Creating Friendships Later in Life
Connecting with others can become challenging as we age. Yet fostering strong relationships with girlfriends are important as we age.
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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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Womankind
Feb 11, 20234 min read
Embracing Heart and Presence: Meet Jenni de Jong
Jenni de Jong believes that she’s coming into her own in her 50s. She’s finding her own uniqueness and embracing family, presence, & heart.
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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
Nov 12, 20223 min read
Advocating for Others: Meet Diane McDonald
This ISW feature highlights women who are finding ways to thrive at midlife and beyond. Let us introduce you to Diane McDonald.
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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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Brenda Riojas
Jul 30, 20224 min read
Cradling Joy Amidst Thorns: New Chapter Comes With a New Love Story
One of life’s blessings is becoming a grandparent. Yet this wonderful new chapter also calls for changes in how we approach life.
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Kaye Olsson
Jul 23, 20226 min read
Lessons from Puerto Rico: Tips on Taking a Trip and Remaining Friends Afterwards
Travel can be a true pleasure—unless you face conflict with your travel companion.
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Kaye Olsson
Mar 26, 20225 min read
Spreading Kindness in a Cruel World
A simple act of kindness can serve as a powerful antidote that eases the pain of living in a world engulfed in suffering.
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Brenda Riojas
Dec 11, 20214 min read
Solving the Puzzles in Our Everyday Challenges
Our everyday challenges are like puzzles. So how can we work individually and with others to solve these conundrums?
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Kaye Olsson
Sep 4, 20214 min read
The Journey from Sorrow to Joy
Midlife often is when life's big losses mount. The challenge that women face is moving through grief and finding their way back to joy.
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Dorian Martin
Aug 16, 20211 min read
Support Our Sisters Across the Globe
The I Start Wondering team wants to support women around the world. One is to make a donation to Women for Women International.
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Dorian Martin
Aug 7, 20215 min read
Family History: Learning to Separate Fact from Fiction
Delving into family history involves looking at stories--but keep a discerning eye, because some of those stories may not be true.
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Kaye Olsson
Jul 31, 20213 min read
Why Girlfriends Matter as Women Age
Girlfriends can help older women navigate life's challenges--and help us live longer and be happier!
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Brenda Riojas
Jul 16, 20215 min read
Echándole Ganas: Tickles, Candles and a Revolution of Tenderness
Today's chaos is a call to community. By working together, we give each other strength and are able to withstand life's storms.
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