Autoimmune disease taught me how to take care of myself. Parkinson’s motivates me to never stop.

How my mom’s Parkinson’s journey reshaped the way I approach life with autoimmune disease — why strength, not the scale, is the real marker of health.

Strength coach Deb Duby reveals the truth about weighted vests and rucking for women over 40—do they really build muscle and bone density, or is it just another fitness trend? Learn whether 15-minute workouts are effective, how to implement progressive overload safely, and evidence-based strategies for preventing muscle loss after 30. Get expert advice on training after osteopenia diagnosis, balancing cardio with strength training, workout nutrition timing, and choosing between full-body versus split routines. Plus: practical solutions for busy schedules and breaking generational cycles around body image and food relationships.

Discover the unfiltered truth about women's health after 40 from OBGYN Dr. Joy'El Ballard. Get expert answers on IUD placement, perimenopause symptoms, vaginal health, and why stress—not genetics—drives health disparities. Learn which hormone therapies actually work, when to see a pelvic floor therapist, and why self-care isn't optional for busy women managing career, family, and their changing bodies. Real medical advice without the medical gaslighting.

Tired of productivity advice that assumes perfect conditions? This puppy-tested approach to coordination and time management is designed for women over 40 dealing with identity changes, life transitions, and the reality that nothing goes according to plan.

Most patients never interact with their radiologist, but they interpret every X-ray, MRI, and CT scan you get. Dr. Rachel Gerson explains how the system really works and the questions that help you get clearer answers from your healthcare team.

Both emphasize collaboration with healthcare providers while promising actionable insights about navigating the medical system better.

Burned out by the pace of modern life? Learn how women over 40 are ditching hustle culture and reclaiming control using Slow Power, Seasonal Intelligence, and micro accountability systems that align with real life—not fantasy routines.

Expert menopause nutrition advice from Liz Ward, RDN. Discover science-based answers about protein requirements, intermittent fasting, calcium needs, and managing symptoms naturally. Plus: why eating chocolate daily might be perfectly fine for your menopause journey.

Learn stress-free college dorm organization strategies from professional organizer Kim Oser. Discover packing tips, space-saving solutions, and transition advice for parents and students navigating the college move-in process.

Discover Going the Distance with Go Long - a candid podcast for women 40+ covering health transitions, financial planning, and life changes. Real experts, real conversations, no sugar-coating.

Discover why strategic breaks from work boost productivity and business growth. Learn to set boundaries, prioritize self-care, and build sustainable success without burnout.

Discover why skipping your post-workout cool-down is sabotaging more than just your fitness. Learn the simple 5-minute habit that transforms both your recovery and your daily energy levels.

Step-by-step credit recovery guide for overcoming financial crises. Expert-backed strategies for rebuilding credit after divorce, medical debt, or unexpected life changes.

In this guest post for Go Long, Mariena Quintanilla, founder of Mellonhead, talks about how AI can be a thought partner as you work through your emotions in these crazy times to help alleviate burnout. This is relevant for women in the sandwich generation dealing with all the stressors around parenting, caregiving, managing their careers, trying to keep up on their own physical and mental health.

It started with a Facebook DM. Literally.

Not a siren. Not a phone call. Just a quiet ping that flipped everything.

One seizure. One ER scramble. One radiologist who casually mentioned brain surgery like he was ordering coffee. That was the moment our life cracked—and rebuilt itself around something we didn’t ask for.

Finally, clear answers to the insurance questions you were too afraid (or too tired) to ask.

Tired, Wired, and Out of Sync? Your Body Might Be Asking for This