We’re Not Meant To Do This Alone

Somewhere along the way, many of us got the message that midlife was something to “handle.” Quietly. Alone. With grit. With green smoothies and intermittent fasting. With calendars full of everyone else's needs.

But the truth is: this stage of life is complex, demanding, and potentially powerful — and we need each other more than ever.

We’re juggling hormones, aging parents, shifting identities, career transitions, and in some cases more complicated issues with our kids (if we have them). Our bodies are changing, our sleep is weird, and our energy can feel like a blindfolded roller coaster.

And yet — this is also the stage where many of us are feeling the pull toward something bigger. A next chapter. A new alignment. A deeper strength.

The Game is Changing — and So Is the Science

The good news is that we're living at a time when women’s health research is finally starting to catch up to our lived experiences. There’s a growing body of evidence around peri/post menopause, hormone replacement therapy, protein needs, training for strength, what's needed for restorative rest, and more. These insights can be life-changing.

But here's the rub: once we know better, we need support to do better.

Support to:

• Have the confidence and clarity to talk with our doctors.

• Actually implement the changes — not perfectly, but consistently.

• Understand how to move, eat, and rest in a way that fuels energy, strength, and purpose.

• Be reminded that we’re not failing — we’re just trying to rewrite the rules we were never taught.

This Is Where Community Comes In

Whether it’s having a walking buddy, hearing inspiring tidbits that speak directly to your experience, or meeting women who are also learning to prioritize themselves in a whole new way — support changes everything.

Because support is not weakness. It’s wisdom.

It’s how we:

• Stay accountable when the initial motivation fades.

• Normalize this process — the messy, awkward, deeply human process of change.

• Celebrate our wins (big and small), and have someone else witness them.

• Show up again, even after a rough night or a hard week.

Let’s Normalize Needing Each Other

The next chapter doesn’t have to be DIY.

My vision with Gen X Women Rising is to create spaces where women can connect, learn, and rise together — in real, practical ways. Whether it’s a challenge, a group, or a coaching session, the message is the same: you are not alone in this.

Midlife is not a crisis.

It’s a call.

To strength.

To self-trust.

To community.

To rising — together.

With love & badassery,

EB

P.S. Want more support to navigate this phase? Take a minute to explore group coaching, challenges, and individual coaching. You can also join our community for free right here!