Our Musings

Gardening offers many lessons for women in their third chapter and beyond, including letting go of control to create a vibrant ecosystem.

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.

As our life’s unsung hero, breath deserves both gratitude and regular attention for powering our voice, supporting our health and easing stress.

A family inheritance can include unwanted things – like a genetic predisposition to a disease. However, with discipline, we can override our DNA.

Taking time to recharge is critical to older women’s health, but it may be beyond your budget. Instead, try a DIY wellness retreat.

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.

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.

Having been taught to celebrate others, women can find being in the spotlight difficult. How can we revise that inclination and accept others’ praise?

In this podcast, Dorian Martin and Merry Palmer discuss Merry’s lifelong dream to publish a book, which resulted in “Voice of the Dolphin.”

A mixed-methods approach to journaling offers a different and fun approach to reflection that can enhance creativity and create a flow state.

Culture fixates on enemies, which can lead to a victim mentality. A healthier option: let the old story go, choose differently and find peace.

In this podcast, Brenda Riojas and Lydia Pesina describe how journaling can tap into transformative inner wisdom to guide a woman’s life.

Many women are remaining single, a lifestyle choice that offer many surprising benefits—and important lessons for women who have partners

Caregiving for a parent puts family dynamics under a microscope. What it this experience is a chance to understand and improve these relationships?

The lessons that we learn from our mothers have far-reaching ripple effects. Case in point: A first trek on a bike without training wheels.

The act of journaling can significantly enrich our lives through offering a place to record dreams, reflections, and context from our day.

Recently, it seems that women’s history is being rewritten, so we offer book recommendations that shed light on women’s historical contributions.

Finding a sense of flow through being present for life and embracing fun can help us enjoy more meaningful moments in life.

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.

Sometimes we need to commit to creativity. Dare yourself to embrace a budding passion by investing time and money, and enjoy a little chaos.