Best Life Pending with Steph De Sousa & Chrissy Hearn
Best Life Pending is a podcast aimed at women over 40 who are tired of pretending they have everything figured out. It explores real-life topics such as career changes, difficult divorces, unexpected friendship endings, and the physical realities of aging like hot flushes, all without filters or fake positivity. Each week, the hosts bring the kinds of honest and funny conversations women typically share in private, putting them on the record. The show's message is that reinvention has no age limit and that laughter can help along the way.
Episodes
Fashion Trends We Wish Would Stay in the Past
Skinny jeans, balloon pants, stirrup leggings and the infamous Kmart quilted jacket! Chrissy and Steph take a trip down fashion memory lane, sharing the trends they loved, the ones they regret and the styles they refuse to wear again. Plus, a debate about activewear, dressing for your age and why everything from the 80s keeps coming back!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fashion After 50: Who Says You Can't Wear That?
Who decided there's an age limit on fashion? This week, Chrissy and Steph talk body confidence, changing shapes, finding your personal style and the struggle to find fabulous clothes after 50. From red carpet outfits to the dreaded phrase "mutton dressed as lamb", they're challenging the rules and asking why women can't just wear whatever makes them feel amazing.See omnystudio.com/listener for pri
The Best Advice We Wish We'd Taken
From financial independence to following your dreams, Chrissy and Steph share the best advice they've ever ignored, the lessons they've learned along the way, and the wisdom they're passing on to their kids.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When Your Kids Don't Need You Anymore
What happens when your kids grow up and your role as a parent starts to change? Chrissy and Steph get honest about empty nests, the never-ending mental load, parenting regrets and the challenge of letting adult children make their own mistakes. Plus, why it's time to stop judging yourself for the parent you were and give yourself a little grace.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
AI Is Our New Best Friend
Chrissy and Steph reveal their love affair with AI, from saving hours of admin to cracking the Instagram algorithm. Plus, why they're always extra polite to ChatGPT, just in case the robots take over.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Marriage: For Better, For Worse and For F**k’s Sake!
Ever looked at your partner and wondered how you've managed not to kill each other? 😂 Chrissy and Steph spill on the little things that drive them mad, why menopause changes the rules and what happens to your marriage when the kids finally leave home. Is it time to fall in love all over again or just learn to tolerate each other?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bad Service and Bloody Tipping!
Chrissy and Steph get fired up about the decline of customer service, disappointing restaurant experiences and the growing pressure to tip in Australia. Plus, why Chrissy thinks her husband needs to rein in his generous tipping habits!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Friendship in Your 50s: Why Are We So Lonely?
Friendships can change dramatically as we get older, but why is making and keeping friends in your 50s so difficult? Chrissy and Steph open up about friendship breakups, loneliness, empty nesting and the importance of finding your people. Plus, they share simple ways to reconnect and build meaningful friendships at any age.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What Are You Reading Right Now?
Chrissy and Steph swap their latest reads, from spicy romantasy and Harry Potter confessions to true crime thrillers, trad wives and the books they can’t put down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Are We Ever Happy With Our Bodies?
Chrissy and Steph get candid about body image, weight, ageing, cosmetic procedures, and the way we speak to ourselves. Plus, they unpack why accepting a compliment or even a little help can sometimes be harder than giving itSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Would You Rather...Part 2
A game of “Would You Rather” gets surprisingly deep as Chrissy and Steph tackle alcohol, addictive tendencies, menopause, HRT and the ultimate battle between money and identity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Big M: Menopause, Mood Swings & Losing Our Words
In this episode, we’re talking all things menopause - the brain fog, rage, aches and pains, sleepless nights and all the things nobody warned us about. We share our own experiences, have a very honest chat about HRT, relationships and needing a little more space, and somehow end up debating whether separate bedrooms might actually be the secret to a happy marriage.See omnystudio.com/listener
Nip Tucks, Korean Skincare & Business Class Bids
Chrissy and Steph reveal the little luxuries they’re finally spending money on from cosmetic tweaks and Korean skincare to nails and cheeky business class upgrades. Plus, Chrissy shares exactly how she feels about the post 50 neck!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Reinventing Yourself at 50-ish
Is it ever too late to blow things up and start again? Chrissy and Steph talk career changes, confidence, relationships, finding your worth and the small ways you can reinvent yourself without changing your entire life. Plus, why women over 50 might just be the most overlooked generation out there, and the simple challenge to take one step towards the version of yourself you actually want to be.Se
Would You Rather… Part 1
A quick bonus that starts with a few harmless “Would You Rather” questions and somehow ends up covering death, starting over on social media, online fame and whether platforms are doing enough when things go seriously wrong. Light, heavy and very us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We’re Not Doing That Anymore
Getting older comes with aches, brain fog and a few extra tablets but it also comes with freedom. Chrissy and Steph talk menopause, weight, money, relationships, people pleasing and why they’re finally done carrying everyone else’s mental load.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
I Love That For You… But No
Chrissy has a new obsession… blind boxes, Sunny Angels, Hironos and basically anything tiny, cute and completely unnecessary. So naturally, she decides Steph needs one too. Will Steph finally understand the joy of opening a mystery box and become just as obsessed? Absolutely not. But Chrissy isn’t giving up that easily. From being mistaken for someone buying toys for her grandkids to
Who Are We… and How Did We Get Here?
We are officially wing women, and we want you to come along for the ride! In our very first episode, we talk about how an unexpected DM turned into a friendship, why life after 40 and 50 can feel like starting all over again, losing people you love, finding confidence, menopause, ADHD, changing careers and finally giving yourself permission to ask: what do I actually want from the rest of my life?
Introducing Best Life Pending
Best Life Pending with Steph De Sousa & Chrissy Hearn a podcast for women over 40 who are done pretending they have it all figured out. We're here for the career pivots, the messy divorces, the friendships that end without warning, and the hot flushes nobody prepared us for. No filters, no fake positivity, no pretending aging is a graceful glide into irrelevance. Every week, we take the
