Turning 30 Podcast (Emma Wilson)

In this solo episode we’re diving into the power of making bold, brave decisions and moving into new chapters.

I am sharing my personal journey of relocating to Thailand at the end of last year, a decision that marked the end of a challenging chapter.

In the episode I am giving you both inspiration and tips for how to navigate the big decisions- whether it’s changing careers, starting a new business, ending a relationship, or simply taking that first big step to your 2025 goals.

This episode will inspire you to face your fears, trust your intuition, and take action.

Tune in for practical tips for how to make that big decision and some things to expect what will happen when you have finally made it (and how to overcome them).

This episode is for you if you want to know how to break free from inertia, embrace life’s chapters, and manifest your next bold move.

Let’s make 2025 the year of brave decisions and unstoppable growth!

You are invited to become a founding member of my brand new membership Turning. To join the waitlist and receive the invitation- please head over to @turning30coach on Instagram and DM ‘FOUNDER’.

Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this episode with anyone who you know would benefit from it!

In this episode of the Turning 30 Podcast, I’m joined by Beth from Quiet the Clock for a deep, honest conversation about the pressures of life timelines in your thirties.

We dive into the emotional layers of dating in your thirties, egg freezing, navigating biological clocks, and the internal and external pressures that so many women face. Beth shares her personal journey, from navigating breakups and freezing her eggs at 37 to becoming a mom at 40. We also talk about how to navigate conversations about timelines in dating, dismantling societal narratives around fertility and success and our experience freezing our eggs in our thirties.

If you’ve ever felt the weight of “running out of time” or questioned whether you’re falling behind, this conversation is for you.

Mentioned in this episode:

• The realities (and myths) of egg freezing
• How to approach vulnerable conversations in early dating and communicating needs and expectations
• The emotional impact of fertility timelines

Do you value these conversations? You are invited to join my Turning Community: a sacred online space for women in their thirties to be support and life each other up. Doors re-open on March 7th!

You can find Beth's podcast here or connect with her on Instagram.

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If you’ve ever felt anxious about the so-called fertility cliff, worried that time is running out, and want to learn more about how you can future-proof your fertility, this episode is for you.

Emma sits down with Amanda Baumann, a fertility awareness educator, to talk about the biggest myths around fertility in your 30s, the truth behind the age 35 ‘deadline,’ and what women can actually do to support their fertility long before they’re ready to conceive.

Together, they discuss:

✔️ How the fear-based fertility messaging impacts women’s decisions

✔️ The reality of fertility decline (hint: it’s not as drastic as you’ve been told)

✔️ Why understanding your cycle is one of the most empowering things you can do

✔️ Natural contraception & fertility awareness methods

✔️ How lifestyle changes can slow fertility decline and improve reproductive health

✔️ The role of stress, nutrition, and hormones in fertility

✔️ Why sperm health also matters in conception

✔️ And how to feel calmer and more in control of your fertility, no matter where you are in your journey

Whether you’re actively thinking about having kids or just want to feel less pressure around the topic, this conversation is packed with insights that will help you rethink fertility and feel more empowered about your body and choices.

Amanda's Details:

Follow Amanda on Instagram: @fertility_rising

Sign up for Amanda’s upcoming Masterclass on Future-proofing your fertility https://mailchi.mp/9e14c6148379/10f120399l

Emma's Details:

Join TURNING: The Community – the space for women in their 30s who are ready for their next chapter. Doors re-opening March 7th. Click here to sign-up.

Follow Emma on Instagram: @turning30coach

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In this special Q&A episode, I’m answering four questions from the Turning 30 community about relationships. From knowing if someone is "the one," to healing after heartbreak, to navigating the challenges of being single in your thirties, this episode covers a range of topics to help you gain clarity and confidence in your love life.

Here’s what we’re diving into:

💬 1:34 – How do you know who's "the one"? A listener shares their struggle with feeling unsure in a relationship after a history of abuse. I explore the difference between PTSD and gut instincts when it comes to love.

💬 15:19 – How do I forgive myself for staying too long in the wrong relationship? I offer guidance on releasing self-blame and reframing past experiences as lessons for growth.

💬 21:13 – How can I feel okay being single in my mid-thirties? We talk about embracing independence, avoiding "fuckboys," and finding peace with the journey toward marriage or kids.

💬 28:30 – How do I stay the best version of myself in a relationship? I share practical tips on maintaining your sense of self while building a healthy partnership.

This episode is packed with personal insights and actionable advice to help you navigate love, relationships, and self-discovery in your thirties.

Resources Mentioned:

✨ Dating Values Workbook – Get clear on your non-negotiables and align with your relationship goals. Download for free here.

✨ The Anxious Girl’s Guide to Dating – Transform anxiety into confidence in your love life. Grab your copy here.

Have a question for me? I’d love to feature it in a future Q&A episode! Email your relationship or dating questions to emma@coachingwithemma.com.

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What happens when life doesn’t follow the traditional timeline?

In this episode, I sit down with Katie Byrne, founder of Love After 35, to discuss her journey through her thirties- navigating singlehood, her commitment to healing ad self-work, and ultimately meeting her partner at 39 before having three children in her forties.

Katie shares:

• How her thirties became a transformative decade of healing and self-growth.
• Why she spent most of her thirties single, and how she navigated the emotional ups and downs of dating.
• The fears and limiting beliefs she had about relationships and how she overcame them.
• The story of meeting her husband at 39 and the patterns that she had to overcome.
• Her thoughts on wanting to be a mother in her thirties and what it was like becoming a mom of three in her forties.
• The importance of trust, patience, and acceptance when life doesn’t go to plan.

If you’ve ever worried about running out of time, felt stuck in comparison, or struggled with the uncertainty of your future, this episode will be the reassurance you need.

🔗 Connect with Katie:Find Katie on Instagram @katiebyrne_

🔗 Connect with Emma:

Find Emma on Instagram ⁠@turning30coach

✨ Join TURNING: The Community

My exclusive membership community especially for women in their thirties re-opens it’s door on March 28th. Join the waitlist here!

Before I reached my thirties I had a (very untrue) perception that life in my thirties would get easier, I would be more of an ‘adult’ and life would seamlessly flow along. I was in for a shock when I realized quite quickly that adulting isn’t really a feeling (not one that was going to come in my thirties) and that this decade was full of huge changes, decisions and challenges.

In this vulnerable and honest solo episode I am reflecting on each year of my thirties and I have picked one big challenge I went through and the subsequent lesson I learned and took with me on my thirties journey. The stories I am sharing range from discussing career uncertainties, relationship struggles, feelings of being left behind, and welcoming in new chapters and identity shifts.

I invite you to join the waitlist for my brand new membership program TURNING. A community space designed for women in their thirties to support each other. Doors are re-opening in March-sign up here to get first access (there will be limited spots!).

Follow me at@turning30coach on Instagram.

Is there a dating epidemic? Are we all doomed in the world of dating?

In this episode, I'm joined by Talia Koren, founder of Dating Intentionally, for a refreshingly honest conversation about modern dating and relationships. Talia shares her incredible journey of going on 64 first dates in 10 months before meeting her husband, and why she was actually having fun while others around her felt miserable.

We dive deep into:

• Why dating feels harder today and how our expectations have evolved
• The myth of "the spark" and why slow-burn relationships often lead to deeper connections
• Why compatibility, shared values, and friendship matter more than instant chemistry
• Talia's story of meeting her husband on a dating app and how she knew he was "the one" (hint: it wasn't love at first sight!)
• How to date intentionally without becoming overwhelmed
• The balance between being too picky and too accepting in your dating life
• Why you need to be "the chooser" instead of waiting to be chosen

If you're experiencing dating burnout, questioning whether good partners exist, or wondering how to navigate the modern dating landscape with confidence and joy, this conversation is your antidote to dating doom and gloom.

🔗 Connect with Talia:Find Talia on Instagram ⁠@dating.intentionally⁠ or listen to her podcast Dating Intentionally

🔗 Connect with Emma:Find Emma on Instagram ⁠@turning30coach⁠Website: www.turning30coach.com

✨ If you are ready to step into the next version of yourself and dive even deeper into the topics that we cover on the Podcast, you are invited to join the 60 women already inside my new membership community Turning. Last spots left before doors close on Saturday 12th April! Join here.

In this solo episode, I’m getting real about the “messy middle” i.e. the part of your thirties where life feels uncertain, timelines haven’t gone to plan, and you start questioning… is this how it’s meant to look?

If you’re feeling stuck, behind, or like you missed some invisible life memo, you’re not alone. I share my own story of navigating through the hard parts: financial stress, heartbreak, a total career pivot, and how I slowly found my way back to myself.

What you can do if you’re in this place right now, wanting to move on to your next chapter, but not knowing how or where to start. I am sharing all of the things that help me when I’m in the messy middle, from acceptance to taking action to putting yourself out there to connect with others going through the exact same thing.

And if you’re looking for a space to do this work with support- come and join us inside Turning, the doors are now open!

It’s the space I wish I had in my thirties when I felt lost. Coaching, connection, resources, and a community of women who get it.

Join us here: https://emma-wilson-bc6b.mykajabi.com/turning-community

In this solo episode I have put together five lessons of 2020 that I will be taking with me into 2021. I am sharing personal details of how I went through huge growth and transformation in the past year, and how these lessons guided and helped me through the toughest of times. New Year Same Me, but with some new life lessons to share with you all.    Turning 30 Coaching Details: Program: bit.ly/turning30program Instagram @turning30coach

Our 30 Manual is a concept that I teach in my Coaching Program. It is an instruction manual that lays out a set of rules for how we believe our lives will look in our thirties. When we don’t meet these expectations, we often feel like we have ‘missed the boat’ or that we have been left behind from others. The truth is, these goals are fictitious and have been created (often subconsciously) by a younger version of ourselves, who unfortunately did not have a crystal ball to predict the twists and turns of our twenties.    Today’s Podcast episode takes a deep-dive into understanding everything about our 30 Manuals and it kicks off a special series of coaching episodes where I am sharing concepts that I use in my coaching program with my clients. In the episode I explain what a 30 Manual is, how it has been playing out in your life and then I outline my four-step guide for how to re-write it. If you have ever felt that you have 'failed' as your life doesn't look exactly as you would like by now, this episode is for you.    Turning 30 Coaching Details: To apply for the group program: DM @turning30coach on Instagram. Next group will be in March and spaces are limited!

In honor of opening my Reclaim group coaching Program for the second time, I have a really special episode for you all today.    I invited three incredible women who completed the Reclaim Program in March to join me in sharing their stories of taking back control of their 30's.    In this episode you will hear all three of their journeys and what it was like for them before and after the program, the harsh truths of being single in your thirties, where they are today and more!   Listening to these women empower themselves gives me chills and reminds me why this work is so important. It was possible for me, for them, and I know it's possible for you too.   I'd love to hear your thoughts about this episode so please send me a message and let me know!   P.S...The doors to The Reclaim Program are officially open! Link to apply below. https://www.turning30coach.com/reclaim-your-thirties     Emma Wilson Follow me on IG at @turning30coach

The Turning 30 Podcast is back with a brand new season! We are kicking off with the first episode of a two-part series, where I am opening up and sharing my experience of going through huge life changes at the age of 33. In June 2020 my world fell apart. I went through a traumatising and unexpected break up of a 4 year relationship and found myself single for the first-time a week before my 33rd birthday. In the same week I lost my full-time position in my job and the comfort of a secure salary.   In this first episode I am sharing my story about breaking up with my partner, which ultimately led to me ‘breaking up with myself’ and the future I had planned. In my thirty-third year I set out to create a new chapter which has been the best one yet, and now I am giving you a behind the scenes insight into my journey and the lessons I have learnt.   This episode is for you if you have hesitation about making big life changes in your thirties and if you are being called to build your next chapter. If you have ever struggled with fears of being alone or different to others in the path that you choose, you are going to resonate a lot with my story.   Instagram: @turning30coach Wait List for the next The Next Chapter group course (opening in two weeks): https://bit.ly/nextchapterwaitlist

This episode is the first in a two-part special series with my previous podcast guest, friend, colleague and retreat co-host, Jelena Holodkova, and we are diving into a topic that I know so many of you struggle with: that feeling that you get that something isn’t quite right. You could say that you feel that something is ‘off’. This is what we call not being in Alignment. In this episode we dive into how to spot when something feels off and we share all of the different ‘symptoms’ and ways this may be showing up in your life, using personal examples and stories from times when we have experienced feeling off ourselves. By the end of this episode, you should have a deeper understanding of the ways that this feeling off is probably showing up in your behaviour. In the second part of this series we are going to be sharing practical tools that you can use to This episode is in celebration of the release of our brand new retreat The Align retreat that is taking place THIS SUMMER in the UK. The coaching program on the retreat is specifically designed to help you to step into alignment.  It is a four day retreat which is going to combine Coaching, Human Design, Workshops, Yoga, Meditation and many other activities. An opportunity to ‘jumpstart’ your next chapter and get into alignment with a group of like-minded women. Jelena and I have put together a transformative program and we want to invite you to take part. Here are the retreat details: https://www.turning30coach.com/retreat  Or reach out to Emma @turning30coach or Jelena at @hello.jel Sign up to the FREE Turning 30 workshop taking place this Sunday (April 16th) where I will be talking about comparison, timelines how to create your own path in your thirties. Register here to save your spot.

