Happy 2nd Birthday, CrunchyTales
What a year! There is no denying that 2020 has been one that none of us could have predicted. However, amid the chaos and confusion…
Actress Alessandra Monti: “It’s Always Exciting To Get Back In The Game”
It is said that the eyes are the mirror of the soul. Alessandra Monti has been gifted with two beautiful ones that 'speak to you'…
The Very First Sign Of Ageing
The very first sign of ageing is not when you spot that grey hair on your head or those wrinkles around your eyes. The very…
Why We Need More Fortune Cookies In Midlife
There are little treats in life that have the power of making us smile. One of those is the fortune cookie. Its simple statements such…
Ageing With Gusto Despite Your Wrinkles
How many women feel conditioned by social pressure to conform to beauty norms? Unfortunately, a lot. That happens because there is still a tendency to…
Have You Found Your Tribe, Yet?
In a world where borders are becoming stricter and the pandemic forces us to stay at home, it's becoming vital knowing where we belong to.…
Where Are The Older Female Role Models To Emulate?
According to a study by the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, 54 is the specific age at which we struggle to motivate ourselves to…
Remember When We Wore Stilettos?
Once upon a time, I used to love heels and wear them all the time. Of course, I still like my stilettos: they provide a…
Fashion, Beauty and Style – Rocking Your Look At Midlife | Midlife Confidential – Episode 5
Are we all sharpening - in some way- a new aesthetic literacy? And which role middle-aged women are playing in that? Excited to launch the…
The Post Menopausal Zest
There is so much negativity around menopause, but so little about the new freedom we are blessed with at the end of a challenging time…
I’ve Turned The Page. Now, What?!
Starting over at midlife isn’t all rainbows and lollipops but it's possible. The problem is when you feel you are ready to turn the page…
Dr Sherry Ross: “Balance In Life and In The Vagina Goes Hand In Hand”
If there is a health expert who can flip the perspective about the ageing female body, it is Dr Sherry Ross. The American Ob/Gyn and…
In Praise Of The Specs
What Do Jennifer Aniston, Brooke Shields and Jennifer Lopez have in common? They are all celebs over 40 who look even more amazing when wearing…
Is Bodybuilding the latest midlife craze?
Bodybuilding isn't for the faint-hearted. It's a process and a commitment, a lot of sweat and regimentation. It's not just a matter of being toned…
Songwriter Sarah Jane Morris: “I feel at the peak in my 60s”
Maybe it's that fiery red hair or her eclectic background that have helped her embrace so many challenges, but Sarah Jane Morris' voice keeps roaring stronger…
Are you still having fun under the bedsheets?
Here at CrunchyTales, we believe we can have a healthy, rewarding sex life at any age. Sex can be a powerful emotional experience and a…
The Gift Of Empathy
Midlife is when we discover ourselves not simply through self-reflection, but by becoming interested in the lives of others. Perhaps it’s because we have less…
Why Are We Making The Same Mistakes Over And Over ?
If we are supposed to grow older but wiser why do we keep making the same mistakes over and over again? Isn't midlife considered the…
Gray Panthers: Who Are They?
Well before 'ageism' became a modern mainstream term, there was an American lady who confronted ageist stereotypes and whose destiny was to radically change the…
Are Good Manners A Thing Of The Past?
It’s a matter of speech, common courtesy, neat appearance and control over our emotions. However, it looks like some people - not only the new…