Dr Justine Shotton is a vet with well over 15 years’ experience across the sectors, Justine's impressive and varied career includes being eleceted to become the Junior Vice President of the British Veterinary Association, in 2020. Outside of work, Justine is an avid traveller, having visited 50+ countries.   She’ s also a keen sportswoman, enjoying kitesurfing, running and now Olympic Weightlifting!  We talk about all of this, how Justine has had to adapt and embrace regular media appearances, her important work in raising awareness of important issues through the BVA, her exciting new role and perspectives on building a sustainable future.

Dr Mia Eisenstadt is a psychologist, researcher, coach and award-winning entrepreneur, having recently founded the Fatherli app. Mia is on a mission to help others overcome difficult situations to get the most out of life. Mia has a phd in child and adolescent mental health and has trained in coaching, reflective parenting and dialogue methods. She studied at the evidence based practice unit, a partnership between the Anna Freud centre and UCL Brain Sciences in London.    Mia is passionate about fathers' mental health and wellbeing and the role that fathers can play in supporting the wellbeing of their children and families.We talk about all of this and so much more, including future tech and the opportunities and challenges faced by ai, we also talk song-writing, sourdough and the importance of being over doing.

School is out for summer and so is What The Forty, but not before you get a chance to re-listen to a few clips from the first 5 episodes featuring incredible game-changers, who happen to be 40 ish..  In this episode, Rich introduces clips from interviews featured on last five episodes.  More What The Forty interview based episodes will land in late July..

Tom Otton has been at the forefront of Digital Media in the UAE for the better part of two decades as the CEO and founder of Create Group, growing the business to a team of 200+ employees.Tom is also an adventurer and extreme athlete, having completed a number of ultra marathons, including the Ice Ultra and the Marathon Des Sables amongst others.   Tom can regularly be found training in extreme places as he prepares for his next epic challenge. Tom's pursuit for excellence, his unique approach to physical and mental well being and commitment to challenging himself and getting a long way outside of his comfort zone is inspiring. We talk about all of this, as well as leadership, techniques for managing stress, and how to maintain a relentlessly positive outlook, irrespective of what life might throw at you.

Zeena Zalamea is a Broadcast Journalist and Producer by trade and has clocked up in excess of 5,000 hours of live-on-air content across the airwaves. Zeena has been recognised extensively for her work through multiple awards, including: Illustrado Magazine's 100 Most Influential Filipinos in the UAE and the 300 Most Influential Filipinos in the Gulf.  She was also named the Filipino Times Media Personality of the Year. We chat about all of this and Zeena's recent jump in to being a full time freelancer.   We also explore what it means to turn 40, sources of inspiration, how to set goals and a new kind of dating: "money dates".   We also talk family and how Zeena juggles her career whilst also raising two young children in Dubai.

Hannah Prevett is the Deputy Editor of The Times Enterprise Network.  Having started her career as a tech journalist, Hannah now specialises in writing stories about entrepreneurship and fast-growth businesses.  She is also a regular host of Times and Sunday Times events, including The Times CEO Summit, as well as being a regular contributor to Times Radio.We chat about Hannah's journalism career, how she approaches public speaking, the fun and challenges of turning 40,  and how she navigates all of this whilst being a Mum to two young girls

Dave Coulson is a TV Producer by trade and currently leads the social media team for BBC One's Morning Live. Dave's two decade TV career has seen him work mostly across children and education shows, having series produced Bitesize Daily; a show for parents trying to teach their kids during lockdown.  His real claim to fame, however, is launching 'Hacker The Dog' on social media which some 3 years later, became a viral sensation with over 8 millions views. We talk  careers, Dave's meticulously planned and brilliant 40th birthday party which will also raise money for charity, ask whether social media is good or bad and compare  moisturising regimes, as well as talking around managing family life at 40.Dave was the first person Rich ever did a radio show with, some twenty years ago, so they explore a bit of the old magic.

Dr Robin Moore is an ER physician by day and an adventurer / athlete by weekend. Robin is a pilot, a skydiver, a mountaineer and a horse rider. At age 40, Robin summited Everest!  Robin can currently be seen as part of USA Networks' 'Race to Survive Alaska'.  Robin's energy, zest for life and focus are truly exceptional.  We talk about her experience of completing the Ice Ultra, her upcoming Iron Man and base jumping trip to Norway, as well as how Robin loves to motivate future generations. Robin shares invaluable insight in to her mental and physical preparation for some of the most unique and challenging adventures any human can participate in!

Robin Moore is an ER physician by day and an adventurer / athlete by weekend. Robin is a pilot, a skydiver, a mountaineer and a horse rider.  She summited Everest when at age 40.  Robin can currently be seen as part of USA Networks' 'Race to Survive Alaska'.  Robin's energy, zest for life and focus are truly exceptional.  We talk about her experience of completing the Ice Ultra, her upcoming Iron Man and base jumping trip to Norway, as well as how Robin loves to motivate future generations. Robin shares invaluable insight in to her mental and physical preparation for some of the most unique and challenging adventures any human can participate in!

What The Forty pod will spotlight  true game changers, who are doing incredible things either professionally, or in the personal lives and in many cases, both..  Guests are either in their 40s already, or will soon turn  40.  The series will feature adventurers, athletes, entrepreneurs and people making waves across the media industry.