Women as Pilgrims: Focusing on the Next Step
Pilgrimages are increasingly popular, and women at midlife and beyond are embracing these journeys. Meet two of these travelers.
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Dorian Martin
Oct 55 min read
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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Dorian Martin
Jun 84 min read
Reimagining ‘Better Living Through Chemistry’
Chemicals are part of daily life. However, some chemicals in personal and household products can be detrimental to older women’s health.
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Dorian Martin
Jun 14 min read
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!
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ISW Conversation
May 111 min read
ISW Conversation: The Importance of Presence as We Age
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.
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ISW Conversation
Mar 301 min read
ISW Conversation: Dealing with Our Stuff–Stories, Sagas and Saturation
This conversation looks at our physical possessions, which can take a life of their own over time. What should older women do?
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ISW Conversation
Mar 231 min read
ISW Conversation: The Role of Stories in Older Women’s Lives
Women's lives are built around the stories we tell. This ISW Conversation contemplates the implications of those narratives.
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Dorian Martin
Mar 165 min read
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?
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Dorian Martin
Jan 205 min read
Embracing Curiosity About Solitude
Some women fear loneliness as we age, even when rarely alone. Perhaps it’s time to embrace solitude, which is solo time with a purpose.
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Dorian Martin
Dec 16, 20231 min read
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!”
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Dorian Martin
Nov 4, 20231 min read
Learning to Relax as You 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.
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Dorian Martin
Apr 15, 20234 min read
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.
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Research
Apr 1, 20231 min read
Research: Women, Ages 40-65, 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
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Research
Mar 11, 20231 min read
Study: 59% of Women, 41% of Seniors Feel Isolated
Research suggests that both older adults and women are at risk for loneliness. Other factors also contribute to the loneliness equation.
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Research
Feb 18, 20231 min read
Study: Many Older Women Struggle with Finances
In our newest series, ISW explores research that pertains to older women. First up: a report on older women and finances.
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Dorian Martin
Feb 4, 20237 min read
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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Dorian Martin
Dec 31, 20228 min read
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.
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Womankind
Dec 24, 20222 min read
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.
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Dorian Martin
Nov 13, 20224 min read
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.
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Dorian Martin
Nov 6, 20224 min read
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
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