I wanted to record this episode because I’ve been thinking a lot about what it actually means to be 45 right now.
It’s crazy to me that I’ll be 50 in five years. That thought alone blows my mind. I’ve become so much more aware of how beauty standards shift once you’re in your 40s. The pressure to maintain yourself becomes a bit more obvious. Everything is anti-aging, lifting, tightening, fixing...which is also fine because I love that stuff. But I also want to see more relatability. And I just wanted to talk about it honestly.
I’m enjoying my 40s more now than when I first turned 40. I feel more confident, more sure of myself, less desperate to chase trends. But I still notice changes. I still have moments where I question things. I think that’s normal, and I don’t think we say that enough.
In this episode, I’m sharing how my relationship with beauty has changed, how the industry doesn’t focus enough on women over 40 in a real way, and why I’ve stopped trying to win at aging.
What I hope you get out of this is perspective. I hope you feel less alone if you’re navigating this stage. I hope you feel calmer about getting older. And I hope you start thinking about beauty in a way that feels more empowering instead of pressured.
This isn’t about pretending aging doesn’t happen. It’s about handling it in a way that feels aligned with who you are now.
Nina x
