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Ever caught yourself saying "I'm doing everything right, so why isn't it working?" You're not alone. In this episode, Emma unpacks that phrase so many women use when they join the Turning community, and what it often reveals underneath. What we cover: Is there really such a thing as "doing all the right things" when it comes to love? Emma challenges the idea that love works like other areas of life where effort equals results. Unlike your career or friendships, love has an element of randomness and divine timing that we simply can't control. The difference between wanting love and being open to it. Emma shares her own story of how she turned down Ellie two years before they got together, not because she didn't want a relationship, but because she had deep inner work to do first. Desire and openness aren't the same thing. How to tell if you're truly ready. Emma offers a simple thought experiment: imagine someone handed you an envelope containing a real, past-the-honeymoon-phase relationship starting tomorrow. What comes up for you? Your honest reaction might reveal more than you expect. What to actually focus on during this chapter. Instead of treating single life as a waiting room, Emma encourages you to get curious about what genuinely lights you up and to do the inner work that opens your heart to receive love when it does arrive. Resources mentioned: Free journaling guide: https://chipper-builder-227.kit.com/journal-guide The Turning Community for women in their 30s calling in love Coming soon: a workshop on how to open your heart and call in your next chapter Connect with Emma: Instagram: @turning30coach Join the Turning Community: https://www.turning30coach.com/turning-lp If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, rate, and share it with a friend who needs to hear it xo

This is a special bonus episode following the Love After 35 email series, where I’ve been sharing real stories from women who met their partners later than expected (many in their late 30s and early 40s). After collecting dozens of submissions over the past year and interviewing women on this podcast for over six years, I've noticed clear patterns in how women find love after 35. In this episode, I'm breaking down the seven most common patterns and what you can learn from them. The 7 Patterns: The struggle before the shift - What every woman experienced before meeting their partnerDivine timing and serendipity - The unexplainable moments that led to loveBuilding a beautiful single chapter - What women were actually doing while singleThe work that preceded love - What changed internally before they met their personSurrender and acceptance - The mindset shift that opened them upIt felt different - Why the right relationship doesn't always feel how you expectThe advice they all give - What every woman says to her younger self Join the Turning Community If these stories resonate with you and you're thinking "I want that to be me," come inside the Turning Community. This is where you do the work these women did: the internal healing, the mindset shifts, the building of a beautiful single chapter. Inside you get: The Turning Curriculum (two full courses on dating and building your thirties chapter)Live group coaching with EmmaA 24/7 community of over 100 women from around the worldExpert guest workshops on relevant topicsDaily accountability challengesSupport from women who understand exactly what you're going through Join Now: https://www.turning30coach.com/turning-lp

Sign up here for the Love After 35 email series which goes live on January 9th 2026. What if the love you're searching for is already here- you just need to become the match for it? In this episode, Emma sits down with writer and storyteller Bryn Daylor to explore one of the most transformative love stories you'll hear. Bryn shares her journey from a challenging divorce at 30, through years of emotionally unavailable relationships, to meeting her fiancé in the most unexpected way. But this isn't just a love story. It's about how Bryn used writing as a tool to liberate herself from old patterns, heal deep wounds around intimacy and worthiness, and ultimately manifest a relationship that felt like coming home. Together, Emma and Bryn unpack the messy, vulnerable parts of dating in your 30s, the practice of surrendering control, and why learning to be alone might be the most important prerequisite to finding lasting love. Inside this episode: Why quitting dating for 90 days terrified Bryn more than staying single forever, and what she discovered about herself when she finally stopped buffering with male attentionThe exact writing practice Bryn used to manifest her partner (and why it wasn't just a manifestation checklist)How to massage the stories from your past so they stop holding you hostage and start propelling you forwardThe difference between journaling and storytelling, and why vulnerability on the page builds trust in real lifeWhat happened when Bryn’s partner canceled their first date the day before (and why she didn't write him off)Why being with uncertainty is the key to calling in an extraordinary lifeIf you've been single longer than you expected, if you're tired of emotionally unavailable people, if you're scared that love might not find you in time, this episode is for you. Bryn’s story proves that the relationship you want isn't just luck. It's about doing the inner work, releasing the grip of old stories, and trusting that your person is already on their way. Connect with Bryn:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bryndaylor/ Join the Turning Community:The only online community space specifically designed to support single women in their thirties to enjoy their single chapters and call in a life partner. The doors are now open and we are accepting new members for January. Sign up here.

