❤️ Healing doesn’t begin with answers. It begins with awareness of the body, the patterns, and the stories we’ve been carrying far longer than we realize.

In this deeply reflective episode of The Forties Formula podcast, hosts Jasmin Dhillon and Amanda Lim sit down with NUR ADAM, , a trauma-informed therapist and somatic healing practitioner, to explore the powerful and often misunderstood dynamics of the mother–daughter relationship. Nur explains how our earliest experiences shape the nervous system, influence our sense of safety, and quietly guide how we show up in relationships throughout life.

This episode also introduces somatic healing tools that help the nervous system process what it couldn’t before and what it truly means to become the parent you always needed for yourself. Tune in for an honest, grounding conversation that brings clarity to complex family dynamics and offers a gentler, body-led path to healing. This episode is a reminder that thriving in your forties isn’t about erasing the past, it’s about building safety within, one regulated moment at a time.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 – Episode Snippet

00:47 – Introducing our guest, Nur Adam

02:18 – Why the mother–daughter relationship feels so intense

09:59 – Provision vs emotional connection

12:51 – Advertisement: Love, Indus

13:39 – How unhealed trauma shows up in the body

23:43 – Titration, pendulation, and resourcing

26:20 – Why slow healing is safer and more effective

30:50 – Advertisement: Cozy Earth

32:08 – Self-regulation before repairing relationships

34:00 – Signs of a healthy and secure mother–daughter bond

36:08 – Fuel Your Forties: How food impacts nervous system regulation

38:15 – Emotional eating as a form of escapism

39:20 – What led Nur into trauma and somatic healing work

41:20 – Hot or Hype Segment

43:14 – The 40s Formula: curiosity, play, and nervous system regulation

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❤️ Growth rarely begins with dramatic transformations. More often, it starts quietly, with a single decision repeated over time.

In this insightful episode of The Forties Formula podcast, hosts Jasmin Dhillon and Amanda Lim sit down with AMELIA BAILEY, founder of the Happy Girl Movement, to talk about how a simple daily walk became a powerful anchor for mental health, confidence, and self-trust. Amelia shares her journey of committing to walking every day through anxiety, burnout, injury, and major life transitions, and how consistency reshaped her relationship with herself as she approaches 40.

They explore themes of mental health, habit-building, resilience, and responsibility, including how stress can show up in the body, why having a strong “why” matters, and how movement can be adapted in different seasons of life. Amelia opens up about hitting rock bottom, learning to work with her nervous system, adapting movement during injury, and letting go of all-or-nothing thinking in favor of progress that meets her where she is. Together, they reflect on walking as an anchor for mental health, a tool for emotional regulation, and a foundation that supports better sleep, nourishment, confidence, and clarity.

Tune in for a grounded, honest conversation that reframes walking as more than exercise. This episode is a reminder that thriving in your forties doesn’t require an overhaul, just steady steps, strong foundations, and choosing yourself day by day.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 – Episode Snippet

01:38 – Introducing our guest, Amelia Bailey

02:40 – When stress and anxiety begin to affect the body

11:48 – Progress over perfection and celebrating small wins

12:42 – Advertisement: Cozy Earth

18:18 – The reality of the arrival fallacy

24:28 – Approaching your 40s with clarity

26:01 – Growth shaped by difficult seasons

26:32 – Advertisement: Love, Indus

28:25 – Advice for anxiety: start small and let yourself win

31:00 – Walking is a moving meditation for the nervous system

31:51 – Rapid Fire Round with Amelia

35:26 – The 40s formula: Focus on the basics and take it step by step

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❤️ "Your body is incredible; treat it well and it will give back."

In this insightful episode of The Forties Formula podcast, hosts Jasmin Dhillon and Amanda Lim share a collection of honest moments from women who have previously joined the show, all answering one simple question: What’s your 40s formula? Their reflections speak to the quiet questions many women ask in this decade, especially when life feels full, busy, and focused on everyone else.

We explore themes like setting boundaries, caring for your health, perimenopause, confidence, identity changes, and learning to put yourself first without guilt. The conversation touches on building strength, prioritizing sleep, nourishing your body, protecting your energy, and stepping outside your comfort zone, while making space to pause and reflect on what really matters.

Tune in for a warm, thoughtful episode that feels like a moment to breathe. This episode is a reminder that your forties can be a time of clarity, choice, and creating a life that feels more aligned with who you are now.

Together, they break down:

• Why leaving your comfort zone is essential for growth and confidence in your 40s

• How perimenopause, hormones, and life changes impact energy, mindset, and health

• Prioritizing yourself with boundaries, saying no, and protecting your time and energy

• Building muscle, getting enough protein, and maintaining long-term physical health

• Meeting yourself through reflection, self-awareness, or therapy to understand your needs

• Using perspective to make sustainable choices and align daily habits with long-term goals

• Embracing your evolving identity, taking charge of your next chapter, and living unapologetically

Your forties are a time to take charge of your life. Focus on your health, your choices, and what matters to you. Step into this decade ready to live intentionally, care for yourself, and make choices that support the life you want.

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