Friendships is a topic that does not get enough airtime and this is why we are continuing our friendship month with an episode dedicated to speaking openly about some of the challenges you may face in your friendships in your thirties.   Never one to shy away from taboo topics and speak about things that aren't usually spoken out loud , I have recorded this solo episode discussing some of the harsh truths that happen in our thirties. Such as the fact that many people prioritize their careers and love-lives over friendships, or the complicated feelings you may experience as your friends move into a different stage of life to you.   If you ever feel anxious about how your friendships are evolving or if you sometimes struggle to maintain your current friendships, then this episode is for you!   In the episode I also announce and invite you to sign up to my brand new Friendship Mini-course: 8 Audio modules packed full of coaching and content about how to have better friendships. And for the first month it's available for only $30 USD (usual price $99).   With modules on emotional adulthood, expectations, boundaries, letting go of friends and how to make new friends, you will gain tools to strengthen your current friendships and help you to create new ones. Buy the course here: https://turning-30-coaching.teachable.com/purchase?product_id=3894250

This episode is the second instalment of my two part series where I am opening up and sharing my experience of going through huge life changes at the age of 33.   In the first episode (no.33) I share the details of my breakup and how this led to ‘breaking up with myself’ and building a brand new chapter that looked completely different to anything I had envisaged for my thirties. Which brings us to this episode. I was given the chance for a fresh start. An opportunity to be the architect of my own life and build something different than before. So how did I do it? In this episode I tell the full story of what unfolded after the breakup and leaving my full-time position, and how I used my own coaching concepts to get through some of the most difficult times in my life to come out the other side with a new reality. It wasn’t all sunshine and roses (as you will hear), but sometimes wiping your hands clean of things that aren’t serving you is what is necessary to make way for a much better life.   Processing my grief and the changes, coaching myself, choosing to believe, setting promises and goals, investing money into myself and not letting other people’s opinions hold me back are just some of the things I am sharing with you as part of my story.   Most importantly, I hope when you listen it will encourage you to believe that at any point, at any age, you can start again and take your life into your own hands.   Instagram: @turning30coach Wait List for the The Next Chapter group program: https://bit.ly/nextchapterwaitlist

In the next instalment of my coaching tools series, I am sharing practical tools to help overcome comparison. When we reach our thirties, we often have lives that look different to our friends and peers, and our brains go into overdrive looking around to find evidence of this. The truth is, comparison is normal for our brains, but the problem is that we often take this to mean that there is something wrong with us, or the way that our lives have panned out.   If you have ever felt this way, this episode provides you with an explanation of why we indulge in comparison as we enter our thirties, and gives practical steps for how to overcome this to focus on living a life that is all about you, and not those around you. If you want to take these practical tips and learn how to apply them in the comfort of a group of people on the same journey as you- apply now to my Turning 30 Group Program.   To book a free consult: http://bit.ly/turning30consult Program Details:  bit.ly/turning30program Instagram: @turning30coach

This week’s podcast episode is a replay of one of the most popular Turning 30 episodes from 2021.   When our big birthdays loom, whether it be 30, 40, 50 or beyond- we often see this as a signpost to check in with ourselves and evaluate where we are in life. A lot of us come to the conclusion that we aren’t doing life 'right', and that we have ‘f*cked up’ when our lives don’t look like we expected.   This is the topic that bestselling author Alexandra Potter writes about in her latest book ‘Confessions of a forty-something f*ck up’ and I invited her onto the podcast to talk all about it.   As well as diving into the characters and topics in her book, Alexandra openly shares her personal story of being published as an author for the first time the week before her 30th birthday, and her experience of being a woman in a world where ageing is seen as something negative instead of something to embrace.   We talk about societal pressures, friendships, loneliness, vulnerability and why we should embrace ageing and everything it has to offer. This conversation is one of the most uplifting and inspiring conversations I have ever had about growing older. If you ever have a sense of ‘time running out’, and want some reassurance that you aren’t ‘doing life wrong- this episode is for you.   Turning 30 details: Insta: @turning30coach Website: www.turning30coach.com   Alexandra's details: Insta: @alexandrapotter

Today’s solo podcast episode is getting to the core of what we do here at Turning 30 Coaching: real-talk about what happens when we are in our thirties and we start to have feelings of panic and doubt that we aren’t where we are supposed to be by this age.   So many of us let this panic take over us, but it isn’t too late for you to make a change. That’s why I have created this episode. To inspire you to reclaim your thirties! In the episode I discuss the two main consequences of this panic and how it leads us to living a life that doesn’t feel right on the inside, and often on the outside too. I also talk about what it means to 'Reclaim Your Thirties'.    Here's a spoiler: Reclaiming your thirties is what you need to do when we get stuck in these behaviour patterns. Reclaiming your thirties is a method of how to stop comparison, learn how to manage your internal state and start to manifest a life that feels good in your thirties. Reclaiming your thirties is when you finally decide to live a life on your own terms.  Tune in to this episode where I am explaining why we need to reclaim our thirties, what that even means and how to join my free live workshops where I am going to be diving into the three step process that I have developed that is going to enable you to turn your thirties around. To sign-up to the live workshop, click here: https://pages.turning30coach.com/workshop

When our big birthdays loom, whether it be 30, 40, 50 or beyond- we often see this as a signpost to check in with ourselves and evaluate where we are in life. A lot of us come to the conclusion that we aren’t doing life 'right', and that we have ‘f*cked up’ when our lives don’t look like we expected. This is the topic that bestselling author Alexandra Potter writes about in her latest book ‘Confessions of a forty-something f*ck up’ and I invited her onto the podcast to talk all about it. As well as diving into the characters and topics in her book, Alexandra openly shares her personal story of being published as an author for the first time the week before her 30th birthday, and her experience of being a woman in a world where ageing is seen as something negative instead of something to embrace.   We talk about societal pressures, friendships, loneliness, vulnerability and why we should embrace ageing and everything it has to offer. This conversation is one of the most uplifting and inspiring conversations I have ever had about growing older. If you ever have a sense of ‘time running out’, and want some reassurance that you aren’t ‘doing life wrong- this episode is for you.   Turning 30 Coach Instagram: @turning30coach Alexandra Potter Instagram: @alexandrapotter

I’ve invited my good friend Karina, known as @styleidealist, back onto the podcast this week to talk about Turning 30 and 'Not Liking Your Job’. Karina and I have such a shared passion for helping others to overcome struggles in the workplace and we felt compelled to publish a no holds barred conversation about what it is really like when you don’t see a future in your job. After our own personal experiences of being stuck in jobs that weren’t for the long-term, we decided to talk openly about our  trials and tribulations and our eventual path to finding careers that fit. The result: an insightful and slightly ranty (from my side) podcast episode that is a must-listen if you and your job haven’t been getting along. As well as revealing details of our string of non-starter jobs, discussing workplace red-flags and some of our lowest moments, we also give practical tips of what to do if this is something you are currently going through. Instagram Emma: @turning30coach Instagram Karina: @styleidealist

This episode is the first in my brand new solo podcast series focusing on the topics that I believe are pivotal to enjoying your thirties.   Once upon a time, the thought of solo travel was a far away concept that people only did when they couldn’t convince their friends to come along with them (or maybe they didn’t even have friends at all).   After getting a small taste of solo travel in my early thirties, once I went through a break up at age 33 I felt a calling to go on an adventure that I couldn’t ignore.   My first big solo travel trip at age 33 opened up a whole new world for me. It wasn’t just the opportunity to travel, but the lessons that I learnt along the way. This episode tells my journey to solo travel and I am sharing the reasons why I love it so much. I also share tips for those of you who want to travel alone, but you aren't sure how to start planning a trip or you are feeling scared to take the leap.   This episode is for everyone and anyone who wants to get to know themselves on a deeper level, have new experiences and meet new people along the way, regardless of age, regardless of relationship status and regardless of having never done anything like this before.   I currently have 1:1 coaching spots available for April start dates.   Click here to book a free initial consultation call:   https://calendly.com/turning30coach/turning30program   Join my community on Instagram at: @turning30coach

People talk about ‘self-care’ all the time- but what does it REALLY mean to take care of yourself? And why is it so important? I’ve invited my friend, past client and coaching colleague Karli Van Heel onto the Podcast to talk all about Self-care.  Karli run’s Studio Self, a well-being based community dedicated to helping people become a better version of themselves. The truth is, self-care isn’t really about how often you have a hot bubble bath and treating yourself to a massage. It’s actually about how in tune you are with your own needs, putting yourself first even when other things are demanding your attention, and your ability to love and trust yourself. Do you feel like you are constantly rushing around in overwhelm and never get time for yourself?  Do you feel like you are balancing a million things and are always expected to be switched ‘on’.  Do you want practical tips on how to implement a self-care regime that works for you? If yes, then this episode is for you! Turning 30 Coaching Details: Program: bit.ly/turning30program Instagram: @turning30coach   Studio Self Details: Instagram: @studio.self.co

Have you ever struggled with feelings that your friendships have changed over the years? Do you ever feel disappointed that your friendships are changing as you grow older? If yes, this episode is for you.   Listen in to a vulnerable, honest and bold conversation I had with fellow single 30-something and @openhouselife Podcast Host Louise Rumball as we girl talk all about friendships in our thirties.   In this episode we answer an important and ever-so relevant question: can friendships survive when our friends are in different life stages to us?   As well as this we discuss the ‘curse’ of the single girl friend that meets a new love, the different types of friendships we have in our thirties, and also give tips for how to meet new friends, no matter how confident you feel about it.   This is a candid, unfiltered conversation where Louise and I authentically share our personal lives and friendships and say out loud things that people are often too nervous to admit.   Louise: IG: @louiserumball Podcast IG: @openhouselife Open House Podcast   Emma:IG: @turning30coach www.turning30coach.com

We’ve all heard those familiar phrases when it comes to starting a new relationship: ‘when you know you know’, but what if you start a new relationship or you’re already in a partnership and you don’t instantly know that this person is ‘the one’? For some reason, we’ve been tricked into believing that once we meet someone and get into a relationship, that we will live ‘happily ever after’ and things will just nicely slot into place. Add to this the fact we are bombarded with an array of different opinions on relationships such as ‘when you know you know’, it’s no wonder that when people start to have any doubts or questions in their relationship, they don’t know where to turn. In this week’s guest episode, I have invited life coach Sarah Yudkin on to talk about a topic that I don’t think gets nearly enough airtime: relationship anxiety. We dive into so many interesting topics, including: how to know if it’s anxiety or incompatibility? what to do (and what not to do) if you experience doubts in your relationship how relationship anxiety shows up and how it can affect you whether age affects anxious feelings in a relationship the topic of settling and what it means to ‘settle’ in a relationship ‘the grass is greener’ syndrome that we can experience when we are single or in a partnership Sarah is such a source of wisdom on this topic, based on her own personal journey of feeling anxious, doubtful, and uncertain in her own relationship to feeling a deeper sense of commitment, fulfillment, and optimism than she dreamed was possible. Since then, she has helped over 750 people from 35 countries through online coaching, courses, and webinars.The You Love and You Learn online community consists of over 220,000 people on a journey to show up more intentionally in their relationships. Sarah: IG: @youloveandyoulearn Website: https://www.youloveandyoulearn.com/ Emma: Website: www.turning30coach.com IG: @turning30coach You are invited to The Align summer retreat, taking place this August (3-7th) in Kent, UK. For more details and to grab your spot: https://www.turning30coach.com/retreat

GIRL TALK: waiting for the right relationship, dating in self-worth and getting comfortable being alone ft. Ilana Dunn

Themes: break-ups, self-love, fresh starts, career changes, solo-travel, friendships, burnout, expectations, timelines, relationships, resilience, strength. To celebrate the final two week’s before we embark on the magical adventure that is The Align Retreat, we are re-releasing the most listened to Turning 30 Podcast EVER with retreat co-host Jelena Holodkova. The reason this podcast episode is the most downloaded is because it has it all. An incredible story of a woman whose life took a sudden unexpected twist, and how she bounced back to build an even better life in her thirties. In this episode, Jelena vulnerably shares her story for the first time, of how her life once was and the big changes that ensued. We talk about how to navigate change, even when you didn’t choose it, how to deal with the aftermath of a break-up, being on autopilot and shifting into consciousness, dealing with burnout, letting go of the ‘shoulds’ and building a brand new aligned path. From leaving her successful corporate career in finance to building her own consultancy practice and business, to moving countries and traveling - Jelena’s thirties so far have been an incredible journey of self-development. Her story is powerful, inspiring and an important reminder of the resilience we have when things don’t go the way we expected. When I first heard her story, I knew one day I would share it with my audience. It’s been almost two years in the making- I hope you enjoy it! If you like this episode, you are invited to join Jelena and I for four days of retreat magic on August 4-7, in Kent, UK. The Align Retreat will combine Coaching, Human Design, Workshops, Yoga, Meditation and many other activities. An opportunity to ‘jumpstart’ your next chapter and get into alignment with a group of like-minded women. Here are the retreat details and link for registration: https://www.turning30coach.com/retreat Emma: IG: @turning30coach Website: www.turning30coach.com Jelena: IG: @hello.jel Website: www.andalso.space

I LOVE quitting!! And now I want to tell you my story of how quitting led me to a career that I'm in love with. Quitting is often seen as something negative and something we should avoid in our career at all costs, but I’m here to convince you that quitting is actually something that can serve your career- if done in the right way. Come with me on a journey through the times when I have quit throughout the years, and all the lessons that I have learnt as a result. From the time I threw a glass of wine (by mistake) on an Insurance big-shot at a wine bar in London, to the time when I officially quit the 9-5 to pursue my coaching business, it’s been a ride and I wouldn’t have wanted it any other way. This episode is for you if you feel that you want to reframe quitting, make big career moves, break beliefs around ‘the right way’ to have a career, or you just want to have a lol at how many times I started a job and realised quite soon after, that it wasn’t for me! This is the first episode in a special podcast series dedicated to sharing stories of those who have taken huge leaps in their careers, leaving the 9-5 and now working for themselves in something that they deeply love and care about. To get on the waitlist for my brand new business foundations group course starting next month, click here: https://pages.turning30coach.com/solopreneurcourse   And don’t forget to connect with me on Instagram at @turning30coach

This week I am letting you in on a tool that I use with my clients, and that I have used myself over the past year!   It’s called the Solo Date Challenge and it requires your participation (who doesn’t love a bit of podcast homework?!)   Taking on this challenge is going to help you to build up your self-love, self-worth, confidence and independence. It’s going to help you to consciously spend time alone, improving the most important relationship of all: the one you have with yourself!   Listen in to hear my personal discovery of solo dating and how it has helped me on my journey, the benefits of taking part in the challenge, and the criteria you need to follow to start going on solo dates.   This episode is for you if you ever struggle with feeling alone, you feel dependent on others for social plans, you want to work on building up your confidence and going out of your comfort zone and you want to do something fun and different!   Remember to tag me when you plan/go on your solo dates at @turning30coach using #solodatechalllenge.

The only way to move forward in life is by actively making decisions, yet so many of us stay stuck in indecision and confusion for fear of taking the ‘wrong’ next step. In this solo episode I delve into the world of decision-making and share some of my coaching theories on this topic. If you have been wanting to make a change, but haven't been sure on how to take action, this episode will give practical tips and guide you on how to get started.    Turning 30 Coaching Details: Program: bit.ly/turning30program Instagram @turning30coach

The doors to the Live round of Next Chapter in Love November are NOW OPEN. If you are ready to call in healthy love, register here: In this first episode of the new ‘Listen to This If...’ pep-talk series, I’m diving into a topic that has been discussed so much in my community in the past few weeks: feeling cynical about finding love. If you’ve ever felt jaded by repeated heartbreaks, let down by relationships, or started to doubt whether real love is even possible, this episode is for you. I’ll talk about why cynicism often acts as a defense mechanism, how it can block us from the love we deserve, and what happens when we drop those walls. I also share a personal story from my own dating journey that was a true turning point in my search for love, to show you just how a mindset shift can make all the difference. It’s short, it’s to the point and it’s going to help you to make you more hopeful in your search for love. To join in more conversations like this, follow Emma at @turning30coach on Instagram. To send suggestions for what you want pep-talks on in the new Listen To This IF series, DM Emma on Instagram or email our team at emma@coachingwithemma.com

In this week’s solo episode, I am talking about something that many of us experience as we enter our thirties: FEELING COMPLETELY LOST.  So many people panic about turning 30 because of a false societal expectation that we should have our lives in order and that we should have ticked certain boxes in a particular order. In this episode, I am getting passionate about how normal it is to feel this way when turning 30 and reminding you all that this is nothing to worry about (take my word for it!) Tune in to hear my personal turning 30 journey as I share what happened when I felt lost and confused when I turned 29, and how I took this and turned it into something positive which eventually led me to a huge career and lifestyle change. This one is for you if you struggle with feeling lost and want help and support to make big life changes in your thirties. In this episode I also announce the launch of my new course The Next Chapter which officially opens its doors on NYE 2021 with a very special offer. To learn more about The Next Chapter and register, click here. To participate in the Turning 30 January Journal Challenge and receive journal prompts to your inbox every day of January, sign up here.

