Is your marriage facing unexpected challenges in your 40s? You're not alone— 40% of divorces happen after age 40 – but even if not headed for the big D, women in their forties are bound to experience some rough patches in their marriages during this decade.

From trying to find “pockets of peace” in jam-packed days to unlearning the tendency to “keep score” against your partner, marriage counsellor THERESA PONG of The Relationship Room helps us through some of the most common – and yet unspoken – issues that threaten marriages in midlife.

In this episode of The Forties Formula podcast, hosts Jasmin Dhillon and Amanda Lim sit down with a registered counsellor with over a decade of experience helping couples reignite their marriages and reframe their shared narratives toward better futures. We get real about:

✅ How the way we were raised affects how we love – and fight

✅ Why it’s important to connect on our vulnerabilities, not hide them

✅ Whether having a “work wife” is a sign of a deeper relationship problem

✅ Ways to break through decades of pain and gain emotional closure

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If you’ve never heard of emotionally focused couples therapy, this episode might just be the solution you need to move forward in a happier, healthier, more balanced relationship with your partner.

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Relevant podcasts:

• Marriage Therapy Radio – by Zach Brittle & Laura Heck
• The Midlife Marriage Podcast –by DeAnna Bryant
• The Love, Happiness & Success Podcast – by Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby
• Modern Love Podcast – by The New York Times

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• relationship advice for women over 40
• emotional connection in marriage
• couples therapy techniques
• communication in marriage
• overcoming resentment in marriage
• how childhood affects relationships
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• emotionally focused couples therapy
• saving a marriage after 40
• relationship problems in midlife
• rekindling intimacy in long-term relationships

Feeling tired no matter what you eat? Struggling with stubborn belly fat? Worried about inflammation, heart health - or your metabolism slowing down?

What if you could slash your risk of chronic disease and take control of your health—starting today?

In this episode of The Forties Formula podcast, hosts Jasmin Dhillon and Amanda Lim sit down with DR. MIINA ÖHMAN, a board-certified lifestyle medicine physician and expert in preventing, managing, and reversing cardiometabolic diseases. With over 25 years of research, Dr. Miina shares science-backed strategies that will change how you approach aging, metabolism, and disease prevention.

We Discuss:

✅ The 6 key lifestyle pillars that determine long-term health

✅ How gut health and inflammation impact aging and disease

✅ Why muscle is the "magic pill" for metabolism, heart health, and longevity

✅ Strategic diet and lifestyle changes to improve your health right now

✅ What most doctors won't tell you about optimizing your health in midlife

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Whether you're looking to improve your metabolism, balance your hormones, or protect your long-term health, this episode is packed with practical steps to help you feel and function at your best.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

This show is made possible with sponsorship from brands that believe in helping women navigate health & happiness in their forties:

🥩 THE MEAT CLUB – Premium grass-fed meats & more @themeatclubsg | Code TFF12 for $12 off your first order

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• The Peter Attia Drive
• The Doctor’s Farmacy with Mark Hyman
• Huberman Lab Podcast
• Feel Better, Live More with Dr. Rangan Chatterjee
• The Genius Life with Max Lugavere

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How to prevent chronic disease naturally

Best lifestyle habits for longevity

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How to speed up metabolism after 40

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How to lower inflammation naturally

Healthy aging strategies for women

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Do you snore? Wake up with a dry mouth? Are you using mouthwash every day?

What if we told you that your oral health routine might be doing more harm than good?

In this eye-opening episode of The Forties Formula podcast, we’re joined by DR. SURINDER ARORA, a renowned biological dentist, to explore the surprising ways your oral health impacts your overall well-being. Our conversation covers:

• Why daily mouthwash use might not be the right tool for better oral health

• How mouth breathing can lead to chronic health issues—and how to fix it

• The oral microbiome - what is it, and why does it matter for your health?

• The truth about dental fillings – and why you might need to change yours in your forties

From the long-term effects of mouth breathing to the role of your oral microbiome in systemic health, this episode will change the way you think about your teeth, your mouth, and your whole family’s oral health.

Resources Mentioned

Heal Your Oral Microbiome by Dr. Dominik Nischwitz and Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor]

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