What happens when you walk away from the life you thought you were supposed to want?
In this guest episode, I’m joined by content creator and fitness coach Alessia Sculpt, who went viral for sharing her story of leaving a 12-year relationship in her early 30s - not because anything was wrong, but because something didn’t feel right. Together, we explore what it really means to listen to your inner knowing, even when it goes against every societal timeline you’ve been taught to follow.
We talk about:
The subtle signs you’re settling (even when your relationship looks great on paper)
Why it’s so hard to make a big change - and how to know when it’s time
The fears that come with walking away and how Alessia navigated them
What dating looks like after divorce - and how intentional dating changed everything
Letting go of panic, embracing uncertainty, and building a life you’re proud of
This episode is for you if you’ve ever asked yourself, “Is this really it?” and need a reminder that choosing yourself is always the right timeline.
✨ Ready to feel more peace and power in your dating life - without the panic?
You are invited to join my free workshop: F**k the Timelines: How to Find Love and Live Your Own Path in Your 30s.
It’s time to let go of the pressure and rewrite the rules.
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Alessia's Instagram: @alessiasculpt
Emma's Instagram: @turning30coach
If you’re in your thirties and find yourself spiraling with the fear that maybe you won’t meet your person in time…
If you lie awake at night wondering if motherhood is slipping through your fingers…
If you feel like you’ve done everything right and life still isn’t unfolding the way you hoped,
This episode is for you.
In this deeply honest and empowering conversation, I am joined by returning guest Hillary, a human design teacher and spiritual coach, to explore the fear that so many of us carry in our thirties: not knowing how it’s all going to turn out.
We dive into:
One of the most powerful moments in this episode: Hillary coaches a past version of me: age 35, single, and panicking about her future, through the fears, limiting beliefs, and pressure that so many of you are carrying too.
Whether you’re single and scared, dating with anxiety, or simply trying to trust your path, this episode is your invitation to soften.
To remember that just because you don’t know how it’s going to turn out doesn’t mean it’s not going to be everything you hoped for- and more.
🎧 A must-listen if you’re navigating transitions, feeling behind, or longing for clarity in your thirties.
📲 Connect with Hillary on Instagram at @designedasyou
🌀 Learn more about her work and human design certification at designedasyou.com
📲 Connect with Emma on Instagram @turning30coach
Have you ever been at a wedding, watching a friend slow dance with their new husband, and felt a lump in your throat when you think of the sadness that this hasn’t happened yet for you?
This episode is a love letter to every woman who’s ever felt the bittersweet ache of being single while her friends are hitting major life milestones. Whether it’s weddings, baby showers, engagements, or house moves, there’s often an unspoken grief that comes with watching others step into chapters you deeply want for yourself.
If you resonate with this, you are not alone, and inside my membership community Turning, we are constantly having conversations around this topic. In this solo episode, I wanted to share my thoughts on the complex emotions that comes with watching your friends hit milestones.
In this episode, I’m sharing:
And most importantly: this is your reminder that you’re not alone.
There is a whole community of women walking this path beside you, and you deserve to be supported while navigating the “in-between.”
Join the waitlist for the Turning Membership, a sacred online space for single and unmarried women in their thirties who want to reclaim this decade with clarity, connection, and courage. Join here.
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With love,
Emma
In this episode, I'm joined by Kayla Kleinman, content creator and New York City resident, for a heartfelt conversation about navigating life's transitions in your thirties.
We dive deep into:
Kayla shares her experience of living alone for 14 years and how she transformed potential loneliness into self-discovery and independence. She offers practical advice on creating personal rituals (like her weekly "Sushi Thursday") that make alone time feel special rather than isolating.
If you're navigating friendship transitions, feeling the occasional sting of loneliness, or trying to build meaningful connections in your thirties, this conversation offers both validation and actionable insights.
🔗 Connect with Kayla:Find Kayla on Instagram @kaylakleinmanYouTube and Substack: Kayla Kleinman
🔗 Connect with Emma:Find Emma on Instagram @turning30coachWebsite: www.turning30coach.com
✨ Join the TURNING CommunityLooking for support, connection, and guidance during this transformative decade? Join the waitlist for the TURNING Membership - my exclusive community for women navigating their thirties. Be the first to know when doors open!