This week’s guest Shani Silver is a writer and podcaster on a mission to combat single-shaming i.e. being made to feel bad about being a single woman in your thirties. After reading her articles and being blown away by her refreshing and insightful perspective, I invited Shani to discuss the stigma of thirty-something singlehood, how society pigeon-holes singles, practical tips for how to combat holiday related single-shaming and how to change the narrative around your single-life. If you have ever felt a sense of shame around your relationship status, this episode is a great insight into an alternative perspective on being single.     Shani Silver: Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-single-serving-podcast/id1458026831 Instagram: @shanisilver   Turning 30 Coaching Details: Program: bit.ly/turning30program Instagram @turning30coach

As well as being a coach, I sometimes feel as though I am running a social experiment. I get front row seats to my client’s lives, their thoughts, their emotions and their behaviour. Day in, day out, we talk about all of the topics that are relevant to our age group. I get the privilege of seeing the inner workings of people’s minds and understanding how the affects their actions. I hear stories unfolding and get to be a witness to the process that my clients go through when dealing with big life changes, from career shifts, to break-ups and dating adventures, friendships and more. I recently realised that in the past twelve months I have coached my clients for over 500 hours, and that’s not even including the 100 hours of initial consultation calls I have held for those that were interested in signing up to be coached. I think it’s safe to say I’m an expert in all things Turning 30! I have learnt SO much from my clients about turning 30 and growing up and in this special episode I share the findings of my social experiment of 500 hours of conversations with all of you, so you can also get a true insight into turning 30 and realize that you are not alone. This episode is dedicated to my amazing clients!   The Next Chapter sign-up: www.turning30coach.com/the-next-chapter Instagram: @turning30coach

WORK WITH ME Last call for enrollment to The Next Chapter Group Program: An immersive 8-week group course where we will build your next chapter together. EPISODE Do you ever feel like you have something that you really wanted to achieve by a certain age, yet it still hasn’t happened yet? Are you sitting on a deep desire to create something in the world, yet you’re not actually taking any action? This is what happened to this week’s guest is the author and my personal thirties role model, Jamie Varon, who I invited onto the podcast to share her turning 30 story and her journey to becoming a published author. When Jamie turned 30 she realized that her life’s dream to write a book hadn’t yet come to fruition, and so she got to work and set out to make it happen. Her story is such a testament to how we can use our birthdays as wake up calls to get clear on what we really want and As well as sharing her turning 30 story, we dive into so many important topics about bringing a dream into reality, including facing fear, the importance of journaling, consistency, resilience, belief and magic. This episode is for you if you know that your thirties are destined to be better than your twenties, and you want to be inspired to make it happen. Jamie Varon: IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamievaron/ Website: https://www.jamievaron.com/about Turning 30: IG: https://www.instagram.com/turning30coach/ Website: https://www.turning30coach.com/

Last month I turned 35 and entered a time of true self-reflection. In this solo episode I share some personal musings on how it feels to be this age and what I think many of you would like to know about turning 35. Some of the topics I dive into are: Why turning 35 is a challenging age as a single woman and how to release from age-related pressure My thoughts on the 35 fertility cliff myth, how to take control of your fertility and how to trust in divine timing The narrative around growing older and how to dispel it My suggestions for improving your health and mindset in your thirties and why I feel better each year with every that passes by    I also have an exciting announcement at the end of the episode about a new direction for Turning 30, with an amazing opportunity for those of you who are looking to make a big career leap.   Initial Consultation Calls for 1:1 coaching spots are now open, click here to book your FREE call: https://calendly.com/turning30coach/initial-consult There are still spots left on the Reclaim Retreat in Jordan! Click here for details: https://www.turning30coach.com/retreat  Want to chat to someone at Turning 30 about the retreat? Book your information call here: https://calendly.com/turning30coach/retreat-discovery-call

We’ve all heard those familiar phrases when it comes to starting a new relationship: ‘when you know you know’, but what if you start a new relationship or you’re already in a partnership and you don’t instantly know that this person is ‘the one’? For some reason, we’ve been tricked into believing that once we meet someone and get into a relationship, that we will live ‘happily ever after’ and things will just nicely slot into place. Add to this the fact we are bombarded with an array of different opinions on relationships such as ‘when you know you know’, it’s no wonder that when people start to have any doubts or questions in their relationship, they don’t know where to turn. In this week’s guest episode, I have invited life coach Sarah Yudkin on to talk about a topic that I don’t think gets nearly enough airtime: relationship anxiety. We dive into so many interesting topics, including: how to know if it’s anxiety or incompatibility? what to do (and what not to do) if you experience doubts in your relationship how relationship anxiety shows up and how it can affect you whether age affects anxious feelings in a relationship the topic of settling and what it means to ‘settle’ in a relationship ‘the grass is greener’ syndrome that we can experience when we are single or in a partnership Sarah is such a source of wisdom on this topic, based on her own personal journey of feeling anxious, doubtful, and uncertain in her own relationship to feeling a deeper sense of commitment, fulfillment, and optimism than she dreamed was possible. Since then, she has helped over 750 people from 35 countries through online coaching, courses, and webinars.The You Love and You Learn online community consists of over 220,000 people on a journey to show up more intentionally in their relationships.   **This episode was originally aired in 2023 and is a reply whilst Emma is on maternity leave. Any offers promoted in the episode may no longer be relevant.* Ready to transform your love life?  My brand new course NEXT CHAPTER IN LOVE : how to build your next chapter in love is opening IS NOW LIVE. This course is dedicated to helping you create the love life that you want in your thirties, embrace your single status, ditch the timelines and create a positive mindset in dating.  Register for your next chapter in love here: Sarah: IG: @youloveandyoulearn Website: https://www.youloveandyoulearn.com/ Emma: Website: www.turning30coach.com IG: @turning30coach

Have you ever had one of those days, weeks, or even months where it seems like NOTHING seems to be going your way? Maybe you’ve even felt like the universe is conspiring against you?  I know this feeling very well, and after recently experience a very funky funk, I decided to share my take on it and outline some practical advice on what you can do to get out of it. Tune in for some simple strategies on how to clear out negative energy to feel better and learn how to hold space for your thoughts, process your emotions, be kind to yourself and most importantly, accept that you are a human having a human experience.

Did you know that in astrology the age of 29 (and the lead up to it) is particularly significant because it marks our ‘Saturn Return’: a time re-evaluation and considering how you want the next chapter to be? I have invited Alice Bell, the author of “Trust Your Timing’ and astrolger for British Vogue to explain all about Saturn Returns and how we can best navigate them. In the episode we discuss the growing pains of Saturn Returns, sharing both of our experiences of going through our own, and we also talk about the other relevant astrological ages that can mark big changes and transitions. We also dive into the topic of Alice’s book: how you can trust the unique timing of your own journey and use astrology to support dating and your journey to a relationship.  This episode is for you if you want to work on your own trust in divine timing and explore how astrology can support you in your journey. My brand new course NEXT CHAPTER IN LOVE : how to build your next chapter in love is opening IS NOW LIVE.   This course is dedicated to helping you create the love life that you want in your thirties, embrace your single status, ditch the timelines and create a positive mindset in dating. Special launch price available until February 1st.  Register for your next chapter in love here: Connect with Emma Instagram: @turning30coach / www.instagram.com/turning30coach  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/t30coach Website: www.turning30coach.com Email me your questions: emma@coachingwithemma.com Connect with Alice  Instagram: @stalkalice More info: https://www.alicebellastrology.com/insta-bio    If you loved this episode please subscribe to the Turning 30 Podcast on whichever platform you are listening on and rate us five stars!

In honour of the 50th episode of the Turning 30 Podcast, I’ve invited back one of my favourite guest speakers from the first few episodes: break-up coach Dorothy Johnson.   Whereas last time we did a deep dive into the topic of breaking up in your thirties, this time we are in conversation all about building your next chapter when life throws you curveballs that you didn’t plan for.   We so often have our lives planned out in a certain way and then, when it doesn’t go exactly as we expected, we have to redirect and sometimes start from scratch. When this happens, we have two choices: to sit back and hope that things will work out, or to proactively go out and build a brand new reality.   Choosing to believe and taking action to recreate a new plan is the core of what both Dorothy and I do in our coaching programs and we have such a shared mission: to educate that with the power of your mind you can go out and build a life that is so amazing, you will let go of your old plan and be grateful that it didn’t work out!   In the episode, Dorothy tells her inspiring story of going from a gut-wrenching break-up to building a life she loves that ultimately led her to a whole new career in helping others and a brand new fiancé!   We talk about how it feels to go off-course, why time isn’t the only way to heal a heartbreak, practical tips for how to build your life back up again and how to not lose hope when you’re in doubt that the life you want is waiting for you just around the corner.   We laugh, we cry, we preach and we bring our most vulnerable selves to this very important discussion. This episode will give you goosebumps and contains a message that you didn’t even know you needed to hear to help you feel excited about your future.   Dorothy: https://dorothyabjohnson.com/ IG: @breakupcoachdorothy    Emma: IG: @turning30coach  Turning 30 Retreat Information and Registration: https://bit.ly/turning30retreatjordan

In the second instalment of my solo podcast series where I am diving into the key topics that have positivity impacted my thirties, I am sharing my personal journey of freezing my eggs at the age of 35. After an unexpected break-up at age 33, I started to explore the option of freezing my eggs as an insurance policy for the future. Six months ago, I went through one round of egg-freezing and in this episode I am answering the most common questions I have received about it. Questions that I answer include: How I went from considering it to actually going through with it How much it costs The ideal age to freeze eggs Where to start once I decided to go ahead How to prepare your body before Details of the process itself How the hormones affected me The egg-retrieval itself How I felt afterwards If I shared with men I was dating I am such an advocate for sharing knowledge about female fertility and I have used this episode as an opportunity to give a true insight into what it’s really like. I also invite you to check out my journey at my private egg-freezing IG account @emmaseggs, where I documented in real-time. DISCLAIMER: I am not a medical professional and any of the medical  information shared in this episode is a culmination of my personal research, personalized information from my own healthcare professionals and my own experience freezing my eggs. I am not a fertility doctor and if you have further questions or want tailored medical advice, I recommend taking this up with your own healthcare provider   Emma’s IG: @turning30coach

Things don’t always turn out exactly the way we expect, but that doesn’t mean we can’t take control and take our future into our own hands. In this week’s podcast episode my inspiring client Nikki openly and authentically shares her story of undergoing three rounds of egg-freezing in the past 18-months. As well as telling her personal story of her decision to freeze her eggs and giving inside details of the process itself, we touch upon many fertility related topics.  As well as talking about the factors to consider whether this is the right decision for you, we also discuss fertility in your thirties, the ’35 cliff’ myth, egg-freezing as an ‘insurance policy’ and how this decision can affect your mindset in relation to dating and romantic relationships. If you know that you want to have children, or even if you’re not quite sure but you are curious about your options- this informative episode is for you.   Turning 30 mini-course sign-up: http://bit.ly/thenextchapterfreeminicourse Instagram: @turning30coach   Nikki: Instagram: @nikkiclare1 Link to Article: https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/reports/a35583747/lockdown-anniversary-covid-pandemic/

Often our twenties don’t work out exactly the way we planned. We graduate and don’t get the dream job, we experience breakups, rejection, grief and uncertainty and we aren’t taught how to deal with any of these things or the inevitable way they affect our mental health. Mena Kezia Emuh experienced this herself,  and at the age of 27 reached a breaking point that ultimately led her to create her community of @thel8bloomers. She bravely decided to speak out about her mental health and from there she has become a spokesperson for people who feel left behind, dedicating her time to a platform for millennials navigating the complexities of adulting in the 21st Century. In this episode, Mena shares her personal story with me and we have an authentic and vulnerable conversation about timelines, the pressure to be ‘normal’, religious and cultural expectations and why it is so important to speak out about mental health. This episode is for you if you’ve ever felt that things didn’t work out exactly as planned and if you’ve ever felt like a ‘late-bloomer’.   Turning 30 Coaching Details: Program: bit.ly/turning30program Instagram: @turning30coach   Mena’s Details: Personal Instagram: @menakez Late Bloomers Instagram: @thel8bloomers

The third instalment of my guest interviews is with Amar, who left a seven year career in the finance industry to pursue full time his writing side-hustle that had taken off during the pandemic. In the episode we dive into: the expectations of turning 30 on your career, how to shift your identity from the prestige and normalisation of being in a ‘good, well-respected’ position, how to deal with managing other people’s opinions around your career change, and Amar shares the personal process he went through when making the big decision to leave his safe job to become a full-time entrepreneur. During our conversation we also give some practical tips for anyone feeling the pull to go and do something different. It’s all about knowing that you have the freedom to change and develop in your career, no matter what you thought you would be when you grew up.   This is a great story for anyone who wants to leave the corporate world, or has a passion or drive to do something that is totally different to what they originally studied, trained and worked in and wants to be inspired. There are still spots left on my GOLD 6 week group course, designed for anyone wanting to up level their business skills and grow as a solopreneur. Register here: https://www.turning30coach.com/gold   Follow me on IG @turning30coach   Amar: IG: amardeep.s.parmar Website: https://www.amardeep.co/

For the third part of my Turning 30 and Building Confidence series I am in conversation with Tiwalola Ogunlesi, coach and founder of ‘Confident and Killing it’, an organisation dedicated to helping women understand their worth and build up their confidence.   In this episode, as well as sharing her personal journey to becoming an expert in this field, Tiwa shares practical tips and activities to help build up your self-confidence. Tiwa and I have a shared mission when it comes to our views on confidence, and we have an empowering discussion on how to acknowledge your value in the world, step into your power, overcome self-doubt and take actions to boost your confidence.   Tiwa: Website: www.confidentandkillingit.com  IG: @Confidentandkillingit   Emma: IG: @turning30coach Program Details: bit.ly/turning30program

In this special guest episode I have invited my client Nikki back onto the podcast to share with us her life updates and her incredible story of how her life changed drastically over the period of six months, in a way which she could never have predicted before.    In her early thirties Nikki experienced a break-up and was unexpectedly single, leading her to mental health lows and fears that she wouldn’t fulfil her dream of becoming a mother. After taking control of her fertility and egg-freezing, a special trip to Bali and starting her coaching journey with me, she reclaimed her thirties and started out on a new path.    In Winter 2021, she started dating her now husband and in this episode Nikki is sharing her journey going from single to mum-to-be in the space of five months, where she is in her life now and the challenges and key parts of her journey over the past two years.    Nikki and I share our views on what has helped us to embrace our thirties path which was so different to what he had ever imagined, and then how we have dealt with big, unexpected life changes. This episode is all about accepting your timelines and knowing that your story is panning out the way that it is meant to, even at the times when you feel left behind or that you have no idea how your future will look. Because the truth is, you never know what is waiting for you- just around the corner!    For the first time I am also sharing some exciting life updates that are my version of not knowing what is around the corner- so tune in to hear what’s been going on behind the scenes.  Until November 31st, my Next Chapter Course is currently on sale for $99, if you sign up you will also get FREE access to my exclusive ‘How to have better friendships in your thirties’ mini-course worth $66.     The Next Chapter course is my coaching foundations course, and it is the perfect way to dip your toe into the coaching world and see if it is something you want to know more about.    It includes access to 4 coaching workshops (each worth over $200!), 14 x self-study videos on coaching concepts, a 100-page workbook and my exclusive Next Chapter Facebook Community.   Register here: https://www.turning30coach.com/the-next-chapter    Connect with me Instagram: @turning30coach / www.instagram.com/turning30coach  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/t30coach Website: www.turning30coach.com Email me your questions: emma@coachingwithemma.com If you loved this episode please subscribe to the Turning 30 Podcast on whichever platform you are listening on and rate us five stars!

