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Welcome to How Are We 40?, a podcast for women in their late 30s and 40s navigating adulthood, relationships, and the unhinged reality of modern womanhood. Each week, sisters-in-law Taylor and Whitney—one deep in mom life and mental load, the other spiraling about dating and singledom—unpack the brutal and hilarious realities of being millennial woman in the 2020s.

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This week, Tay + Whit unveil their extremely ambitious summer bucket lists — which somehow include foil boarding, camping, learning TikTok, and Tay possibly dissolving her face ahead of her wedding.

It’s summer optimism season, baby. Delusion is bac... more

You guys. We made it!!! 

This week, recap the absolutely deranged Season 1 finale of The Valley — and honestly? Emmy consideration for whoever edited this fever dream together. Jax opens his sports bar, outtfitted like a Rainforest Cafe, Zach finall... more

This week on How Are We Forty?, we recap Episode 11 of The Valley — aka “Darkside Danny,” which is rich considering Jax and Jesse are out here behaving like actual sleep paralysis demons while Danny’s greatest crime is…having feelings? The gang is so... more

This week, Whit + Julia compare notes about pandemic pregnancies, parenting chaotic kindergarteners, and a shared comic crush on the one and only Nathan Fiedler. They get into intrusive thoughts, the hypocrisy of the “hot mom," and why humor might be... more

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Recent Guests

Julia Wertz
Professional cartoonist, amateur historian, and author of Bury Me Already, It's Nice Down Here
Author/Cartoonist
Episode: Cartoonist Julia Wertz on Her Latest: BURY ME ALREADY (IT'S NICE DOWN HERE)
Jim Harris
Bravo expert and guest commentator on The Valley
The Valley (Bravo commentary)
Episode: The Valley S1 E10: Jail for Jax
Jax Taylor
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Episode: The Valley S1 E10: Jail for Jax
Fortesa Latifi
Journalist, author of Like, Follow, Subscribe, Influencer Kids and the Cost of a Childhood Online
Freelance journalist (Rolling Stone, The Cut, The New York Times)
Episode: When Childhood Becomes Content — Fortesa Latifi On “LIKE, FOLLOW, SUBSCRIBE"
EJ Dickinson
Author and senior writer at The Cut, former Rolling Stone writer, book One Bad Mother
New York Magazine's The Cut; Rolling Stone
Episode: Are We All "Bad Mothers"?
Amil Niazi
Writer and producer; author of Life After Ambition
Author, Writer and Producer
Episode: Are We Allowed to Not Care About Our Careers Anymore? Amil Niazi on “Life After Ambition”
Elise Peterson
Founder of COOL Moms, a motherhood community and Substack.
COOL Moms
Episode: Moms Are Still People, Right? A Conversation with COOL MOMS Founder Elise Peterson
Young-Yi Clinton
Founder of Bamboo House Mahjong, a business specializing in Mahjong lessons and events
Bamboo House Mahjong
Episode: Bam! 🀄️ It’s Time To Talk Mahjong
Caleigh O'Donnell
Personal stylist and creator of the Three C's of Style.
Undone Style
Episode: Confidence, Comfort, Creativity

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 47 ratings
  • LOVE

    These girls are so cute and so funny. Feels like I’m just kiki-ing with my girls and crying laughing 😆

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Paige99087
    United States8 months ago
  • Completely obsessed

    I snorted in the grocery store yesterday listening to their latest episode. The best start to my week! Like talking to your most hilarious bestie

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TanyaG888
    United Statesa year ago
  • I would listen to this duo read the phone book

    So funny. Such great chemistry. They navigate both serious and unserious topics in such a warm, familiar way. It’s like listening to your two besties. One complaint: I need more than just one episode per week !!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GagaLover
    United Statesa year ago
  • Slice of life, real talk and laughs

    The “How are we 40” podcast is thoroughly entertaining, often insightful, and downright funny. It’s like listening-in on an exceptionally smart & entertaining conversation between two friends who despite different lifestyles have plenty of chemistry on the mic - they cover anything and everything. I highly recommend this to anyone who wants/needs a nice little break from self-improvement podcasts - and doesn’t need another celeb interview today, thank you much. Feels like a breath of fresh air!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    N&DGarbaccio
    United Statesa year ago
  • If Pen15 was a podcast

    Genuinely so hysterical and nostalgic. Laugh out loud every episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CMRL4
    United Statesa year ago

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Fans love the duo's honesty and warmth, plus practical takeaways for daily life.
Many say it's the perfect balance of fun and thoughtful conversations for millennial women.
Chemistry between hosts shines; it feels like catching up with close friends.
Listeners praise relatable banter and humor that still dives into real topics.

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Unqualified Advice: Boundaries, Boyfriends & Being Mistaken for 24
Q: How do I handle potential age differences in dating without turning it into a big confession?
Mention your life experience and current status in a casual, matter-of-fact way as part of normal conversation; you don't need a formal age reveal. Focus on compatibility and shared goals, and be prepared for various reactions while keeping the discussion anchored in concrete expectations rather than labels.
Unqualified Advice: Boundaries, Boyfriends & Being Mistaken for 24
Q: Should I be worried about a date who reacts strongly to a hand photo or public posts?
Evaluate how comfortable you are with the other person's communication style and long-term expectations, and prioritize a direct conversation about what posting means to both of you, rather than over-spinning the issue. If public visibility feels non-negotiable for one person and not for the other, that can signal a broader mismatch on commitment and openness.
Are We All "Bad Mothers"?
Q: Do you think we are entering a 'post-perfect mother' era?
Dickinson expresses skepticism, suggesting that while the pressure remains, platforms like Instagram and TikTok intensify perfectionism and raise stakes for minor missteps, making it harder for mothers to feel confident without public validation.
Are We All "Bad Mothers"?
Q: What practical advice do you offer to listeners dealing with mom guilt?
The practical framework compares intrusive thoughts to YouTube pop-up ads—acknowledge the thought, skip it, and move on. This helps parents focus on what actually serves their children and their families, rather than being trapped by guilt.
Are We All "Bad Mothers"?
Q: How has writing the book changed your view of motherhood personally?
She notes that her perspective shifted from seeing motherhood as a pure conflict between ambition and parenting to recognizing the historical and societal forces shaping those pressures. She emphasizes reduced self-imposed guilt and a more contextual understanding of where expectations come from.

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Two sisters-in-law host candid, humorous conversations about life in your late 30s and 40s. They unpack relationships, dating after 35, motherhood, career, identity, and aging with warmth, sharp wit, and practical relatable takes. The show mixes personal anecdotes with cultural commentary, creating a relatable space for women navigating modern womanhood, friendship, and the realities of midlife while keeping the tone fun, supportive, and unfiltered.

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