How Family and Friends Can Hold You Back

How Family and Friends Can Hold You Back

19 July 2026
Jean Macdonald
Free Article
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?
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Time Management & Stress

Time Management & Stress

17 July 2026
Jean Macdonald
Free Article
Struggling with time management and stress is common, but it often comes down to how we manage ourselves. This post explores why we feel overwhelmed, how mindset plays a role, and offers practical tools from the Butterfly Club to help you regain control and feel more productive and calm.
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What is Trauma all about (1)

What is Trauma all about?

13 July 2026
Jean Macdonald
Magazine Articles
The words trauma and traumatic are often used casually, yet true trauma runs far deeper than a bad experience. This article explores what trauma really means, how PTSD can affect ordinary lives, and why unresolved emotional wounds—often rooted in childhood—need careful, expert support to heal.
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Sleep A Midlife Woman's Essential Nutrient (2)

Sleep: A Midlife Woman’s Essential Nutrient

10 July 2026
Jean Macdonald
Health & Wellness
Sleep is more than rest—it’s a midlife woman’s essential nutrient for hormonal balance, brain function, physical repair, and immunity. Prioritising quality sleep supports emotional resilience and long-term health. Don’t underestimate its power—your body and mind depend on those nightly hours of deep, restorative sleep to thrive.
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Women Who Overcame - Bingham and Lawson (1)

Women Who Overcame – Bingham and Lawson

8 July 2026
Jean Macdonald
Jean Speaks
When Britain faced its greatest public health crisis in generations, two remarkable women stepped forward. Dame Kate Bingham secured millions of vaccine doses through bold strategic planning, while Dame Emily Lawson masterminded one of the world's fastest vaccine rollouts, helping save countless lives and offering hope during the pandemic.
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