About this episode

In this episode, Kathy Caprino interviews Stacey Lindsay about the transformative experiences women face in their 40s and the importance of embracing one's true self.

Often, our most important growth comes from letting go of who we think we're supposed to be. And for many women, their 40s can be a transformative decade of reexamining long-held expectations and getting closer to who they really are. In this episode of Finding Brave , I have the pleasure of sitting down with journalist and author Stacey Lindsay to explore why this often misunderstood decade deserves a more honest and deep exploration. Stacey is the author of the new book Being 40: The Decade of Letting Go—and Embracing Who We Are and a senior editor at Maria Shriver's Sunday Paper . Through extensive research and personal reflection, Stacey explores why the 40s can be such a pivotal decade for women. In our conversation, Stacey shares what inspired her to write the book and why she became fascinated by women's experiences in their 40s. I'm truly honored to be featured in Stacey's important and eye-opening book. Today we discuss the courage required to tell the truth about our lives, the challenges of letting go of societal pressures, and the reality that this stage of life can be both difficult and deeply liberating. We explore the many transitions that often converge during…

People in this episode

Host: Kathy Caprino

Guest: Stacey Lindsay

Topics covered

• personal growth
• women's experiences
• letting go
• self-acceptance
• transitions in life
• 40s decade

Keywords

• women in their 40s
• personal reflection
• societal pressures
• vulnerability
• career transitions
• self-discovery

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Maria Shriver's Sunday Paper

Books & works: Being 40: The Decade of Letting Go—and Embracing Who We Are

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