Being 40 is a brave and inclusive reframing of what it means to be a woman today.
Your forties can feel like navigating a relentless wave of pressure. Questions such as “Am I where I ‘should’ be?”, “Should I be married?”, “Have kids?”, “Switch careers?” often dominate our thoughts. And for too long, society has marked this decade as one of decline and predictability.
Today, though, it’s anything but. Shaped by thrilling possibilities, your forties can be a time of profound self-discovery.
In Being 40, journalist Stacey Lindsay crafts a new narrative that captures the diverse experiences of women entering midlife today. Through expert insights, candid interviews; and personal reflection, this book provides women a modern, bold exploration of marriage and relationships, living with and without kids, beauty standards, career transitions, and health shifts.
Being 40 is a brave and inclusive reframing of what it means to be a woman today, and a compass for anyone ready to trust their intuition, embrace change, and step fully into who they are.
About Stacey:
Stacey Lindsay is a multimedia journalist, writer, and editor who lives in the Pacific Northwest. She is the author of BEING 40: The Decade of Letting Go—and Embracing Who We Are.
Known for her warm and empathetic approach, Stacey has interviewed hundreds of public figures and civilians on topics like spirituality, health, civics, politics, identity, art, sexuality, women’s equality, and work. Some of the many giants she has spoken with include Lisa Ling, the late Melody Beattie, Phil Stutz, Jeffrey Marsh, Gillian Anderson, Erin Brockovich, Sharon Salzberg, Dr. Nedra Tawwab, Margareta Magnusson, Reese Witherspoon, Pico Iyer, Jay Shetty, Anna Quindlen, Melissa Gilbert, Jodi Picoult, Debbie Gibson, Terry Real, Mitch Albom, Martha Beck, and Liam Neeson.
Her writing and reporting have appeared across national and global media. Currently a senior contributing editor at The Sunday Paper, she was an editor at goop and an evening TV news anchor and reporter in the Four State region, a role that greatly expanded her worldview. As a reporter and anchor, she investigated the veteran healthcare crisis, the disappearance of small-town America, the plight of local factory workers, the rising cost of food, and other stories about humanity.
Stacey earned a B.A. in media studies from Emerson College and an M.A. in journalism from the University of Colorado at Boulder. She sat on the Board of Compass Quest Veteran Services and is a fierce advocate for women's rights, often mentoring women in the workplace. She also serves as an editorial director for mission-focused brands in the wellness, civics, and environmental fields.