Monthly Yoga Progress Update: April 2025
Real talk from the mat (or… not the mat) If consistency is the key to success, then consider me locked out of my own yoga… Read More »Monthly Yoga Progress Update: April 2025
midlife journey
You’re too old for this sh*t (and other midlife myths)
They said midlife was the beginning of the end. They said it was time to stay quiet, stay small, stay grateful. They said we should… Read More »You’re too old for this sh*t (and other midlife myths)
What is real self-care? (It’s more than bubble baths)
When people say “self-care,” it usually conjures up something like candles, wine, and a glorified soak in the tub. And look, no judgement – if… Read More »What is real self-care? (It’s more than bubble baths)
Letting go of perfection: why your inner weirdo deserves the spotlight
There comes a point – often somewhere between loading the dishwasher again and wondering if everyone else is just better at life – when it… Read More »Letting go of perfection: why your inner weirdo deserves the spotlight
How Stoic principles can help you handle life’s toughest moments
Life’s messy. No matter how carefully we plan, how tightly we try to hold the reins, the universe always has a plot twist waiting. The… Read More »How Stoic principles can help you handle life’s toughest moments
When people don’t like you (and you kinda hate that)
There are, believe it or not, times when people don’t like you – and yes, I’ve discovered it happens to me too. “What?” I hear… Read More »When people don’t like you (and you kinda hate that)
Creativity in midlife: How to find your spark
Ever feel like your creative spark got buried under years of deadlines, carpools, and laundry? Maybe it’s been decades since you last sketched something, played… Read More »Creativity in midlife: How to find your spark
How to feel young in midlife (without pretending to be 25)
First off, let’s take a moment to appreciate the fact that we’ve made it to midlife. We’ve survived questionable fashion choices, dial-up internet, and the… Read More »How to feel young in midlife (without pretending to be 25)
What dogs have taught me about unconditional love
I’ve had a lot of relationships in my life – family, friends, co-workers, the occasional romantic entanglement (pre-husband and child, of course). But none have… Read More »What dogs have taught me about unconditional love
The midlife permission slip: Things you no longer owe anyone
There’s something freeing about reaching midlife. The expectations that once weighed us down start to feel … well … optional. Women, especially, spend decades trying… Read More »The midlife permission slip: Things you no longer owe anyone
Honest midlife truths no one warned us about
Let’s get it out in the open first up: midlife truths are like that one friend who always tells it like it is – brutally… Read More »Honest midlife truths no one warned us about
Outgrowing your passion: it might be scary, but it’s okay
There comes a moment in midlife when something that once set your soul on fire suddenly feels … dull. The hobby, career, or creative pursuit… Read More »Outgrowing your passion: it might be scary, but it’s okay
Confidence in midlife: why it wobbles and how to rebuild it
Confidence in midlife isn’t built overnight. For years, I carried around this little insecurity like a handbag I couldn’t quite put down: I never went… Read More »Confidence in midlife: why it wobbles and how to rebuild it
Midlife tolerance changes: why am I such a grump?
Midlife is a magical time when your back starts to creak, your energy dips after 9 p.m., and your tolerance for unnecessary nonsense shrinks dramatically.… Read More »Midlife tolerance changes: why am I such a grump?
The clothes we outgrow: a reflection on life after 40
There’s something bittersweet about the clothes that define our lives. They’re more than just fabric and stitching; they’re placeholders for memories, ambitions, and identities. But… Read More »The clothes we outgrow: a reflection on life after 40
Looking back: a letter to my younger self
Hey there, you beautiful, clueless, slightly over-plucked-eyebrowed wonder. This is a letter to my younger self – one filled with love, hard-earned wisdom, and a… Read More »Looking back: a letter to my younger self
A morning routine for midlife women who hate mornings
Mornings are hard. For some of us, they’re extra hard because they insist on happening every single day. And, frankly, most of the morning routine… Read More »A morning routine for midlife women who hate mornings
The self-care spectrum: from bubble baths to boundary setting
When someone says “self-care,” what comes to mind? A glass of wine in the bath? A face mask and candles? A blissful hour of Netflix… Read More »The self-care spectrum: from bubble baths to boundary setting
Midlife friendships: the unspoken rules
Midlife friendships are a unique blend of comfort, chaos, and deep connection. These relationships evolve alongside us, reflecting the realities of busy schedules, changing priorities,… Read More »Midlife friendships: the unspoken rules
Personal growth after 40: How midlife sparks transformation
Midlife is a powerful time for reflection and transformation. It’s when many stop and ask, Is this all there is? Personal growth after 40 isn’t… Read More »Personal growth after 40: How midlife sparks transformation
10 things I thought I’d have figured out by 40
When I was younger, I assumed by the time I hit my 40s, I’d have it all figured out. Picture a life where everything runs… Read More »10 things I thought I’d have figured out by 40
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