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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 296 min read
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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 16 min read
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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 46 min read
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Calling ‘Cut’ to Life’s Drama by Embodying Peace
Life seems filled with more drama and chaos, but does it have to be? Maybe it’s time for older women to be the leaders of peace in our world
Dorian Martin
Oct 5, 20245 min read
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3 Books to Savor This Year
It’s summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Time to relax with a cool beverage and a book. Here are 3 reading recommendations to enjoy!
Dorian Martin
Jun 1, 20244 min read
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ISW Conversation: Dealing with Our Accumulated"Stuff"
This conversation looks at our physical possessions, which can take a life of their own over time. What should older women do?
ISW Conversation
Mar 30, 20241 min read
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ISW Conversation: Story's Role in Our Lives
Women's lives are built around the stories we tell. This ISW Conversation contemplates the implications of those narratives.
ISW Conversation
Mar 23, 20241 min read
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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
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Using Barbie & The Evil Queen to Recalibrate Our Stories
By Dorian Martin, I Start Wondering Founder As women, we often let ourselves be bound by stories. Those tales--both in our culture and in...
Dorian Martin
Jan 6, 20246 min read
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Lessons About Graceful Aging from an Elder
A set of carefully crafted guidelines for life can help older women get past the common refrain of “I’m too old for change!”
Dorian Martin
Dec 16, 20231 min read
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Importance of Relaxation as We Age
How would life feel to be truly relaxed? Maybe it would mean that older women could enjoy being a human BEing, instead of a human DOing.
Dorian Martin
Nov 4, 20231 min read
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Expanding Upon a Summer of Letting Go
The summer break offered important lessons about releasing expectations of what “should be” and being present in the moment.
Dorian Martin
Sep 23, 20234 min read
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A Wise Relative’s Life Guidelines to Navigate Aging Gracefully
Navigating the aging process can be difficult. Sometimes we can benefit from hearing from someone who has gone before us. Hence, this list.
Dorian Martin
Apr 15, 20234 min read
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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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Large Percentage of Women, Seniors Feel Isolated
Research suggests that both older adults and women are at risk for loneliness. Other factors also contribute to the loneliness equation.

Research
Mar 11, 20231 min read
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Learning to Relax as We Age
“Relaxation” is a deceptive term. We often aren’t truly relaxed—and we actually can invite ourselves to relax much more than we believe poss
Dorian Martin
Feb 4, 20237 min read
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Tipping Points, Fallow Periods, Replenishment: Life Cycles That Bring Clarity
Many women reach a tipping point between cultural dictates and authenticity. Embracing a fallow period can help us tap into inner wisdom.
Dorian Martin
Dec 31, 20228 min read
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How to Nourish Your Life
What truly nourishes us? Women often don't ask that question and then slow down enough to listen. Yet the answers can help us thrive.
Dorian Martin
Nov 13, 20224 min read
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We’re Listening: Health, Role Models, Creativity and Spirituality
What are women who have reached midlife and beyond interested in? The response from I Start Wondering’s first poll dives our varied and comp
Dorian Martin
Nov 6, 20224 min read
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Fashion Icon and Entrepreneur Iris Apfel Breaks Cultural Stereotypes with Grace
If you want a picture of true life-long learning, you needn’t look any further than Iris Apfel.
Dorian Martin
Oct 23, 20223 min read
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