“Who, me, fix a car, a BBQ grill, a clogged toilet?” When widowed, Lisa Bain confronted all this and more—and discovered a whole new level of self-sufficiency.
The Opposite of Invisible: One Enchanted Week in San Miguel de Allende
Take one dozen midlife women who are mostly strangers on a NextTribe trip and what to you get? Adventure, admiration, a sense of relevancy and a shoulder to lean on. Editor Jeannie Ralston shares the story.
6 Expert Tips on How to Dress for a Big Night Out on the Town
Ever looked in your full closet and thought “I have NOTHING to wear out tonight”? Our fashion expert has the remedy for that.
Happy 75th, Joni Mitchell: 3 Reasons Why She Matters So Much to Us
Sheila Weller counts the ways we love this iconic singer-songwriter…and why her music continues to resonate.
Goals: Do We Need Them? Do They Help or Harm Us?
Writer Valerie Frankel hit the top of the bestseller list—a lifelong dream. But in the letdown after, she had to rethink what she’d been chasing all these years and the toll it might have taken.
Lesley Jane Seymour: Reinventing Herself After More Magazine
The former editor-in-chief of More magazine is pioneering a new way for midlife women to learn, connect and share. Jeannie Ralston gets the scoop.
Carole King Talks (and Sings) about Coming Together
The renowned singer, who has just re-recorded a song about unity, talks about country life—and learning to love one’s neighbors.
Tired of Political Extremism? You Are Not Alone
Yes, the midterm elections are upon us. But let’s not ratchet up the rhetoric. Judi Zirin makes a case for common sense and basic human kindness to prevail.
The Silver Lining to Getting a Colonoscopy Is Reading This No B.S. Survival Guide
That dreaded doctor visit is not fun—but reading this prep manual by award-winning humorist Mary Kay Jordan Fleming is.
Help! My Husband and I Are Fighting Over Politics
Immigration, #MeToo, and more are tearing at this couple. The Answer Queen shares her wisdom about whether—and how—they can find common ground again.
8 Ways to Transition Your Style for Fall Without Buying a Whole New Wardrobe
Autumn weather is always wacky, but our fashion editor has easy tips that’ll help you navigate the season gracefully.
Ivana, Ivanka, Melania: What They Tell Us About Women, Power, and the White House
Whether you love or hate them, Trump’s women give us lots of insight into our president, says author Nina Burleigh. She chats with NextTribe’s Jeannie Ralston about what researching her newest book taught her.
Are You the “Adult in the Room” at the Office? What That Really Means
We midlifers have incredible experience and skills in the workplace, but can we get past the hiring squad and age bias? Lisa Marsh tells it like it is.
Where Have All My Friends Gone?
One of the harsh truths of mid- and later life is having members of our “chosen family” slip away before you expected. Janet Siroto takes a look at love and loss.
Kamala Harris: Golden State Golden Girl?
Is California’s junior senator and media darling the real deal or just the flavor of the month who checks all the boxes? Lorraine Glennon takes a close look.
To Burn or Not? One Woman Confronts Her Past in Her Old Journals
At midlife, are we who we thought we’d grow up to be? Should we hang on to those youthful ideas of what adulthood means? Natalie Serber considers these questions and more as she decides whether to burn or keep her old diaries.
Shrinking With Age: “What Do You Mean I’m An Inch Shorter Than I Used To Be?”
We have reached that age where our annual check-up can bring a shocker—we’re losing height, even if we take great care of ourselves. Louise Kramer talks about the half inch she’s missing and what she’s learned about standing tall as long as possible.
