Are You Rootbound? A Midlife Woman’s Story of Courage and Change
Do you have houseplants? Then you probably know the look of tired, leggy leaves after a few years—stretching desperately toward the light yet never quite…
Stop Calling Women “Hormonal”
We've all heard it, maybe even said it ourselves: "She's just hormonal." It's a phrase tossed around like a deflated beach ball, meant to explain…
Beyond the Bud: How Flowers Teach Us to Blossom in Midlife
The arrival of Spring brought a vibrant display of nature's beauty. It began with the delicate crocuses in February, followed by the cheerful daffodils in…
Embracing the Silver Lining: Why Aging Doesn’t Have to Suck
Have you found yourself struggling with getting older? Specifically, I am talking about the never-ending physical markers that constantly remind you that you’re “Not 20…
My Bucket List Disaster
Midlife is full of unexpected twists and turns, and sometimes, those curveballs can completely derail even the most carefully crafted plans. In the pursuit of…
Are You Still A Happy Wanderer? The Case Against Travelling In Midlife
Traveling is often seen as the ultimate adventure, a way to explore new cultures, meet new people, and gain experiences that can change your perspective…
Midlife, Books And Motherhood
Being a mum has never been an easy journey, but for several reasons, motherhood becomes harder in midlife. Whether it's because you've waited for so…
All I Needed For My Perimenopause Was A Magic Wand
Like the hands on a clock, all I could do is put one foot (albeit a shaky one), in front of the other. I was…
The Pandemic’s Silver Lining
Amidst the suffering that the Covid-19 virus has brought upon so many of us, I have been quietly grateful for the gifts this time has…
Surfing: Why Riding The Waves After 40 Is Not Too Late
Are you looking for your next midlife challenge? Maybe surfing could be a good one. Sure, you might not be as agile or flexible as…
Tackling Ageism In Advertising
Despite profound changes to the age structure of our society, ageism is still rife: one in three people within the UK report experiencing age prejudice…
It’s never too late to change your life
Three years ago, in my late fifties, I walked out of my life. I remember waking up one Monday morning and saying to myself, “I…
Lifting The Veils Of Maya
Midlife is often a time in which we start to question ourselves and the choices we made. Sometimes we are confused and we feel overwhelmed…
Are You A Female Midster?
What do Susan Sarandon, Helen Mirren, Tilda Swinton and Patti Smith have in common? They are all Midsters. Born between 1960 and 1980, Midsters are…