Staying Curious : Gamble or Adventure?

At 53 years old, I recently left my home in Arizona to move somewhere I’d never been—New York State. By staying...

Hiking Ampersand Mountain in Fall : View from an Older Hiker

Complete guide to Ampersand Mountain trail. Discover what to expect on this Adirondacks trek – best seasons to hike, how long it takes, and tips for...

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Truly Empowered at 53 : How I Got Here

Today I’m hiking a mountain, one 23 year old me would have shied away from but 53 year old me looks forward to the challenge.  Alltrails, a popular...

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Moving to a New Place in Your 50s: Finding Home Again in New York

Moving can be stressful at any age, but moving to a new place in your 50s hits differently. There’s a mix of excitement, nostalgia, and a twinge of fear that...

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Starting Over After 50: Three Months Into My Midlife Transformation Part 2

Three months in, and I’m still asking myself: Can I really complete all 9 of my extreme goals? At 53, I might have taken on challenges that push my body,...

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Starting Over After 50: 3 Months Into My Midlife Transformation Part 1

At 53, I feel like a completely new transformed woman. But if you had seen me a year ago, you wouldn’t recognize the person I was. Back then, I was broke,...

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Living Intentionally in Our 50s : 3 Simple Rules in Life

It only took me 40+ years, a failed marriage, and a meltdown in the granola aisle to figure out a truth I wish someone had tattooed on my forehead at age 20:...

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Feeling Behind in Life : Starting Over After 50

I’ve had to completely start over at 52 years old—financially, mentally, emotionally—and some days, it feels like I’m running out of time. If you’ve...

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Starting Over After 50: Reclaiming My Strength Through Fitness at 53

Starting over after a toxic relationship at 53 wasn’t easy but rebuilding through movement gave me my power back. This is how I began a fitness routine as a...

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Becoming Stronger in Your 50s by Discovering Personal Core Values

In my 50s, I finally discovered my personal core values — and it’s changing everything. After years of people-pleasing and letting others cross my...

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