Ashton Applewhite: “We Can’t Challenge Ageism Unless We’re Aware Of It”
It's time to push back against the fixed meanings attached to numbers (and wrinkles) in society. The activist and author of 'This Chair Rocks: A…
Holiday Blues, Anyone?
Although Christmas is a heart-warming time to celebrate with friends and family, the holidays can be super stressful for many people, especially for midlifers who…
Feminist Lidia Ravera: “I Dream Of An Ageless Society Where Generations Can All Mix And Mingle”
Behind her inquisitive eyes, you will find a woman who has never given up. Since 1968, Italian feminist writer, screen player and journalist Lidia Ravera…
On Handling Naysayers
Are naysayers stomping on your dreams and desires? Don’t deny yourself of the life you should live just because of them. I've met naysayers many…
The Well Gardened Mind
It was the English poet William Wordsworth who said that to walk through a garden is to be “in the midst of the realities of things”,…
Cindy Gallop: “I Want To Change What Society Thinks Older Women Should Be Like”
If there is one woman in the world who is fearlessly debunking myths and breaking taboos about ageing and sex, that's Cindy Gallop. Former chair…
The Unperfectionist
So many of us strive for perfection in our lives. But that will only add more pressure and anxiety to our midlife journey. Honestly, I'd…
Author Celia Dodd: “Retirement Is About Change, Not Age”
Are you afraid of retirement? Think again. According to Celia Dodd, journalist and author of "Not Fade Away: How to Thrive in Retirement" (Green Tree),…
The Power Of ChiRunning
Have you ever felt off balance? A weak chi may be to blame for your brain fog or irritability. According to traditional Chinese medicine, chi…
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…