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Friendships, identity and finding yourself again - the social side of your 40s and 50s with a bit more honesty and a lot less guilt.

Friendship in Your 40s: Making, Keeping, and Letting Go

No one really prepares you for how weird friendship can feel in… Lucy · Jun 27, 2026

The Reset You Need in Midlife When You Don’t Feel Like Yourself Anymore

If you’ve landed here because you feel tired in your bones, a… Lucy · Jun 26, 2026

Tired All the Time? 7 Small Habits That Helped Me Get My Energy Back

There’s “a bit tired”, and then there’s that bone‑deep, dragging‑yourself‑around kind of… Lucy · Jun 26, 2026

Perimenopause 101: The Symptoms No One Warned Us About

Perimenopause 101: The Symptoms No One Warned Us About

There’s this weird gap in women’s health where you go from “period… Lucy · Jun 26, 2026 ](

I made a career pivot at 40+ (and I’m shit-scared)

I made a career pivot at 40+ (and I’m shit-scared)

Why does this midlife career pivot feel so weird? I’ve recently shifted… Lucy · Jun 22, 2026

The Best UK High Street Brands for Grown-Up Women

The Best UK High Street Brands for Grown-Up Women

If you’re trying to shop the high street as a grown up woman,… Lucy · Apr 27, 2026 1 … ! Looking for something? Search Here Search You’re Not Doing Midlife Wrong If you’ve been feeling tired, achy, anxious, overwhelmed b

Midlife Joy: Issue 01 - Letting Go of Anxiety, Fear and Hair Dye

A monthly column about what’s going on, what we’re learning, and the tiny wins that make midlife feel lighter.

How My Body Changed After Having Kids (and What I’m Learning to Love About It)

A kinder look at the shape-shifting that happens after kids, and the small ways to make peace with it.

Better Sleep in Midlife: Quick Wins for 3am Wake-Ups

Small, practical things to try when midlife sleep becomes a 3am staring-at-the-ceiling hobby.

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