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! 👇

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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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This week on the Females Thriving Over 30 Podcast, we’re back with Part 2 of the hobbies and low-cost activities that have been bringing us joy, peace, and sanity lately — especially after a wild, exhausting weekend at the International Ms UK finals!

From pottery to hand-knitting chunky blankets to rediscovering old diaries (and the chaos inside them), this episode is full of nostalgia, laughter, and plenty of “we are definitely getting older” moments.

We also talk MOT fails, murder mystery pageant drama, getting colder with age, and the hilarious reality of becoming the kind of adults who get excited about sewing boxes and warm coats.

If you’re looking for new hobbies, relatable girl chat, or just a reason to laugh… this episode is for you.

✨ What You’ll Learn:

• Affordable and calming hobbies perfect for women over 30
  

• Why hand-knitting chunky blankets might be your next obsession
  

• The surprising joy of community involvement and PTA life
  

• How childhood diaries are basically adult therapy
  

• Black Friday shopping ideas for practical grown women
  

• Why being warm is officially more important than being cute
  

• How pageant weekends can feel like three nights out in a row
  

📚 Resources & Mentions:

• Hand-knitting chunky blankets (arm knit tutorials all over TikTok!)
  

• Uniqlo extra-warm winter coats
  

• Blue light glasses
  

• Massage guns & feet massagers
  

• Secret Santa gift ideas under £30
  

• Sewing boxes & William Morris prints
  

• Kindle deals (AKA: Kindle Day!)

💬 Join the Conversation:

✨What hobby have you picked up in your 30s? ✨ What’s on your Black Friday wishlist this year? ✨ Any affordable winter coat recommendations we should know about? ✨ Best gift ideas for women over 30? Drop your ideas — we’ll share our favourites in next week’s episode!

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Ever wondered why friendships shift so much in your 30s? In this episode of The Females Thriving Over 30 Podcast, Jasmine and Soraya are joined by Miss Global England 2025, Romy Simpkins, to talk about the real, raw, and often unspoken truths of maintaining friendships as life gets busier.

From learning to set healthy boundaries to understanding how to “listen without fixing,” the ladies dive deep into how relationships evolve with time — and why that’s perfectly okay. Expect laughter, honesty, and a few relatable rants about pajamas, life admin, and unread messages!

✨ What You’ll Learn:

• How friendships change as you enter your 30s
  

• Why boundaries are essential (and how to set them guilt-free)
  

• The difference between real friends and “surface-level” connections
  

• How to deal with drifting friendships gracefully
  

• Tips from a counselor on emotional balance and active listening
  

• Why it’s okay to be a “slow replier” (you’re not a bad friend!)
  

📚 Resources & Mentions:

• Follow Romy Simpkins: @romysimpkins
  

• Romy’s Advocacy – Green Flags: Promoting healthy relationships and emotional wellbeing
  

• Book Mentioned: None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell
  

• Previous Episode: Black Friday Chat – Kindles, Cozies & Life Over 30

💬 Join the Conversation:

What’s been the biggest change in your friendships since turning 30?

Do you find it harder to stay connected — or easier to focus on quality over quantity?

Drop your thoughts below ⬇️ We’d love to hear from you!

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In this empowering episode of Females Thriving Over 30, hosts Soraya and Jasmine are joined by media powerhouse Kirsty Logan-Townsend, Director of Communications and former celebrity publicist, for a bold conversation on ageism in media — how it shapes the way women see themselves and what it takes to rewrite the script.

From the pressure to “stay young” on TV to the portrayal of older women in film and politics, we dive deep into the unspoken biases that define women’s visibility and value in the media. Kirsty brings insider insights from her 15-year career across celebrity PR and government — and shares how women can reclaim their power at every stage of life.

Disclaimer: All views shared by Kirstie are personal and not those of an individual or organisation.

✨ What You’ll Learn:

• Why media often sidelines women over 40 — and how that’s changing
  

• The “double jeopardy” phenomenon: how aging affects women vs. men in broadcasting
  

• Why representation of older women matters (and how it impacts younger generations)
  

• How social media is reshaping the narrative of aging and beauty
  

• Why true empowerment means owning your story — wrinkles and all
  

📚 Resources & Mentions:

• Dove Real Beauty Campaign

• All’s Fair (Kim Kardashian & Glenn Close, Disney+)

• BBC & Sky News presenters challenging ageism

• Kirsty Logan-Townsend - @kirstie_internationalmswales25 follow her media insights on Instagram
  

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Do you think the media has improved in representing women over 30?

