



Episode 8: Zanele Njapha - The Unlearning Point
In the final episode of 40 Before 40, Carl sat down with Zanele Njapha, widely known as The UnLearning Lady, to explore one of the most important skills for the next chapter of life: unlearning. A South African transformation specialist, keynote speaker, and CEO of The UnLearner, Zanele unpacked …

Episode 7: Dr. Dale Rae- And Episode You Can Sleep On
Carl sat down with sleep scientist and researcher Dr Dale Rae to unpack one of the most overlooked pillars of health: sleep. Together, they explored why sleep often becomes more challenging as we get older, the hidden long-term consequences of poor sleep, and why regular sleep habits may be even …

Episode 6: Prof Renata Schoeman – Do I Have ADHD?
Carl sat down with psychiatrist and ADHD expert Prof Renata Schoeman for an eye-opening conversation about the rise in adult ADHD diagnoses and what the condition really looks like beyond the stereotypes. Together, they explored the difference between genuine ADHD and everyday distraction, the im…

Episode 5: Shareen Richter - What's Happy-Ning
In this episode of 40 Before 40, Carl sat down with happiness and laughter expert Shareen Richter for a powerful conversation about what it really means to thrive as we get older. Together, they unpacked the myths around happiness, the pressures of modern life, the loneliness many adults experien…

Episode 4: Shelley Lewin - Making Friends Meet
In this episode of 40 Before 40, Carl sat down with relationship architect and author Shelley Lewin for a deeply honest conversation about friendship, loneliness, vulnerability, and the connections that shape our lives.From the "200-hour rule" of building meaningful friendships to the emotional ris…

Episode 3: Dr. Ben Coetsee – A Healthy Pep(Tide) Talk
In this episode of 40 Before 40, Carl sat down with high-performance and longevity expert Dr. Ben Coetsee for a fascinating conversation about what really happens to the body as we age. From testosterone and preventative health to peptides, stress, sleep, fitness, and the hidden warning signs men …

Episode 2: Nikki Bush - Parental Guidance is Advised
In this episode of 40 Before 40, Carl sat down with renowned parenting and human potential expert Nikki Bush for a deeply honest conversation about raising children in a rapidly changing world. From parenting in the age of AI and social media to navigating pressure, presence, resilience, and ident…

Episode 1: Maya Fisher-French - Look at that finance!
Hi, I’m Carl Wastie and I turned 40 in June. I approached this milestone intentionally by unlocking gatekept secrets and discovering hacks to power through what I hope will be some of the best years of my life. Meet Maya Fisher-French, a multiple award-winning consumer financial journalist, who s…