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Welcome to the very first episode of The 40 Plus Life—and what a way to kick things off.

Joining us is the brilliantly funny and refreshingly honest Jayne Sharpe, the Instagram and TikTok comedian who’s become the unfiltered voice of midlife women everywhere. If you’ve ever laughed (or winced) at the realities of perimenopause, chances are you’ve already met her iconic characters—turning hot flushes, brain fog, and “arm knees” into comedy gold.

But this conversation goes far beyond the laughs.

Jayne opens up about navigating her 40s through big life changes—marriage, motherhood, identity—and the unexpected freedom that comes with finally not caring what everyone else thinks. We dive into the chaos and comedy of perimenopause, the symptoms no one warned us about (hello, forgetting the word for window), and how humour is helping women feel seen, understood, and far less alone.

We also get real about:

• The moment her content went viral—and the overwhelming response from women (and men) worldwide
• The surprising mental load of brain fog and why it can knock your confidence
• HRT, sleep struggles, and the small changes that can completely transform how you feel
• Sobriety, social media burnout, and learning to switch off in a world that never stops scrolling
• Why midlife might actually be your most confident, authentic era yet

Honest, hilarious, and deeply relatable, this episode is a reminder that midlife isn’t something to endure—it’s something to redefine.

🎧 Expect laughter, truth bombs, and plenty of “that is SO me” moments.

Find Jayne Sharpe on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jaynesharp/

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