Comment below — we’d love to hear your thoughts and stories!

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In this cozy, real-talk episode of Female Thriving Over 30, Jasmine and Soraya open up about life shifts, slowing down, and swapping “busy” for better. We chat gratitude (hello, The Magic 28-day practice), simple/free ways to fill your time, reading more without spending more, cutting sneaky subscription costs, and finding joy in small village-core moments (Apple Day, anyone? 🥰). If your priorities are changing and you want more peace, presence, and purpose—this one’s for you.

What you’ll learn

• How a 28-day gratitude habit (from The Magic) can calm your mind & expand your perspective
  

• 8 powerful morning mantras (inspired by Mel Robbins) to start the day steady and confident
  

• Slow-living swaps: replacing phone scrolls with library hauls, walks, and screen-free rituals
  

• Practical ways to enjoy hobbies at home—without spending a fortune
  

• How to rethink “busy” so you still make progress (with less anxiety)
  

• Money savers: cancelling/pausing subs, ad tiers, cinema hacks, and DIY coffee-on-the-go
  

• Gentle parenting win: modeling reading habits with little ones 📚
  

Resources & support mentioned

• The Magic by Rhonda Byrne (28-day gratitude practice)
  

• Mel Robbins—morning mindset/mantras episode (for daily affirmations)
  

• Your local library (print + Kindle lending options vary—ask your branch)
  

• A simple gratitude routine: write 10 things you’re grateful for each morning
  

• Budget tip: test cancellation offers on streaming services before committing
  

• Black Friday watchlist 👀 (e-readers/Kindle deals)
  

Join the conversationWhat’s one free or low-cost activity that genuinely makes you happy right now? And if you’ve done The Magic, which day/practice hit home most? Drop your tips below! ⤵️

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In today’s episode of Females Thriving Over 30, Soraya and Jasmine sit down with Aimee Barber-Faulkner to talk about her daughter Harper’s cystic fibrosis journey—from the heel-prick diagnosis and those overwhelming newborn days to today’s school routines, medication (like Creon) timing, infection-risk management, and the power of a supportive care team. This is a compassionate, practical conversation for any parent, caregiver, or friend wanting to understand CF beyond the headlines. 💛

We cover the real life stuff: what CF is, how modulator therapies (e.g., Kaftrio/Kalydeco) are changing outcomes for some genotypes, what school looks like (risk assessments, hand hygiene, sand/water play limits), how to explain meds to little ones, the emotional rollercoaster for parents, and hope.

👉 Comment for community support: If you’re parenting a child with CF, what daily habit or mindset shift has helped the most?

• Cystic Fibrosis Trust (UK) – information, helplines, family resources
  

• Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (US) – research news, clinical care info
  

• Your local CF centre’s family liaison / psychologist for school transitions
  

• Aimee Barber-Faulkner on Instagram: @aimeelbfaulks_

• What cystic fibrosis is (plain-English overview)
  

• How the diagnosis commonly shows up (heel-prick test, early signs)
  

• Day-to-day CF care: Creon, timers, high-fat nutrition, and supplements
  

• School & social life: risk assessments, inclusion, and safeguarding (e.g., Pseudomonas risk)
  

• Modulator therapies (who they help and why access varies)
  

• The emotional journey: grief, guilt, resilience—and finding your “new normal”
  

• Practical support: charities, resources, and how to connect with other parents

  
  

  
  

⏱️ Chapters (Timestamps)

00:11 Intro & weekend catch-up (pageant chaos!)

12:46 Meet our guest: Aimee Barber-Faulkner

14:24 What is CF? Genetic basics, heel-prick test, early signs

19:41 First hospital steps: the CF multidisciplinary team

21:50 Creon & feeding: how enzyme timing works (20-minute window)

25:07 School menu planning, fat counts & independence skills

29:48 Starting reception: handing over responsibility & risk assessments

33:32 Daily limits at school (wet sand/water play, hygiene) & Pseudomonas risk

36:54 The power of a great CF team (nurses, physio, dietitian, psychologist)

37:58 Modulator drugs (e.g., Kaftrio/Kalydeco): hope & access realities

39:19 Aimee’s advice to newly diagnosed families

41:16 Resources & support (charities, where to find community)

42:44 Closing & how to follow Harper’s journey

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