How to Nourish Your Life
What truly nourishes us? Women often don't ask that question and then slow down enough to listen. Yet the answers can help us thrive.
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Brenda Grays
- Oct 22
- 4 min
Being Alive at 65 to Start a New Chapter
Women may experience some unexpected new chapters as we enter midlife and beyond. How do we move through these difficult changes and thrive?
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Dorian Martin
- Oct 15
- 3 min
Constant Reinventor: Meet Dorian Martin
I Start Wondering’s new feature highlights women who are thriving at midlife and beyond. Let's introduce you to Dorian Martin, ISW’s founder
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Kaye Olsson
- Sep 3
- 4 min
The Benefits of Becoming “Invisible”
Many women feel they become invisible when they reach midlife. However, we can use this time to become more ourselves than ever before.
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Mara Soloway
- Aug 27
- 8 min
A Talent for Bringing Art to Communities: Curator Ana Villaronga Reinvents the Local Art Museum
Art Museum TX is redefining what visiting and showing one’s work in a museum are all about, thanks to Ana Villaronga’s driving force.
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Jenni de Jong
- Aug 20
- 7 min
Opening the Heart is a Sign of Strength
Society idolizes the mind, but the heart is as important—if not more so—to our health and well-being than the brain. How can we tap into thi
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Dorian Martin
- Aug 13
- 5 min
The Gift of Chaos: The Birth of a Different Perspective
We often have a fear of missing out. But slowing down, especially in chaotic times, can help us pay attention to what’s really important.
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Kaye Olsson
- Aug 6
- 4 min
Embracing Adventure Through “50 Fabulous Things” List
Milestones give us an opportunity to celebrate. Why not try a unique approach that focuses on creating adventure?
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Brenda Riojas
- Jul 30
- 4 min
Cradling Joy Amidst Thorns: New Chapter Comes With a New Love Story
One of life’s blessings is becoming a grandparent. Yet this wonderful new chapter also calls for changes in how we approach life.
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Dorian Martin
- Jul 2
- 8 min
The Fall: Regaining Life’s Footing After a Big Misstep
Falls can be a serious challenge as we age. They also can offer an important reminder about how we want to live life.
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Brenda Riojas
- Feb 4
- 4 min
Embrace Your Reality; Blow Some Bubbles, Let the Sun In
A meaningful life is nourished by levity. Regularly creating these opportunities enhances relationships and creativity.
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Mara Soloway
- Nov 12, 2021
- 5 min
The Essence of Artist Mary Lynch: All Things are Possible
Who says you can't pursue your passion through education at midlife? Embracing these opportunities can open up whole new horizons in life.
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Dorian Martin
- Oct 29, 2021
- 4 min
Midlife: Embrace Your Inner Idea Diva
Midlife and beyond is the perfect time for women to go on a quest, delving into what intrigues us and exploring uncharted territories.
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Kaye Olsson
- Sep 3, 2021
- 4 min
The Journey from Sorrow to Joy
Midlife often is when life's big losses mount. The challenge that women face is moving through grief and finding their way back to joy.
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Dorian Martin
- Aug 7, 2021
- 5 min
Family History: Learning to Separate Fact from Fiction
Delving into family history involves looking at stories--but keep a discerning eye, because some of those stories may not be true.
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Brenda Riojas
- Jul 16, 2021
- 5 min
Echándole Ganas: Tickles, Candles and a Revolution of Tenderness
Today's chaos is a call to community. By working together, we give each other strength and are able to withstand life's storms.
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Rhonda Collins
- Jul 10, 2021
- 5 min
On Bouncing: Seven Key Steps to Get on With Life
Resilience is a key part of life as we age--and here are 7 steps to bounce back when you're knocked down.
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Dorian Martin
- Mar 19, 2021
- 3 min
Where to Go in This Age of COVID-19?
Since 2020, our world has changed. Now how can we be proactive in helping create a world that we can enjoy?
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Mara Soloway
- Feb 15, 2021
- 4 min
Travel Lightly but With Meaning
Taking a more mindful approach to packing can infuse a trip with even more meaning.
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Dorian Martin
- Jan 8, 2019
- 3 min
Acclaimed Ballerina Wendy Whelan on Pointe in Reinventing Herself
Women at midlife often face professional transitions. Wendy Whelan offers an example of how to begin to chart your own course in life.
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