In the inaugural episode of The Dear 40 Podcast, host Shennice Cleckley introduces the show and shares the inspiration behind it. She reflects on reaching the age of 49 and realizing that her forties are coming to an end. This realization led her to create a platform where people in their forties can share their experiences and navigate this transitional period in life.

Shennice discusses her personal journey through her forties, including the unexpected experience of having a baby at the age of 40. She humorously recounts the challenges and perceptions that come with being an older mother and how she embraced this new phase in life.

Throughout the episode, Shennice highlights the transformative aspects of one's forties, such as personal growth, career changes, and aspirations. She encourages listeners to create their own forties bucket list and shares her own aspirations, including living fully expressed and embracing her body.

Shennice challenges the common stereotypes associated with being 40 and advocates for an ageless approach to life. She invites listeners to share their own bucket lists and experiences by writing to the show at podcast@dearforties.com.

The dear forties, Podcast aims to celebrate and explore the unique aspects of being in one's forties and to provide a platform for open and honest discussions about this transformative phase of life.

Episode Title: Welcome to Dear Forties

Host: Shennice Cleckley

Description:

Welcome to Dear Forties, a podcast that delves deep into the fascinating, complex, and often uncharted territory of life in your forties. Your host, Shennice Cleckley, is excited to guide you on this exhilarating, sometimes messy, and always transformative journey.

Forties is a time of immense change and growth. It's a time to let go of who you thought you were and embrace your true, authentic self. But it can also be a time of challenges and uncertainty.

That's where Dear Forties comes in. Each episode, Shennice will be chatting with a diverse range of guests about everything from career transitions, empty nesting, and self-discovery to the quest for fulfillment and the physical and emotional changes that come with age. They'll pull no punches, discussing the good, the bad, and the downright ugly aspects of forties, all while maintaining a warm and relatable tone that feels like chatting with a close friend.

Dear Forties is not just a podcast; it's a supportive guide through this incredible decade. Whether you're in your forties, approaching them, or just curious about what lies ahead, this show offers a treasure trove of insights, laughter, and heartfelt moments that will resonate with you long after you've pressed play.

So join Shennice Cleckley and her guests as they explore the messy truths, the revelations, and the undeniable beauty of being forty. Discover how to embrace your true authentic self and navigate this life-changing decade with grace, humor, and resilience.

Subscribe to Dear Forties wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes released every Tuesday.

Links:

dear forties, website: http://www.dearforties.com

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