Having recently turned 51 years old, I was hoping that I would start menopause before I turned 51. Why? Because my mother and her mother both went through menopause at the age of 50 and I assumed that I would follow their lead. I mistakenly believed that menopause was seriously afoot when I didn't have a … [Read more...] about Esther Recommends: Making Sense of Menopause
Women in Midlife
Welcome to the “Fierce Fifties” Baby!
Well folks, I recently turned the big 5-0 and am glad to be on the other side of teetering on the edge between two decades. I feel like I am finally on terra firma and it feels really good. Being a Highly Sensitive Person, transitions are hard for me. The ups and downs of perimenopause over the past six … [Read more...] about Welcome to the “Fierce Fifties” Baby!
A Woman’s Guide to Midlife- from 39 and beyond
At 46, I can confidently say that I am deep in the thickets of experiencing ‘midlife’ with all of the ups and downs and sideways turns it has to offer. I’ve written quite a bit about women’s journeys in midlife over the past seven years and planned on putting them into a book but haven’t gotten the time nor … [Read more...] about A Woman’s Guide to Midlife- from 39 and beyond
Body Acceptance in Midlife
Thanks to a reader in Victoria, BC for this relatable question about women in midlife and body image: Question: Dear Esther, I recently went on a hike with two girlfriends during which time, I noticed how much we were talking about our bodies. I said to my friends; “This is weird! All three of us … [Read more...] about Body Acceptance in Midlife
Eating Disorders in Midlife
I am seeing more and more women ages 30+ in my practise who are struggling with disordered eating. Many people think that eating disorders are only for teens and women in their twenties, but research shows this is absolutely false. In fact, the following statistics will most likely shock you. I was lucky … [Read more...] about Eating Disorders in Midlife