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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 113 min read
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ISW Conversation: Importance of Presence While Aging
In this podcast, Jenni de Jong and Dorian Martin discuss the importance of being present in the moment—and the huge benefits that it offers.
ISW Conversation
May 11, 20241 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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Research: More Older Women Staying in U.S. Workforce
A recent study shows a demographic shift in which older women increasingly remain in the U.S. workforce past the traditional retirement age

Research
Feb 24, 20242 min read
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Making Space for the New
The world invites us to keep adding--but to do so well we need to subtract. What do you need to release to open space for the new?

Brenda Riojas
Dec 30, 20231 min read
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Making Time to Do Nothing Important
Despite cultural pressure to stay busy, taking time to do nothing important actually can be beneficial to an older woman’s quality of life.

Rhonda Collins
Dec 23, 20231 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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Coming Into Her Own: Meet Xenia Kelsey
Midlife can involve reinvention. Take Xenia Kelsey, who transformed herself from an introvert into a
leader and social butterfly.
Womankind
Dec 2, 20234 min read
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Finding Our Passion as We Age
Midlife is an important time for women to get clear about what’s important in life, including committing to self-care and finding our passio

Brenda Grays
Nov 25, 20231 min read
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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
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Enjoying Life’s Adventure: Meet Sherry Sniderman
Sherry Sniderman always marches to her own drummer. The retired teacher is devoting herself to exploring possibilities & changing the world.
Womankind
Dec 24, 20222 min read
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Why Girlfriends Matter as Women Age
Girlfriends can help older women navigate life's challenges--and help us live longer and be happier!

Kaye Olsson
Jul 31, 20213 min read
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Benefits of Traveling Solo as a Woman
Older women often tend to travel in groups, but traveling solo offers some surprising benefits.

Kaye Olsson
Jun 4, 20214 min read
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