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.”
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.