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Exploration
The Exploration category invites women who’ve reached midlife and beyond to embrace curiosity and possibility. Through personal stories and reflections, you’ll discover inspiration to try new experiences, travel to fresh destinations and uncover hidden passions. Each column encourages developing personal strength—aka sovereignty— through reflection, growth, creativity, and adventure, proving that life’s third chapter is the perfect time to challenge the cultural paradigm of aging.
Revisit: 7 Steps to Bounce Back in Life
Life has a way of knocking us down when we least expect it. But bouncing back isn’t about pretending nothing happened—it’s about moving forward with intention. In this article, we explore seven meaningful steps to help you rebuild, regain your footing, and reconnect with yourself. If you’re feeling stuck or unsure of what comes next, this is your gentle starting point to begin again—stronger, wiser, and ready for what’s ahead.
Rhonda Collins
23 hours ago6 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
Rest Assured: 7 Ways to Restore Yourself
Many women say they are tired but don’t know why. This column identifies seven ways we can become run down and how to replenish yourself.
Kaye Olsson
Apr 45 min read
Income Disparities Seen in Family Caregiving in the U.S.
Caregiving, aging, women and aging, women as caregivers, research on caregiving, Mara Soloway, U.S. caregivers, family caregivers, older women
Mara Soloway
Mar 283 min read
Your Story – the Way of Light
Journaling can take many forms, including letter writing. That format can serve as a bridge to share stories between generations of a family.
Brenda Riojas
Mar 215 min read
Reaching New Heights in My 60s
A milestone birthday gives women an opportunity to exceed self-imposed limitations to do something extraordinary. In this case: hike Machu Picchu.
Danielle Legg
Mar 148 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
Lessons from the Garden: Nature Takes Control
Gardening offers many lessons for women in their third chapter and beyond, including letting go of control to create a vibrant ecosystem.
Mara Soloway
Feb 216 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
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
DNA Is Not My Destiny
A family inheritance can include unwanted things – like a genetic predisposition to a disease. However, with discipline, we can override our DNA.
Danielle Legg
Jan 249 min read
Creating a DIY Wellness Retreat on a Budget
Taking time to recharge is critical to older women’s health, but it may be beyond your budget. Instead, try a DIY wellness retreat.
Kaye Olsson
Jan 175 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
Surprise! Learning to (Finally) Celebrate Ourselves
Having been taught to celebrate others, women can find being in the spotlight difficult. How can we revise that inclination and accept others’ praise?
Danielle Legg
Dec 13, 20256 min read
Full Circle: Realizing a Lifelong Dream to Publish a Book
In this podcast, Dorian Martin and Merry Palmer discuss Merry’s lifelong dream to publish a book, which resulted in “Voice of the Dolphin.”
Dorian Martin
Dec 6, 20252 min read
When Words Hesitate – Get Messy with Paint, Scissors, Glue
A mixed-methods approach to journaling offers a different and fun approach to reflection that can enhance creativity and create a flow state.
Brenda Riojas
Nov 29, 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
I Start Wondering Conversation: Journaling as Life’s Compass
In this podcast, Brenda Riojas and Lydia Pesina describe how journaling can tap into transformative inner wisdom to guide a woman’s life.
ISW Conversation
Nov 8, 20253 min read
All the Single Ladies: Happily Flying Solo
Many women are remaining single, a lifestyle choice that offer many surprising benefits—and important lessons for women who have partners
Kaye Olsson
Oct 31, 20254 min read
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