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Dorian Martin
Dorian embraces the opportunity to learn and change. After a decade of caring for elderly parents, Dorian is developing her next chapter. She is a freelance writer focusing on education, health care, business, and nonprofits and business. Additionally, Dorian is passionate about teaching Sheng Zhen Meditation and celebrating others’ growth. She also enjoys delving into creative projects, reading, the visual and performing arts, different cuisines, and traveling, especially to mountains.
Revisit: Going Off Grid and Inside Myself
A vacation often means focusing on external experiences. But seeking solitude through a retreat can often meaningful and long-lasting
Dorian Martin
Jul 115 min read
Revisit: ISW Conversation: Dealing with Our Accumulated "Stuff"
This conversation looks at our physical possessions, which can take a life of their own over time. What should older women do?
Rhonda Collins
Jun 61 min read
I Start Wondering Taking a Summer Vacation
Time to reboot, recharge, recalibrate—so I Start Wondering is taking a break. We invite readers to join in savoring the gifts of being alive.
Dorian Martin
May 301 min read
A Fallow Period’s Gifts: Self-Care & Priorities
This I Start Wondering Conversation podcast considers how fallow periods – including shorter ones – can help us find “home” within ourselves.
Dorian Martin
May 232 min read
The Benefit of Taking a Fallow Period
In this I Start Wondering Conversation podcast, we are beginning to explore what it means to take a fallow period in your life.
Dorian Martin
May 21 min read
Confronting the Inner Saboteur Around Time
The clock’s ticking and it’s easy to watch the hours slip by as we age. But what if there’s a passion project or dream still calling your name?
Dorian Martin
Apr 116 min read
Embracing Our Third Chapter: Exploring Passions & Desires
What is life’s third chapter? It’s a time when many cultural identities end, allowing women to fully explore their passions and desires.
Dorian Martin
Mar 76 min read
Proposed SAVE America Act Jeopardizes Many Women’s Voting Rights
Many U.S. women will face significant barriers to voting if the current version of the SAVE America Act is passed by Congress and signed into law.
Dorian Martin
Feb 143 min read
National Survey Missing Older Women’s Caregiving Experiences
Women cite caregiving as major reason for leaving the workforce, but study only highlights childcare with no mention of other forms of caregiving.
Dorian Martin
Feb 73 min read
Breathe In, Chill Out: Breath’s Inherent Power
As our life’s unsung hero, breath deserves both gratitude and regular attention for powering our voice, supporting our health and easing stress.
Dorian Martin
Jan 316 min read
Grieving 2025 (Our Annus Horribilis) Before Moving Forward
A new year heralds a renewed sense of optimism. However, after 2025’s tumultuous events, we may be better served by making time to grieve.
Dorian Martin
Jan 108 min read
Taking Tension Out of Setting a Yearly Intention
As we ring out the old year while ringing in the new, why not try a “new” tradition: setting an annual intention instead of a resolution.
Dorian Martin
Dec 19, 20255 min read
Vanquishing the Wicked Witch's Hold on My Life
Culture fixates on enemies, which can lead to a victim mentality. A healthier option: let the old story go, choose differently and find peace.
Dorian Martin
Nov 22, 20258 min read
Novels That Highlight Women’s Historic Struggles
Recently, it seems that women’s history is being rewritten, so we offer book recommendations that shed light on women’s historical contributions.
Rhonda Collins
Oct 4, 20254 min read
Building New Chapter Beyond Generational Fear, Hate
As I Start Wondering’s new chapter begins, we’re seeing how the past informs the present—and how different choices can create a hopeful future.
Dorian Martin
Sep 20, 20255 min read
Revisit: 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.
Dorian Martin
Jul 19, 20258 min read
4 Steps for Facing Life’s Wildfires
World events feel like a scorching wildfire. We offer four steps to consider so you can avoid being burned or spreading the flames.
Dorian Martin
May 31, 20256 min read
2 Trump Administration Decisions May Impact Older Women
The Trump Administration made two policy decisions on April 24 that could profoundly impact older women’s health and finances.
Dorian Martin
Apr 26, 20253 min read
Finding Sovereignty by Meeting My Personal Archetypes
Looking at personal archetypal patterns can help women understand their choices so they can more fully claim sovereignty over their own life
Dorian Martin
Mar 29, 20256 min read
Heroines: Books That Got It Right
Historically, women’s viewpoints and achievements have been ignored, but that’s changing. Case in point: “The Women” and “Cleopatra: A Life.
Rhonda Collins
Mar 8, 20254 min read
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