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.”
My morning routine is all about hydration, hydration, hydration. And SPF.
The Midst Founder kicks off this new series about morning routines.
Meet Jessica Tinney, who transitioned from employee to owner of Menopod
I began my journey with Menopod in 2018, initially working in customer service. Over the years, my role evolved into Brand Manager, and in January 2024, I took ownership of the company as the original founders approached retirement. Although I’m only 35 and just entering
Does Alloy M4 Face Cream work for skin during perimenopause and menopause?
Here's my honest review of M4 after using the estriol cream for three months.
Caffeine and menopause: Is your flat white giving you hot flushes?
Caffeine from coffee and other foods can trigger hot flashes and intolerance in women in perimenopause and menopause.
How I got out of credit card debt with peer-to-peer loans (and you can, too)
Woman-to-women financial advice on how to get out of credit card debt with peer-to-peer loans.
Sustainable style in an era of overconsumption
What is ethical shopping for fashion and clothing? Learn how to be both stylish and sustainable with designer tips.
Racism and menopause: health disparities and inequities
Why many black women reach menopause earlier than white women, have worse symptoms like hot flashes, trouble sleeping, and depression, and are less likely to receive adequate medical and mental health treatment.
How to get the most out of Substack
Substack is newer to many of our readers, so we put together this handy 101 in case you have questions. Below are a few of the ways we recommend using the platform to get the most out of it as a reader and community member. Receiving
How does a rock star enter menopause? Get Goop-famous expert advice
Dietician Esther Blum says don’t think of midlife health as hot flashes . . . think of it as your inner child playing with matches
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As we think about what our readers want from The Midst in the future, we're all ears on your thoughts about what you’d like to see more of (or less of!) from us. Whether you’re a longtime subscriber or a recent follower, your feedback will
Meet Galina Espinoza, the first editor-in-chief of Flow Space
I’m the first editor-in-chief of Flow Space, a new digital media brand from SHE Media, focused on women’s health in their post-reproductive years. It’s outrageous that in the year 2024 there’s still so little we understand about our bodies and how they work. Why do
South Korean sexism birthed the 4B movement. Is this boycott of men and childbirth heading West?
Women in South Korean’s 4B feminist movement have sworn off dating, sex, marriage and kids. Here’s what we can learn from 4B.
Meet MacKenzie Wilson, a P.M. who leaned into the process of changing careers
I am a former Midwesterner who landed in NYC in 2007 for work and never looked back. I eventually settled in the Connecticut burbs for family life, but NYC will always have my heart, and I hope I can always be a stone’s throw away
