How I Stopped Apologizing All The Time And Got My Power Back
I had been a life-long people-pleaser. Maybe it was societal conditioning. Maybe it was my desire to be accepted and fear that I was not…
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…
3 Powerful Ways To Overcome Limiting Beliefs At Midlife
While certainly not unique to mid-lifers, limiting beliefs can add to a hefty list of uncomfortable thoughts that haunt us during a period of life…
How To Tap Into Your Midlife Superpowers
As women in our midlife, we are at an interesting crossroads that can be a bittersweet time for many of us. Bitter, in that we…
Moving On As a Widow. A Conversation With Author Diane Papalia Zappa
How does love endure the test of time and the challenges of separation? The death of a spouse is never easy. It can be a…
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…
Swimsuit Body Confidence: How to Embrace Yourself from the Inside Out
Stepping into a swimsuit as a middle-aged woman can be an intimidating, if not anxiety-provoking exercise that can send us into feedback loops of harsh…
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. …
Want To Spruce Up Your Skills? Try One Of These Adult Learning Courses
Do you need qualifications to progress in your job? Maybe you’re looking for a change in your career? Or perhaps you just want to try…
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…
Ageism In The Workplace: How To Challenge It And Shine Again
Have you recently been pushed aside or given tasks beneath your skill level, as well as not being invited to certain meetings? Ageism is still taboo…
Authenticity, Where Have You Gone?
In a world where photoshop, fake news and social media influencers (who supposedly know enough to tell us how to live our life) are conditioning…
Vision Boards: Do They Actually Work?
They're supposed to spark a light in you. Some people use it and just keep dreaming, some people don't spend their time in making their…
5 Effective Ways To Make Difficult Conversations Easier
“I never know how to start.” This is a common complaint when it comes to facing difficult conversations, one I hear often from private clients…
Divorce After 50: How I Moved On With My Life
My marriage of nearly 25 years was over. I was devastated and wanted to stay in bed with pints of Ben & Jerry's ice cream,…