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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.
I Start Wondering’s Evolution in Changing Times
In our dynamic world, everything is rapidly changing. That’s also true for I Start Wondering—and this column describes some of those shifts.
Dorian Martin
Nov 9, 20244 min read
Women as Pilgrims: Focusing on the Next Step
Pilgrimages are increasingly popular, and women at midlife and beyond are embracing these journeys. Meet two of these travelers.
Dorian Martin
Oct 19, 20246 min read
Calling ‘Cut’ to Life’s Drama by Embodying Peace
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
Dorian Martin
Oct 5, 20245 min read
I Start Wondering Taking a Summer Break
By Dorian Martin Founder of ISW In what has become an I Start Wondering tradition, our team is taking a fallow period to recharge,...
Dorian Martin
Jul 13, 20241 min read
Reimagining ‘Better Living Through Chemistry’
Chemicals are part of daily life. However, some chemicals in personal and household products can be detrimental to older women’s health.
Dorian Martin
Jun 8, 20244 min read
3 Books to Savor This Year
It’s summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Time to relax with a cool beverage and a book. Here are 3 reading recommendations to enjoy!
Dorian Martin
Jun 1, 20244 min read
ISW Conversation: Importance of Presence While Aging
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.
ISW Conversation
May 11, 20241 min read
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?
ISW Conversation
Mar 30, 20241 min read
ISW Conversation: Story's Role in Our Lives
Women's lives are built around the stories we tell. This ISW Conversation contemplates the implications of those narratives.
ISW Conversation
Mar 23, 20241 min read
Puppy Love: A Hero Came Along
As we grow older, we often face losses, including beloved aging pets. What are the considerations for adding a new pet later in life?
Dorian Martin
Mar 16, 20245 min read
Embracing Curiosity About Solitude
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.
Dorian Martin
Jan 20, 20245 min read
Using Barbie & The Evil Queen to Recalibrate Our Stories
By Dorian Martin, I Start Wondering Founder Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash As women, we often let ourselves be bound by stories....
Dorian Martin
Jan 6, 20246 min read
Lessons About Graceful Aging from an Elder
A set of carefully crafted guidelines for life can help older women get past the common refrain of “I’m too old for change!”
Dorian Martin
Dec 16, 20231 min read
Importance of Relaxation as We Age
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.
Dorian Martin
Nov 4, 20231 min read
Expanding Upon a Summer of Letting Go
The summer break offered important lessons about releasing expectations of what “should be” and being present in the moment.
Dorian Martin
Sep 23, 20234 min read
Taking Summer Off to Recharge
By Dorian Martin, I Start Wondering Founder Recently, I found a picture of my maternal grandparents’ home. That picture brought back so...
Dorian Martin
Jun 24, 20232 min read
A Wise Relative’s Life Guidelines to Navigate Aging Gracefully
Navigating the aging process can be difficult. Sometimes we can benefit from hearing from someone who has gone before us. Hence, this list.
Dorian Martin
Apr 15, 20234 min read
Women at Midlife Struggle with Life Balance
Researchers found that women ages 40-65 increasingly struggle with life balance because they are dealing with multiple co-occurring stressor
Research
Apr 1, 20231 min read
Large Percentage of Women, Seniors Feel Isolated
Research suggests that both older adults and women are at risk for loneliness. Other factors also contribute to the loneliness equation.
Research
Mar 11, 20231 min read
Learning to Relax as We Age
“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
Dorian Martin
Feb 4, 20237 min read
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