Today we’re covering something that is central to my mission as a life coach focusing on helping individuals feel better about their age: – age anxiety. This is a topic that so many of us experience as we transition from our twenties into our thirties and we experience the reality of ‘growing older, entering a new phase of life and really facing the societal pressures of becoming an adult and everything that comes along with that.    For some of us this feeling is sudden and happens at the turn of a big birthday or as our birthday approaches, yet for many of us this is a background anxiety that gets heightened.    In this solo episode I am sharing my thoughts on the reason we experience anxiety at this age, how I personally experienced aging anxiety over the years, and how we can cope with this and take control of our anxiety and even use it to our advantage to make the most of our thirties.    Topics that I cover include the ‘instruction manual’ we hold ourselves accountable to in our thirties, the existential fears that can crop up as we age and see our parents growing older and experiencing loss, the part that society and popular culture plays in convincing women of their impending value drop due to growing older and more.  Don’t forget to subscribe to my new YouTube channel to receive exclusive videos including monthly YouTube Q&As that won’t be available on the podcast. Go and check T30 out on IG and help us grow our community!  To celebrate the new season of the podcast, my Next Chapter Course is currently on sale for $99 AND for the whole month of November, if you sign up you will also get FREE access to my exclusive ‘How to have better friendships in your thirties’ mini-course worth $66.     The Next Chapter course is my coaching foundations course, and it is the perfect way to dip your toe into the coaching world and see if it is something you want to know more about.    It includes access to 4 coaching workshops (each worth over $200!), 14 x self-study videos on coaching concepts, a 100-page workbook and my exclusive Next Chapter Facebook Community.   Register here: https://www.turning30coach.com/the-next-chapter    We talk about: [0:00] Intro [3:10] What is age anxiety [7:00] The birthday hole [8:40] Why is 30 the number we dread? [9:55] The expectations we have by certain ages [10:55] The age of marriage getting higher [12:00] How pop culture influence our perception of reality [13:35] The external pressures of movies and TV shows that we're 'doing something wrong' [15:20] How confusion induces this anxiety [16:20] The fear of being older [22:30] Finding acceptance for where we are in life [27:55] Women growing 'less valuable' over time Connect with me Instagram: @turning30coach / www.instagram.com/turning30coach  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/t30coach Website: www.turning30coach.com Email me your questions: emma@coachingwithemma.com If you loved this episode please subscribe to the Turning 30 Podcast on whichever platform you are listening on and rate us five stars!

In a first for the Turning 30 Podcast, I have invited my own life and business coach, Nicole Oren, to talk all about how we can learn to make better decisions, even when these decisions are tough and we have been delaying making them for a while.   Decision-making is something that so many of us struggle with and proclaim that we are ‘bad at’, but it is a skill that we have to master if we want to live a life that is full, vibrant and doesn’t involve just sitting at home and waiting for things to magically change on tgheir own. Nicole has been such an integral part of my business journey for 2022, and I hired her as my coach when I was in the process of making some big (and quite painful) decisions in my business. If you are a business-owner, the skill of decision-making is crucial as it is something you will be practicing on a weekly, if not daily, basis and in this episode you will hear some insights into my own struggles and challenges with decision-making as part of my own business journey. Nicole and I have a raw and real conversation about why decision-making is so important, why decision-making can feel so hard, where to start if you are stuck and not taking actions, practical questions you can ask yourself when you want to make a decision, the importance of failing and we also share real-life examples of decisions we have both been making recently. Want to see changes in your life and get out of that uncomfortable space of the ‘I don’t know?!’- this is the episode for you! Nicole: IG: https://www.instagram.com/nicoleorencoaching/ Podcast: https://linktr.ee/NicoleOrenCoaching   Emma: IG: https://www.instagram.com/turning30coach/ Book an initial consult call: https://calendly.com/turning30coach/turning30program

Have you ever struggled with feelings that your friendships have changed over the years? Do you ever feel disappointed that your friendships are changing as you grow older? If yes, this episode is for you.   Listen in to a vulnerable, honest and bold conversation I had with fellow single 30-something and OpenHouse Podcast Host Louise Rumball as we girl talk all about friendships in our thirties.   In this episode we answer an important and ever-so relevant question: can friendships survive when our friends are in different life stages to us?   As well as this we discuss the ‘curse’ of the single girl friend that meets a new love, the different types of friendships we have in our thirties, and also give tips for how to meet new friends, no matter how confident you feel about it. This is a candid, unfiltered conversation where Louise and I authentically share our personal lives and friendships and say out loud things that people are often too nervous to admit.   **This episode was originally aired in 2022 and is a reply whilst Emma is on maternity leave. Any offers promoted in the episode may no longer be relevant.** Want to learn how to have better friendships in your thirties? My Friendships Mini-course is packed with real-talk, advice and practical coaching to transform your friendships!!! With modules on expectations, boundaries, letting go of friends and how to make new friends, you will gain tools to strengthen your current friendships and help you to create new ones.  Sign up now:    Louise: IG: @louiserumball Podcast IG: @openhousepodcast   Connect with me (Emma): Instagram: @turning30coach / www.instagram.com/turning30coach  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/t30coach Website: www.turning30coach.com Email me your questions: emma@coachingwithemma.com

This week’s episode is a special guest interview with love and sexuality coach Bianca Marzouk, where we are diving into the topic of how to embrace and express your feminine sexual power in your thirties.   Our thirties are the perfect time to start having these conversations and getting to know ourselves in a deeper more intimate way. It is crucial that women start to shed the fear and shame of speaking out loud about our sexuality and our feminine powers. Creating this dialogue is the first step to being more open about the way we express ourselves sexually, and this is the reason I have invited Bianca onto the podcast to discuss this powerful topic.   We take a deep dive into reasons that we can find out difficult to access our feminine power, an explanation of what it means to be in feminine energy (it’s really not what you think!), how this shows up in dating, feminine archetypes.   Bianca also gives some practical tips for where to start if you are ready to start exploring your feminine energy and want to embrace your feminine sexual expression in your thirties.  We also discuss why finding community and sisterhood is the ideal way to work on your feminine sexual expression.   If you want to explore a whole new side of the coaching and psychology world and get to know yourself and your powers as a woman, this episode is for you!   Turning 30 Coaching: Insta: @turning30coach Reclaim Program: https:/www.turning30coach.com/reclaim-your-thirties APPLY: https://www.turning30coach.com/apply-reclaim-your-thirties   Bianca Marzouk Love and Sexuality Coach: Insta: @Bianca.marzouk Website: www.biancamarzouk.com

Themes: dating, single life, dating apps, relationships, beliefs, mindset, self-love, confidence. On this week’s podcast episode I have invited back Caitlin Smith, better known as The Compatibility Coach, for an honest girl talk all about dating in your thirties. Let’s be real, dating can be tough and the online dating space today can cause many people to decide to throw the towel in altogether and to focus on other areas of life. But what does that mean for those who still want to meet somebody? Keep living your life and hope for the best? In this episode we dive into topics surrounding the realities of dating, and why so many of us experience dating burnout and feel that we are ‘interviewing’ for jobs roles. Caitlin shares her experience of never experiencing a relationship until her late twenties, and I share my story of being on and off single and what it was like re-entering the dating world again at age 33. We also discuss why the key to getting your sparkle back may be to take a step back and delete the apps, how our mindsets are key in transforming our dating lives, the part luck plays in meeting someone, how to not get obsessed with dating, the key differences between men and women in the dating world and how to be the one that is picking instead of waiting to be picked. If you ever feel exhausted from dating- or tend to avoid it altogether, this episode is for you! Caitlin: IG: @the.compatabilty.coach Website: www.thecompatibilitycoach.co.uk Emma: IG: @turning30coach Website: www.turning30coach.com T30 Retreat: This summer we are embarking on FOUR WHOLE DAYS of time dedicated to YOU and your personal growth. Taking place in the picturesque UK countryside in Kent on August 4-7 2023. The Align Retreat will combine Coaching, Human Design, Workshops, Yoga, Meditation and many other activities. An opportunity to ‘jumpstart’ your next chapter and get into alignment with a group of like-minded women. My co-host Jelena and I have put together a transformative program and we want to invite you to take part. Here are the retreat details and link for registration: https://www.turning30coach.com/retreat

This week’s episode is one of my favourites because I have invited a Turning 30 coaching client with such a great story to share.    My client Natalie’s story is a special one. She literally used to eye-roll when it came to self-help and personal development, and now she is such an advocate for investing in yourself- as you will hear on the episode.   She really stepped up and invested in my Reclaim your Thirties group program and then continued her journey with 1:1 coaching which led her to some really wild transformations that happened in a relatively short space of time.   Natalie turned 30 during the pandemic and when she came out of the other side of it she felt like she had ‘lost’ those years- which I know so many resonate with. Instead of moping around, even though she had so many circumstances that could really keep HER stuck in victim mode- she took action and she managed to have her best year yet in 2022 .   This episode is full of so much goodness because what Natalie did is at the core of everything I stand for. She did the mindset work and what she created was a year where she could be her authentic self: she solo travelled, she stopped comparison even when she was bridesmaids multiple times over the summer and all her friends were getting married, she addressed her fertility worries and most of all she learnt so much.   If you struggle with comparison, feelings of being left behind whilst all your friends take the next steps, this client story will resonate with you and show you what is possible.   There are currently TWO spots left for private coaching starting in January 2023. Click here to book a free initial consultation call with Emma: https://calendly.com/turning30coach/turning30program   Join my community on Instagram at: @turning30coach

In this week’s guest episode I sit down with Dr Anna Emily to talk all about investing and how to get started in creating wealth and building financial freedom. Anna is the founder of She’s So Money, a financial literacy and investing education company for women. She helps women learn how to keep, manage and grow their money and reach financial freedom more quickly and without the overwhelm. This is a topic that so many women shy away from learning about, and in our conversation Anna shares the reasons that we don’t feel comfortable to invest in the stock market and how we can overcome that fear so that we can educate ourselves, shift our money mindsets and start to invest. As well as sharing her own personal journey from spending all of her earnings to saving her first $100k, we discuss the reasons that many of us avoid this topic, the benefits of learning to control our money, why buying property and having a mortgage isn’t always the best option for creating wealth, and how to get started with saving if you are living paycheck to paycheck. Dr Anna Emily IG: @shes_somoney Emma Turning 30: IG: @turning30coach Website: https://www.turning30coach.com/ Work with me:  1:1 coaching spots are now open for June. Click here to book your initial consultation call:  https://calendly.com/turning30coach/turning30program The Align Retreat I invite you to join us for a four day retreat which is going to combine Coaching, Human Design, Workshops, Yoga, Meditation and many other activities. An opportunity to ‘jumpstart’ your next chapter and get into alignment with a group of like-minded women.  Here are the retreat details: https://www.turning30coach.com/retreat

My journey of going through a break-up at 33 created panic about whether I would be able to have children and if time was ‘running out’ for me.   I used this time in my thirties to create a life that I love, whilst also focusing on my desire to meet someone and start a family with them.   Fast forward four years and my path unfolded and a few months before my 37th birthday I gave birth to Lenny, my first child. In this episode I am answering your questions about what it has been like to become a mother at this age, later than I had anticipated.   We live in a world where, despite the fact that becoming a mother from the ages of 35-40 is becoming more common, there are still fears and misconceptions about a woman’s ability to get pregnant after the age of 35.   The episode covers: Was it difficult to get pregnant at this age and did I use the eggs that I had frozen at age 35 The taboo of talking about getting pregnant successfully Was I treated differently in my pregnancy and birth because of my age (the term ‘geriatric pregnancy’ often scares women into having a baby) An honest and vulnerable share about the positives and negatives of having a baby at this age   If you are in your thirties and looking for love, I urge you to check out my Next Chapter in Love course.   This course is dedicated to helping you create the love life that you want in your thirties, embrace your single status, ditch the timelines and create a positive mindset in dating.  Register for your next chapter in love here:   If you like this episode, please review the podcast and share it with your friends,   IG: @turning30coach Website: www.turning30coach.com   Exhausted from dating but want to meet someone in your thirties?   My brand new course NEXT CHAPTER IN LOVE : how to build your next chapter in love is opening IS NOW LIVE. This course is dedicated to helping you create the love life that you want in your thirties, embrace your single status, ditch the timelines and create a positive mindset in dating.  Register for your next chapter in love here:

