In this season finale of Females Thriving Over 30, Soraya and Jasmine open up about a deeply personal topic: heart health.

Following Jasmine’s dad’s shocking emergency heart surgery and his recent diagnosis of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, the conversation dives into the emotional, physical, and lifestyle changes that come after a major health scare.

From genetic testing and CPR awareness to stress, lifestyle habits, and how modern life impacts our well-being — this candid episode is equal parts eye-opening and heart-warming.

We also talk about slowing down, cherishing loved ones, prioritizing health, and the realities of navigating life in your 30s and beyond.

Plus, hear about the exciting initiatives Jasmine is involved in with the British Heart Foundation Women’s Business Board, upcoming charity challenges, and a hilarious brainstorm of boat races, punting podcasts, and skydiving (maybe 😅).

Grab a warm drink, get cosy, and join us for a powerful final episode before our Christmas break. 🎄❤️

✨ What You’ll Learn:

• What happened during Jasmine’s dad’s emergency heart surgery & diagnosis
• The genetic side of heart disease and the testing process
• Why heart disease affects women more than most people realize
• How stress, lifestyle, and modern habits impact long-term health
• Practical ways to prioritise health without guilt
• Why slowing down is sometimes the most productive thing you can do
• The importance of expressing love and appreciation to the people around you
• Ways you can support the British Heart Foundation
• Our plans for charity fundraisers, meet-ups & fun 2026 adventures

📚 Resources & Mentions:

• British Heart Foundation Women’s Business Board Giving Page - https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/heartofeastmidslandswbb

• British Heart Foundation Online CPR Training Tool - https://www.bhf.org.uk/how-you-can-help/how-to-save-a-life/how-to-do-cpr/learn-cpr-in-15-minutes?&utm_campaign=revivrppc~24-115&utm_medium=ppc&utm_source=google&utm_content=adcopy&utm_term=Headline&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=15868423888&gbraid=0AAAAAD6mX54Zp91TXR6LNDYW0URFkbLQx&gclid=Cj0KCQiA9OnJBhD-ARIsAPV51xPXp0ONJWyGQQL4kATWwx8WJxVq8AkyrDALjEDpQbcHLolhYOq6VI0aAjXfEALw_wcB

• Upcoming 10K charity run (details in future episodes)

• Future guest experts from the British Heart Foundation

💬 Join the Conversation:

We want to hear from YOU! 👇 Comment below:

• Has heart health affected you or someone you love?
• What habits are you trying to change going into 2026?
• What topics do you want us to cover in the new year?
• Any guests you'd love to hear on the podcast?
• And… would you watch a Females Thriving Over 30 episode filmed on a boat? 🚣‍♀️😂

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In today’s cosy episode of Females Thriving Over 30, Soraya and Jasmine chat all things SCHOOL — from our chaotic 90s/early 2000s experiences to what classrooms look like today, and how education might evolve by the time Mila grows up.

From running the dreaded bleep test, carrying actual textbooks, and DIY birdhouses… to today’s tech-driven, yoga-in-PE, social-media-everywhere school life — we cover it ALL. Plus, we dive deep into what children should be learning: real-life skills like money management, confidence, communication, and navigating the digital world.

Grab your hot chocolate (with glittery whipped cream if you’re extra like us ✨), and join the conversation!

✨ What You’ll Learn:

• What school was really like in the 90s and early 2000s — in the UK and Spain
  

• Why today’s kids face more pressure, distractions, and screen time
  

• The cultural differences in education across countries
  

• How we’d redesign school subjects for REAL life
  

• Should kids learn coding, budgeting, mortgages, nutrition, and politics? (Short answer: YES!)
  

• Why PE should’ve taught us something other than crunches 😅
  

• How AI is affecting how young people think, learn, and socialize
  

• Our hopes for the future of education for the next generation

📚 Resources & Mentions:

• Goodreads book lists & updates
  

• Kindle Unlimited
  

• Reformer Pilates
  

• WHO Guidelines on Infertility (mentioned in personal updates)

💬 Join the Conversation:

What was YOUR school experience like — and what do you wish schools taught you?

Drop your stories, hot takes, or funniest school memories in the comments! 👇

Stay connected 🎧 Subscribe for more chats for women 30+ 📸 Follow us on IG & TikTok: @FemalesThrivingOverthirty 📩 Business/guest enquiries: fto30podcast@gmail.com 📝 Leave us a review—it really helps!

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In this powerful and eye-opening episode, we sit down with fertility acupuncture expert and podcaster Hannah Pearn to dive into the menstrual cycle, fertility awareness, acupuncture, and the unfortunate reality that so much of women’s health is still misunderstood, under-researched, or completely ignored.

We also open up about personal fertility struggles, IVF experiences, navigating loss, and the emotional and physical impact this journey can have. This is one of our most important conversations yet — whether you're trying to conceive now, planning for the future, or simply want to finally understand your own body, this episode is for you. 💛

Hannah helps us break down the phases of the menstrual cycle, fertility myths, how to track your cycle safely, why apps aren’t always accurate, and what acupuncture can (and can’t) support on your fertility journey. She also shares vital tests, questions, and steps many women aren’t told about — but should be.

Grab a warm drink, get cozy, and join us for this essential conversation about women’s health, fertility, and body literacy.

✨ What You’ll Learn:

• The four phases of the menstrual cycle — and the signs something may be off
  

• How acupuncture supports fertility, hormones, stress, and overall wellbeing
  

• Why period pain, spotting, and cycle irregularities aren’t “normal”
  

• How to track your fertile window accurately (and safely)
  

• The truth about contraception and fertility after coming off the pill
  

• Why so many fertility issues go undiagnosed for years
  

• The hidden tests people are rarely told about during IVF
  

• How stress, sleep, diet, inflammation & lifestyle affect hormones
  

• When to stop Googling and start advocating for yourself
  

• Real talk: the emotional impact of IVF, loss, and unanswered questions

📚 Resources & Mentions:

Hannah’s podcast: Don’t Tell Me To Relax

Instagram: @hannahpearnaccupuncture

Support groups & accounts mentioned:

• The Worst Girl Gang
  

• Fertility Action
  

• Emma the Embryologist
  

• The Fertility Podcast
  

• BFN (Big Fat Negative)

💬 Join the Conversation:

What’s something you wish you had been taught earlier about your cycle or fertility?Have you tried tracking your cycle or using acupuncture? What has your journey been like?

Your stories help others feel less alone. 💛

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