Over 50? Time For Dopamine Dressing
At midlife we often witness a shift in the way we relate to our clothing: it’s less about "how does this look" and more about…
Becoming A “Solutionary”
At midlife, many of us start to question ourselves about our purpose in life, but very few women plan to become a 'solutionary', a force…
Why Being Single At 50 Is The New Normal
Either through choice or circumstance, many of us at 50 are alone. But that doesn't mean we feel lonely. Despite what dating companies would have…
It’s No-Bra Day
Bras may help boost our self-esteem, making us look good and feel good. However, sometimes they may be uncomfortable and constricting. Whether you view them…
The Five Love Languages
Nowadays relationships seem quite challenging and difficult to maintain. Too often we take things for granted and even though we do care for our partner…
The Joyful Endurance Of Madonna & The MTV generation
MTV has marked its 40th Anniversary this year bringing back delightful memories of funny haircuts, tight spandex, outrageous spectacle and of course, great pop music…
Leaving An Ethical Will Behind
In midlife, we sometimes question ourselves about our mortality, what we have learnt along our journey so far and which kind of legacy we will…
What’s your happy fragrant flashback?
We all have that fragrant flashback when a smell immediately takes us back to a specific time and place. It could be crayons, chocolate cake,…
Learning To Forgive Ourselves
Whether you believe in Karma or not, you can't deny that our life is the result of actions and consequences. But have you ever wondered…
The Importance Of Making Yourself A Priority
Do your needs often get pushed off the end of your to-do list? Every woman should have an occasional break for sanity's sake. This means…
Think You’re Too Old To Compete? Think Again
The Olympic Games in Tokyo this year have certainly been the real proof of CrunchyTales' beliefs on ageing as a time of awareness, reawakening and…
The Courage To Be Disliked
Are you constantly trying to please others and worry about how they will see you? If you often question your own self-worth based on other…
The 7 Female Archetypes
What does it mean to be a woman? These days femininity is incredibly layered and complex. However, whether conscious or not, we can still relate…
How To Change Our Inner Narrative
We are all chasing something. However, what most of us really need in midlife, is the peace of mind that comes from knowing we can…
On Having A Pro-Ageing Mindset
Do you know that the way you perceive ageing can actually influence how you age? Ageing, like many aspects of life, is a self-fulfilling prophecy. …
What Are Friends For In Midlife?
Friendships are a key factor to a happy middle age and beyond. According to a recent study published in the 'Journal of Women and Aging',…
The Gift Of Calligraphy
A few weeks ago I had an appointment with my Doctor and at the end of the consultation, she tried to print out some advice…
CrunchyTalks: We Finally Made It To Rome
Midlifers are a force for good but in order to flourish, they need to connect, share experiences and support each other along a journey full…
Feeling Left Behind In Your Life? Here Is Why You Shouldn’t
Life is much more personal, complex, and nuanced than we think. However, in the middle of our journey, we can't help but feel like we’re…
Are Mature Women Finally Becoming More Visible On Screens?
Some people would argue that the film industry has a problem with ageism when it comes to women. However, despite the pandemic, 2021 will be…