To celebrate the release of the 20th episode of the Podcast, I am interviewing my first ever male guest, life coach Ben Harris @the.fear.guy.   After 13 episodes interviewing women, I finally got to ask a male on the eve of his 30th birthday his point of view around the pressures men feel around turning 30 and if this is different from the way women approach this transitional time.   As well as discussing turning 30 (my favourite topic of course), I invited Ben to talk about all things fear. Fear is one of our greatest teachers, but it can be so delimitating when we try to resist it. We dive into what keeps us in our comfort zones, our worst case scenarios and our want to avoid them at all costs, fear of failure, fear of what people thing and most importantly: how to overcome these fears.   Tune in for a role play where I play a fearful client and Ben coaches me and gives me practical tips to help embrace fear and make life changes.   Turning 30 Coaching Details: Program: bit.ly/turning30program Instagram: @turning30coach   Ben Harris: Website: www.feeling-free.com Instagram: @the.fear.guy

Let’s be honest, those of us who are single and dating in our thirties have developed some beliefs around how straight men conduct themselves and there are some universal ‘truths’ that have developed on this topic: To name but a few: “All the good men are taken” “Men this age are scared of commitment” “Men aren’t as willing to do the work as women are”  “All men want is sex” “Men in their 30s are looking for younger women” Who better to verify these theories and to ask questions that represent all of the male population than a dating and intimacy coach for men?!   On this episode of the Turning 30 Podcast I have invited men’s life coach David Chambers onto the podcast for a no holds barred conversation on the topic of men and commitment, and to ask him the truth about what men in their thirties are looking for in a romantic connection.   As well as telling his own story of how he became a dating coach and breaking down the well-known stigmas around men in their thirties, David and I also dive into what men are truly looking for inside of a committed relationship, and it’s not what you think!!   I also used this conversation as an opportunity to ask him some personal questions I have been struggling with in my own dating life, and I have to say, David’s responses gave me so much food for thought on the way I view men and the way I show up in dating.   If you are on board with any of the above beliefs, are looking for some clarity on dating, and you are intrigued to hear about what men are really looking for from a relationship, this episode is for you.   **DISCLAIMER** This podcast is a discussion on the dating dynamic between heterosexual men and women.   Emma: Insta: @turning30coach Website: www.turning30coach.com   David: Insta: theauthenticman_ Website: www.theauthenticman.net

Today’s episode all about how to become an emotional adult.  This episode is the second of a special series of coaching episodes where I am sharing concepts that I use in my coaching program with my clients. ⁣   In this episode, you’ll learn: ⁣The difference between emotional adulthood and emotional childhood, ways emotional childhood could be showing  up in different areas of your life and limiting  you from achieving the results you desire, how our own stories keep us stuck, and practical tips to rewrite a more empowering life narrative.    This is for you if you’re ready to take control of your own emotions so you can find happiness and contentment, no matter what’s going on around you.   Turning 30 Group Program Details: Program: bit.ly/turning30program Instagram: @turning30coach

Let’s be real- being single in your thirties brings up a whole host of emotions, and one of those can be despair and loss of hope that you will meet someone.  Knock-backs, rejection, dating apps, ghosting, comparison: all of these things can impact our mindset when it comes to dating, and many of my community contact me and ask how to keep the faith and trust that love is coming.  In this week’s podcast episode I have invited my coaching colleague back for yet another unfiltered, real conversation on this topic, Caitlin aka The Compatability Coach.  In another instalment of our Girl Talk, Caitlin and I have an open conversation about how to trust that you will meet someone, what to do in times of despair, advice on how to enjoy being single and I share my own personal journey of rejections and meeting someone in the last year.    On NYE my brand new course NEXT CHAPTER IN LOVE : how to build your next chapter in love is opening and if you are already on the waitlist you will get special first access and a discount. This course is dedicated to helping you create the love life that you want, embrace your single status, ditch the timelines and create a positive mindset in dating.    Sign up to the waitlist here: Connect with me Instagram: @turning30coach / www.instagram.com/turning30coach  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/t30coach Website: www.turning30coach.com Email me your questions: emma@coachingwithemma.com Connect with Caitlin  Instagram: @the.compatibility.coach https://www.instagram.com/the.compatibility.coach/  Website: https://www.thecompatibilitycoach.co.uk/  If you loved this episode please subscribe to the Turning 30 Podcast on whichever platform you are listening on and rate us five stars!

Let’s be real, dating can be tough and the online dating space today can cause many people to decide to throw the towel in altogether and to focus on other areas of life. But what does that mean for those who still want to meet somebody? Keep living your life and hope for the best? On this week’s podcast episode I have invited back Caitlin Smith, better known as The Compatibility Coach, for an honest girl talk all about dating in your thirties. In this episode we dive into topics surrounding the realities of dating, and why so many of us experience dating burnout and feel that we are ‘interviewing’ for jobs roles. Caitlin shares her experience of never experiencing a relationship until her late twenties, and I share my story of being on and off single and what it was like re-entering the dating world again at age 33. We also discuss why the key to getting your sparkle back may be to take a step back and delete the apps, how our mindsets are key in transforming our dating lives, the part luck plays in meeting someone, how to not get obsessed with dating, the key differences between men and women in the dating world and how to be the one that is picking instead of waiting to be picked. If you ever feel exhausted from dating- or tend to avoid it altogether, this episode is for you!   **This episode was originally aired in 2023 and is a reply whilst Emma is on maternity leave. Any offers promoted in the episode may no longer be relevant.** Caitlin: IG: @the.compatabilty.coach Website: www.thecompatibilitycoach.co.uk Emma: IG: @turning30coach Website: www.turning30coach.com Exhausted from dating but want to meet someone in your thirties?  My brand new course NEXT CHAPTER IN LOVE : how to build your next chapter in love is opening IS NOW LIVE. This course is dedicated to helping you create the love life that you want in your thirties, embrace your single status, ditch the timelines and create a positive mindset in dating.  Register for your next chapter in love here:

The doors to the Live round of Next Chapter in Love November are NOW OPEN. If you are ready to call in healthy love, register here:   In this special episode - I am sharing a conversation that I had with my amazing friend (and previous podcast guest) Hillary McVeigh, who interviewed me for her podcast Designed As You.   In the episode, I am getting vulnerable and sharing the details of my shift into dating in self-worth. We cover so many topics, from fear-based pressures that come with hitting certain milestones  to cultivating genuine self-worth that shifts the entire dating experience. We also talk about: Dating with curiosity, non-attachment and play as your authentic self. Importance to understand & align with your values and needs before connecting with another.  Letting go of relationships & patterns of low self worth.  From being single to finding love and becoming a mother, sharing how she’s dealt with shifting identity and  expectations.  The power of dating breaks to avoid burnout. Embracing the single season as a precious time for growth. Creating magnetic energy by focusing on inner self-worth This episode is for anyone wanting to learn more about how to love themselves more, feel more worthy and design your next chapter in love.    Hillary’s details: Instagram: @designedasyou Podcast: Designed As You Human Design Podcast

For most of us, a life where we hit all the milestones and tick all the ‘right’ boxes in our twenties is a path we were never on in the first place. But this is not the case for all of us. There are those who go through their twenties and successfully tick off all of the correct checklists and hit the milestones that society adores so much at exactly the expected time: Stable job in revered profession - tick Year on year promotion - tick Buying a property in London - tick Long-term relationship - tick Dream destination wedding - tick But what if something happens when you are 29 and your life turns upside down? What if you are thrown into a new reality as you face your thirties that you could never once have imagined. This is the story of this week’s podcast guest, Jelena Holodkova who seemingly had her twenties (and therefore her thirties) all figured out. Her circumstances changed, as she shares in the episode, and the result was a huge, life-altering shift into a fresh new start in her thirties. In this episode, Jelena vulnerably shares her story for the first time, of how her life once was and the big changes that ensued. We talk about how to navigate change, even when you didn’t choose it, how to deal with the aftermath of a break-up, being on autopilot and shifting into consciousness, dealing with burnout, letting go of the ‘shoulds’ and building a brand new aligned path. From leaving her successful corporate career in finance to building her own consultancy practice and business, to moving countries and traveling - Jelena’s thirties so far have been an incredible journey of self-development. Her story is powerful, inspiring and an important reminder of the resilience we have when things don’t go the way we expected. When I first heard her story, I knew one day I would share it with my audience. It’s been almost two years in the making- I hope you enjoy it! To sign up to my brand new business foundations group course starting next month, click here: https://www.turning30coach.com/gold Emma: IG: @turning30coach Website: www.turning30coach.com Jelena: IG: @hello.jel Website: www.andalso.space

Listening to today’s episode is going to lift you into a place you didn’t even know you needed to be. I have invited my friend and Manifestation expert Hillary McVeigh to talk all about creating a life you love in your thirties. In her mid-twenties Hillary found herself working as a lawyer in a toxic workplace after following all of her ‘shoulds’. On reaching what she describes as her ‘rock bottom’, she took her future into her own hands and decided that she couldn’t continue on this path any longer. It was this breaking point that led her to explore self-development, spirituality and human design, eventually allowing her to build a life that felt right for her. This ultimately led to leaving law, relocating to Europe, becoming an entrepreneur and a coach and more recently, becoming a digital nomad in Costa Rica and Spain. As well as sharing her story, we delve into the practical side of manifestation. What really is manifestation if it isn’t just putting out an intention to the universe and waiting for something to happen? How can you embrace entering the world of self-development and the stigma that comes with it? What are practical steps for how to actively create an authentic and aligned life, instead of staying stuck where you are right now? This episode is a must-listen if you want the answer to any of these questions and if you have even a shred of doubt about your ability to take control of your future.   Emma Turning 30 Coach Details: Instagram: @turning30coach Waitlist for the next The Next Chapter: Reclaim Your Thirties Group Program (enrolment opening in October): https://bit.ly/nextchapterwaitlist     Hillary Details: Instagram: @designedasyou Website: www.hillarymcveigh.com

In the third and final instalment of Friendship month, I am giving you free exclusive access to one of the key modules of my brand new Friendships Mini-course: How to Make New Friends.   Whilst many people think that making friends in your thirties is more challenging than our younger years, I’m here to remind you that not only is it possible, but it is one of the most rewarding things you can focus your energy on at this age. In an ideal world, aligned friends that share similar values and lifestyles to us would organically appear on our doorsteps, however the reality of it is that we have to go out and consciously and intentionally make these friendships. And when we do, the connections that we create are fulfilling and uplifting. I have created a clear six stage process for how to make new friends, tried and tested over the past two years where this has been one of my key goals. This episode is for you if you have been feeling the urge to make new friends, struggle with loneliness and feel that your current friendships aren’t satisfying you, want to know where and how to make new friends To access the remaining 7 modules of the Friendship Mini-course for only $30 (£22) until the end of April (when the price goes sup to $99), buy it here: turning-30-coaching.teachable.com/p/friendships-in-your-30-s-mini-course   8 Audio modules packed full of coaching and content about how to have better friendships. With modules on emotional adulthood, expectations, boundaries, letting go of friends and how to cope when your friends are at different life stages, you will gain practical coaching tools to strengthen your current friendships and help you to create new ones. Learn more at @turning30coach on Instagram.

What did you think you would have achieved financially by your thirties? Owning your own property? Being able to afford to rent and live alone? Buying designer handbags? Taking as many holidays as you wanted? For most of us, our thirties were a distant time in the future where we would have the pleasure of being able to afford what we wanted, when we wanted. After all, our parents did all of those things in their twenties- why should we expect any different! On this week’s episode, I have invited back money expert Ellie Austin-Williams to have an open and honest conversation all about the financial expectations most of us have in our thirties. The truth is, being in our thirties and not where we want to be when it comes to our finances is very confronting. And that’s why in this episode, Ellie and I are giving a voice to these important and sometimes ‘taboo’ topics.   Topics that we dive into include: Expectations at thirty and why we feel so much pressure at this age Comparison of financial status and how privilege shows up The current economy and cost of living crisis and how it is impacting our generation and the choices we make, from where we live to whether we want children Why millennials are so obsessed with owning a property, and other ways to look at this expected milestone Redundancy and how to make the most of big life changes and transitions   Ellie has appeared as an expert panelist for brands including Glamour and Monzo as well as providing insight and comment for Refinery29, Stylist, BBC News and more. Ellie is also the co-host of the podcast Money Unfiltered- and in this episode she shares so much knowledge and interesting insights.   Ellie: IG: @thisgirltalksmoney Website: https://www.thisgirltalksmoney.co.uk/   Emma: IG: @turning30coach   You are invited to join us for The Align Retreat taking place this August (3-7th) in Kent, UK. For more details and to grab your spot: https://www.turning30coach.com/retreat

In today’s solo podcast episode I am diving into a topic that has quickly become one of my favourite and most common topics to coach on: boundaries. This is the first in a two part series on boundaries, in which I teach the foundational concepts to help you live a life in alignment with who you really are and what you want to achieve.  In this first episode I explain what boundaries are, give examples of the different types of boundaries that you can set, and an explanation as to why setting boundaries is so important and powerful.  You will resonate with this episode and the concepts in it if you identify yourself as ‘people-pleaser’, someone who struggles to put their own needs before others, is highly sensitive to other people’s emotional states, often reflects on what other people will think before taking action, struggle with work-life boundaries, or if you find it difficult to commit to doing things for yourself on a regular basis. If any of these sound familiar, learning about boundaries is going to be a game-changer for you.  This is one of the main topics I am teaching in my upcoming group course ‘The Next Chapter’. To be the first to get details of the course and special offers, click on the link below.    Course:http://bit.ly/thenextchapterat30 Instagram: @turning30coach

In this solo episode, I am talking about my favourite activity- journalling. Adding this to your daily routine is a sure-fire way to increase self-awareness, access your thoughts and to manage your mind. However, getting into a regular practice of journalling and getting value from it is not as easy as it seems. In this episode I share with you why I believe introducing journalling into your routine is a game-changer and I outline some basic tips and tricks that will help you get started.      Turning 30 Coaching Details: Program: bit.ly/turning30program Instagram @turning30coach

What does it mean to choose the alternative path? Sometimes in life we make decisions that aren’t exactly what our younger selves had in mind. Sometimes in life we make life choices that those around us don’t fully ‘get’, or that aren’t in line with the choices of our parents or peers. It takes a certain amount of courage to be able to stay true to yourself and do what is really calling you, and that is what this week’s podcast interview is all about. I have invited my friend and client Emily Shain to share with us her experience of not going down the conventional route, and following her intuition to become a yoga teacher, holistic therapist and coach in her twenties. Her journey has also led her to move countries TWICE in one decade, following her wish to live in nature and move to Panama, a place where she feels connected to her values. If you have ever considered making a life-changing decision (or have already made one) but you struggle with other people’s opinions or how to integrate what you really want with how your external reality looks, this episode is going to inspire and expand you. Most of all it's going to help you to know that you have the power to pick the path that is right for you. As well as sharing her personal story and how she has dealt with fear of other’s opinions and societies’ expectations, we also talk about practical tools of ‘embodiment’ i.e. how to actually become that person that you really want to be! Emily: Website: https://www.embodybyem.com/ Insta: @iamemilyshain The Embody Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/embody-by-em/id1623183893   Emma: Insta: @turning30coach Retreat details: https://bit.ly/turning30retreatjordan Website: https://www.turning30coach.com/

