The 40s Movement

In this episode, we discuss the modern redefinition of the “trophy wife” in her 40s. Today’s version isn’t just about appearances—it often includes cultivating hobbies, exploring passions, and sometimes even working part-time by choice. We also unpack how influencers are poking fun at the stereotypical “entitled housewife,” and how this satire has ironically fueled a cultural shift that gives women permission to embrace that lifestyle unapologetically.

We reflect on how our mothers’ generation rarely prioritized hobbies the way we do now, and what that says about freedom, identity, and fulfillment today. From there, we move into a thoughtful discussion on toxic positivity, the pressure to “always feel happy,” and the complex emotions around traveling without our kids—especially the lingering guilt that comes with it. This episode is equal parts humor, honesty, and real talk about what it means to be a woman navigating midlife on her own terms.