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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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Kaye Olsson
Oct 29, 20224 min read
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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Brenda Grays
Oct 22, 20224 min read
Starting a New Chapter at 65
Women may experience some unexpected new chapters as we enter midlife and beyond. How do we move through these difficult changes and thrive?
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Dorian Martin
Oct 16, 20225 min read
Mangos, Merit Badges, and Magic: Open Your Mindset and Spark Curiosity
Many women are tested to see if they are brave enough to follow their curiosity. Where will it take us? And how can we follow this path?
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Womankind
Oct 15, 20223 min read
Constant Reinventor: Meet Dorian Martin
I Start Wondering’s new feature highlights women who are thriving at midlife and beyond. Let's introduce you to Dorian Martin, ISW’s founder
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Dorian Martin
Oct 9, 20225 min read
Going Off Grid and Inside Myself
A vacation often means focusing on external experiences. But seeking solitude through a retreat can often meaningful and long-lasting
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Kaye Olsson
Sep 25, 20222 min read
Adopting a Minimalist Approach as We Age
We’re encouraged to buy, buy, buy-- but all this “stuff” can become overwhelming. What if we embrace minimalism instead as we age?
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Dorian Martin
Sep 24, 20227 min read
Finding the Way Back to Creativity Through ‘The Artist’s Way’
Emerging staleness can be challenging as we age. Using “The Artist’s Way” process, women can find and reengage our innate creativity.
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Rhonda Collins
Sep 17, 20226 min read
Explore Identity to Banish That Mid-life Crisis
Women often go through major transitions at midlife—and this becomes a time to revise our identity. Who are we now? Who do we want to become
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Rhonda Collins
Sep 17, 20225 min read
Celebrate the Transitions in Your Life
Change can feel very tumultuous while in the middle of it. Yet these transitions can be embraced as a natural and necessary part of life.
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Brenda Riojas
Sep 10, 20224 min read
Learning to Optimize Energy Levels
Women often take energy levels for granted. But aging tinkers with these levels, making it critical to take steps to protect and replenish o
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Kaye Olsson
Sep 3, 20224 min read
The Benefits of Becoming “Invisible”
Many women feel they become invisible when they reach midlife. However, we can use this time to become more ourselves than ever before.
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Dorian Martin
Aug 13, 20225 min read
The Gift of Chaos: The Birth of a Different Perspective
We often have a fear of missing out. But slowing down, especially in chaotic times, can help us pay attention to what’s really important.
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Kaye Olsson
Aug 6, 20224 min read
Embracing Adventure Through “50 Fabulous Things”
Milestones give us an opportunity to celebrate. Why not try a unique approach that focuses on creating adventure?
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Kaye Olsson
Jul 23, 20226 min read
Tips on Enjoying Travel While Remaining Friends
Travel can be a true pleasure—unless you face conflict with your travel companion.
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Mara Soloway
Jul 9, 20229 min read
Preserving Our Stories for Posterity: Artist and Writer Carolyn Dahl on Archiving
We come to a point in life when we contemplate what do with our “stuff.” We can learn from one woman’s quest to archive her life’s work.
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Brenda Riojas
Apr 1, 20224 min read
Respectful Listening in a Noisy World
Today, everybody wants to air their views. But stopping to understand another's message is where our power lies.
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Rhonda Collins
Mar 5, 20227 min read
5 Ways to Lift Your Spirits Now
Just 15 minutes of fun is all it takes to reset the brain. And there are numerous easy ways to reap lasting benefits!
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Mara Soloway
Feb 19, 20227 min read
Bari Jenks: Art as Language of Understanding
Optimism and faith serve us well during our lives. Example: Bari Jenks, whose artistry and storytelling are thriving.
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