Midlife didn’t break you. It revealed you.

Practical, real-life support for women 50+ navigating loss, money, identity, and the quiet knowing that there’s more life waiting for you.

What do you need right now?

Heal

HEAL

When you did everything right and still lost everything that mattered.
Grief, burnout, trauma, divorce, and the shock of realizing life is fragile.

Rebuild

REBUILD

When you’re scared, unsettled, and trying to find solid ground again.
Money, work, emotional safety, and creating stability you can actually feel.

LIVE

When the hard work starts paying off and you want your life back.
Joy, friendships, confidence, fun, and designing a life that feels like yours.

Why Love Middle Life exists

You showed up.
You followed the rules.
You loved hard.

And then life changed everything anyway.

Love Middle Life exists for women who are done pretending they’re fine — and ready to build something honest, steady, and meaningful from here forward.

This is midlife, told the truth.

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The Latest & Greatest

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Live

🌿 LIVE: Letting Yourself Want More (Without Guilt)

Somewhere along the way, a lot of women stop wanting things out loud. Not because the wanting goes away — but because it starts to ...
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Career and Personal Growth

💰 REBUILD: Why Financial Anxiety Hits Differently in Middle Life

Money anxiety in middle life doesn’t feel like it did when you were younger. Back then, it was about building.Now, it’s about safety. It’s about: ...
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Heal

🧡 HEAL: When You’re Tired of Being “Strong” All the Time

There’s a kind of tired that sleep doesn’t fix. It’s the tired that comes from being the one who holds everything together — emotionally, financially, ...
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Why I’m Choosing a Word for 2026 (Instead of Another Resolution)

I used to think the whole “word of the year” idea was a little cheesy. Another trendy exercise. Another thing we’d forget by February. But ...
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Discernment: The Upgrade After Focus

For a long time, I thought the answer was more focus. Focus harder.Plan better.Dial it in. And for a while, that worked. But at this ...
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The No-Buy Isn’t About Money (Clothes Edition)

I recently heard someone talking about a no-buy challenge, and it stopped me in my tracks — not because it sounded extreme, but because it ...
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Less, But Better: Thoughtful Buying Without the Overwhelm

Somewhere along the way, “more” got mistaken for “better.” More options.More stuff.More spending disguised as self-care. But what most of us are actually craving is ...
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How to Build Four Willing Habits That Stick

We all know how January goes. Big energy. Big goals. Big pressure.And by February? Everyone’s tired and annoyed with themselves. That’s why I’ve stopped talking ...
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Six Small Adventures to Reignite Curiosity in 2026

Let’s be honest — most of the big “bucket list” talk gets overwhelming. Nobody has the bandwidth for 50 new goals, 12 international trips, and ...
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What Is a Misogi? (And Why Every Midlife Woman Needs One)

If you’ve never heard the term Misogi, here’s the simple version: It originally came from a Japanese Shinto purification ritual — washing away what’s old ...
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All About Beauty & Style

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The Midlife Body Shift: What No One Warned Us About (But Should Have)

From shifting hormones to shifting jean sizes… here’s what’s really happening, and what you can stop blaming yourself for. Let me guess: You’ve started waking ...
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The Fall Reset: Fuel, Focus, and Feel-Good Vibes

Ah, fall—the season of chunky sweaters, cozy blankets, and the faint but persistent pressure to get your life together before the holidays hit. If you’re ...
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Aging Boldly and Beautifully: What Pamela Anderson Teaches Us About Living Authentically

As we walk through midlife, many of us are re-evaluating what it means to truly live authentically, embracing both our outer and inner selves. Pamela ...
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Challenging Outdated Attitudes About Women in Their 40s, 50s, and Beyond

As women, we often face societal expectations and stereotypes that can shape our experiences, especially as we age. However, being in your 40s, 50s, and ...
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Embracing Hygge: Crafting a Cozy Winter Haven

Baby, it’s cold outside here in the Midwest! I have learned about a Danish concept that beckons us to embrace warmth and comfort – hygge. ...
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Embracing Fitness in Midlife: Tailoring Exercise for Women Over 40

I’m a lifelong exerciser, although my routines change, and I am always switching up my workouts (I get bored and need to keep things fresh!). ...
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Buckle Up. This ride may get bumpy.

Women in their 50s have lived a good stretch of life. They are older. Hopefully wiser. And they have so much life ahead of them! A 50s woman has been some combo of a daughter, wife, partner, friend, mom, grandma. She’s given a lot of herself. She’s been through a lot. She is adjusting to new challenges and adventures like empty nesting, starting new chapters, helping aging parents and finding herself.

She wants to Love Middle Life. And Love Middle Life is here to provide inspiration, community, fun and great ideas, products and services tailored for the woman in the middle of it all!

Love Middle Life will guide women in their 50s and beyond to think big, reflect, heal, and soar to new heights.

The best is yet to come!

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Marry Me Chicken Noodle Soup 💍❤️

Ingredients:3 large carrots, chopped3 celery stalks, chopped1 yellow onion, chopped1 small parsnip, chopped1/4 cup white wine1 tbsp butter8 garlic cloves, minced6 tbsp tomato paste6 tsp ...
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The Joy of Less by Francine Jay

Less stuff. Simpler life. Yes, please. Let Francine Jay walk you through decluttering and a life that is less about stuff and more about enjoying ...
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Meditation Cushion

Start that meditation practice with the help of this great meditation cushion! Amazon, $27
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Chunky Knit Blanket

This blanket screams cozy! It is so soft and looks great as a throw over a bed or a chair. Winter comfort and cozy vibes ...
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Kickstart Your Year: Easy Food Prep Ideas to Tackle January’s Hustle!

Hey there, January! The month where resolutions are made, motivation runs high, and the pantry suddenly becomes a treasure trove of healthy intentions. You know ...
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Embracing Wisdom: A Deep Dive into Don Miguel Ruiz’s “The Four Agreements”

In a world where chaos often reigns supreme, finding a path to personal freedom and happiness can seem elusive. Don Miguel Ruiz’s “The Four Agreements” ...
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