Almost all of us have a distorted image of our body, often due to the importance our culture places on outward appearance and the onslaught of media images of airbrushed models and celebrities. On a daily basis, we talk to ourselves in ways we would never speak to another. Imagine speaking to a child the more »

Many women dread menopause. As a symbolic dividing line, the prospect of menopause may unnecessarily conjure visions of decline and demise. Our book, Womenopause: Stop Pausing and Start Living, turns that notion around. There are profound reasons why menopause and beyond should be the best years of a woman’s life. The menopause opinion makeover begins more »

A couple of weeks ago we kicked off the High Road Series with “Reflecting on the Gifts We Give Ourselves,” by taking a closer look at how we can show gratitude to ourselves, often difficult for women over 50. Friendship was at the top of the list, because… isn’t that why we’re all here? Take more »

This week I’m feeling tired. Yes, I’m getting sleep, spending time in nature, connecting with friends and moving my body daily, but I’m realizing the kind of tired I’m feeling is a cumulative tired—from the past month, probably even the past year. So I’m moving slowly and mindfully—particularly knowing what the next few weeks hold. more »

It’s always fun to visit with Keri Bellacosa on Good Day Austin! December’s chat was on “Thriving, not just surviving, in the holidays.” So much to share with so little time, so be sure to read my tips, too! (Don’t read my facial expression! Looks like I’m not surviving!)     Striving During the Holidays: more »

Can you believe November is gone? It seems like just yesterday summer was approaching, and now here we are about to face the end of another year. The time between Thanksgiving and the holidays is perfect for a financial health check-up. Spend some time before life gets too crazy to access how your money situation more »

Marcia Wieder, who registered the trademark, “America’s Dream Coach,” www.dreamcoach.com, is one of the best-known members of the coaching world. She has appeared several times on Oprah, The To­day Show and in her own PBS-TV special. An author of several books, Marcia is past president of the National Association of Women Busi­ness Owners and the more »

Live Oak Pharmacy hosts a very special event that could change your life. They’ve put together a team of experts to answer your tough questions about healthy aging. (Although not a Flourish Over 50 event, still highly recommended!) As a board-licensed naturopathic physician, Dr. Jonci Jensen, ND reminds you how to be your own healer. more »

Sherrie Mathieson, Internationally-recognized Style Consultant, shares her tips for chic holiday wear in this, the first of her monthly series on Style for Flourish Over 50. I know it can be a challenge if you don’t want lots of skin bared. I have shown in the past how wearing a dressy fabric shirt style –paired more »

Flourish Over 50 Founder Susan Tolles is featured in More Magazine Online. Flourish Over Fifty! – MORE Magazine As I look back over my life, I realize that everything I have done has been to prepare me for my current role. I have… Click here to read more…..

Watch our December Flourishing Over 50 segment on Fox7 “Good Day Austin” as I talk with Keri Bellacosa about keeping the PEACE in your holidays.

Here are some great strategies from Dr. Tara Allmen on dealing with the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. There are many prescription medications that can address the symptoms of menopause.  However, there are simple solutions to try before you initiate treatment or try a supplement.  Living a healthy lifestyle is the first action I suggest more »

Julie Lara of Lara Executive Image shares some great tips on Hair Styles for Women Over 50. See more videos with Julie here.

During this holiday season, it seems like a fitting time to really take a closer look, not just at the people and things we’re thankful for, but at how we can show gratitude to ourselves. Not all of us are used to doing this, especially women over 50. Sure, we’re full of thanks, and yes, more »

We are simply not prepared for the heartache of being estranged from an adult child. This is a life transition that we do not anticipate and it often becomes a painful secret held, even among friends. This small group will offer a safe environment for women to share their experience, find support and encouragement, and more »

Can Stress make you old? Can it make you gain and hold weight? Under stress can you experience brain fog and lose focus?  Can it make you crave carbs and sugars?  Can stress make you moody, anxious and angry? The Answer to all of these questions is YES!  There are many causes that may speed more »

Menopause.  It is a deep dark time of life to be feared, complete with debilitating hot flashes, violent mood swings and huge weight gain. Or at least that is what we anticipate when we are in our 40’s, relying on the media and stories from our mothers and older girlfriends. Womenopause, Stop Pausing and Start more »

Last week, we were blessed to hear Jan Goss, Founder of the Austin School of Protocol, as she shared tips on “surviving the holidays with grace” at our November Flourish Over 50 event.  Jan instructed us on everything from “napkin etiquette” to how to make a good impression when entering the room, and we had more »

The older I get, the more I appreciate good food and wine, especially when shared with great friends. I love to go to wine tastings and learn all about food & wine pairings. It’s amazing what a difference the right pairing can make in your dinner. My husband and I attended a wine and food more »

Watch the first of a monthly series “Flourishing Over 50″ on Fox 7 “Good Day Austin” hosted by Keri Bellacosa. Join us live the first Friday of every month at 9:45 a.m. Central Time as we focus on the great things women over 50 are doing in Austin and around the world.

Flourish Over 50 Founder Susan Tolles makes a guest appearance on Fox 7 “Good Day Austin, Mom to Mom” as an empty-nester who has reinvented herself in life after 50. Susan will appear the first Friday of every month, beginning November 5, in a new segment “Flourishing Over 50,” where she and Keri Bellacosa will more »

I was honored to be the first guest on “Dazzle Dog Delight” hosted by Joy Randel on Blog Talk Radio. Joy and I talked about how pets can help us in in mid-life through our transition from empty nest to rediscovery. Listen to our conversation here. Listen to internet radio with Dazzle Dog Delight on more »

Join me here as I talk about basic tips for looking our very best with Julie Lara of Lara Executive Image. These three simple suggestions for fashion over 50 will make a big difference as you shop for clothing that flatters your body, instead of trying to hide it. See more videos with Julie here.

As women over 50 continue to expand the range of career choices and life transitions, continuing education programs are growing dramatically to accommodate them. Those programs, originally designed to cater to women who are re-entering the workforce after raising a family, have enriched their offerings to keep up with women’s opportunities. Many are designed to more »

Continuing our trip through How Not to Look Old by Charla Krupp, we now focus on our hemlines as we strive for that perfect style over 50.  The trick to looking classy instead of frumpy is to shorten our skirts! In her book packed full of tips to help make us look and feel like more »