show you just how a mindset shift can make all the difference. It’s short, it’s to the point and it’s going to help you to make you more hopeful in your search for love. To join in more conversations like this, follow Emma at @turning30coach on Instagram. To send suggestions for what you want pep-talks on in the new Listen To This IF series, DM Emma on Instagram or email our team at emma@coachingwithemma.com

On the verge of some big changes happening in my personal life, I decided to record a special solo episode reflecting on next chapters: how to create them and how seeing your life as a series of ‘next chapters’ can help you to build an intentional life that you love. Contrary to popular belief, something I have learnt is that creating a life that looks totally different to what you currently have doesn’t take time, it takes intention. Whilst my clients provide so much evidence of how big changes don’t have to take a lot of time, I am sharing my own story of going from a period of dating despair this time last year, to now making room in my apartment as my boyfriend moves in. Over the past three years I have been intentionally created my own series of new chapters by identifying what is missing in my life, what I want to focus on, and then consciously and proactively setting out to create it. I hope that by reflecting back on these chapters of my thirties and sharing the details of the process that I went through to in order to make these changes, I will inspire you to know that your next chapters are ready and waiting for you- you just need to unlock them. I unlocked mine by using my coaching methods and a specific process that I have packaged into a refreshed and updated version of my Next Chapter coaching group which is now live and enrolling. Details of the group and how to register are here. IG: @turning30coach

This episode is the first in a two-part special series with my previous podcast guest, friend, colleague and retreat co-host, Jelena Holodkova, and we are diving into a topic that I know so many of you struggle with: that feeling that you get that something isn’t quite right. You could say that you feel that something is ‘off’. This is what we call not being in Alignment. In this episode we dive into how to spot when something feels off and we share all of the different ‘symptoms’ and ways this may be showing up in your life, using personal examples and stories from times when we have experienced feeling off ourselves. By the end of this episode, you should have a deeper understanding of the ways that this feeling off is probably showing up in your behaviour. In the second part of this series we are going to be sharing practical tools that you can use to This episode is in celebration of the release of our brand new retreat The Align retreat that is taking place THIS SUMMER in the UK. The coaching program on the retreat is specifically designed to help you to step into alignment.  It is a four day retreat which is going to combine Coaching, Human Design, Workshops, Yoga, Meditation and many other activities. An opportunity to ‘jumpstart’ your next chapter and get into alignment with a group of like-minded women. Jelena and I have put together a transformative program and we want to invite you to take part. Here are the retreat details: https://www.turning30coach.com/retreat  Or reach out to Emma @turning30coach or Jelena at @hello.jel Sign up to the FREE Turning 30 workshop taking place this Sunday (April 16th) where I will be talking about comparison, timelines how to create your own path in your thirties. Register here to save your spot.

We’ve all heard those familiar phrases when it comes to starting a new relationship: ‘when you know you know’, but what if you start a new relationship or you’re already in a partnership and you don’t instantly know that this person is ‘the one’? For some reason, we’ve been tricked into believing that once we meet someone and get into a relationship, that we will live ‘happily ever after’ and things will just nicely slot into place. Add to this the fact we are bombarded with an array of different opinions on relationships such as ‘when you know you know’, it’s no wonder that when people start to have any doubts or questions in their relationship, they don’t know where to turn. In this week’s guest episode, I have invited life coach Sarah Yudkin on to talk about a topic that I don’t think gets nearly enough airtime: relationship anxiety. We dive into so many interesting topics, including: how to know if it’s anxiety or incompatibility? what to do (and what not to do) if you experience doubts in your relationship how relationship anxiety shows up and how it can affect you whether age affects anxious feelings in a relationship the topic of settling and what it means to ‘settle’ in a relationship ‘the grass is greener’ syndrome that we can experience when we are single or in a partnership Sarah is such a source of wisdom on this topic, based on her own personal journey of feeling anxious, doubtful, and uncertain in her own relationship to feeling a deeper sense of commitment, fulfillment, and optimism than she dreamed was possible. Since then, she has helped over 750 people from 35 countries through online coaching, courses, and webinars.The You Love and You Learn online community consists of over 220,000 people on a journey to show up more intentionally in their relationships. Sarah: IG: @youloveandyoulearn Website: https://www.youloveandyoulearn.com/ Emma: Website: www.turning30coach.com IG: @turning30coach You are invited to The Align summer retreat, taking place this August (3-7th) in Kent, UK. For more details and to grab your spot: https://www.turning30coach.com/retreat