Is there a dating epidemic? Are we all doomed in the world of dating?
In this episode, I'm joined by Talia Koren, founder of Dating Intentionally, for a refreshingly honest conversation about modern dating and relationships. Talia shares her incredible journey of going on 64 first dates in 10 months before meeting her husband, and why she was actually having fun while others around her felt miserable.
We dive deep into:
If you're experiencing dating burnout, questioning whether good partners exist, or wondering how to navigate the modern dating landscape with confidence and joy, this conversation is your antidote to dating doom and gloom.
🔗 Connect with Talia:Find Talia on Instagram @dating.intentionally or listen to her podcast Dating Intentionally
🔗 Connect with Emma:Find Emma on Instagram @turning30coachWebsite: www.turning30coach.com
✨ If you are ready to step into the next version of yourself and dive even deeper into the topics that we cover on the Podcast, you are invited to join the 60 women already inside my new membership community Turning. Last spots left before doors close on Saturday 12th April! Join here.
In this solo episode, I’m getting real about the “messy middle” i.e. the part of your thirties where life feels uncertain, timelines haven’t gone to plan, and you start questioning… is this how it’s meant to look?
If you’re feeling stuck, behind, or like you missed some invisible life memo, you’re not alone. I share my own story of navigating through the hard parts: financial stress, heartbreak, a total career pivot, and how I slowly found my way back to myself.
What you can do if you’re in this place right now, wanting to move on to your next chapter, but not knowing how or where to start. I am sharing all of the things that help me when I’m in the messy middle, from acceptance to taking action to putting yourself out there to connect with others going through the exact same thing.
And if you’re looking for a space to do this work with support- come and join us inside Turning, the doors are now open!
It’s the space I wish I had in my thirties when I felt lost. Coaching, connection, resources, and a community of women who get it.
What happens when life doesn’t follow the traditional timeline?
In this episode, I sit down with Katie Byrne, founder of Love After 35, to discuss her journey through her thirties- navigating singlehood, her commitment to healing ad self-work, and ultimately meeting her partner at 39 before having three children in her forties.
Katie shares:
If you’ve ever worried about running out of time, felt stuck in comparison, or struggled with the uncertainty of your future, this episode will be the reassurance you need.
🔗 Connect with Katie:Find Katie on Instagram @katiebyrne_
🔗 Connect with Emma:
Find Emma on Instagram @turning30coach
✨ Join TURNING: The Community
My exclusive membership community especially for women in their thirties re-opens it’s door on March 28th. Join the waitlist here!
If you’ve ever felt anxious about the so-called fertility cliff, worried that time is running out, and want to learn more about how you can future-proof your fertility, this episode is for you.
Emma sits down with Amanda Baumann, a fertility awareness educator, to talk about the biggest myths around fertility in your 30s, the truth behind the age 35 ‘deadline,’ and what women can actually do to support their fertility long before they’re ready to conceive.
Together, they discuss:
✔️ How the fear-based fertility messaging impacts women’s decisions
✔️ The reality of fertility decline (hint: it’s not as drastic as you’ve been told)
✔️ Why understanding your cycle is one of the most empowering things you can do
✔️ Natural contraception & fertility awareness methods
✔️ How lifestyle changes can slow fertility decline and improve reproductive health
✔️ The role of stress, nutrition, and hormones in fertility
✔️ Why sperm health also matters in conception
✔️ And how to feel calmer and more in control of your fertility, no matter where you are in your journey
Whether you’re actively thinking about having kids or just want to feel less pressure around the topic, this conversation is packed with insights that will help you rethink fertility and feel more empowered about your body and choices.
Amanda's Details:
Follow Amanda on Instagram: @fertility_rising
Sign up for Amanda’s upcoming Masterclass on Future-Proofing Your Fertility
Emma's Details:
Join TURNING: The Community – the space for women in their 30s who are ready for their next chapter. Doors re-opening March 7th. Click here to sign-up.
