Midlife Memoirs
18 posts.
At the Threshold
A personal reflection on ageing parents, changing roles and the moment life quietly asks us to step across a new threshold.
The Bread in the Fridge
A moving reflection on memory, dignity, family care and the truths we choose to hold as a parent begins to unravel.
We Are All Rinsing Lettuce in Leaking Containers
A tender story of ageing parents, family patterns and the many imperfect ways love appears around the dinner table.
Midlife for Women Who Lead. What No One Prepared Us For
An honest look at midlife leadership, hormonal change and the hidden load carried by women expected to keep everything steady.
Midlife Isn’t a Crisis. It’s a Reclamation
Midlife is not a crisis but an invitation to reclaim your identity, energy and truth after years of holding everything together.
Mysticism for Modern Life – Why I Walked the Magdalene Path
A personal journey along the Magdalene Path exploring mysticism, sacred places, feminine wisdom and unexpected spiritual insight.
Meliorism in Motion – What Sacred Sites Taught Me About Healing
Reflections from sacred sites on grief, healing, hope and meliorism: the belief that our choices can help make life better.
She Kept Appearing – My Mary Magdalene Pilgrimage Begins
The beginning of a Mary Magdalene pilgrimage shaped by recurring signs, ancestral land and a longing for something more whole.
My Story – From a Childhood Swing to a Life’s Calling
From a childhood photograph to a life devoted to wellbeing, this is the story of how one moment revealed a deeper calling.
No WiFi. No Money. Just Stars and Soul
A soulful return to South Africa brings questions of home, belonging, money, freedom and what truly makes a life feel rich.
The Delicate Balance: Life Beyond LinkedIn & Lessons From Japan
Lessons from Japan and life beyond LinkedIn on slowing down, releasing perfection and finding balance in a wonderfully full life.
Back with a Bang! A Tale of Wellbeing and Wonder
A joyful return after time away, sharing fresh reflections on resilience, mindful living and the wonder found beyond the screen.
A Return to AfrikaBurn: A Magical and Manic Experience
A personal account of returning to AfrikaBurn and experiencing its intense mix of art, community, creativity, freedom and chaos.
It’s your turn to sparkle
A birthday reflection on ageing, change and giving yourself permission to step forward, shine brightly and truly sparkle.
When was the last time you wrote yourself a love letter?
A reminder to offer yourself the love, kindness and recognition you so readily give to others, starting with a letter to yourself.
Do you speak your truth?
What happens when your voice does not match your inner truth? A personal reflection on courage, expression and speaking honestly.
Are nibble and natter the matter?
Why informal conversations, shared food and human connection at work can support wellbeing, trust and better performance.
What The Flux Is Going On With Me?
A candid exploration of midlife change, identity and the unsettling question many women ask: what the flux is happening to me?