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Are you a Midlife Woman wandering in the dark?

Do you feel confused about your life at the moment?

Moreover, are you uncertain about your future?

In addition, are you just living the life others want for you?

Furthermore, do you feel tired, weary, and unfulfilled?

If so, read on…

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Are you a woman wandering in the dark? 

Moreover, are you uncertain about your future?
In addition, are you just living the life others want for you?
Furthermore, do you feel tired, weary, and unfulfilled?

If so, read on…

Most women go through some sort of midlife transition, typically around 45 to 55, where they experience anxiety, stress, and fear about what the future holds.

This phase is often described as the woman’s Midlife Crisis. It happens to most women to some degree. Generally, it is thought to be caused by the start of the Menopause, known as the Peri-Menopause.

Although the perimenopause is an important part of this phase of life, it is not the whole story. At the same time, many other things are changing in a woman’s life during this period, which create confusion, uncertainty, and fear of the future.

However, once you understand what is happening and how to handle it, eventually you wake up to who you really are and a new life can begin.

Ultimately, this is a transformative change, like a Caterpillar becoming a Butterfly.

If you are somewhere in this process, may I welcome you to the Midlife Butterfly Club?

Hello, my name is Jean Macdonald

I am known as the Midlife Midwife because I help midlife women re-invent themselves for the second half of their lives.

With this in mind, I started this Club aiming to give you:

Clarity about what is happening to you.

Confidence that you can take control and change your life as you want to.

And most importantly, Certainty that you know who you really are, where you are going, and that there is a bright future for you on the other side.

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Love Jean x

We call this process Waking the Woman Within!

At first, you may have thought this state of confusion and uncertainty was the beginning of the end of your useful life.

In reality, it is actually the beginning of a brilliant new phase of your life—that is, if you want it to be.

You deserve it.

Introducing the Midlife Butterfly Club Magazine

Primarily, our main way of telling you about the midlife transition is through our Magazine. This magazine features a rolling series of twelve short articles, videos, and links to podcasts of interviews with experts, all of which aim to explain, support, and guide you, as a midlife woman,  through this difficult time.

Below, you will see some articles currently in the magazine. Simply click on any one to read.

How do you feel about You

How do you feel about You?

How you feel about yourself affects every part of your life. If self-worth is low, identifying the factors behind it—like unrealistic expectations or past experiences—can help. By recognising these influences and prioritising self-care, you can begin to rebuild a stronger, more positive relationship with yourself.

To see all the articles currently in the Magazine click on the link below

What Our Members Say About Us

Jean has created the Midlife Butterfly Club to help women going through their midlife transition. She brings experts and specialists together to provide a wealth of knowledge that’s hard to find anywhere else.

If you are looking for some insight and inspiration to ease the pains of hormonal and lifestyle changes in your 40s and 50s, the Midlife Butterfly Club is for you!. I love the friendly e-mails in my inbox from this well-informed, positive-minded circle.

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The Midlife Butterfly Club  offers us the support and knowledge we need as midlife women.  As a retired teacher,  I know the value of correct knowledge. “Knowledge is Power” was first written in 1668 in the book Leviathan by T. Hobbes.

So, Come back regularly to read the new articles in the Magazine  and we hope you find them helpful.

FAQs

If you feel significant life changes beyond your control—such as shifts in health, relationships, work, or self-confidence—you may be in the midlife transition. It’s a phase of transformation, much like a caterpillar becoming a butterfly.

Midlife transition is a natural shift in priorities and emotions. A crisis occurs when these changes feel overwhelming and unmanageable. Women, however, are resilient and rarely experience a breakdown.

No. While perimenopause can overlap with midlife transition, the emotional and life changes extend beyond hormonal shifts. Menopause is a biological process; midlife transition is about personal growth.

Midlife transition is often misunderstood and mistaken for menopause. Support provides guidance, validation, and connection with others experiencing the same journey.

The club offers information, inspiration, and a community of women who understand your journey. It provides a safe space to share, learn, and grow.

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