On this week’s guest episode we are diving into a topic that is having a true moment in the personal development space: Attachment styles. Holistic Attachment Coach, Carly-Ann is educating us on what attachment styles are and why they are so important in the way that we form relationships. In this episode, she breaks down the different types of attachment styles and the behaviours and ‘strategies’ associated with each one, and we also dive into how you can heal from these attachment styles in order to have healthier relationships. Carly-Ann also shares with us her own personal turning 30 journey, from a big break up in the months running up to her birthday that shaped her thirties and the work she does as a coach. If you ever struggle in your relationships, this episode will provide you with educational background and tools to help you. Emma: IG: @turning30coach Book an initial consultation call for 1:1 coaching: https://calendly.com/turning30coach/turning30program    Carly-Ann: IG: @Carly.ann_ carly-ann.co.uk

At the end of December the Reclaim course: how to build your next chapter in love is opening and if you are already on the waitlist you will get special first access and a discount. Sign up to the waitlist here: https://bit.ly/reclaimcoursewaitlist   Have you ever found yourself zoning out of a conversation during dinner with your friends when topics turn to things you can’t relate to?   Have you ever felt a distance growing between you and a close friend because you are now at different stages of life?   In this solo episode, I am diving into a topic that I know so many of my community struggle with: feeling that all of your friends are doing something different to you and not being able to maintain the friendships.  Whether you’re feeling left behind, or you’ve recently moved to a different life stage to your friends, this time can feel confronting and it happens to so many of us in our thirties.    I am sharing my own personal experiences of shifting friendships and giving some mindset shifts and musings on how I think you can look at this in a different mindset.    If you like this episode and want to learn more about friendships, you can purchase my ‘How to have better friendships in your thirties’ audio course for 8 podcast-style audio modules diving even deeper into this topics. And it’s only $66.    Register here: https://turning-30-coaching.teachable.com/p/friendships-in-your-30-s-mini-course    Connect with me Instagram: @turning30coach / www.instagram.com/turning30coach  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/t30coach Website: www.turning30coach.com Email me your questions: emma@coachingwithemma.com If you loved this episode please subscribe to the Turning 30 Podcast on whichever platform you are listening on and rate us five stars!

There’s loads of information in the personal development world about being single and dating, or how to have a healthy relationship. But no one is talking about what it’s really like to start a new relationship in your thirties. Is meeting someone in your thirties a positive or negative thing? Is it the same as meeting someone in your teens or twenties, or does it feel different? Do people having more baggage and more exes effect how the relationship works? Is having a biological clock and undeniable time pressures an issue in starting a new relationship at this age? What effect does it have on your friendships and the other areas of your life? These are all the topics that I am discussing in this week’s podcast interview with returning guest Louise Rumball, host of the Open House podcast. Both Louise and I have started new relationships recently after periods of being single and going through big past break-ups and in this episode we sit down to share candidly about our stories starting new relationships in our thirties. This one is loaded with real-talk, vulnerable shares and expressing opinions and speaking out loud on a topic that you probably don’t usually hear in the online space. Emma: IG: @turning30coach Website: www.turning30coach.com T30 Retreat: This summer we are embarking on FOUR WHOLE DAYS of time dedicated to YOU and your personal growth. Taking place in the picturesque UK countryside in Kent on August 4-7 2023. The Align Retreat will combine Coaching, Human Design, Workshops, Yoga, Meditation and many other activities. An opportunity to ‘jumpstart’ your next chapter and get into alignment with a group of like-minded women. My co-host Jelena and I have put together a transformative program and we want to invite you to take part. Here are the retreat details and link for registration: https://www.turning30coach.com/retreat Louise: IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamlouiserumball/ Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/theopenhousepodcast/

A one-off preview of a module from my brand new course Next Chapter in Love. Within the course, there are 27 self-study modules to help you transform your current love life, and this episode offers you an exclusive preview to one of the topics in the course.  After working with hundreds of women in their thirties, a pattern I often see is how many people feel frustrated or disappointed about how their thirties were not as they expected them to be.  When we hold on to a perception of how our lives ‘should look’, it affects how we accept where we are right now- and when it comes to our love life, this can often show up in how we date and approach our relationships.  In this solo episode I share my thoughts on how to accept the path that you are on, whilst also giving space to grieve the path never taken. This way, you can learn how to take healthy and conscious action steps to build your next chapter and break free from the past. My brand new course NEXT CHAPTER IN LOVE : how to build your next chapter in love is opening IS NOW LIVE. This course is dedicated to helping you create the love life that you want in your thirties, embrace your single status, ditch the timelines and create a positive mindset in dating. Special launch price available until end of February,    Register for your next chapter in love here: Connect with me Instagram: @turning30coach / www.instagram.com/turning30coach  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/t30coach Website: www.turning30coach.com Email me your questions: emma@coachingwithemma.com   If you loved this episode please subscribe to the Turning 30 Podcast on whichever platform you are listening on and rate us five stars!

I LOVE the concept that on any given day we can choose to have a fresh start. I also love the idea that our big birthdays (thirty and beyond) can be a signpost for us to create a new future and turn a new page, and this is exactly what this episode is all about: the beauty of a fresh start.   In the first solo episode of the brand new season of the podcast, I am diving deep into the theme of fresh starts: why we need them, how to know when a fresh start is just around the corner, and how to navigate building your next chapter in your thirties.    Often we are forced into a fresh start for unexpected reasons, a break-up, being fired, health reasons, but there are also many times when we are being called to start again but we just ignore the signs.    In this episode I talk about the three types of fresh starts that can redefine your 30s and empower you to create the life you desire.   I also dive into what resistance we may encounter, how the fear of change can hold us back, and address the common obstacles that might prevent you from taking that leap towards a fresh start and provide insights on how to overcome them.   We also delve into the distinction between your core values and the expectations society places on you, helping you gain clarity on what truly matters to you.   If you're seeking a fresh start that aligns with who you are, join us for this episode of the Turning 30 Podcast. It's time to honor yourself, embrace change, and embark on a new journey that celebrates your unique path in your 30s !   I am also excited to announce updates about the Turning 30 Podcast, including a brand new YouTube channel, that I would love for you to subscribe to to receive exclusive videos including monthly YouTube Q&As that won’t be available on the podcast. Go and check T30 out on IG and help us grow our community!    We talk about: [0:00] Intro [3:25] Key updates to the Turning 30 Podcast [7:05] The intention behind choosing this theme as the comeback episode [11:55] What really is a fresh start? [13:05] Three types of fresh starts [22:25] What might stop you from having a fresh start [23:25] The fear of change [26:05] Understanding our core values vs. expectations placed on us [29:25] Key elements of embracing a new routine [37:25] The true magic of a fresh start   Connect with me Instagram: @turning30coach / www.instagram.com/turning30coach  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/t30coach Website: www.turning30coach.com Email me your questions: emma@coachingwithemma.com If you loved this episode please subscribe to the Turning 30 Podcast on whichever platform you are listening on and rate us five stars!

You may have heard all about attachment styles, but you probably haven’t heard Stephanie Rigg’s take on attachment, which is such a breath of fresh air in a world where we are so quick to put people in attachment-style boxes. In this week’s episode we dive into what attachment style is and the different types of attachment, how to manage attachment styles in dating and relationships, the anxious-avoidant dynamic, whether we need to label our attachment style and discuss it with our partner (or potential partner) and how to work on your attachment style to create a sustainable partnership. We also discuss Steph’s transition from corporate lawyer to relationship coach and how she came to have one of the most popular attachment and relationship podcasts.   This is the next episode in my series diving into relationships to celebrate the release of my Next Chapter in Love Course For the month of Feb, it’s on a special launch offer so make sure to go and check it out and register.    My brand new course NEXT CHAPTER IN LOVE : how to build your next chapter in love is opening IS NOW LIVE.   This course is dedicated to helping you create the love life that you want in your thirties, embrace your single status, ditch the timelines and create a positive mindset in dating.  Special launch price available until March 1st.  Register for your next chapter in love here: Connect with me Instagram: @turning30coach / www.instagram.com/turning30coach  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/t30coach Website: www.turning30coach.com Email me your questions: emma@coachingwithemma.com Connect with Stephanie Steph’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephanie__rigg/ Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onattachment/    If you loved this episode please subscribe to the Turning 30 Podcast on whichever platform you are listening on and rate us five stars!

To celebrate the 80th episode of the Turning 30 Podcast I have recorded a special episode sharing some of the findings and interesting things I have learnt from my thousands of hours spent in coaching session with thirty-something women. As well as being a coach, I feel as though I am also running a social experiment. I get front row seats to my client’s lives, their thoughts, their emotions and their behaviour. Day in, day out, we talk about all of the topics that are relevant to our age group. I get the privilege of seeing the inner workings of people’s minds and understanding how the affects their actions. I hear stories unfolding and get to be a witness to the process that my clients go through when dealing with big life changes, from career shifts, to break-ups and dating adventures, friendships and more. Almost two years ago I released an episode sharing what I have learnt from 500 hours of coaching sessions, and since then I have logged many more than that. To celebrate this milestone of 80 podcast episodes and the fact the doors are open to my Next Chapter program, I thought it was a good idea to add some near interesting insights and share them on the Podcast.   I think it’s safe to say I’m an expert in all things Turning 30! I have learnt SO much from my clients about turning 30 and growing up and in this special episode I share the findings of my social experiment of 1000 hours plus of conversations with all of you, so you can also get a true insight into turning 30 and most importantly, realizing that you are not alone. This episode is dedicated to my amazing clients. The Next Chapter group still has spots left!! It is an immersive group of women (it will likely be less than 10 of us) coming together weekly to learn coaching methods/tools that will help you to reach whatever goal/thing you are currently stuck on. This can be in relation to any area in your life- from careers/relationships/friendships/lifestyle. Register here: www.turning30coach.com/thenextchapter2023 Instagram: @turning30coach

Have you ever reached the point where you feel that you are doing ‘all the right things’, but you still aren’t getting what you want? This is how so many of us feel when we are looking for love. We are on the apps, going on dates, working on ourselves, putting ourselves out there, but still love isn’t coming. It is tiring, frustrating and to be honest, a little bit hopeless. If you resonate with this, then I have an important message for you! One year ago, I was in this place. I couldn’t understand why I didn’t have what I truly wanted the most: love. One year later, I now understand why. In this episode I am sharing what helped me during this time, and what I would have done differently. Listen to this episode and share it with anyone you know who may benefit from hearing this message. Follow me on Instagram @turning30coach. There are still spots left on our Align Retreat taking place in Kent, UK August 4-7. To reserve your spot: https://www.turning30coach.com/retreat

Dr Amanda Hanson worked for years as a clinical psychologist until pivoting to become a speaker, life coach and thought leader for women. Her brand Revolutionizing Midlife is about redefining and reclaiming what it means to be a woman and how we can refuse to subscribe to the aging ideals that dictate how women should be covering wrinkles with botox, dyeing their hair to cover up the greys, and to become less sexy and less outspoken as they mature. In this episode we delve into why women have been taught and signaled to think of aging as something negative and how we can start to shift this paradigm to revolutionise the way that we grow older. We discuss the difference between ‘Baby Princess’ and ‘Queen Energy’ and how to shift your energy and go out into the world each day feeling powerful and sexy (no matter your age). If you are ready to feel inspired about being in your thirties and growing older- this episode is for you!  **This episode was originally aired in 2022 and is a reply whilst Emma is on maternity leave. Any offers promoted in the episode may no longer be relevant.**   My brand new course NEXT CHAPTER IN LOVE : how to build your next chapter in love is opening IS NOW LIVE.   This course is dedicated to helping you create the love life that you want in your thirties, embrace your single status, ditch the timelines and create a positive mindset in dating.  Special launch price available until March 1st.  Register for your next chapter in love here:   Amanda: IG: https://www.instagram.com/midlife.muse/ Website: https://amandahanson.com/ Connect with me Instagram: @turning30coach / www.instagram.com/turning30coach  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/t30coach Website: www.turning30coach.com Email me your questions: emma@coachingwithemma.com

I have invited Certified Nutrition Coach Lauren Allen onto the podcast this week for an educational and eye-opening episode all about how to eat your way to better fertility. In our thirties, we often start to consider our fertility more. One thing that many of us aren’t aware of is how much our diet and nutrition can affect our fertility levels. Lauren shares her amazing story from being told she wouldn’t be able to conceive naturally after being diagnosed with PCOS, to completely changing her diet and eating habits which led her to fall pregnant naturally. Lauren believes that all women deserve to harness the power of eating foods that help their bodies thrive and her mission is to help women find delicious ways to balance their hormones without feeling deprived or restricted. She coaches women privately and in groups to help them optimize their fertility, decrease period pain, boost their mood and energy, and feel empowered in their health journeys. In the episode we dive into how your mindset around food can affect your ability to create sustainable change, where to start on your health journey and which foods can help optimise your fertility. Lauren: IG: https://www.instagram.com/laurenallennutrition/ Website: https://www.laurenallennutrition.com/ Emma: IG: https://www.instagram.com/turning30coach/ Website: https://turning30coach.com This month I am starting my egg-freezing journey and I invite you to follow my story on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emmaseggs/

Themes: self-love, self-worth, friendships, growing up, family, expectations, thirties, identity, failure, self-exploration In this guest episode of the podcast, we are discussing the often tumultuous journey of self-discovery and self-love with Radhika Sanghani, author of the empowering book, "30 Things I Love About Myself". In this candid discussion, Radhika shares her personal journey of navigating her thirties, dealing with societal pressures, and discovering the critical role of self-love. Unmasking the harsh realities of expectations versus reality, she provides a comforting assurance that you are not alone in feeling the weight of your own expectations. Join us as we explore the relatable feeling of disappointment when things don't pan out as we've dreamed they would and the impact of our self-perception on our overall well-being. From discussing the significance of "finding your tribe" and "doing the inner work" to sharing her strategies for self-love, Radhika offers a wealth of practical advice for those grappling with self-esteem and self-acceptance issues. As well as sharing her story of how her book came to life, we also discuss: The power of self-love and acceptance The essential shift from external validation to internal contentment How to truly get to know yourself and appreciate your qualities The challenging process of acknowledging and embracing your flaws The significant role of self-love in building a fulfilling life The importance of finding friends who are on a similar path to you We also share our shared experiences of growing up in communities where expectations are often higher and more stringent, and how it feels to be ‘the different one’. Whether you're entering your thirties, already there, or simply interested in the personal growth journey, this episode is a must-listen. Here’s the link to buy Radhika’s book: 30 things I love about myself. Connect with Radhika: Instagram: @radhikasanghani Emma: IG: @turning30coach Website: www.turning30coach.com

