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Midlife Mailbag

Ann Douglas and Sara Smeaton discuss topics and questions submitted by midlife women.

Ann Douglas is the author of Navigating the Messy Middle: A Fiercely Honest And Wildly Encouraging Guide For Midlife Women.

Sara Smeaton is a certified professional coach and facilitator who runs group programs, workshops, and delivers one-on-one coaching.

Health Second Chances

Ann Douglas and Sara Smeaton respond to a question about coming out the other side of a health crisis and beginning to map out a new path forward for yourself.

Redefining Success at Midlife

Ann Douglas and Sara Smeaton talk about how sidestepping other people’s definitions of success can allow you to focus on what will actually give you a sense of meaning, purpose, and connection in your life right now.

Feeling Disconnected From Your Partner

Ann Douglas and Sara Smeaton respond to a letter from a woman who is feeling disconnected from her partner and is wondering if it’s possible to recapture what they once had.

The Joy of Not Knowing

Ann Douglas and Sara Smeaton talk about learning to live with uncertainty and becoming more comfortable with not knowing. You don’t have to have all the answers at midlife!

Navigating Midlife Transitions

Ann Douglas and Sara Smeaton talk about navigating midlife transitions and making sense of the many contradictory emotions of midlife.

Letting Go to Make More Space in Midlife

Ann Douglas and Sara Smeaton talk about letting go of some things so that you can create room for other things that are more in line with what you want for yourself right now.

Midlife Friendships

Ann Douglas and Sara Smeaton discuss midlife friendships and midlife loneliness.

Pandemic-Related Learning and Growth

Ann Douglas and Sara Smeaton discuss the learning and growth experienced by midlife women over the course of the pandemic.

Reimagining What’s Next for Yourself

Ann Douglas and Sara Smeaton talk about midlife as an opportunity to reimagine what’s next for yourself.