Why Yoga And Meditation Are Great For Women in Midlife
How yoga and meditation can ease the messy middle of life and bring calm and fluidity to the day to day.
(Mid)Life
Finding Hope Despite Chronic Illness – Bev Roberts
Bev Roberts tells how chronic illness lead her to becoming a well-being coach and writing a book to help other sufferers find hope.
Modelling for Prima magazine – at 51!
Rachel Lankester takes us on a behind the scenes tour of her day modelling for Prima Magazine at the tender age of 51.
Mindfulness – Why It’s Amazing
How mindfulness can quieten the over-active mind, and bring peace and contentment to the most stressed of us.
When A Little Bit Of Faith Could Really Help
Rachel Lankester ponders how it must be nice to have religious faith especially when grieving and how we can adapt to more death in our lives as we age.
Volunteering Abroad – Why It’s Great At Any Age
Thought about taking some time out to volunteer abroad? Here’s why it could be a great idea!
A Night At The UK Blog Awards (And Some Other Great Midlife Blogs)
Find out all about the Mutton Club’s evening at the UK Blog Awards! It was a fantastic night.
It’s Who We Are – A Review
Jane Gordon reviews this new novel about friends in their 50s navigating the strange new political climate of the present day and their own complicated lives.
Ageing without children – who’s going to look after me?
Avril Broadley of Grown Gals, takes a look at the implications for her of ageing without children as her own mother increasingly needs more care.
My Midlife Obsession – Going Wild For Wild Swimming
Have a secret dream? Rachel Gregory tells us how she began wild swimming and how she now longs to get in the water whenever she can!
How To Stop Dyeing Your Hair – The Quick Way!
Gul Berna Ozcan writes about letting her hair go white over a summer! She dyed it to roughly her natural shade and then let her own colour grow out.
Realizing A Dream – Going On BBC Woman’s Hour!
Rachel Lankester writes about finally getting to be a guest on BBC Woman’s Hour and talking about her positive experience of menopause and midlife in general.
Helen Pollock – How I Set Up Language School Little Dragons
Helen Pollock tells how she went from language learning and PR to setting up a school specializing in teaching children Mandarin.
From Dinner Date To Soulmate Review – A Good Read
Meriel Rose reviews this guide to successful dating in the modern world. If you’ve been out of the game for a while, check this out!
How To Run A Marathon In Your 50s – Or Complete Any Big Challenge
Sue Loncaric thinks we should challenge ourselves whatever stage of life we are at. She should know. She ran her first marathon at 55!
How To Get Your Libido Back (Would You Rather Just Read A Book?)
By Christine Webber. Women with poor libido often ask if there’s a female equivalent of Viagra. The answer, alas, is ‘no’. But even if…
Online Dating – Don’t Be Afraid Of It
Anna Vuoti shares her experience of online dating and encourages us more mature women to be confident and have fun online.
Top Tips For When You’re Feeling A Bit Lost
It’s so easy sometimes to get stuck in a negative spiral isn’t it! Here are our top tips to get you back on track when your mojo has gone walkabout.
Queen of Pubs – Helen Lees
We talk to Helen Lees who took her passion for the brewing industry and turned it into her own business, MyPubGroup.
It’s Never Too Late To Follow Your Dreams
Pamela Sommers shares tips on how to change your mindset and follow your dreams no matter what age you are.
Bah Humbug! Why Christmas Brings Out My Inner Scrooge
Rachel Lankester writes about her mixed feelings about the festive season and learning to let go and embrace her inner Scrooge.
What Singing Means To Me
Rachel Lankester writes about her love of gospel singing, despite being a non-believer, and what an important part of her midlife toolkit it is.
Living With Fibromyalgia: Beth’s Story
Fibromyalgia can be a crippling condition. Beth McIntosh shares how she copes in her battle with fibromyalgia every day of her life.
Sensitive Topics To Discuss At End Of Life
The end of life is always hard. But it’s still better to talk about what’s to come. Helen Calder shares her list of topics to discuss with those at the end of life.
Fighting Insomnia – How To Sleep Well
Sleep can be a precious commodity especially as we age. Here are top tips to help you battle insomnia and get the rest you need.
On Osteopathy And Midlife
Osteopath Emily Dux writes about her osteopathy practice and how she helps many women in midlife and beyond maintain optimal health.