What did you think you would have achieved financially by your thirties? Owning your own property? Being able to afford to rent and live alone? Buying designer handbags? Taking as many holidays as you wanted? For most of us, our thirties were a distant time in the future where we would have the pleasure of being able to afford what we wanted, when we wanted. After all, our parents did all of those things in their twenties- why should we expect any different! On this week’s episode, I have invited back money expert Ellie Austin-Williams to have an open and honest conversation all about the financial expectations most of us have in our thirties. The truth is, being in our thirties and not where we want to be when it comes to our finances is very confronting. And that’s why in this episode, Ellie and I are giving a voice to these important and sometimes ‘taboo’ topics.   Topics that we dive into include: Expectations at thirty and why we feel so much pressure at this age Comparison of financial status and how privilege shows up The current economy and cost of living crisis and how it is impacting our generation and the choices we make, from where we live to whether we want children Why millennials are so obsessed with owning a property, and other ways to look at this expected milestone Redundancy and how to make the most of big life changes and transitions   Ellie has appeared as an expert panelist for brands including Glamour and Monzo as well as providing insight and comment for Refinery29, Stylist, BBC News and more. Ellie is also the co-host of the podcast Money Unfiltered- and in this episode she shares so much knowledge and interesting insights.   Ellie: IG: @thisgirltalksmoney Website: https://www.thisgirltalksmoney.co.uk/   Emma: IG: @turning30coach   You are invited to join us for The Align Retreat taking place this August (3-7th) in Kent, UK. For more details and to grab your spot: https://www.turning30coach.com/retreat

In this week’s special format guest episode I am sitting down with love and dating expert Caitlin aka The Compatibility Coach and we are answering the questions I most get asked by my community. The questions we are answering are: Is there such thing as ‘manifesting love’ - is this even possible and if so, HOW?! How can you stay hopeful in love when you’ve been single and dating for years on end? How can you actually meet people apart from going on the dating apps? How to get back into dating if you’ve been out of the game for years and the thought of it is terrifying? We also get personal and share our own stories of how and where we met our partners, and delve into our own dating and love journeys up until now.   If you like this episode and have more questions for us on the topic of love and dating, please send them to Emma @turning30coach or emma@coachingwithemma.com.

In the second instalment of my solo podcast series where I am diving into the key topics that have positivity impacted my thirties, I am sharing my personal journey of freezing my eggs at the age of 35. After an unexpected break-up at age 33, I started to explore the option of freezing my eggs as an insurance policy for the future. Six months ago, I went through one round of egg-freezing and in this episode I am answering the most common questions I have received about it. Questions that I answer include: How I went from considering it to actually going through with it How much it costs The ideal age to freeze eggs Where to start once I decided to go ahead How to prepare your body before Details of the process itself How the hormones affected me The egg-retrieval itself How I felt afterwards If I shared with men I was dating I am such an advocate for sharing knowledge about female fertility and I have used this episode as an opportunity to give a true insight into what it’s really like. I also invite you to check out my journey at my private egg-freezing IG account @emmaseggs, where I documented in real-time. DISCLAIMER: I am not a medical professional and any of the medical  information shared in this episode is a culmination of my personal research, personalized information from my own healthcare professionals and my own experience freezing my eggs. I am not a fertility doctor and if you have further questions or want tailored medical advice, I recommend taking this up with your own healthcare provider   Emma’s IG: @turning30coach

This episode is the first in my brand new solo podcast series focusing on the topics that I believe are pivotal to enjoying your thirties.   Once upon a time, the thought of solo travel was a far away concept that people only did when they couldn’t convince their friends to come along with them (or maybe they didn’t even have friends at all).   After getting a small taste of solo travel in my early thirties, once I went through a break up at age 33 I felt a calling to go on an adventure that I couldn’t ignore.   My first big solo travel trip at age 33 opened up a whole new world for me. It wasn’t just the opportunity to travel, but the lessons that I learnt along the way. This episode tells my journey to solo travel and I am sharing the reasons why I love it so much. I also share tips for those of you who want to travel alone, but you aren't sure how to start planning a trip or you are feeling scared to take the leap.   This episode is for everyone and anyone who wants to get to know themselves on a deeper level, have new experiences and meet new people along the way, regardless of age, regardless of relationship status and regardless of having never done anything like this before.   I currently have 1:1 coaching spots available for April start dates.   Click here to book a free initial consultation call:   https://calendly.com/turning30coach/turning30program   Join my community on Instagram at: @turning30coach

“We can’t control the family that we are born into and the choices our parents make for us, but we can control how we choose to live our own lives”, the wise words of this episode’s podcast guest, spiritual teacher and podcast host Taylor Amrani, who I invited on to talk about how we can live our own truth, even when it is different than the life our parents imagined for us.   In this episode we dive into the topic of breaking free from our family’s expectations, and Taylor shares her personal journey with her own father who was originally disappointed that she gave up an opportunity to study law, to pursue her dream to be a life coach.   Over the years Taylor has learnt to practice empathy and compassion for her parent’s choices, has increased confidence to break free and live her own path and has set out to live that path by remote working and traveling all around the world in 2022 at the age of 28.   Making decisions that look different to what your parents or family expect of you can be very difficult, and this episode gives a voice to the challlenges that you may experience and the feelings of guilt or doubt that you may go through as a result. We have an honest conversation about how to deal with these emotions, and we even talk about how our grandma’s can give us inspiration to how to live our truth.   If you want to be inspired to live a more authentic path and to break free from the way you imagined or have been taught your life will look, this one is for you.   Emma:   Emma: IG: https://www.instagram.com/turning30coach/ Book an initial consult call for 1:1 coaching:https://calendly.com/turning30coach/turning30program   Taylor: IG: https://www.instagram.com/lifebytaylor/ Website: www.lifebytaylor.com

