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How my early menopause led me to set up Magnificent Midlife. And why it's my mission to communicate my message to other midlife women!

Celebrating women in midlife and beyond, challenging the status quo and bashing negative stereotypes about being a bit older. Over the hill? On a downward slope? Nope, we get better with age not worse. Rachel Lankester talks all things midlife, sharing fabulous stories of magnificent women doing very cool stuff. Now's our time!

Do you ever assume a negative change in yourself is age-related? And it won't improve because you're now in a downward spiral? Do you call momentary lapses of memory 'senior' moments? Well don't!!

Impossible as it may seem, you can have a good divorce – or at least not a terrible one! Here are our tips on how to have a good divorce.

Rachel Lankester shares what she learnt from taking a month off alcohol. It's good to be aware of how much you're drinking and to give your liver a rest!

It's time to stop being ashamed of being menopausal or getting older. It's our time to shine! But we all need help from time to time.

Are you burning up? Here's all you need to know to help you deal with hot flashes/flushes and night sweats. You don't need to suffer!

However small and insignificant we may feel, we can all make a difference. Just consider what we can each do to help the environment day to day.

All about the fascinating topic of colour analysis and how it can stop you feeling at all invisible!

All about Rachel's night at a fabulous awards ceremoney when The Mutton Club was a UK Blog Awards finalist! Great fun all round.

It’s so easy sometimes to get stuck in a negative spiral isn’t it! Here are our top tips to get you back on track when your mojo has gone walkabout.

Why do we believe beauty is the exclusive domain of youth? It's time to start appreciating the beauty of mature women in all their glory.

The comfort zone may be a lovely place. But it's not where the magic happens!

Menopause is just another of life's stages. And we're lucky if we get that far! Here are easy strategies on how to thrive through the symptoms of menopause.

Rachel Lankester writes about the day she finally met her idol, Tao Porchon-Lynch, and the inspiring life lessons she has to share.

Sex and symptoms of menopause may call for some extra creativity. Here are our top tips to help you feel great and maintain your satisfaction and pleasure.

Why it helps to understand perimenopause, what to expect, when to expect it and the natural remedies that can help ease symptoms.

Rachel Lankester writes about finally getting to be a guest on BBC Woman’s Hour and talking about her positive experience of menopause and midlife.

Rachel Lankester takes us on a behind the scenes tour of her day modelling for Prima Magazine at the tender age of 51.

Rachel Lankester writes about her love of gospel singing, despite being a non-believer, and what an important part of her midlife toolkit it is.