Thanks to another generous donation from one of our lovely members, Midlife Café had the joy of gathering once again at the stunning Longwood Gardens. There’s something magical about being surrounded by open sky, water, and greenery—it invites ease, conversation, and a deeper kind of connection.

Walking, Talking, and Sharing What Supports Us

As we wandered through the paths and blooms, our conversation naturally turned toward the things that sustain us in midlife. We exchanged recommendations—from trusted doctors to practices that have helped us feel grounded and resilient.

Common threads emerged as we talked:
☀️ light
💧 water
🌳 nature
🚶 long walks
🏃 energizing runs
🧘‍♀️ the grounding of yoga
📚 the joy of learning

Personally, I loved all of them—especially the combination of learning and running, with yoga always close to my heart. 💛

A Podcast We Loved

As often happens in our gatherings, more wisdom surfaced as we continued talking. One of the highlights was a podcast recommendation that sparked excitement:

🎧 Esther Perel’s Where Should We Begin?

🎧 Listen on Spotify

Esther Perel, a world-renowned couples therapist, offers a rare and intimate look into real therapy sessions. Her episodes explore the complexity of couples’ and professional relationships, revealing the rawness, conflict, and tenderness of human connection. It quickly became a favorite topic of discussion among us.

What I’m Reading Right Now

I didn’t mention this during the gardens walk, but I’m currently reading Mind Your Body by Nicole Sachs.

📘 Check out the book here

I previously read her book The Meaning of Truth and found her JournalSpeak technique incredibly powerful. Now, returning to her earlier work with fresh eyes, I’m discovering new layers of insight and reflection—perfect for this stage of life.

Up Next: Our Midlife Café Expert Talk

Our next gathering will be held online, and I’m so excited for this one. It’s an expert session with Carmen Mathaudhu:

3 Keys to Boost Energy and Burn Fat in Midlife

🗓️ Friday, June 6 at 11 AM ET

Carmen brings a deep understanding of nutrition, body intelligence, and the biological shifts that occur during midlife. This session is designed to help women feel stronger, more energized, and more connected to the wisdom of their own bodies.

📼 Can’t join live? Register anyway and you’ll receive the free recording in your inbox.

Video From Our Last Gathering at Longood Gardens

Here’s a short video from our previous meeting: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1H9tYUcApE/

With gratitude,
Daniela

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