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Have you ever felt a little “stuck”? You know where you want to go—and who you want to be—but sometimes, it takes a little longer to get there. Maybe you’re trying to manage an empty nest or care for your aging parents. Or you’re starting a new career. It’s easy to get lost in midlife.
Let us help you find your direction, reinvent yourself, and embrace your new life.
Trying to Make Sense of Menopause? You’re Not Alone.
Have you ever had questions about menopause and weren’t sure how to find the answers? Menopause just isn’t a subject we’re always comfortable discussing with our family or friends. And even our doctors sometimes have a hard time understanding us.
Menopause ChitChat is our private, online community where you can connect with other women, share your story and lend your voice to a new conversation about menopause. Best of all, membership is free and gives you full access to dozens of features, including message boards, live chat and your own, personal profile page.
Midlife Influencers: Sandra Mimran Smith, Founder of Eleve Intimates
When she needed a little "boost" in midlife, Sandra Mimran Smith made a bold move: she launched Elevé Intimates, a new line of “loungerie” designed to help women look great and feel comfortable.
Reinventing Yourself in Midlife: A Video Interview with Mavely Cofounder Peggy O’Flaherty
Recently, I had an opportunity to sit down with Mavely Cofounder Peggy O'Flaherty, share a cup of coffee and learn more about how she found her game-changing new path.
Midlife Influencers: Darcey Steinke, Author of “Flash Count Diary”
In her new book, Flash Count Diary, Darcey Steinke explores aspects of menopause that have rarely been written about before. We recently had an opportunity to interview Darcey and discuss her book,...
How to Stay Connected When You’re Busy
For women, it’s not just doing everything, but thinking about everything.That mental load takes a lot of energy to carry. Here are four ways to stay connected with your partner even when life rem...
Book Review: “Manage Your Financial Life” by Nancy Doyle
Money is a very personal and private topic for most women. We feel vulnerable and maybe a little embarrassed that we don’t have a better handle on that bottom line. But there are plenty of things...
Ten Websites to Help You Grow Your Best Vegetable Garden Ever
With a little planning and the right resources, you really can grow a beautiful vegetable garden that’ll make your neighbors green with envy. And to make it a little easier and save you some time...
Midlife Influencers: Charlene Bazarian, Founder of FBJFit
Charlene Bazarian found herself “stuck” in midlife. After graduating from law school, getting married, and having kids, she just couldn’t seem to lose the weight that had crept on over time. ...
What’s Your Story? How One Question Started an Open Conversation About Menopause
The menopause forum started with a single question: What’s Your Story? It’s been almost seven years and hundreds women have openly shared their stories. We’ve had almost 2,500 responses and n...