An honest, informative and nonjudgmental podcast for those of advanced maternal age navigating to and through motherhood!
Welcome to the New Mommy at 40 Tribe!
I’m your host, Victoria Lauture Duncker and I’m excited to build this community with you!
After two respectively decade long relationships ending, I adjusted my dream of having a life-long partner and family. I poured myself into my work & career. My dating life only went so far when I realized that I had never really been alone. I had not made the same commitment to myself as I had my partners and past relationships. So, I embarked on a “Year of Yes & Me”. I decided I’d say yes to opportunities that universe presented me. There were only two rules to this life-manifesting game: 1) the activity should bring me joy and 2) that it would not bring me or humanity harm. It was quite an adventurous, but fulfilling time!
Then came 40! After a transformative trip to my parent’s homeland of Haiti with a circle of close friends, I felt this strong sense of completion, restoration of my intuition and deep love for myself. Less than a year later, I met my loving husband, got married and conceived our rainbow baby all in 6 months!
New Mommy at 40 Podcast was created shortly after losing my mother in 2021. A friend of hers, in an attempt to comfort me said, “I’m so glad your mother got a chance to meet your daughter before she passed. For years, we wondered ‘What’s wrong with her?’.”
Having privately just suffered yet another pregnancy loss three weeks before, I heard the calling to follow in the footsteps of the female storytellers in my family - to break my silence. I felt the need to create a space to laugh, cry, scream, share, heal and educate through those awkward moments we sometimes experience as older parents and support one another.
And here we are!
I’m so happy you stopped by. Enjoy the podcast!
Warmly,
Victoria
PHOTO CREDIT: Rebecca Oksana
About Me:
I am a multifaceted artist, storyteller, and advocate whose work spans various mediums and platforms. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theater from the University of Miami, I am a professionally trained actor with over two decades of experience as a member of Actor's Equity Association and SAG-AFTRA.
My Haitian heritage and family of distinguished storytellers have instilled in me a deep appreciation for the power of narratives to empower and connect. Beyond my artistic pursuits, I have also had a successful career in commercial aviation, which I have since retired from.
My journey has been marked by resilience and a determination to thrive in the face of adversity and trauma. As a sought-after keynote speaker, I share my personal story with candor, passion, and a touch of humor, resonating with audiences of all ages.
As a mother myself, I have been open about my challenges with fibroids, PCOS, and fertility, advocating tirelessly for black maternal health awareness in the United States. I am committed to breaking the shackles of victimhood and empowering others through my voice.
About the podcast:
New Mommy at 40 is a podcast for those of advanced maternal age who maybe thinking about having children, who are beginning their parenting journey or are starting all over again. We simply have some additional concerns compared to our younger counterparts: fertility concerns, perhaps the fear of lack of time, a bit less energy, raising our young children while caring for aging parents, estate planning, our knees giving out as we get up from the mat while playing with our kid… HA!
Each week, you can expect to hear from other parents, sharing their unique journeys with us. We’ll also hear from experts in the fields of fertility, therapy, wellness and more!
So, grab your favorite drink, a cozy chair and sit with us every Monday. See you there!
Would you like to share your story with us? Be our guest host!
Looking for people of advanced maternal age to share of their journey to parenthood. Submit below!