Best Life Pending is 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 conversations women usually only have after two glasses of wine and put them on the record: funny, honest, occasionally uncomfortable, always real. We're not here to fix you. You're not broken. We're here to remind you that reinvention doesn't have an age limit, and neither does laughing at yourself.

Latest episodes

What Are You Reading Right Now?

October 6, 2026 · 8 min

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?

October 4, 2026 · 28 min

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 it See…
Would You Rather...Part 2

September 29, 2026 · 7 min

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

September 27, 2026 · 24 min

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…
Nip Tucks, Korean Skincare & Business Class Bids

September 22, 2026 · 4 min

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…
Reinventing Yourself at 50-ish

September 20, 2026 · 28 min

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…
Would You Rather… Part 1

September 15, 2026 · 13 min

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…
We’re Not Doing That Anymore

September 13, 2026 · 27 min

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…