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Rhonda Collins
Jun 17, 20236 min read
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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Womankind
May 13, 20235 min read
Enjoying Silence: Meet Danielle Legg
Many would spend spring break on a beach or cruise, Danielle Legg, an elementary principal, opted for a silent meditation retreat instead.
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Brenda Riojas
Apr 8, 20234 min read
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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Research
Apr 1, 20231 min read
Women at Midlife 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
Large Percentage of Women, 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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Kaye Olsson
Mar 4, 20235 min read
The Health Costs of Being a Woman in a Man’s World
Women take medical advice but granted—but women aren’t often represented in medical research. Therefore, we must be our own health advocate.
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Mara Soloway
Feb 25, 20236 min read
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 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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Rhonda Collins
Jan 28, 20236 min read
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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Brenda Riojas
Jan 14, 20234 min read
Chaos Layers, Birds, and Finding My “Tempo Giusto”
Sometimes we need to commit to creativity. Dare yourself to embrace a budding passion by investing time and money, and enjoy a little chaos.
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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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Mara Soloway
Dec 3, 20226 min read
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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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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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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