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We tried it: Perimenopause
90+ stories about the modern perimenopause experience
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Your September horoscope + the best time to upgrade your life
+ Giveaway! Midlife Upgrade book excerpt
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Dorm-room DIY to global success: The creative founder whose buyers include Missy Elliott, Obama, and Target
+ I *was* with the band: Why I quit my cool job in the music industry with no solid plan
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I *was* with the band: Why I quit my cool job in the music industry with no solid plan
The day the music died marked my next chapter
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Your 8 dimensions of wellness
+ Kristin Davis' filler removal, best weighted vests for women + expert longevity tips ...
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Career changer: This L.A. public defender is now a thriller fiction novelist
+ Call for mini stories about the messiest thing in your life right now
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People pleasing is blocking who you really are
Tired of putting others first? Learn how to stop being a people pleaser and start prioritizing yourself — in midlife and beyond.
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After Barnes & Noble acquisition, Emily McDowell enters her post-burnout reinvention period
The “viral” creative entrepreneur digs into her new path as a public speaker and consultant — while enjoying time with her fiancé and dealing with Long…
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My libido went from sex drive to sex neutral to sex park—and back to drive with Testosterone
+ How fitness influencer Lorraine C. Ladish, 61, usually gets 9-out-of-10 sleep
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It takes a community to thrive in midlife. Join The Midst to connect with forward-thinking women 35+. We're big on real joy, aging well, and playing by our own rules together.
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