Jean Macdonald, Author at Midlife Butterfly Club

How to Improve Your Relationship with Yourself

27 October 2025

Midlife is a transformative phase where many women reassess their lives. It's a time to rediscover oneself, embrace change, and pursue personal growth. By focusing on self-awareness and setting new goals, women can navigate this period with confidence and purpose.

Why do Midlife Women have a Love Deficit?

24 October 2025

Jean Macdonald

Magazine Articles

In this enlightening podcast episode, Why Do Midlife Women Have a Love Deficit?, we explore why so many Midlife Women feel emotionally drained after years of giving to others. Discover how this stage of life offers the chance to rediscover self-love, confidence, and deeper emotional connection.

What happens when you look in the mirror?

23 October 2025

Jean Macdonald

Magazine Articles

We often glance at the mirror without seeing ourselves. We may peer at our reflection and quickly shift attention elsewhere, focusing on what needs to be done. That fleeting glance—and our discomfort with it—reveals much about self-image and who we believe ourselves to be.

What Happened to Your Sex Drive?

17 October 2025

Jean Macdonald

Magazine Articles

What happened to your sex drive during midlife? Discover why libido changes through the different Seasons of Love and learn how communication, emotional connection, and self-understanding can help reignite intimacy and passion in Mature Love.

Breathe For Life – Jackie

15 October 2025

Jean Macdonald

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In Breathe for Life with Jackie, Jackie Brennan explores the power of breathwork for health and well-being. She shares practical techniques to clear nasal congestion, reduce stress, and boost mental clarity. This episode introduces a guided breathing series, helping listeners integrate breathwork into daily life for improved focus, relaxation, and overall wellness.

Women Who Overcame Shirley Williams

10 October 2025

Jean Macdonald

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Shirley Williams, MP and reformer, reshaped British politics with courage and conviction. From her Labour roots to co-founding the Social Democratic Party, she championed centrist ideals and change. Her legacy endures in today’s multiparty system, a testament to her lifelong commitment to peace, justice, and political renewal.

Women’s Weapons – Jean Speaks

4 October 2025

Jean Macdonald

Magazine Articles

Women’s intuition is often misunderstood as mystical, but it is a powerful cognitive tool shaped by biology, social experience, and sometimes spirituality. Women’s heightened ability to interpret subtle cues and trust inner guidance has long been a quiet strength, often dismissed yet deeply influential in survival and resilience.