Why Are Women Still Criticised for Looking Older?
This week, actress and radical age disruptor Mariann Aalda takes over The Weekly Crunch with a sharp, funny and thought-provoking question: what happens when a…
The Editor’s views and opinions on midlife issues, including inspirational stories from female leaders and tips on how to approach new challenges later in life.
The Souvenirs You Can’t Buy: The Unexpected Gifts My Travels Gave Me
Not every souvenir fits in a suitcase. Some arrive quietly—through conversations with strangers, unexpected adventures, slower mornings, and moments when we see ourselves differently. We…
The Real Midlife Challenge: Body or Mind?
Every generation has its obsession, and ours seems to be ageing well. We measure our steps, count our calories, monitor our cholesterol, and search for…
Life Doesn’t Retire: Why Your Best Chapters May Still Be Ahead
I recently came across an advertising campaign in Italy that stopped me in my tracks. It features two older adults kissing with unmistakable joy—not as…
Are You Age-Queer? I Think I Might Be
I recently came across the term age-queer, and for days I couldn’t stop thinking about it. The term does not mean denying your biological age…
Feeling a Work in Progress? Why Being Unfinished Is Your Greatest Strength
There is a peculiar ache that hums beneath the polished surface of modern midlife: the quiet, persistent feeling of being unfinished. Not broken, not failing,…
The Editor’s views and opinions on midlife issues, including inspirational stories from female leaders and tips on how to approach new challenges later in life.