Jean Macdonald, Author at Midlife Butterfly Club

Breathe Easy: Improve Indoor Air

25 July 2025

Indoor air quality affects overall health more than we realize. Poor ventilation traps pollutants like mold, bacteria, and toxins, making indoor air more harmful than outdoor air. Simple changes—better ventilation, air purifiers, and humidity control—can create a healthier home.

Advice about your life – Who can you Trust?

23 July 2025

Jean Macdonald

Confidence & Image

When seeking advice about your life, knowing who to trust is essential. This post explores how to choose the right coach, therapist, or mentor by trusting your instincts, doing research, and asking the right questions. Learn how to protect your well-being while getting the support you need.

Unlocking True Wellness

11 July 2025

Jean Macdonald

Magazine Articles

True wellness goes beyond avoiding illness—it’s about optimizing your body’s performance, slowing aging, and taking control of your health. Small daily habits like proper nutrition, exercise, and stress management can transform your well-being. Learn how to fuel, maintain, and..

Wear What We Tell You to Wear

25 June 2025

Jean Macdonald

Free Article

Fashion is more than clothing—it’s communication. The 2024 trend is Quiet Luxury & Old Money Aesthetic, favoring timeless, elegant fashion over fast trends. Whether you embrace it or resist, fashion shapes identity. Step into confidence, redefine your style, and dress for the life you want. Wear what we tell you to wear.

Joys and Hazards of Midlife Love

4 June 2025

Jean Macdonald

Magazine Articles

Romantic love may fade, but midlife offers a second chance to build something deeper. Jean Macdonald, the Midlife Midwife, explores how women can navigate intimacy, independence, and new beginnings while staying true to themselves and avoiding common traps in relationships after 40.

Women Who Overcame – Shirley Williams

31 May 2025

Jean Macdonald

Butterfly Club News

Shirley Williams MP was a pioneering force in reshaping British politics. Influenced by her mother Vera Brittain’s wartime experiences, she championed peace and reform. As co-founder of the SDP and later a Liberal Democrat leader, her legacy endures in today’s multi-party political system and centrist movement.

What is ADHD and how do I know if I have it?

30 May 2025

Jean Macdonald

Free Article

Struggling with ADHD and chaotic eating habits? Health coach Carol May shares practical tips to stabilise energy, reduce binge eating, and nourish your ADHD brain. Learn how high-protein meals, intuitive eating, and simple food swaps can help you regain control, balance dopamine, and love your body—without guilt.