What if the key to everything you’re calling in — love, purpose, peace — isn’t in your mind, but in your heart? In this deeply grounding and expansive conversation, Emma sits down with Estelle Bingham, therapist, spiritual teacher, and author of Manifest Your True Essence, to explore a whole new way of thinking about manifestation — one rooted not in mindset hacks or vision boards, but in emotional truth, inner child healing, and the heart’s intelligence. Estelle shares how our deepest beliefs, past experiences, and ancestral patterns shape what we attract, and how learning to listen to our hearts can transform not just what we call in, but how we relate to ourselves along the way. What “heart-led manifestation” really means, and how it differs from the traditional mindset-based approach.Why the unconscious mind and unhealed inner child can block what we’re trying to manifest.How ancestral and intergenerational trauma (epigenetics) can quietly shape our patterns in love, money, and self-worth.The power of self-compassion, curiosity, and trust when you’re tired of “doing the work” but not seeing change.How to move from survival mode into embodiment, and why your heart is your most powerful manifestation tool.A simple, science-backed heart practice you can do anywhere to reconnect with yourself and create coherence between your heart and mind. If you’ve been doing everything right (journaling, therapy, affirmations) but still feel stuck, this episode will meet you where you are. It’s for the woman who’s exhausted from trying to fix herself, who’s wondering if she’s fallen behind, and who’s craving a softer, more embodied way forward. Estelle and Emma remind you that you don’t need to “earn” love, peace, or joy, you just need to come home to yourself. Because healing and manifestation aren’t about forcing outcomes. They’re about remembering who you are, and trusting that the universe responds to the frequency of your truth. Connect with Estelle: Estelle Bingham, known as “The Heart Whisperer”, is an holistic therapist, healer, and metaphysical teacher. For over two decades, she has dedicated her life to guiding others through profound journeys of healing and empowerment, helping them embody their true joy and potential. Book:  'Manifest Your True Essence' Website: www.estellebingham.com IG: estelle.bingham YT: https://www.youtube.com/@estelle.bingham Connect with Emma: IG: @turning30coach Join the Turning 30 Membership: turning30coach.com/membership

In this deeply personal episode, Emma sits down with psychotherapist and mind-body expert Nicole Sachs to explore the unexpected connection between our emotional world and physical symptoms. For the first time publicly, Emma shares her own journey through debilitating postpartum health issues - eczema, joint pain, vertigo, and the crushing fear that something was seriously wrong. What she discovered changed everything: her body wasn't broken. It was speaking. Nicole, author of Mind Your Body and creator of the Journal Speak method, explains how chronic pain, anxiety, and mystery symptoms are often our nervous system's way of protecting us from overwhelming emotions we haven't processed. Through stories, science, and radical self-compassion, this conversation reveals why the cure you're seeking might not be in a prescription — it might be in your own pen. Inside this episode: Why your chronic pain or anxiety might be your body's alarm system, not the actual problem, and what that means for healingThe Type T personality: how perfectionism, people-pleasing, and high achievement can literally show up as physical symptoms in your bodyJournal Speak explained: Nicole's specific 30-minute daily practice (20 minutes of raw, unfiltered writing + 10 minutes of meditation) that helps release the emotional reservoir fuelling your symptomsEmma's vulnerable story of postpartum chronic illness, medical despair, and the moment everything clicked when she discovered Nicole's workThe neuroscience of why your nervous system creates pain as protection. And how self-compassion is the missing piece most of us never learnedHow anxiety, insomnia, and obsessive thought loops are interchangeable with physical pain, and why healing one often heals the other If you're in your 30s and your body feels like it's betraying you (or if anxiety has become your constant companion), this episode is for you. Maybe you've been told there's nothing wrong, or that you'll just have to "manage" your symptoms forever. Maybe you're exhausted from trying everything and getting nowhere. You're not broken. You're not making it up. And you're definitely not alone. What if the pain, the panic, the sleepless nights aren't life sentences, but invitations? Invitations to finally listen to the parts of yourself you've been too busy, too scared, or too conditioned to silence. This work isn't about perfection. It's about presence. It's about pausing long enough to ask: What is my body trying to tell me? You deserve to feel at home in your own skin. And that journey? It can start today. 📲 Connect with Emma (Turning 30) on Instagram at @turning30coach Nicole Sachs, LCSW is a psychotherapist, bestselling author, and internationally recognized leader in mind-body medicine. She's the creator of JournalSpeak®, a transformative practice that has helped thousands heal from chronic pain and anxiety. Nicole is the author of Mind Your Body and host of the podcast The Cure for Chronic Pain. She serves on faculty at the Omega Institute for Holistic Studies and is based in Los Angeles and New York. Learn more at nicolesachs.com. Instagram: @nicolesachslcswBook: Mind Your Body (available in audio and print)Podcast: The Cure for Chronic Pain

