Facing Phobias and Anxiety in Midlife: Why It’s More Common Than You Think

Ever found yourself clutching the handrail like a lifeline because the escalator suddenly looks steeper and faster than it did in your twenties? Whether it’s an irrational fear of pigeons, public speaking, or the rising cost of HRT, the truth is our brains are busy processing decades of accumulated worries, and sometimes, they go rogue. So why does this happen, and more importantly, what can we do about it?

The Evolution of Friendship: Has your support network changed in middle age?

We all know the saying “friends are the family you choose”, and I’m very choosy when it comes to friends. I don’t mean acquaintances that we collect through our lives … I mean the people who see the real us. The puffy-faced, snot-encrusted, unwashed-hair, still-in-our-pyjamas-at-2pm-on-a-Saturday us. My friends list now is a little different toContinue reading “The Evolution of Friendship: Has your support network changed in middle age?”