This episode is a showcase of one of the most profound client transformations I have had the pleasure to support.   My client Kam’s life looked very different two years ago when she first reached out to me for a consultation call.   She was officially stuck in a rut. Just about to turn 30 she had a ‘good, stable’ job she didn’t like and had been debating leaving for a while, was in a relationship that she knew had no long-term future, was living at home with her parents and was struggling to see how she could get out of this situation to create a new future in her thirties.    After reading books and podcasts about personal development in 2020, she decided that she actually wanted to start to actually implement some of the things she was reading about and make big life changes. That’s what led her to coaching and to signing up to a 1:1 program.   Fast forward two years, her life has done a complete 180.   She ended her relationship, found a new job, bought her own place and moved out of her parents house and has spent the past year going on solo travel adventures and enjoying her life. Most of all the goal that she set, and is continuously working on, is having so much more life in her years, a mentality that Kam also has inspired me to adopt.   All of these external results are cause for celebration, but as you will hear in the episode, the biggest change of all was her mindset. Kam took a long, hard look at her thoughts and used coaching tools to create a new internal narrative. Through coaching, she has learnt to enjoy the journey that is life, and to stop worrying so much about the destination.   From panicking about being single and never meeting anyone, to now embracing her thirties and living a life on her terms, she is the perfect example of a Turning 30 success story.   To join my ‘Re-deciding 2023 event’ on January 1st- follow me on Instagram @turning30coach and make sure to tune in to the LIVE at 6:30pm UK time, 1:30pm EST.

This week’s episode is one of my favourites because I have invited a Turning 30 coaching client with such a great story to share.    My client Natalie’s story is a special one. She literally used to eye-roll when it came to self-help and personal development, and now she is such an advocate for investing in yourself- as you will hear on the episode.   She really stepped up and invested in my Reclaim your Thirties group program and then continued her journey with 1:1 coaching which led her to some really wild transformations that happened in a relatively short space of time.   Natalie turned 30 during the pandemic and when she came out of the other side of it she felt like she had ‘lost’ those years- which I know so many resonate with. Instead of moping around, even though she had so many circumstances that could really keep HER stuck in victim mode- she took action and she managed to have her best year yet in 2022 .   This episode is full of so much goodness because what Natalie did is at the core of everything I stand for. She did the mindset work and what she created was a year where she could be her authentic self: she solo travelled, she stopped comparison even when she was bridesmaids multiple times over the summer and all her friends were getting married, she addressed her fertility worries and most of all she learnt so much.   If you struggle with comparison, feelings of being left behind whilst all your friends take the next steps, this client story will resonate with you and show you what is possible.   There are currently TWO spots left for private coaching starting in January 2023. Click here to book a free initial consultation call with Emma: https://calendly.com/turning30coach/turning30program   Join my community on Instagram at: @turning30coach

To sign up to The Next Chapter in Love Waitlist for the live group (which opens on Sunday 22nd October) click here: Unless you’ve had your head in the sand the last few weeks, you will be aware that the new Netflix series ‘Nobody Wants This’ has been a huge sensation. After watching it (and loving it) I created a post about why I believe we are all obsessed with it, and it went viral. Yes even Kristen Bell shared it in her stories! But why are we all talking about it? What about their story is so special that it resonates with us all deeply? In this week's episode I’ve decided to do a deep dive into why we are all loving this show right now and what we can learn from it when it comes to our own search for love. Join me as I share why this show creates hope and is a true reflection of healthy love at the start of a new relationship. Love this episode? Don’t forget to rate the podcast and let me know what you think over @turning30coach on Instagram. If you are looking for healthy love like Joanne and Noah and are ready to work on this next chapter in your love life, my Next Chapter in Love course is for you! The doors to the live round open next week and you can sign up to the waitlist to be the first to get access and a huge discount: sign up here.

On this week’s guest episode we are diving into a topic that is having a true moment in the personal development space: Attachment styles. Holistic Attachment Coach, Carly-Ann is educating us on what attachment styles are and why they are so important in the way that we form relationships. In this episode, she breaks down the different types of attachment styles and the behaviours and ‘strategies’ associated with each one, and we also dive into how you can heal from these attachment styles in order to have healthier relationships. Carly-Ann also shares with us her own personal turning 30 journey, from a big break up in the months running up to her birthday that shaped her thirties and the work she does as a coach. If you ever struggle in your relationships, this episode will provide you with educational background and tools to help you. Emma: IG: @turning30coach Book an initial consultation call for 1:1 coaching: https://calendly.com/turning30coach/turning30program    Carly-Ann: IG: @Carly.ann_ carly-ann.co.uk