Lara (pseudonym) spoke just a few sentences, but her words landed like a stone in still water. We were gathered in the yurt—twelve midlife women, each carrying invisible stories, joys, and sorrows. Lara shared a tender belief about her lifelong feeling of unworthiness. No one interrupted. No…
Reflections on Turning 60: Being “Enough”
On Monday, March 3, I turned 60. (Still getting used to saying that! ) For years, I thought 60 would be the moment when I’d finally have it all together—a cosmic ‘Congratulations, You’ve Arrived!’ banner unfurling the moment I blew out my birthday candles. Spoiler alert:…
Links, Reads, and Listens on Relationships
February often shines a spotlight on romantic relationships, but midlife brings profound shifts in many of our connections. Our relationships with partners evolve, our growing children become more independent, and we may find ourselves caring for aging parents. Some relationships deepen, while others fade or become…
Lessons on Love From Nola
Since February is culturally known as the month of love, I turned to the wisest love guru I know on the topic—my dog, Nola. With her soulful eyes and unwavering loyalty, she’s taught me invaluable lessons on love. Here are a few gems from Nola’s…
Celebrate Your Best Ofs: A Joyful Goodbye to 2024
I always love reading about the year-end “best ofs”—the most notable books, movies, photographs, scientific breakthroughs, and more. Newspapers highlight their most-read stories, podcasters reshare their top episodes, and iconic organizations like the Oscars, Grammys, and Nobel Prize honor the winners. It’s fun to be…
Lessons from the Missing Marshmallows
I have an embarrassing Thanksgiving Day confession. My daughter, husband, and I were heading to a dear friend’s home to join her family for the Thanksgiving feast. I felt relaxed from a long morning hike, grateful (more accurately thrilled) that I did not have to cook…
What I’m Reading and Listening to in November
Articles: Perimenopausal women are ‘enraged’ — and no longer keeping quiet. By Rachelle Bergstein. The fact that this article was featured in the Washington Post is amazing! Read it to learn how this topic has “has recently entered pop culture with the ferocity of a hot flash”…
How To Find Liberation Through Acceptance: The Power of Embracing Midlife
This article was published on October 14th as a guest blog on the Modern Elder Academy’s Wisdom Well. “I just talked to the neurologist,” my brother, a doctor, said in a crackly voice. “She’s got Alzheimer’s.” His words hit me like a truck, even though I…
Let’s Get Educated About Menopause!
One thing I did NOT know until I was in its midst, is that menopausal symptoms begin in perimenopause, the transitional years before our periods stop, around age 42. So if your periods are wonky, your moods even wonkier, and your cannot remember what (or…
Beyond Hot Flashes: The Less Talked-About Parts of Menopause
Did you know there is an International Menopause Day? Until recently, I didn’t even though it has been around since 2009. This is not a hallmark holiday. It was established by the International Menopause Society and the World Health Organization to raise awareness about menopause and the support…
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