Unapologetically Aging: A Blog
Strength and change at 40 and beyond
Frustrated by injuries in her 40s, and the resulting negative messages from the medical world, Maura J. Zimmer was inspired to become a coach in order to help post-menopausal women add lean muscle, get out of pain, and truly thrive in their lives. She has helped more than 100 women get their power and confidence back through lifting weights.
Women and heart disease
What do women do more than men after a heart attack? They die. I heard this powerful soundbite in a "Hit Play Not Pause" podcast on the topic of women and cardiovascular disease. There are all kinds of reasons for this outcome, which the podcast discusses.
For your amusement
Via McSweeney’s: “Thank you for calling the perimenopause hotline. Our phone lines are flooded with an unexpected gush of calls right now, but we assure you that our specialists are working hard to absorb this heavy flow and someone should be with you in a hot flash.”
The revolutionary crone
Crone activism will change our families, our communities, our societies, for as Clarissa Pinkola Estés says, the crone “is the most dangerous, the most radical, the most revolutionary woman in existence.”
Lighten up at midlife: Say ‘yes’ to improv
In the past year, I've read several books about aging and menopause that stress the importance of healing laughter. So when I learned about Emily Harris, founder of Spirited Fun Improv, a safe and lively class where women in their prime stay curious, build friendships, and lighten up, I knew I needed to know more.
When Menopause Meets ADHD
I wanted to chat with ADHD coach Erik Anderson (who himself is an ADHDer) after I learned that many of the symptoms of perimenopause/menopause – such as depression, anxiety, brain fog, forgetfulness, memory struggles, and other cognitive issues – mimic adult ADHD.
It's estimated that 85% of adults with ADHD are undiagnosed. For women, that figure may be even higher because ADHD in girls and women often presents differently and is missed. The life changes and hormonal changes ushered in by perimenopause may bring to the forefront ADHD traits that previously had been manageable.
Tech, reinvention and aging: Is this thing on?
Keeping up with tech is a must. I remember the day I first saw a web page. It was Thomas, short for "The House [of Representatives] Open Multimedia Access System." Shortly after, I learned HTML and how to code basic web pages. Now I’m learning about video/audio editing for my podcasts and YouTube channel. Not a pro yet, but not giving up.