Doctor, Let’s Talk: Advocating for the Sexual Healthcare You Deserve
When was the last time you advocated for your own sexual healthcare? When did you last visit your family doctor about an intimate health issue?…
No Funds, No Midlife Reinvention? Think Again
These days, it seems like everyone has a special formula for thriving in the next chapter of life, doesn’t it? From coaches promising to help…
How Big Is Your Playground? Midlife Reimagined
It was two years ago when I realized it was time for me to reach back to a passion that I had left during my…
It Takes Faith to Bloom Late: A Midlife Reinvention
Life doesn’t have to slow down at midlife—in fact, it can blossom into an exhilarating second act filled with reinvention, change, and accomplishments, but we…
Smile More, Live Better
As the chief editor of a lifestyle magazine for women over 50, I often marvel at the incredible resilience, wisdom, and beauty that define this…
The Power of Unravelling: A Midlife Invitation
Midlife often arrives unannounced, bringing with it a kaleidoscope of questions, challenges, and opportunities. It’s a time when the life we’ve meticulously built may feel…
Help! Why I’m Suddenly Jealous of Younger Women?
When Janet Thompson, 58, an event manager from London, walked into her office one morning to find a new colleague in her thirties sitting at…
Cher’s Legacy: Lessons from a Living Legend
Few stars shine as brightly—or for as long—as Cher. With a career spanning six decades, she has conquered music, film, fashion, and even Twitter with…
The 5 Best Books to Help Women Over 50 Start Over In Life
Books have long been a remedy for the soul—a source of comfort, inspiration, and wisdom. In times of transition, the right story or perspective can…
Building Self Advocacy in Midlife
There was a time when I didn’t even know what “self advocacy” meant, let alone how much I needed it in my life. It wasn’t…
Who Says We Slow Down After 50? Finding Happiness In Midlife
Slowing down after 50? That’s far from my experience. My name is Sandra. I’m Italian, living in Italy, and at 63, I feel more energized…
Say YES to life
In the middle of our journey, there’s a moment when life asks us directly: "Will you leap?" This isn’t about grand gestures or big risks—it’s…
Age Disruptor Mariann Aalda: “We’ve Gotta Take the Shame Out of Our Game”
In a world quick to sideline women over a certain age, Mariann Aalda defies expectations. Honoured by AARP as an “Age Disruptor” for her advocacy…
The Stories Our Scars Tell
As women over 50, we carry with us not just the wisdom of our experiences but also the visible reminders of the journeys we've taken.…
7 Reasons Why We All Need a Change After 50
Turning 50 used to feel like crossing an invisible line that said, "slow down, settle in, the best is behind you." But today’s 50+ women…
From Anti-Aging to Happy Aging: How To Reframe Your Mindset
For years, the beauty and wellness industries have bombarded us with a single message: fight ageing at all costs. The phrase anti-ageing has become ingrained in…
How Ageist Are You?
Ageism is one of those biases that can sneak into our thoughts, words, and actions without us even realizing it. Whether we’re talking about assumptions…
How Pottery Helped Me Step Outside My Ageist Box
I’ve always been a creature of habit. I love routine, predictability, and the familiar. But as I turned 60, I realized that comfort was becoming…
5 Tips To Add A Touch Of Zen To Your Home This Autumn
Autumn is the perfect time to add a touch of zen to your home. The crisp air, changing leaves, and cosy atmosphere all contribute to…
Job Hunting Over 50: The Hard Truth and How to Beat It
Job hunting or making a career change is tough at any age, but if you’re over 50 (or any of the euphemisms we like to…