Today I am sharing a solo episode that I recorded in 2021 on what I believe is the most game-changing concept that I share with my clients: Emotional Adulthood.   As I am getting ready to invite you all to me next Reclaim group, I have been reviewing the work I have done with past clients and their testimonials, and almost every client I have worked with says learning about emotional adulthood and applying it to their lives created a huge shift in how they showed up and their relationships (with themselves and others).   In this episode, you’ll learn: ⁣The difference between emotional adulthood and emotional childhood, ways emotional childhood could be showing  up in different areas of your life and limiting  you from achieving the results you desire, how our own stories keep us stuck, and practical tips to rewrite a more empowering life narrative.    This is for you if you’re ready to take control of your own emotions so you can find happiness and contentment, no matter what’s going on around you.   Reclaim Group Waitlist: https://chipper-builder-227.ck.page/e03c3b1a53 Instagram: @turning30coach Website: www.turning30coach.com

This episode is a showcase of one of the most profound client transformations I have had the pleasure to support.   My client Kam’s life looked very different two years ago when she first reached out to me for a consultation call.   She was officially stuck in a rut. Just about to turn 30 she had a ‘good, stable’ job she didn’t like and had been debating leaving for a while, was in a relationship that she knew had no long-term future, was living at home with her parents and was struggling to see how she could get out of this situation to create a new future in her thirties.    After reading books and podcasts about personal development in 2020, she decided that she actually wanted to start to actually implement some of the things she was reading about and make big life changes. That’s what led her to coaching and to signing up to a 1:1 program.   Fast forward two years, her life has done a complete 180.   She ended her relationship, found a new job, bought her own place and moved out of her parents house and has spent the past year going on solo travel adventures and enjoying her life. Most of all the goal that she set, and is continuously working on, is having so much more life in her years, a mentality that Kam also has inspired me to adopt.   All of these external results are cause for celebration, but as you will hear in the episode, the biggest change of all was her mindset. Kam took a long, hard look at her thoughts and used coaching tools to create a new internal narrative. Through coaching, she has learnt to enjoy the journey that is life, and to stop worrying so much about the destination.   From panicking about being single and never meeting anyone, to now embracing her thirties and living a life on her terms, she is the perfect example of a Turning 30 success story.   **This episode was originally aired in 2023 and is a reply whilst Emma is on maternity leave. Any offers promoted in the episode may no longer be relevant.** Caitlin:   Emma: IG: @turning30coach Website: www.turning30coach.com Exhausted from dating but want to meet someone in your thirties? My brand new course NEXT CHAPTER IN LOVE : how to build your next chapter in love is opening IS NOW LIVE. This course is dedicated to helping you create the love life that you want in your thirties, embrace your single status, ditch the timelines and create a positive mindset in dating.  Register for your next chapter in love here:

Our life path is often set out for us before we even decide what we truly want for ourselves. And a lot of the time, that looks like finding the right person, settling down, and getting married. But what happens when you think you have gone down the right path, only to realize in your twenties that it’s actually not the right path for you.  I'm so excited to kick off our first guest episode of the new season with a guest who really embodies what it means to take hold of your thirties when things don’t go as planned. Jigna Patel had a life in her twenties, especially her early twenties, that was what she thought she wanted and was expected of her. At the age of 27 Jigna made a big life decision to separate from her then husband, and set off on a new and unexpected path. Now in her mid thirties she is the embodiment of the Turning 30 mission: living her own path regardless of the timelines. and speaking out on her platform all about what it's like to go through a divorce in your twenties and be single in your thirties.  A few years ago when she realized that taboo topics such as divorce and breaking up earlier in life weren't really spoken about on the internet, she made a series of videos and decided to start sharing on her platform. This podcast episode is full of such pearls of wisdom about going through a breakup and what you can do to get to the other side and to live a life in your thirties that you absolutely love and deserve.  Don’t forget to subscribe to my new YouTube channel to receive exclusive videos including monthly YouTube Q&As that won’t be available on the podcast. Go and check T30 out on IG and help us grow our community!  To celebrate the release of the new season of the podcast,  To celebrate the new season of the podcast, my Next Chapter Course is currently on sale for $99 AND for the whole month of November (starting from today), if you sign up you will also get FREE access to my exclusive ‘How to have better friendships in your thirties’ mini-course.  The Next Chapter course is my coaching foundations course, and it is the perfect way to dip your toe into the coaching world and see if it is something you want to know more about.  It includes access to 4 coaching workshops (each worth over $200!), 14 x self-study videos on coaching concepts, a 100-page workbook and my exclusive Next Chapter Facebook Community.   Register here: https://www.turning30coach.com/the-next-chapter    We talk about: [0:00] Intro [4:00] Why we need to change the narrative of divorce [6:25] Getting married at a young age [7:45] The emotional aspect of going through a divorce [8:35] Do we always regret getting a divorce? [9:55] How do we know when it’s time to get a divorce? [13:00] How her family responded to her divorce [19:20] The difficulty in asking for help [20:55] Living alone for the first time [27:55] Finding what will make us ultimately happy [30:45] Changing the narrative around getting married [36:15] The dynamics of dating now [37:35] Not justifying your divorce to anyone [40:15] What she would tell the 20 year old version of herself   Connect with Jigna Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jigna_madeup Blog: https://not-your-wife.com/jigna-patel-divorce-blog/   Connect with me Instagram: @turning30coach / www.instagram.com/turning30coach  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/t30coach Website: www.turning30coach.com Email me your questions: emma@coachingwithemma.com If you loved this episode please subscribe to the Turning 30 Podcast on whichever platform you are listening on and rate us five stars!

In the new season of the Turning 30 Podcast I am setting out on my mission to collect as much information as possible on various topics from experts in the industry. One of those topics is Turning 30 and Finding Love, and in today’s episode I have invited leading dating and relationship coach Sami Wunder to share her experience on this topic.   Sami specialises in helping high achieving women attract and keep romantic love with a comprehensive approach in which she shows clients how to embrace relationship boundaries whilst being in an inviting feminine energy.   In the past five years Sami has enabled more than 237 single clients to get married and over 300 partnered clients to bring their marriages back from the brink of divorce.   In this episode I am asking Sami her opinions on why women who have success in different areas of their life sometimes struggle to find relationships, how this is connected to turning 30 and what it really means to have feminine energy in dating. Sami also shares with us practical tips on how to start making changes in your dating life. This episode is for you if you identify as a womxn who is a ‘high-achiever’ and you are looking to be in a committed partnership.   Sami has offered an exclusive freebie for Turning 30 Podcast listeners, linked below:   Links: Turning 30: @turning30coach Sami Wunder: @samiwundercoaching   FREEBIE Masterclass gift from Sami: 1) Training on feminine energy practices for high-achieving women who want to have romantic success with men.   2) Plus - a pdf with our top 10 scripts to get men to meet your needs.   Link to sign up - https://samiwundercoaching.lpages.co/lean-back-podcasts/

In this week’s guest episode I sit down with Ebony Hibbert, Single Mother By Choice and mindset coach who empowers women in their 30's and 40's to reclaim control over their fertility journey, regardless of whether they have a partner or not. During our insightful conversation, Ebony shares with us her journey to becoming a solo mother and all of the twists and turns it took for her to reach the decision as she turned 40. However this conversation is about so much more than becoming a mother, as we dive into many topics related to dating and break ups in your thirties and the search to find a partner to have a child with, the power of mindset and subconscious beliefs affecting the result that you are trying to achieve (whether that’s trying to conceive or finding a partner) and the relief of not trying to follow traditional timelines and owning and embracing your own path. It is such an empowering episode for any woman who feels that her timelines aren’t as she expected them to be in her thirties and fourties. Ebony candidly shares her own experiences and the stories of her clients who have embraced this path. If you're a woman in your 30's or 40's looking to redefine your journey, embark on solo motherhood, or explore options for your fertility, this episode is a must-listen. Prepare to be inspired, empowered, and ready to embrace life on your own terms. Ebony: Instagram: @turning30coach Website: www.turning30coach.com Emma: Instagram: @ebony.hibbert If you loved this episode please subscribe to the Turning 30 Podcast on whichever platform you are listening on and rate us five stars!

Carrying on the conversation all around friendships in your thirties, I am giving you free exclusive access to one of the key modules of my Friendships Audio Course: How to Make New Friends. Whilst many people think that making friends in your thirties is more challenging than our younger years, I’m here to remind you that not only is it possible, but it is one of the most rewarding things you can focus your energy on at this age. In an ideal world, aligned friends that share similar values and lifestyles to us would organically appear on our doorsteps, however the reality of it is that we have to go out and consciously and intentionally make these friendships. And when we do, the connections that we create are fulfilling and uplifting. I have created a clear six stage process for how to make new friends, tried and tested over the past two years where this has been one of my key goals. This episode is for you if you have been feeling the urge to make new friends, struggle with loneliness and feel that your current friendships aren’t satisfying you, want to know where and how to make new friends To access the remaining 7 modules of the Friendship Audio Course, register here: turning-30-coaching.teachable.com/p/friendships-in-your-30-s-mini-course 8 Audio modules packed full of coaching and content about how to have better friendships. With modules on emotional adulthood, expectations, boundaries, letting go of friends and how to cope when your friends are at different life stages, you will gain practical coaching tools to strengthen your current friendships and help you to create new ones. **N.B. This is a re-run of an episode released in April 2022** Connect with me Instagram: @turning30coach / www.instagram.com/turning30coach  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/t30coach Website: www.turning30coach.com Email me your questions: emma@coachingwithemma.com If you loved this episode please subscribe to the Turning 30 Podcast on whichever platform you are listening on and rate us five stars!

In Part 2 of the Setting Boundaries series, I am addressing why we find boundary setting so difficult and I share some real-life examples from my clients, to show the results that are possible when you set boundaries. In addition to this, I give four practical steps that you can already start taking today, in order to start setting boundaries.  This is the THIRTIETH episode of the Turning 30 Podcast so I also give a little back story of how the podcast came into existence and give details of a podcast competition where you could win over £1000 worth of coaching. To enter, go to my Instagram Page and don’t forget to join the Course waitlist, details below.    Course:http://bit.ly/thenextchapterat30 Instagram: @turning30coach

Today's date of 11.11 is the perfect day to manifest and call in what you want in your life. Today is a day to focus on what you want, to put your wishes into the world, to ask for guidance, look for the signs and be open to something better for the future. Tune in to this bonus episode which is a recording of an Instagram Live where I am sharing with you my journey from cynic to believer in Angel numbers, why 111 is so meaningful for me, how you can best harness the power of today's date and details of a special offer for my community that I have never offered before in all of my years as a coach.  To sign up for a breakthrough session, book a call in my Calendly:  https://calendly.com/turning30coach/1-1-coaching-session

In this week’s episode I have invited seasoned matchmaker, dating coach and Netflix star Aleeza Ben Shalom from Jewish Matchmaking to talk about how to find your perfect match.  We dive into: what ‘a good match’ means  what you should be looking for when going out in search of a life partner Aleeza’s ‘date em til you hate em’ theory and when to know whether to go on a second date What changes when you are looking for love in your thirties The ick: and what to do when you get it! As you will know if you watched the Netflix series, Aleeza’s energy is contagious and her methods of matchmaking have helped over 200 singles manifest love.   My brand new course NEXT CHAPTER IN LOVE : how to build your next chapter in love is opening IS NOW LIVE. This course is dedicated to helping you create the love life that you want in your thirties, embrace your single status, ditch the timelines and create a positive mindset in dating. Special launch price available until February 1st.  Register for your next chapter in love here: Connect with me Instagram: @turning30coach / www.instagram.com/turning30coach  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/t30coach Website: www.turning30coach.com Email me your questions: emma@coachingwithemma.com Connect with Aleeza  Instagram: @aleezabenshalom Website: https://marriagemindedmentor.com/    If you loved this episode please subscribe to the Turning 30 Podcast on whichever platform you are listening on and rate us five stars!

This week's podcast episode is a replay of one of the most popular Turning 30 episodes from 2022. +++++++ When we are growing up, many of us are told that we are capable of achieving anything in life that we want. A good career? You go and get it! Move to a new city? Go for it! A great social life? All yours. A committed, long-term relationship? Of course it will happen for you! But what happens when you get to 35 and you haven’t ticked off everything on the list? What happens when a relationship not only hasn’t happened up until now, but seems like it never will? That is the story of this week’s podcast guest, Laura Behnke. Living in the city of her dreams (New York) and in a high achieving career (as a successful tv anchor) her life was panning out as she had wanted, apart from the fact that at the age of 35 she had never been in a long-term relationship. She spent her early thirties focused on her romantic life and believed that because she hadn’t yet met someone, that there was something wrong with her.   SPOILER ALERT: There was absolutely nothing wrong with her! Shortly after making some big mindset shifts following her 35th birthday, she met her husband.   In this episode Laura shares with us her story, of how she went from panicking and not enjoying her thirties, to feeling calm and accepting of her timelines, and eventually meeting her partner and having a child in her 40s.   If you are looking for some inspiration and expansion- Laura’s story and this is the episode for you!   Laura: IG: @laurabbehnke   Emma: IG: @turning30coach 1:1 coaching spots open for June: www.turning30coach.com/coaching The Align Retreat details: www.turning30coach.com/retreat

When we are growing up, many of us are told that we are capable of achieving anything in life that we want.   A good career? You go and get it! Move to a new city? Go for it! A great social life? All yours. A committed, long-term relationship? Of course it will happen for you!   But what happens when you get to 35 and you haven’t ticked off everything on the list? What happens when a relationship not only hasn’t happened up until now, but seems like it never will?   That is the story of this week’s podcast guest, Laura Behnke. Living in the city of her dreams (New York) and in a high achieving career (as a successful tv anchor) her life was panning out as she had wanted, apart from the fact that at the age of 35 she had never been in a long-term relationship. She spent her early thirties focused on her romantic life and believed that because she hadn’t yet met someone, that there was something wrong with her.   SPOILER ALERT: There was absolutely nothing wrong with her! Shortly after making some big mindset shifts following her 35th birthday, she met her husband.   In this episode Laura shares with us her story, of how she went from panicking and not enjoying her thirties, to feeling calm and accepting of her timelines, and eventually meeting her partner and having a child in her 40s.   If you are looking for some inspiration and expansion- Laura’s story and this is the episode for you!   Laura: IG: @laurabbehnke   Emma: IG: @turning30coach Reclaim Retreat details: www.turning30coach.com/retreat

