As an acupuncturist and nutrition counselor, Donna Parker thought she was prepared to handle menopause. But she wasn’t prepared for moments like the “Salsa Incident.” She’s still chuckling today.
Even More Painful at the Holidays: When Grown Children Don’t Get Along
Every parent wants their kids to get along, to support and love one another along life’s path—but what do you do when that doesn’t happen?
Survey Results: Answers for Those Who Crave Good Sleep More Than Good Sex
Sleep is elusive for many of us at this age. How elusive? Our first sleep survey reveals a dramatic lack of sleep among women in the 45 plus age group.
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XCVI Lets You Have It Both Ways: Classy and Comfortable
Here’s a fashion fantasy come true. An outfit that looks sophisticated but feels as comfy as PJs. We can all thank XCVI for giving us fashion we really want.
Thea Wood: From Image Consultant to Founder of a Non-Profit to Help Women in Music
“Your age is an advantage—don’t be afraid of it,” says Thea Wood, the founder of Backstage Chats. Here’s how she’s put her years of experience to work.
Doing Too Much for Too Many for Too Long? It Stops Right Here
Setting personal boundaries is sometimes hard. Here’s a clear guide on how to do it and how to tell when you’re NOT doing it well.
Kerry Kittrell: Embracing the Change and Her New Power
In our weekly Menopause Chronicles series, Kerry Kittrell tells us how menopause is giving her strength and asks us not to talk about “symptoms” because menopause is not a disease. Point taken.
Confessions of a Snorer: How I Stopped Sawing Logs Every Night
When she hit her mid-50s, Michelle Breyer became a serious snorer. Here she explains why snoring can get worse with age—and what nocturnal noise-makers like her can do about it.
Saying Yes to Life During Mexico’s Day of the Dead Celebration
A brain cancer diagnosis in Tanja Knutson’s family made her reassess her life. During NextTribe’s trip to San Miguel de Allende for the Day of the Dead celebrations, she learned not to be scared of death but to be scared of not living.
The Whisper Effect: How Soft Sounds Can Reduce Stress, Bring on the Tingles
Maybe you’ve seen those whispery ads and videos and wondered what in the world is ASMR? And will it help me? Yeah, us too.
Emily Vickers: From Ad Producer to Pilates Instructor and Millinery Designer
“Once you’ve dealt with the Russian Mob to set up a major ad campaign in Moscow, there’s little that seems daunting,” says Emily Vickers.
Leaving Princess Leia Behind: How Carrie Fisher Became a Writer
Fresh off Star Wars fame–and a drug overdose–Carrie Fisher found her true calling: as a writer. In this excerpt from her acclaimed biography of Fisher, Sheila Weller gives us the scoop.
Juli Briskman: From Flipping Off Trump to Winning Her Own Election
Juli Briskman didn’t just get mad when she was fired for flipping off the Presidential motorcade two years ago. She got active, and yesterday won her own political office.
3 Iconic Women Celebrate Big Birthdays in November
Between the three of them, they have 220 years of experience, talent, and guts. Happy Birthday this month to Tina Turner and two other cultural powerhouses.
We Want to Know: How’d You Sleep Last Night?
For many of us, menopause brings the often quixotic, usually maddening quest for a good night’s rest. Please tell us about your sleep issues in this survey, and we’ll try to help you get some ZZZZs .
I Can’t Believe I’m Not Dead Yet: A Survivor’s Tale
They say a cat has nine lives, but author Kimberley Cihlar seems to have had more than that. She says it’s a miracle she’s made it to this age. Here’s how she survived.
E. Jean Carroll, NextTribe Out Loud Speaker, Sues Trump for Defamation
Last summer, she finally broke her silence about Trump’s alleged sexual attack on her in the 90s. Now E. Jean Carroll’s lawsuit is seeking damages for Trump’s recent comments about her.
