Happy Birthday to Me! Today is my birthday, and this year I will enjoy it fully. Last year, I totally missed the celebration because I was too focused on being a perfect Facebook party hostess, re-launching my website with a new design, and rolling out a new program, all on my 55th birthday. After weeks more »

          I recently had a delightful radio interview with Stacey Hall, CEO and Founder of The Hall Institute of Intuitive Wellness,  who is saving the lives of people stressed to the snapping point! Stacey is dedicated to helping people be energized and powerful so they can achieve their ultimate “B-all” in life. more »

The past week has been a flurry of activity, with a trip to San Diego for some professional development, and then the Texas Conference for Women on Wednesday.  I am glad that they happened in that order because I learned a very valuable lesson during my San Diego workshop: I must value myself in a much more »

 Today I did a Google® image search for “menopause,” and was directed to a page filled with smiling women who were certainly not having hot flashes, weight gain or mood swings. They seemed very happy in their middle-aged bliss, and very few of them actually looked like they represented menopause. If I had assembled those more »

I just had a phone call with a Flourish Over 50 community member, and it turns out she is one of my biggest cheerleaders! Thanks to Claudia for sending me a note of encouragement that led to a most invigorating conversation for me. Hearing that my blog posts have helped her take that giant leap more »

The other night I made my husband go on a dad’s night out. (Don’t worry, he wanted to go.) Why? Because friendships—which are difficult for many men who are juggling late work hours with family responsibilities—aren’t just nice to have, they’re critical to our well-being. For the past two months I’ve been managing a full more »

Vaginal atrophy—a really ugly name for a condition that affects almost 50% of women over 50—is the medical term for the thinning of the vaginal walls as cells break down and dry up. You may know it as dryness, itching, pain and odor that gets worse as you get older. What you may not know more »

Last week I participated in a Social Media Roundtable discussion about women’s health. Novo Nordisk, a leading pharmaceutical company that is a pioneer in diabetes treatment, growth hormone therapy for children, and hormone replacement therapy for women, brought together a group of what they consider to be some of the most enlightened and powerful menopause more »

I was recently leading a mastermind group and, as so often happened, the discussion turned to finding “balance.” The group included women in their 40s and 50s, from California to North Carolina, with very diverse backgrounds. In spite of our obvious differences, we could all relate. In our heads, we know what it takes to more »

I have talked to several women recently who want to start blogging. Some are starting new businesses and want to use a personal blog as a way for their potential customers to get to know them. Others just want to document an important stage in life, or even a midlife reinvention. They have asked me more »

Last week I attended the AARP Convention. If you know me very well, you would never expect to find me there. But I went as a guest of HP®, who invited me to come explore a live Expert Day, one of their periodic 24-hour “marathon” customer support days that draws global interest. I was invited more »

I recently had lunch with a group of new friends. My friend Susan (Susan #1) wanted to get a group of her friends together, and for the most part, none of us knew one another.  Though four of us were named Susan, it was a very eclectic group of varying ages and backgrounds. And, as more »

The 2012 Olympics have come to a close, and there are so many wonderful memories from these past two weeks. This year, I have watched with a different perspective, seeing so many parallels in the lives of the athletes and what I have been “preaching” for the past two years. One of the best moments was more »

Have you been watching the Olympics, keeping up with all the great stories along the way? My favorites have been those of the young girls, Gabby Douglas, Missy Franklin and Allison Schmidt who are still so happy with life and just excited to be where they are.  Then there is Oscar Pistorius, the double-amputee who more »

Despite frustration on my trip to the Dominican Republic, I learned a great lesson: the best connections are made when you take the time to, well, disconnect!

Do you have a story about your own journey through menopause? How did you deal with menopause symptoms? Poise has started The 2nd Talk so we can share and laugh about our misery together. Join the 2nd Talk at the2ndtalk.com and share your stories.  Then, come back HERE and leave a comment about that story for more »

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Women over 50 are changing themselves along with the world. Retirement is not even on their radar, and they are not going to stay home, read and watch the world go by as their mothers did at this age. That will come much later. Now, they are reinventing themselves for something better and taking on more »

This week, I beat myself up over missing a deadline that I’d set for myself. The end result? A lesson in flexibility.

Great fun with Keri Bellacosa on “Good Day Austin” as we discussed “Giving yourself permission to live the life you want.”  Click here to download your permission slip! Read my blog post “Women Over 50: I hereby give you permission” here.

Age-related hearing loss affects 35 million Americans, and it begins at a younger age than you think! Learn about the condition’s causes, signs, and options for treatment.

Recently I have had several conversations with women who are making major positive changes in their lives. They are getting in touch with their own passions, embracing their unique gifts and skills, and stepping out to create a lives that are meaningful and exciting. One common thread in every story is how they had to more »

We all know stress is nothing new for women, but recent statistics on the matter are pretty startling. According to a January 2012 study released by the American Psychological Association1, one in four women acknowledges they are not doing enough when it comes to managing their stress. Did you know: Stress triggers the release of more »

I was contacted by a representative of Fresh Produce Clothing recently, asking if I would be interested in reviewing their clothing. When I looked at their website and saw the comfortable clothes they had in such a beautiful array of colors, I immediately said “yes!” Another plus is that Fresh Produce is co-founded and still run more »