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
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Jun 222 min
Study: Lean Toward Plant-Based Proteins at Midlife
Diets that include higher amounts of protein from plant-based sources may make a tremendous difference in aging women’s health, according...
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Rhonda Collins
Jun 158 min
Stuck as a Truck in Muck: 7 Tips to Get Unstuck
Older women may find they’re getting stuck during life’s major transitions. Many strategies exist to get out of the muck and back into life.
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Dorian Martin
Jan 66 min
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...
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Brenda Riojas
Oct 28, 20233 min
Navigating Storms, Riding the Waves, Adjusting the Sails
With chaos seemingly becoming more common, it’s important for women to learn how to ride the waves through adjust life’s sails.
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Kaye Olsson
Oct 21, 20234 min
Saying Yes to Saying No
We think of “No!” as a word relished by two-year-olds. But it’s time for older women to embrace this word to open new possibilities.
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Rhonda Collins
Jun 17, 20236 min
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.
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Brenda Riojas
Apr 8, 20234 min
Changing Our Ways: Overcoming Bad Habits or Addictions
Older women often want to embrace life in new and empowering ways. Yet creating space in life also may require breaking bad habits.
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Womankind
Mar 25, 20238 min
Living Without Fear: Meet Anne Boykin
Anne Boykin is committed to living a fearless life full of writing, exploring history and being an advocate for Americans with Disabilities.
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Mara Soloway
Feb 25, 20236 min
Always Creating: Artist Raquel Ocando
Raquel Ocando’s journey from architect to artist shows how mentors and friendships can have a profound effect on our creative success.
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Dorian Martin
Feb 4, 20237 min
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
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Rhonda Collins
Jan 28, 20236 min
Acing a Job Interview When You’re Over 50
Culture suggests the job market is all about the younger generation. Yet with proper preparation, older women can stand out and be hired.
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Kaye Olsson
Jan 21, 20235 min
A Life Review: Who Are You Becoming?
Taking time to do a life review can help older women realize what they want—and then take steps on how to create their next chapter.
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Mara Soloway
Jan 7, 20235 min
Get Your Motor Running: Metabolism, Hormones, Mind & Mood
Our body is a system—but modern medicine doesn’t always treat us that way. By taking appropriate steps, our health is protected as we age.
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Jenni de Jong
Dec 10, 20225 min
Cherie Cotner: Embracing Life Sitting Down
Cherie Cotner has enjoyed a full and joyful life,including giving birth while using a wheelchair. Now she’s charting a new chapter
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Mara Soloway
Dec 3, 20226 min
No Brain Left Behind
Researchers are starting to determine that older women are greater at risk for dementia—and also are identifying ways we can protect our bra
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Kaye Olsson
Oct 29, 20224 min
Losing Control in Africa
Older women often try to keep tight control of life’s variables. But sometimes, letting go of expectations is the only and best option.
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Dorian Martin
Oct 1, 20222 min
Forever Young: Meet Jacki Paone
I Start Wondering’s new feature highlights amazing women who are thriving at midlife and beyond. Let us introduce you to Jacki Paone.
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