These articles, videos, and podcasts are to help you deal with some of the usual difficulties that midlife women have to face, particularly to do with
🦋Health 🦋Finances 🦋Partners 🦋Confidence and 🦋Family
so that you can move towards living the life you want.
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Mealtime Myths and Modern Life
What are the Mealtime Myths and Modern Life? We are told as children that certain foods are ‘good for us’. We’re often told as children that certain foods—like green vegetables, carrots, salads, and fruit—are "good for us." The promise was compelling: these foods would make us healthier as kids, give…
Sunday Music Vibes Jolene by Dolly Parton
Welcome to Sunday Music Vibes Presenting Jolene by Dolly Parton! 🎶 Today, we’re celebrating one of the most iconic songs of all time: "Jolene" by Dolly Parton. This timeless classic resonates deeply with women in their midlife, capturing a range of emotions that often accompany this stage of life. "Jolene"…
Midlife Money: The Importance of Financial Literacy
Midlife Money: The Importance of Financial Literacy By Vix Munro - Our Money & Wealth Expert There’s a lot of hype about financial freedom. But did you know that financial literacy is the first step towards achieving financial freedom? Financial literacy provides people with the knowledge, skills and understanding necessary…
Managing Your Menopause – Aches and Pains
Here is another instalment in our Managing Your Menopause Series: Aches and Pains by Freddy Carrick. Menopause brings many changes, including those surprising little “ooof” sounds you might catch yourself making while bending down to pick something up. Don’t worry—this isn’t a sign of ageing. It’s just one of the…
Shamed for What She Wore! Part 1
In Part 1 of Shamed for What She Wore. Annie shares how a religious cult stripped her of self-expression and identity through strict clothing rules. I was Shamed for What I Wore as a Young Woman When I tell people I lived in a religious cult in the 1980s, the…
How well do you get on with your Family?
Do some of your Family members irritate or upset you? At least sometimes? It is rare to be part of a family where this does not happen, sometimes. We tend to think other people have dream families. Nearly always it turns out not to be true. Are…
Ethel Smyth: An English Composer’s Life of Defiance and Triumph
Ethel Smyth is an English composer and feminist icon of resilience. An extraordinary writer, and activist, she carved an indelible mark on the world of music and the women’s suffrage movement. Born in an era when societal norms constrained women’s aspirations, Smyth’s life is a compelling narrative of defiance, creativity,…
What is ADHD and how do I know if I have it?
ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, which affects a person's ability to focus and control impulses. Introduction by Jean Awareness of ADHD has grown in recent years. Many more people suspect they have it, or claim to have it, or don’t really know for sure if they have it.…
MENOPAUSE DOES REALLY STRANGE THINGS TO WOMEN
Menopause is a life stage that brings many unexpected changes for women. The physical and emotional shifts can be confusing and often feel overwhelming. Understanding menopause and its effects is crucial for navigating this transition with more awareness. As women go through menopause, the experience varies greatly from one person…
Gonna Be An Engineer – Peggy Seeger
Celebrating the Resilience of Midlife Women Through Peggy Seeger's 'Gonna Be An Engineer' Peggy Seeger's iconic song Gonna Be An Engineer resonates deeply with the experiences of midlife women, reminding us of the enduring fight for equality and self-fulfilment. Written in the 1970s, the song's message remains powerful today, especially…
Club Update – New Year Resolutions – Yawn!
How is your New Year going? We start the year with good intentions or New Year's resolutions, but all too soon, it turns into ‘Same Old, Same Old’. Often, this is because we express our New Year's resolutions in the Negative. We say we are going to give up something…
Why do Butterflies have to struggle?
And how is this similar to a woman’s journey through middle life? Most insects live boring, predictable lives, as far as we know? They are born a spider or a grasshopper. After a short period of growth they are an adult and are able to look after themselves. They stay…