Midlife Butterfly Club

I’m A Woman

8 February 2026

Celebrate the strength, sass, and spirit of midlife with Peggy Lee’s empowering anthem I’m A Woman. This Sunday, we honour the resilience and grace of women everywhere—turn up the music, feel the magic, and dance like only a midlife queen can.

Why You May Not Be Getting the Love You Desire No.2

6 February 2026

Jean Macdonald

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Many women settle for less in love, especially later in life, believing it’s too late for more. But settling only leads to unfulfilling relationships. In this video, Jean reveals how shifting your mindset and raising your expectations can help you attract the love you truly deserve.

Why you may not be getting the Love You Desire No. 1

2 February 2026

Jean Macdonald

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Struggling to find love in midlife? You might be bringing your work energy home. In this powerful video, Jean explains how shifting from masculine to feminine energy can transform relationships. Embracing this balance could be the key to attracting and keeping the love you truly want.

Gonna Be An Engineer – Peggy Seeger

1 February 2026

Jean Macdonald

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Peggy Seeger’s “Gonna Be An Engineer” celebrates the resilience of midlife women who defy outdated roles. Her lyrics challenge gender norms and echo the frustration, strength, and determination of women reclaiming their voices, proving it’s never too late to pursue dreams or demand equality.

Don’t worry about Debt!

29 January 2026

Jean Macdonald

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Worrying about debt drains energy and rarely solves anything. This post explores practical, empowering steps to ease the burden—like drawing up a plan, seeking impartial help, or considering formal solutions such as IVAs. The key? Take action and stop letting debt control your mind and health.

Typical Girls by The Slits

24 January 2026

Jean Macdonald

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Typical Girls by The Slits is a punk anthem that continues to resonate with midlife women. Its rebellious message challenges outdated expectations and celebrates individuality. For women reclaiming their voice in midlife, the song offers powerful validation and reminds them they were..

How Family and Friends Can Hold You Back

22 January 2026

Jean Macdonald

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In this Friends and Family episode from Six Steps for Midlife Women to Take Back Control of Your Life, we explore how family members and long-standing friendships can unintentionally hold midlife women back. Through a discussion with Melanie Hill, we unpack toxic dynamics, emotional blackmail disguised as love, and the powerful question at the heart of it all: whose values are you choosing to live by — theirs or yours?