Join the viral workshop that’s helped thousands shift their energy around love and timelines: F**ck the Timelines, find love and live your own path in your thirties– Happening LIVE this Saturday, October 4th 2025. Save your spot! In this solo episode, Emma dives into one of the most thrown-around – and misunderstood – phrases in the personal development and dating world: “Trust the timelines.” What does it actually mean to trust your timeline? And what if the timeline you’re trying so hard to trust… was never even yours to begin with? Emma unpacks: Why so many of us internalized timelines we didn’t choose – from family narratives, societal norms, and outdated expectations. What happens when we unknowingly live inside “timeline traps” – always trying to catch up, compare, or calculate how far behind we are. The real difference between passive trusting vs. active alignment (and why sitting back and waiting doesn’t actually bring love). The powerful energy shift that happens when you F**k the Timelines and start honoring the life you’re actually meant to live. If you’ve ever felt like you’re running out of time, like everyone else is ahead, or like your love story is taking too long- this episode is your reminder: You are not late. You are right on time. And there’s a whole new way to live and love in your 30s. 💥 Doors to the Turning membership are OPENING again on October 4th – for the final time in 2025. Join a global community of women redefining their timelines, doing the deep work, and creating connection, confidence, and clarity like never before.

Ever feel like you're stuck in a pattern you desperately want to break but don't know how? In this raw and honest solo episode, Emma tackles one of the most common struggles women face in their 30s - knowing you need to change but feeling paralyzed by uncertainty. Responding to a vulnerable question from a member in her Turning community, Emma dives deep into why we get stuck in inaction even when the universe is "screaming" at us to make a move. She breaks down the real reasons behind our fear of uncertainty, why we don't trust our future selves, and the dangerous belief that someone else will come save us from our current situation. What You'll Learn: Why fear of uncertainty keeps you stuck (and how to embrace it instead)The truth about trusting your future self to handle whatever comesHow to shift from "feel the fear and do it anyway" to actually taking actionWhy you need to accept that you're going to fail - and why that's actually good newsThe "one life mentality" that creates urgency without panicPractical steps to stop waiting and start moving toward what you wantKey Takeaway: Life meets you at the level of your audacity. Nobody is coming to save you - you have to save yourself. And the good news? You're absolutely capable of handling whatever comes next. Perfect for anyone who's tired of their own patterns, knows they need to make a change, but feels stuck in analysis paralysis. Follow Emma on Instagram @turning30coach Want to become part of Emma’s inner circle and get coaching on demand in a community of global members in their thirties? You are invited to join us in the Turning Community. Sign up to the waitlist for the Turning Community for early access and bonuses: doors open again October 4th!

