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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: Chaos Layers, Birds, and Finding My “Tempo Giusto”
Sometimes we need to commit to creativity. Dare yourself to embrace a budding passion by investing time and money, and enjoy a little chaos.

Brenda Riojas
Aug 9, 20254 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: 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


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


Bucket List: Your Map to Satisfaction and Adventure
Poet Mary Oliver asked, “…what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” If you’re unsure, brainstorm a bucket list.

Rhonda Collins
May 10, 20254 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


2 Trump Administration Decisions May Impact Older Women
The Trump Administration made two policy decisions on April 24 that could profoundly impact older women’s health and finances.
Dorian Martin
Apr 26, 20253 min read


Carolyn Dahl and the Emotional Journey of Archiving
Women and creativity, older women and creativity, life review, Carolyn Dahl, I Start Wondering and creativity, I Start Wondering Conversations, older women and archiving, older women’s creativity, older women’s history, women’s history, creating a personal archive, emotions and archiving, Brenda Riojas
ISW Conversation
Apr 19, 20254 min read


Research: Number of Centenarians to Grow by 2054
The number of individuals who live to be 100 years of age or older will increase to almost 4 million globally by 2054.

Research
Apr 12, 20252 min read


Study: Older Women Vulnerable to Heat, Humidity
New research finds that high heat and humidity are especially hazardous for older women’s health, making it important to take proper precaut

Research
Apr 5, 20252 min read


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
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