Laurie J. Cameron: “Mindful Awareness Is At The Heart of Self-Mastery”
Does 'Mindfulness' make sense to you? If you want to tame your wild mind but you are still struggling to figure out how it works…
Second Hand September, Spread The Pre-Loved Around
It's not just for the sake of a good campaign. The joy of finding a hidden treasure at the market or the local charity shop…
Why Launching A Start-Up In Your 50s Is The New Normal
You are never too old to launch your start-up. Either you think to start consultancies, a tea room or buying into a franchise ready-made business…
Let’s Retire Ageism together
Over a seven day-period more than 2,400 ageist terms were used on social media channels including Twitter and blogs. Try typing phrases like "Little old…
Nobile di Montepulciano: A Tuscan Red Wine A Gentlewoman Should Know
If you are a gentlewoman who knows the difference between wine tasting and wine drinking, then you can't miss the Tuscany’s noblest red of them…
Topless At The Beach: Is It Still Cool?
Sunbathing topless is becoming less popular these days but it's still causing embarrassment. During the 60s and 70s exposing breasts at the beach was a…
Behavioural Scientist Nicola Wass: “Never Stop Reinventing Yourself”
She is blond, bold and speaks her mind. The new Director of The Baltic Triangle CIC in Liverpool and CEO of So-Mo Ltd Nicola Wass,…
The Power Of Atomic Habits
“If you want to predict where you’ll end up in life, all you have to do is follow the curve of tiny gains or tiny…
Intuitive Eating: Making Peace With Food in Midlife
Aren't you tired of calorie counting, carb avoiding, and waistline measuring? Welcome to the club! Yes, apart from new inspirations and challenges, midlife could bring…
Sex Problems? Ask Dr Ruth
If you feel lost in the modern sex jungle, Dr Ruth Westheimer might have a solution for you. The sex therapist whose 1980s American radio…
Toughen Up Your Midlife With Martial Arts
It's never too late to get into the best shape of your life and martial arts can be a fun way to keep you fit…
The Six Strengths Of Late Bloomers
Do you remember the story about the Tortoise and the Hare? The motto, “slow and steady wins the race,” was the moral of Aesop's fable.…
Organic Sex For Midlifers: How To Slow Down And Maximize Your Pleasure
When it comes to stress, the so-called ‘sandwich generation’ (those caring for their parents and their kids) are facing plenty of demands, including hormonal changes…
The Rise Of The Silver Influencers
Style, beauty, creativity and influence have absolutely nothing to do with age. True style comes from within and older women who are considered today’s “influencers”…
Plus Size Mannequins? Yes, please!
Nike hit the headlines last week (their London flagship store is now using plus-size and para-sport mannequins) and it’s safe to say there is controversy…
Are You A Female Midster?
What do Susan Sarandon, Helen Mirren, Tilda Swinton and Patti Smith have in common? They are all Midsters. Born between 1960 and 1980, Midsters are…
Meeting the Gen X
Savvy, sceptical and self-reliant: we are the Gen Xers. Aged 38 to 53, we are those ones able to reinvent our identity shaking off stereotypes…
Feminist Emma Rees: Midlife Crisis? A luxury
There are many stereotypes and misconceptions associated with midlife and especially with feminism. Emma Rees, Professor of Literature and Gender Studies at the University of…
Returning To Work In Your 50s
Our generation is working and living longer. We don't plan to retire at the traditional age, either by choice or out of necessity and guess…
How To Unravel Your Midlife Body Image
This time on CrunchyTales, we take a look in the mirror (and, hopefully, a look inside ourselves) exploring body image, ageing and acceptance. Our special…