Pregnant at 44: Overcoming Ambivalence and the Age Narrative

Pregnant at 44: Overcoming Ambivalence and the Age Narrative

May 25, 2026 · 58 min

About this episode

Bettina Gordon shares her journey of overcoming ambivalence about motherhood and embracing it at 44.

111. Journalist and mental strength trainer, Bettina Gordon shares the raw truth about being ambivalent about kids for years, dealing with a year of unprotected sex where nothing happened, and the exact tipping point that shifted her mindset from fearing a loss of freedom to embracing motherhood at 44. If you’ve ever felt crushed by the loud outside noise telling you you're running out of time, Bettina’s story is the ultimate proof that your mindset dictates your reality, not a number on a ca...

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Host: Jamie Massey

Guest: Bettina Gordon

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