Our Musings

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 Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash As women, we often let ourselves be bound by stories....

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...

Navigating the aging process can be difficult. Sometimes we can benefit from hearing from someone who has gone before us. Hence, this list.

Researchers found that women ages 40-65 increasingly struggle with life balance because they are dealing with multiple co-occurring stressor

Research suggests that both older adults and women are at risk for loneliness. Other factors also contribute to the loneliness equation.

“Relaxation” is a deceptive term. We often aren’t truly relaxed—and we actually can invite ourselves to relax much more than we believe poss

Many women reach a tipping point between cultural dictates and authenticity. Embracing a fallow period can help us tap into inner wisdom.

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.

What are women who have reached midlife and beyond interested in? The response from I Start Wondering’s first poll dives our varied and comp

If you want a picture of true life-long learning, you needn’t look any further than Iris Apfel.

Many women are tested to see if they are brave enough to follow their curiosity. Where will it take us? And how can we follow this path?

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

A vacation often means focusing on external experiences. But seeking solitude through a retreat can often meaningful and long-lasting