“We can’t control the family that we are born into and the choices our parents make for us, but we can control how we choose to live our own lives”, the wise words of this episode’s podcast guest, spiritual teacher and podcast host Taylor Amrani, who I invited on to talk about how we can live our own truth, even when it is different than the life our parents imagined for us.   In this episode we dive into the topic of breaking free from our family’s expectations, and Taylor shares her personal journey with her own father who was originally disappointed that she gave up an opportunity to study law, to pursue her dream to be a life coach.   Over the years Taylor has learnt to practice empathy and compassion for her parent’s choices, has increased confidence to break free and live her own path and has set out to live that path by remote working and traveling all around the world in 2022 at the age of 28.   Making decisions that look different to what your parents or family expect of you can be very difficult, and this episode gives a voice to the challlenges that you may experience and the feelings of guilt or doubt that you may go through as a result. We have an honest conversation about how to deal with these emotions, and we even talk about how our grandma’s can give us inspiration to how to live our truth.   If you want to be inspired to live a more authentic path and to break free from the way you imagined or have been taught your life will look, this one is for you.   Emma:   Emma: IG: https://www.instagram.com/turning30coach/ Book an initial consult call for 1:1 coaching:https://calendly.com/turning30coach/turning30program   Taylor: IG: https://www.instagram.com/lifebytaylor/ Website: www.lifebytaylor.com

Did you know that 1 in 4 Gen Z-ers have decided to give up alcohol altogether and the global sales of non-alcoholic beverages is on the rise? Now we may not be Gen Z-ers, but more and more people are starting to consider their relationship with alcohol in their thirties, and this special guest episode shines a spotlight on this hot topic.  I am joined by my inspiring client Gabriela Flax, an alcohol-free life coach and Thoughtleader, who shares her personal journey of quitting alcohol two years ago and the transformative impact it has had on her life. Throughout our conversation, Gabriela opens up about the challenges she faced on her path to sobriety and how her social life and relationships underwent a significant transformation. I am also sharing for the first time ever (!) that I have also chosen to become alcohol-free and we have an open and honest conversation on our different experiences that led us to the same life-style choice. As well as sharing her own story, we also discuss: the reasons behind wanting to cut down or cut out alcohol consumption the key challenges to face when quitting alcohol, including social dynamics, relationships, dating and habit changes life on the other side of becoming alcohol-free how coaching played a part in her journey Gabriela also provides valuable tips and advice on how you can also change your relationship with alcohol, empowering you to embark on your own journey of self-discovery and growth. If you're ready to challenge societal norms and redefine your relationship with alcohol, this episode is a must-listen. Join us as we engage in real-talk, share our personal experiences, and amplify a very important topic. Connect with Gabriela: Instagram: @notapplicabledrinks TikTok: notapplicabledrinks Emma: IG: @turning30coach Website: www.turning30coach.com T30 Retreat: This summer we are embarking on FOUR WHOLE DAYS of time dedicated to YOU and your personal growth. Taking place in the picturesque UK countryside in Kent on August 4-7 2023. The Align Retreat will combine Coaching, Human Design, Workshops, Yoga, Meditation and many other activities. An opportunity to ‘jumpstart’ your next chapter and get into alignment with a group of like-minded women. My co-host Jelena and I have put together a transformative program and we want to invite you to take part. Here are the retreat details and link for registration: https://www.turning30coach.com/retreat

Today’s episode is about a topic that so many of us avoid talking about but has such a significant impact on the way we feel about being in our thirties: MONEY.  I have invited Ellie Austin-Williams onto the podcast for one of my most interesting guest interviews yet. After becoming Bored of the same old financial content written by middle-aged men, Ellie set up This Girl Talks Money to tackle the money taboo and help women gain ownership of their finances. Whether we like it or not, most of the big life decisions that we make, where to live, where to work, what our lifestyle looks like, if we want to travel, if we want to have a wedding or bring children into the world are influenced by the way we feel and approach money. In this candid conversation Ellie and I dive into: Why people find it so uncomfortable to talk about money, yet why we should be having these conversations more openly and more often. Why money is such a determining factor in how you feel about being in your thirties. Why people are SO obsessed with buying property. How to cope with all the money we spend as hen party and wedding guests.  Practical tools to get started with saving money and taking control of your finances.  This is an episode and a topic that every single one of us should be talking about, full of interesting statistics, insights and opinions, and one that you do not want to miss! Ellie: IG: @thisgirltalksmoney Emma: IG: @turning30coach There are still spots left on the Turning 30 Retreat to Jordan!! For more information, click here.

This week’s guest is spearheading a movement and I am proud to say I am one of her biggest supporters. Dr Amanda Hanson worked for years as a clinical psychologist until switching to become a transformational life coach for women. Her brand Revolutionizing Midlife is about redefining and reclaiming what it means to be a woman 40+. As we discuss in the episode, although her target audience is women over the age of 40, she has found that her message attracts 20 and 30 year olds who are looking for a role model. The reason being, that talking about ageing and mid-life as something beautiful, sexy and something to embrace is almost non-existent. Enter Amanda: refusing to subscribe to the ageing ideals that dictate how women should be covering wrinkles with botox, dyeing their hair to cover up the greys, and to become less sexy and less outspoken as they mature. Speaking out about letting women age naturally and to take their power back as they enter mid -life, Amanda’s videos have become a Tik Tok sensation. And for good reason (watch them and you will see!) In this episode we delve into why women have been taught and signalled to think of ageing as something negative and how we can start to shift this paradigm to revolutionise the way that we grow older. We discuss the difference between ‘Baby Princess’ and ‘Queen Energy’ and how to shift your energy and go out into the world each day feeling powerful and sexy (no matter your age). If you are ready to feel inspired about being in your thirties and growing older- this episode is for you!  Amanda: IG: https://www.instagram.com/midlife.muse/ Website: https://amandahanson.com/ Emma: IG: https://www.instagram.com/turning30coach/   Website: https://turning30coach.com

For so many of us, the past two years have seen our careers taking big, unexpected turns: leaving positions, setting up own side-hustles and businesses and making unplanned career pivots. When my client Liv reached out to me in January 2021, she had reached a huge crossroads in her career and was ready to make some big decisions about what to do next. After over 10 years of working in the events industry and holding a senior Events Director position at an esteemed company in London, Liv had made the bold decision to leave her role and during our coaching together, decided to become self-employed. Since then, Liv has created a thriving business in the Events industry, taking her expert knowledge and using it to become her own boss. She did this in a climate where many would never have dared, and yet despite the odds being against her, she still succeeded.  Is running your own business a bed of roses? Of course not! But as you will hear in our conversation, the journey from employee to self-employed is so rewarding. In this episode we discuss how to make hard career decisions when you are stuck in the frustrating place of the “I don’t know”, how to embrace a CEO mindset after so many year of working for someone else, setting boundaries in your business, embracing your own email style and how to deal with the identity shift after leaving full-time employment. Liv’s story is such a great example of stepping up and taking a risk-  even when you know you may fail. This is the second episode in a special podcast series dedicated to sharing stories of those who have taken huge leaps in their careers, leaving the 9-5 and now working for themselves in something that they deeply love and care about. To get on the waitlist for my brand new business foundations group course starting next month, click here: https://pages.turning30coach.com/solopreneurcourse And don’t forget to connect with me on Instagram at @turning30coach Liv: https://www.houseldn.com/

This episode is a showcase of one of the most profound client transformations I have had the pleasure to support.   My client Kam’s life looked very different two years ago when she first reached out to me for a consultation call.   She was officially stuck in a rut. Just about to turn 30 she had a ‘good, stable’ job she didn’t like and had been debating leaving for a while, was in a relationship that she knew had no long-term future, was living at home with her parents and was struggling to see how she could get out of this situation to create a new future in her thirties.    After reading books and podcasts about personal development in 2020, she decided that she actually wanted to start to actually implement some of the things she was reading about and make big life changes. That’s what led her to coaching and to signing up to a 1:1 program.   Fast forward two years, her life has done a complete 180.   She ended her relationship, found a new job, bought her own place and moved out of her parents house and has spent the past year going on solo travel adventures and enjoying her life. Most of all the goal that she set, and is continuously working on, is having so much more life in her years, a mentality that Kam also has inspired me to adopt.   All of these external results are cause for celebration, but as you will hear in the episode, the biggest change of all was her mindset. Kam took a long, hard look at her thoughts and used coaching tools to create a new internal narrative. Through coaching, she has learnt to enjoy the journey that is life, and to stop worrying so much about the destination.   From panicking about being single and never meeting anyone, to now embracing her thirties and living a life on her terms, she is the perfect example of a Turning 30 success story.   To join my ‘Re-deciding 2023 event’ on January 1st- follow me on Instagram @turning30coach and make sure to tune in to the LIVE at 6:30pm UK time, 1:30pm EST.

Grab a pen and paper (or your phone notes) as in this second episode of our two-part special series, my guest Jelena Holodkova and I are outlining our three step process to take you from feeling ‘off’ and confused, to getting more clarity and kickstarting into action. This episode is for you if you have been feeling that something isn’t quite right, have been stuck and procrastinating making changes or you have a decision that you want clarity with. This three-step process is going to be the basis of the content in our summer retreat THE ALIGN RETREAT, where we will take you on a personal journey of coming back into alignment. It is a four day retreat which is going to combine Coaching, Human Design, Workshops, Yoga, Meditation and many other activities. An opportunity to ‘jumpstart’ your next chapter and get into alignment with a group of like-minded women. Jelena and I have put together a transformative program and we want to invite you to take part. To register: https://www.turning30coach.com/retreat Or reach out to Emma @turning30coach or Jelena at @hello.jel. Spots are still available for the Turning 30 group program: THE NEXT CHAPTER starting on May 16th. Register here.

I have invited back the first ever Turning 30 Podcast guest and my good friend Vikki Louise for a very important and unique episode all about how to hack time. Vikki is a feminist time coach, and she works with clients to help them achieve more in their lives, without time being a limiting factor. Originally working in the corporate world in her twenties, Vikki went from hustling with 80 hour work weeks, to creating a 15 hour work week for herself. Being a thought leader in this area, Vikki has developed her own theories and methods around how to hack time that you most likely have never heard of before, and in this episode she is sharing them with me. We discuss the outdated time concepts and rules that we have been conditioned to believe and talk about why these no longer apply (spoiler: Color-coding your to-do list isn’t the long-term fix) and we also offer practical tips for how to take back control of the way you perceive time If you ever tell yourself you are ‘too busy’, feel overwhelmed with your ‘to-do list, struggle with finding work:life balance (or any balance) or feel that in some way time is too short, then this episode is for you.   Vikki: Instagram: @feministimecoach Website: https://www.vikkilouise.com/ Emma: Instagram: @turning30coach Website: www.turning30coach.com

Join me and writer and viral meme queen Sara K. Runnels on this week’s episode of the podcast where we are having a candid conversation all about dating in your thirties. Sara is a writer and humorist living in Seattle, Washington and her work is featured in The New Yorker, McSweeney’s, Betches, and hundreds of dating app messages. Her witty modern-dating content has amassed a tiny following on Instagram as @omgskr and I had the opportunity to sit down with her and have an open conversation on dating, why dating in your thirties evolves from your twenties, if we should be more open to dating different types of people, what to do on a bad first date, how to vet men on the dating apps and many, many more topics that you don’t want to miss. We also dive into why dating in your thirties when you are contemplating motherhood can be so challenging, and how to release the timelines fears to start enjoying dating more. If you like humour and want an insight from a professional dater- this episode is for you! Emma: IG: @turning30coach There are still spots left on the Turning 30 Retreat to Jordan!! For more information, click here. Sara:IG: @omgskr

The Future You coaching method is my foolproof coaching tool to paint a clear vision of who you are becoming in the future, and for the first time I am sharing this with my entire community for free.  If you are ready to get clarity on how you want 2024 to pan out for you, so that you can successfully build your next chapter- this episode is for you.  The Future You exercise is a practical activity that you can complete whilst listening to the episode, and I have created a special template on Notion that you can download for free.  Notion is a productivity software that allows you to take notes, manage tasks and set goals, you can also use it to plan your next trip, get clear on your morning routine or share menus for a dinner party. I use Notion daily to organize my personal life and to manage my business, and I have created templates for many of the coaching tools that I use with my clients. In honour of the New Year, I have now made my Future You template available for you to download for free, so you can get clarity on how you want your next chapter to look. Sign up for free to Notion: https://ntn.so/turning30 Download your free Future You template to complete the exercise in the podcast: https://www.notion.so/templates/future-you-2024  The Future You activity is taken from my brand new course NEXT CHAPTER IN LOVE : how to build your next chapter in love is opening and if you are already on the waitlist you will get special first access and a discount. This course is dedicated to helping you create the love life that you want, embrace your single status, ditch the timelines and create a positive mindset in dating.  Sign up to the waitlist here: Connect with me Instagram: @turning30coach / www.instagram.com/turning30coach  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/t30coach Website: www.turning30coach.com Email me your questions: emma@coachingwithemma.com  If you loved this episode please subscribe to the Turning 30 Podcast on whichever platform you are listening on and rate us five stars!

In this bonus episode I am also sharing a short story of what happened to me a few months ago after I saw a photo of an ex of mine and how it catapulted me into a comparison spiral.   Because, sometimes, this happens- and even as a coach, I am not immune to these things!   This experience reminded me why it is so important to Reclaim your thirties and take control of your future.   That’s exactly what I did, and I took it and made it into this two day masterclass so I can teach you all as well.   On Sunday and Monday I am running a two-part FREE masterclass to celebrate the doors opening to my Reclaim Group program and I want to invite you all to join me there.   Both masterclasses will take place on May 29th & 30th @ 7:00 pm GMT /2:00 pm EST/ 11:00 PST.   Link to sign up is here:     In these two days of workshops, you are going to learn:     The 4 steps you need to reclaim your thirties and live a life that feels good for you. My method for how to beat comparison and live your own path How coaching can help you to create any result that you want.     THIS IS FOR YOU IF:   If you feel that everyone around you is ahead and you are ‘left behind’, Your heart drops every time someone around you hits a milestone that you are nowhere near The stories that you have around being in your thirties are negative and disempowering You are fed up of feeling stuck, trapped and confused. You feel stuck and lost on your next steps and are craving clarity and support     Can’t wait to see you there!   Link to sign up:     Follow me on IG at @turning30coach

In this week’s special format guest episode I am sitting down with love and dating expert Caitlin aka The Compatibility Coach and we are answering the questions I most get asked by my community. The questions we are answering are: Is there such thing as ‘manifesting love’ - is this even possible and if so, HOW?! How can you stay hopeful in love when you’ve been single and dating for years on end? How can you actually meet people apart from going on the dating apps? How to get back into dating if you’ve been out of the game for years and the thought of it is terrifying? We also get personal and share our own stories of how and where we met our partners, and delve into our own dating and love journeys up until now.   If you like this episode and have more questions for us on the topic of love and dating, please send them to Emma @turning30coach or emma@coachingwithemma.com.