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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


National Survey Missing Older Women’s Caregiving Experiences
Women cite caregiving as major reason for leaving the workforce, but study only highlights childcare with no mention of other forms of caregiving.
Dorian Martin
Feb 73 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


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


The Transformative, Soul-Healing Power of Grief
Caregiving for a parent puts family dynamics under a microscope. What it this experience is a chance to understand and improve these relationships?

Danielle Legg
Oct 25, 20255 min read


Novels That Highlight Women’s Historic Struggles
Recently, it seems that women’s history is being rewritten, so we offer book recommendations that shed light on women’s historical contributions.

Rhonda Collins
Oct 4, 20254 min read


Slowing Down Time as We Age
Finding a sense of flow through being present for life and embracing fun can help us enjoy more meaningful moments in life.

Kaye Olsson
Sep 27, 20254 min read


Building New Chapter Beyond Generational Fear, Hate
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.
Dorian Martin
Sep 20, 20255 min read


Revisit: Coaching to Support Older Women’s Shifting Lives
When the gears in women’s lives start to grind or fall apart, turning to a coach may help put those pieces back together in a meaningful way

Danielle Legg
Aug 2, 20253 min read


Revisit: The Fall: Regaining Life’s Footing After a Big Misstep
Falls can be a serious challenge as we age. They also can offer an important reminder about how we want to live life.
Dorian Martin
Jul 19, 20258 min read


Revisit: Opening the Heart is a Sign of Strength
Society idolizes the mind, but the heart is as important—if not more so—to our health and well-being than the brain. How can we tap into thi

Jenni de Jong
Jun 28, 20258 min read


Revisit: The Health Costs of Being a Woman in a Man’s World
Explore how gender bias affects women’s health, from misdiagnosis to emotional labor, in a world designed for men.

Kaye Olsson
Jun 21, 20255 min read


4 Steps for Facing Life’s Wildfires
World events feel like a scorching wildfire. We offer four steps to consider so you can avoid being burned or spreading the flames.
Dorian Martin
May 31, 20256 min read


Report Offers Blueprint to Close Women’s Health Gaps
A new report describes a blueprint focused on closing women’s health gaps to improve women’s lives as well as a nation’s economic health.

Research
May 24, 20253 min read


5 Tips for Navigating Uncertainty
We’re living in a rapidly changing world, which can prompt regular feelings of anxiety.
Here are five tips to navigate uncertainty

Kaye Olsson
May 17, 20255 min read
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