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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.
Finding Sovereignty by Meeting My Personal Archetypes
Looking at personal archetypal patterns can help women understand their choices so they can more fully claim sovereignty over their own life
Dorian Martin
Mar 29, 20256 min read
Gaining a Place in History: Pauletta Blueitt
We rarely consider that we're making history throughout our lives. Meet Pauletta Blueitt, a trailblazer who had a key role after 9/11.
Womankind
Mar 22, 20256 min read
My Mother Helped Change Women’s History
The lives women enjoy today are built on earlier generations’ accomplishments. Example: Rhonda Collins and her mother, a Rosie the Riveter.
Rhonda Collins
Mar 15, 20256 min read
Champagne and Renegades: Act with Audacity
Women have made majors contributions—from champagne to health breakthroughs to technological innovations-- to the world throughout history.
Kaye Olsson
Mar 1, 20254 min read
Creating Enriching Family Dynamics with Adult Children
This ISW Conversation discusses the transition from active parenting and how to create enriching family dynamics with adult children.
ISW Conversation
Feb 22, 20252 min read
At Last: Competent Older Female Characters on TV
Recent TV shows have started featuring female characters who break culture’s traditional image depicting older women as frail and dowdy.
Rhonda Collins
Feb 15, 20255 min read
Researchers Identify Ageism as Significant Societal Prejudice
Researchers found that older adults regularly experience ageism in messages, interpersonal interactions, and their own belief systems.
Research
Feb 8, 20252 min read
Exploring Soul’s ‘Marrow’ in Our Relationships
A serious illness brings a range of opportunities as well as challenges. One opportunity involves forging a more soulful relationship.
Dorian Martin
Feb 1, 20256 min read
Carolyn Dahl: Creating a Personal Archive
Archiving offers a process that preserves history for future generations. This podcast, which is the second in a three-part series feature
ISW Conversation
Jan 25, 20255 min read
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
Jan 11, 20253 min read
My Quest for Sovereignty over My Own Life
Are you the sovereign of your life? The answer is probably “yes” and “no,” which makes this the perfect time to explore this regal concept.
Dorian Martin
Jan 4, 20256 min read
I Start Wondering Conversation: Parenting’s Changing Chapter
This conversation discusses some of the issues related to parenting teenage children and ideas to consider as the active parenting stage end
ISW Conversation
Dec 14, 20242 min read
Gliding with the Winds of Change
With significant change, misinformation, and divisiveness rampant, it’s important for older women to embrace a leadership role.
Dorian Martin
Nov 30, 20246 min read
Women’s, Girls’ Nonprofits Receive Limited Charitable Giving
Giving to charities serving women and girls reached record levels but they still receive less than 2% of U.S. charitable giving.
Research
Nov 2, 20242 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
How to Avoid Loneliness When You’re Alone
As we age, it’s easy to fall into patterns that lead to isolation. However, women can be proactive in taking steps to avoid loneliness.
Rhonda Collins
Nov 18, 20231 min read
The Importance of Opening the Heart
Older women live in a world that celebrates the mind and neglects the heart.
Jenni de Jong
Oct 7, 20231 min read
Can Pain Be a Blessing?
As women age, pain can become a key part of our life. But if we’re mindful and listen, pain can actually offer important life lessons.
Rhonda Collins
Jun 17, 20236 min read
Creating Friendships Later in Life
Connecting with others can become challenging as we age. Yet fostering strong relationships with girlfriends are important as we age.
Kaye Olsson
Apr 22, 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
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