Turning 50 Has Left Me Unsettled. Should I Give Meditation a Go?
By the time I turned 50, I’d accepted a few hard truths: I will never enjoy kale, I still don’t understand cryptocurrency, and—despite every wellness…
Yoga for Menopause: 6 Poses To Soothe, Strengthen & Support Your Body
For many women, the journey through their 40s and 50s is one of profound transformation. Menopause brings a cascade of changes—physical, emotional, and hormonal—that can…
Why We’re Dining Solo And Loving It
Solo dining has always been close to my heart. It’s not the first time I’ve written about this bold, liberating ritual—and it won’t be the…
Midlife and Mortality: The Surprising Truth About Living Fully
When I first read the Theodore Roosevelt quote, “Old age is like everything else…to make a success of it, you’ve got to start young,” I…
Midlife On Your Own Terms: How to Reframe Success After 50
Not all women in midlife are chasing fame, fortune, or the next big career milestone. In fact, for many, success after 50 looks radically different—more…
Divorce After 60: 5 Smart Ways To Downsize And Start Over Again
At 60, life can feel like it’s asking you to start over—quietly, unexpectedly, and not always on your own terms. Divorce later in life brings…
The Best Advice I’ve Received As I’ve Got Older
They say wisdom comes with age — but let’s be honest, so do creaky knees, hot flashes, rogue chin hairs, and an uncanny ability to…
Feeling Stuck After 50? Midlife Circles Could Be the Missing Link
Midlife can be a sacred turning point — a time of awakening to what truly matters, of rediscovering forgotten passions, and of reinventing what it…
7 Life Skills Boomers Have Mastered That Younger Generations Are Starting to Lose
Somewhere around my 62nd birthday, I noticed something interesting. I could thread a needle without a YouTube tutorial, roast a whole chicken without a recipe,…
Embracing the Now: How Healing Today Can Pave the Way for a Brighter Tomorrow
For the past year or so, I’ve been sharing something I call “Wednesday Wisdom” on my social media—simple, soul-nourishing quotes about aging with purpose and…
Why Debra Batton’s “Dive of Death” Is the Leap We’ve All Been Waiting For
This week, as news broke of 65-year-old Debra Batton resurrecting her death-defying “Dive of Death” stunt, I found myself fist-pumping over my morning tea. Not…
Am I Too Old For Adventures? How To Break Your Expiration Date Mindset
I’ll admit, the first thing I do before pouring cream into my morning coffee or milk onto my granola is check the expiration date. If…
Rewrite Your Story: A Stand-Up Comic’s Trick To Crush Inner Ageism
Feeling held back by self-doubt and internalized ageism? It’s time to break free! Stand-up comics use a powerful mindset trick—fervor and repetition—to shape beliefs. The…
The Lies of Midlife Reinvention: The Big Gap No One Talks About
The current narrative around midlife reinvention is aspirational but incomplete. While there are genuine success stories, there are also many struggles that go unseen. Because…
Stuck in a Rut? How Spiritual Electricity Can Jumpstart Your Life
Have you ever heard of "spiritual electricity"? It’s the creative energy that flows through us when we align with our true purpose—an invisible current that…
The Strength Of The Silver Phoenix Risers
We hear a lot about the Early Achievers—the wunderkinds, the prodigies, the overnight successes. We also celebrate the Late Bloomers, those who take their time…
Breaking News, Breaking Barriers: Ageing Boldly with Sam McAlister
For over a decade, her work has been driven by one unwavering principle: the pursuit of truth—especially when it is inconvenient. Sam McAlister, the former…
6 Unique Brands Owned by Black Women Over 40 You Should Know
How often do you think that your buying choices can make a difference? Sometimes, what you purchase isn’t just a product—it can be a celebration…
Finding Your Purpose: The Key to A Life Well Lived
Midlife often arrives with a mix of reflection, restlessness, and the question: What now? As the roles and responsibilities that once defined us shift, it’s…
Are Women Really Wearing Weighted Vests Now?
As the chief editor of a magazine dedicated to women 50+, I’ve seen my fair share of wellness trends. Some stick—like strength training, intermittent fasting,…