Nature Knows

Nature Knows Best

10 January 2026
Jean Macdonald
Jean Speaks
Midlife weight gain during menopause often feels like a battle against your body. But what if Nature actually knows best? This article explores why the body changes during midlife and why learning to work with your body — rather than fighting it — can lead to greater wellbeing.
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Women Who Overcame - Anita Roddick 1942-2007

Women Who Overcame – Anita Roddick 1942-2007

21 November 2025
Jean Macdonald
Magazine Articles
Anita Roddick revolutionized ethical business by founding The Body Shop, proving that profit and social responsibility can coexist. A passionate activist, she fought against animal testing, environmental harm, and human rights abuses. Through The Roddick Foundation, her legacy continues to inspire entrepreneurs and changemakers. Read how she transformed business into a force for good!
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Women Who Overcame Shirley Williams

Women Who Overcame Shirley Williams

10 October 2025
Jean Macdonald
Free Article
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.
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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.
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Women Who Overcame Dame Stephanie Shirley

Dame Stephanie Shirley

20 September 2025
Jean Macdonald
Magazine Articles
Today’s edition of Women Who Overcame remembers Dame Stephanie Shirley, a refugee turned trailblazing entrepreneur and philanthropist. She broke barriers in technology, championed women in the workplace, and dedicated her fortune to causes close to her heart. Her legacy reflects empowerment, generosity, and truly “a life worth saving.”
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Women Who Overcame Eleanor Roosevelt

Women Who Overcame Eleanor Roosevelt

1 September 2025
Jean Macdonald
Free Article
Born into New York aristocracy in 1884, Eleanor Roosevelt's early life was marred by emotional neglect and tragedy. Losing both parents by age ten, she was raised by a strict grandmother, instilling in her a profound sense of loneliness that later fueled her empathy and commitment to social justice.
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