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Last Updated On | 28 May 2026

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Andrea McLean: I completely embarrassed myself - but here's my advice on how to start again

The former Loose Women presenter on how to cope when your life doesn’t turn out like you thought

I'm a retirement expert and this is why you don't need to panic if your pension slumps

Rich Retiree founder Hannah Martin is here to put a pin in your pension panic

No, women don’t lose their ambition at 40 - we just stop caring about what success looks like on paper

From champagne on tap to private jets, Amy Brookbanks lived the dream job - until she hit 40, became a mum, and realised she wanted something entirely different

Meet the fashion influencer who's 60 and has over 60 tattoos: 'I just want to live my life to the fullest'

Meet Astrid Zeegen-Holt, the 60-year-old style icon with 60+ tattoos, 844k followers, and an unapologetic approach to living her best life.

A menopause meltdown changed my life for the better

When Jennie Godfrey, bestselling author of List of Suspicious Things, felt her life falling apart it led to her pursuing the career she had always dreamed of - and brought her closer to her dad

Why I decided to become a tour host in my Sixties

I became a model and content creator at 54 and it's completely changed my life

Fed up with ageist beauty standards, Mia Mauge set about making a change, jumping into a modelling career at 54...

Zoe Ball’s response to Strictly 'grief and rejection' is a midlife masterclass: a therapist explains

Rejection is one of our greatest fears - especially in midlife - but therapist Marisa Peer explains how Zoe Ball's reaction to a big career setback nailed it

Karen Millen OBE: From £100m to bankruptcy — how I rebuilt my life at 60

Fashion mogul Karen Millen OBE opens up about the ‘disaster and downfall’ that came after she sold her business for £100m and how she is starting again in her 60s

What astronaut Christina Koch tells herself to beat imposter syndrome at 47 — as the first woman to travel to the far side of the moon

The Artemis II astronauts have travelled further from Earth than anyone in human history, but Christina Koch still experiences self-doubt as a midlife woman in a male field

Why I gave up interviewing celebrities to rescue street dogs in India in midlife

In her forties, lifelong animal lover Jo Carnegie was struck by an urge to rescue street dogs in India - it changed her life

Sadie Frost: 'I'm at a landmark time in my 60s'

The film director shares her tips on how to turn an empty nest into a fulfilling midlife exclusively with Best Quality Designer Handbag in a new interview

Why MLMs target midlife women - and 99.6% actually lose money

Multi-level marketing companies, selling everything from knockoff designer perfumes to luxury holidays, often target women in midlife — but our expert explains why they're too good to be true

Beyond the handshake: An expert's body language secrets to mastering every negotiation

Master the art of synergology with expert Eva García. Discover how to decode hidden body language, spot true emotions and avoid common biases

Too old to follow your dreams? Stop right there and follow these expert confidence tips

Life coach Tiwalola Adebayo shares tools on how to be confident and live your best life at any age

'My friendships are like soul food': Sugababe Heidi Range on the power of peer support in perimenopause and beyond

Celebrities and experts open up about why women should 'give to gain' on this International Women's Day to thrive in midlife

Why women need their own retirement ‘freedom fund’ and how to create it

Our expert explains that even if you're married, building a retirement pot that's just for you shouldn't be optional

Psychology says people who feel invisible in their 40s and 50s are often on the brink of reinvention: 'Backing yourself in midlife is quietly rebellious'

If you're sensing a shift in how you're perceived since hitting midlife, you're not alone - but it doesn't need to be a negative thing

Psychology says imposter syndrome often peaks in midlife women — but there are 5 steps to reclaiming your confidence