This Is 40: Health Scares, Healing Work, And Starting Again

About this episode

Carlene Humphrey reflects on turning 40, discussing health, mental health, and the importance of self-advocacy and community.

Turning 40 pushes us to look hard at our lives, our goals, and the stories we’ve been told about what we’re “supposed” to do by certain ages. I share why I started the This Is 40 series, how health and mental health shaped my mindset, and why self-advocacy and community matter so much. • why I create the This Is 40 series and what turning 40 brings up • the pressure of timelines around school, marriage, and success • how life plans shift due to money, support, and community&...

People in this episode

Host: Carlene Humphrey

Topics covered

• turning 40
• health scares
• mental health
• self-advocacy
• community support
• life goals

Keywords

• turning 40
• health
• mental health
• self-advocacy
• community
• life goals
• pressure of timelines

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