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Relationships
The Relationships category invites women who’ve reached midlife and beyond to explore life’s various relationships and build healthier and enriching relationship dynamics. Starting with self exploration, we can tap our inner wisdom to identify our true needs and wants that are aligned to creating an authentic and sovereign life. Our columns also explore other types of relationships—including with family, friends, coworkers and nature.
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
19 hours ago8 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
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
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
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
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
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
A Lesson in Gaining My Sense of Balance
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.
Mara Soloway
Oct 18, 20255 min read
Panning for Gold – The Power of Journaling
The act of journaling can significantly enrich our lives through offering a place to record dreams, reflections, and context from our day.
Brenda Riojas
Oct 11, 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: Preserving Our Stories for Posterity: Artist and Writer Carolyn Dahl on Archiving
We come to a point in life when we contemplate what do with our “stuff.” We can learn from one woman’s quest to archive her life’s work.
Mara Soloway
Jul 12, 20259 min read
Revisit: Being Alone Doesn’t Have to Mean Being Lonely
Many older women find themselves spending more time alone. But by taking
appropriate steps, being alone doesn’t have to mean being lonely.
Rhonda Collins
Jul 5, 20256 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
Coaching: Setting a Goal and Creating Boundaries
Personal growth is a journey requiring setting priorities, developing new behaviors, and establishing (and maintaining) personal boundaries.
Danielle Legg
May 3, 20253 min read
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