What happens when the relationship never comes… but the desire to become a mother won’t go away? In this raw and powerful episode, Emma sits down with a very special guest (also named Emma) who shares the story behind her boldest decision yet: becoming a solo mum by choice (SMBC) at age 40. After spending her 30s in the cycle of heartbreak, therapy, dating disappointments, and fertility panic, and going through a big break-up at age 39, Emma reached a breaking point. Tired of waiting and knowing she wanted to have a family of her own, she chose herself instead and started the journey to solo motherhood. She now has a beautiful one year old son and is sharing her journey and life as an SMBC on her Instagram. This isn’t the glossy Instagram version. It’s the messy, deeply human story of letting go of the fantasy, grieving the love that never arrived, and finding power in a path she never expected to take. Together, we talk about what it means to actually take control of your timeline and how liberating, terrifying, and beautiful it can be to rewrite your story when life doesn’t go to plan. Inside this episode: The hidden grief of being a woman who “did all the right things” and still ended up aloneThe silent pressure cooker of fertility timelines and the panic that sets in after 35How Emma reframed solo motherhood from Plan B to powerful, aligned choiceWhat dating, therapy, and burnout taught her about self-worth and agencyThe spiritual and emotional reckoning that comes before big, life-altering decisions Whether you’re curious about solo motherhood as a potential future option, questioning your own timeline, or grieving the gap between where you are and where you thought you’d be, this one’s for you. 📲 Connect with Emma (Turning 30) on Instagram at @turning30coach 📲 Connect with Emma (SMBC) on Instagram at @emma.kate.james Are you ready to turn your thirties into the best decade yet? The doors to Turning are reopening in a few weeks, and you are invited to come and join the party. Sign up to the Turning waitlist here to get first access and special bonuses.

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. The workshop is available from June 27th and will be available for replay for one week only. Make sure to register your spot to receive the link to watch. Sign up here 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: Why we struggle with uncertainty- especially around love, timelines, and family dreamsHow to stop outsourcing your sense of peace to whether or not you meet “the one”What it really means to let go of control (and how it opens the door to everything you want)The spiritual truths behind why the timing hasn’t “worked out” yetEmma’s personal story of hitting an emotional rock bottom just before meeting her partner and becoming a motherOne 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: A powerful anonymous post from inside the Turning Community that brought me to tearsMy own story of standing at my best friend’s wedding, single and scared I’d never get thereWhy your complex emotions, envy, sadness, hope, are all valid and welcomeTools to help you navigate social triggers like weddings without losing yourselfThe beauty of reframing: turning envy into inspiration 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. And if this episode resonated, share it with a friend or leave a review. It truly helps more women feel seen and supported. Follow me on Instagram here. 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: Embracing the paradox of being single in your thirties - loving your independent life while still desiring partnershipHow to create meaningful rituals when living alone that help combat lonelinessThe reality of friendship evolution as we age - when friends move away, get married, or have childrenMaking new friends in your thirties and why it's often a slow burn rather than an instant connectionFinding joy in solo travel and maintaining independence within relationshipsKayla's second-chance love story with her now-fiancé after being together throughout her twentiesThe shift from living alone to moving in with a partner (and tips for how to navigate it)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! JOIN THE WAITLIST HERE

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: Why dating feels harder today and how our expectations have evolvedThe myth of "the spark" and why slow-burn relationships often lead to deeper connectionsWhy compatibility, shared values, and friendship matter more than instant chemistryTalia's story of meeting her husband on a dating app and how she knew he was "the one" (hint: it wasn't love at first sight!)How to date intentionally without becoming overwhelmedThe balance between being too picky and too accepting in your dating lifeWhy you need to be "the chooser" instead of waiting to be chosenIf 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. Join us here: https://emma-wilson-bc6b.mykajabi.com/turning-community

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: How her thirties became a transformative decade of healing and self-growth.Why she spent most of her thirties single, and how she navigated the emotional ups and downs of dating.The fears and limiting beliefs she had about relationships and how she overcame them.The story of meeting her husband at 39 and the patterns that she had to overcome.Her thoughts on wanting to be a mother in her thirties and what it was like becoming a mom of three in her forties.The importance of trust, patience, and acceptance when life doesn’t go to plan. 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!