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Welcome to Midlife: The Unexpected Freedom of Becoming More Yourself
Midlife isn't about reinventing yourself. It's about letting go of expectations, redefining success, and becoming more fully who you've always been.

Alix Goodwin Olavarria
Aug 175 min read


What Does It Really Mean to Be Grounded?
What does it really mean to be grounded? Explore physical, psychological, and emotional grounding—and why coming back to yourself matters most.

Alix Goodwin Olavarria
Jul 303 min read


The Inner Critic in Midlife & The Most Dangerous Word Women Use
How do you know your inner critic is speaking and why does it get louder in midlife? Can we have a different conversation with our inner critic that helps us stop second guessing and measuring our performance to expectations? In this piece, I share a reflection from a recent experience on safari in Africa, and what the wisdom of nature can teach us about self-judgement.

Alix Goodwin Olavarria
Jul 95 min read
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