Meet Angie Maguire, an Registered Nurse and champion for health and wellness in midlife
I am 52 years old, a mother of three children (25, 23, and 18), and I have been married 29 years to a Brit. I've been a Registered Nurse for nearly 30 years. I have worked in various environments: hospital, clinic, school, and YMCA Camp,
10 easy meals for when your hormones are causing havoc
Simple to prep and easier to eat, reach for these meals when your hormones are causing peri/menopause symptoms.
I tried NNABI Peri Essential 5, and have more energy, better sleep, and less night sweats
I’m 48, and by my count, I’ve been in perimenopause for about six years — so far. I still get my period, though the usual 28-day cycle is shortening, so my best guess is that I’ll continue perimenopause for at least another year or so. Here’s
Microdosing the magic mushroom
A couple's journey through love, loss, and the language of connection. Plus, how, why, and where to microdose magic mushrooms.
Meet Emily Wong (she/her), a MidstHer learning the power of saying no and setting boundaries
I’m a half-Chinese, quarter-German, quarter-Irish strategic communications director, avid reader, and yoga enthusiast living with my husband and our 12-year-old, one-eyed Shih Tzu in Chicago. I’m in the midst of: Figuring out what’s next! Growing up, there were black balloons and “over the hill” signs when
Meet Kate Higgins, a licensed therapist-turned-coach for midlife women
I’m a licensed therapist turned coach for women in midlife. I’m a classic genX girl who took the scenic route through my 20s and 30s. When I hit my 40s, a series of life events kicked my butt but ultimately helped me to figure out
When the mirror is the enemy: An inside (and raw) look at body dysmorphic disorder
What is body dysmorphic disorder (BBD) that affects how you perceive your body and features?
The smell of style: How perfumes can make your look a multisensory experience
Create a scent wardrobe and elevate your style into a multisensory realm.
I made myself a science experiment for “mood-altering” NA beverages
We tried the latest round of NA beverages with feel-good ingredients like adaptogens, herbs, and botanicals. Here are our favorites.
How to build a sustainable exercise routine during perimenopause
Learn how to build a sustainable and bespoke exercise routine during menopause.
I’m 30: Why do I need to think about menopause?
From upgrading your sleep habits to becoming besties with your cycle, preparing for perimenopause can make for a smoother transition.
A grown-ass lady’s guide to manifesting
Women can enjoy the benefits of manifesting their future selves though a science-based, no-BS approach.
Can fermented foods help to balance midlife hormones?
Fermented foods can help women with symptoms of perimenopause and menopause.
Meno-rexia: The alarming trend of eating disorders during peri/menopause
A growing trend of women in their 40s and 50s actively have eating disorders.
No more restrictions: How clothes became more comfy
As we get older, comfort often becomes more important in what we wear — sometimes to our chagrin. We may love the look of heels and cinched silhouettes, but aching backs, thickening waists, and hot flashes mean we start to understand the appreciation for Eileen
How our brains change during peri/menopause (and what you can do about it)
The drop in estrogen during perimenopause and menopause affect how women's brains regulate behavior, cognitive function, and neuronal health.
The body hair secret I discovered in my 40s
In this age of body positivity and self-care, is hair removal for Gen-X women a choice or an obligation?
Meet Ann Marie McQueen, digital journalist, podcaster, and founder of Hotflash inc
I am a digital journalist, podcaster, and former national columnist who has split my career between North America and the Middle East. I have 30 years of experience in reporting, much of which is focused on science, health care, health, and wellness. I'm also the
‘Mommy blogger’ Jill Smokler on fighting brain cancer and life after Scary Mommy
The Midst Founder talked with the OG mommy blogger just before she was diagnosed with a life-threatening cancer.
‘It was time to bring forth my desire to be in a relationship with a woman’
In this excerpt of “Midlife Emergence,” bestselling author, coach, and psychotherapist Jen Berlingo writes about dropping people-pleasing, finding her truth, and her “allergy to stagnation.”