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In this episode of the Turning 30 Podcast, I’m joined by Beth from Quiet the Clock for a deep, honest conversation about the pressures of life timelines in your thirties.
We dive into the emotional layers of dating in your thirties, egg freezing, navigating biological clocks, and the internal and external pressures that so many women face. Beth shares her personal journey, from navigating breakups and freezing her eggs at 37 to becoming a mom at 40. We also talk about how to navigate conversations about timelines in dating, dismantling societal narratives around fertility and success and our experience freezing our eggs in our thirties.
If you’ve ever felt the weight of “running out of time” or questioned whether you’re falling behind, this conversation is for you.
Mentioned in this episode:
Do you value these conversations? You are invited to join my Turning Community: a sacred online space for women in their thirties to be support and life each other up. Doors re-open on March 7th!
You can find Beth's podcast here or connect with her on Instagram.
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Before I reached my thirties I had a (very untrue) perception that life in my thirties would get easier, I would be more of an ‘adult’ and life would seamlessly flow along. I was in for a shock when I realized quite quickly that adulting isn’t really a feeling (not one that was going to come in my thirties) and that this decade was full of huge changes, decisions and challenges.
In this vulnerable and honest solo episode I am reflecting on each year of my thirties and I have picked one big challenge I went through and the subsequent lesson I learned and took with me on my thirties journey. The stories I am sharing range from discussing career uncertainties, relationship struggles, feelings of being left behind, and welcoming in new chapters and identity shifts.
I invite you to join the waitlist for my brand new membership program TURNING. A community space designed for women in their thirties to support each other. Doors are re-opening in March-sign up here to get first access (there will be limited spots!).
Follow me at@turning30coach on Instagram.
In this special Q&A episode, I’m answering four questions from the Turning 30 community about relationships. From knowing if someone is "the one," to healing after heartbreak, to navigating the challenges of being single in your thirties, this episode covers a range of topics to help you gain clarity and confidence in your love life.
Here’s what we’re diving into:
💬 1:34 – How do you know who's "the one"? A listener shares their struggle with feeling unsure in a relationship after a history of abuse. I explore the difference between PTSD and gut instincts when it comes to love.
💬 15:19 – How do I forgive myself for staying too long in the wrong relationship? I offer guidance on releasing self-blame and reframing past experiences as lessons for growth.
💬 21:13 – How can I feel okay being single in my mid-thirties? We talk about embracing independence, avoiding "fuckboys," and finding peace with the journey toward marriage or kids.
💬 28:30 – How do I stay the best version of myself in a relationship? I share practical tips on maintaining your sense of self while building a healthy partnership.
This episode is packed with personal insights and actionable advice to help you navigate love, relationships, and self-discovery in your thirties.
Resources Mentioned:
✨ Dating Values Workbook – Get clear on your non-negotiables and align with your relationship goals. Download for free here.
✨ The Anxious Girl’s Guide to Dating – Transform anxiety into confidence in your love life. Grab your copy here.
Have a question for me? I’d love to feature it in a future Q&A episode! Email your relationship or dating questions to emma@coachingwithemma.com.
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In this solo episode we’re diving into the power of making bold, brave decisions and moving into new chapters.
I am sharing my personal journey of relocating to Thailand at the end of last year, a decision that marked the end of a challenging chapter.
In the episode I am giving you both inspiration and tips for how to navigate the big decisions- whether it’s changing careers, starting a new business, ending a relationship, or simply taking that first big step to your 2025 goals.
This episode will inspire you to face your fears, trust your intuition, and take action.
Tune in for practical tips for how to make that big decision and some things to expect what will happen when you have finally made it (and how to overcome them).
This episode is for you if you want to know how to break free from inertia, embrace life’s chapters, and manifest your next bold move.
Let’s make 2025 the year of brave decisions and unstoppable growth!
You are invited to become a founding member of my brand new membership Turning. To join the waitlist and receive the invitation- please head over to @turning30coach on Instagram and DM ‘FOUNDER’.
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