Our Musings

Are you the sovereign of your life? The answer is probably “yes” and “no,” which makes this the perfect time to explore this regal concept.

2024 has been quite the year—and that’s been true for older women. We reflect on the year’s gifts, challenges and emerging opportunities.

With significant change, misinformation, and divisiveness rampant, it’s important for older women to embrace a leadership role.

Healthcare is big business—and offers the possibility for murky ethical decisions. Case in point: “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.”

In our dynamic world, everything is rapidly changing. That’s also true for I Start Wondering—and this column describes some of those shifts.

Pilgrimages are increasingly popular, and women at midlife and beyond are embracing these journeys. Meet two of these travelers.

Life seems filled with more drama and chaos, but does it have to be? Maybe it’s time for older women to be the leaders of peace in our world

By Dorian Martin Founder of ISW In what has become an I Start Wondering tradition, our team is taking a fallow period  to recharge,...

Chemicals are part of daily life. However, some chemicals in personal and household products can be detrimental to older women’s health.

It’s summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Time to relax with a cool beverage and a book. Here are 3 reading recommendations to enjoy!

In this podcast, Jenni de Jong and Dorian Martin discuss the importance of being present in the moment—and the huge benefits that it offers.

This conversation looks at our physical possessions, which can take a life of their own over time. What should older women do?

Women's lives are built around the stories we tell. This ISW Conversation contemplates the implications of those narratives.

As we grow older, we often face losses, including beloved aging pets. What are the considerations for adding a new pet later in life?

Some women fear loneliness as we age, even when rarely alone. Perhaps it’s time to embrace solitude, which is solo time with a purpose.

By Dorian Martin, I Start Wondering Founder As women, we often let ourselves be bound by stories. Those tales--both in our culture and in...

A set of carefully crafted guidelines for life can help older women get past the common refrain of “I’m too old for change!”

How would life feel to be truly relaxed? Maybe it would mean that older women could enjoy being a human BEing, instead of a human DOing.

The summer break offered important lessons about releasing expectations of what “should be” and being present in the moment.

By Dorian Martin, I Start Wondering Founder Recently, I found a picture of my maternal grandparents’ home. That picture brought back so...