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Older couple on a date: when widowed parents start dating
An adult daughter struggles to come to terms with her the fact that her father has started dating someone else after her mom died and asks for advice on how to handle it when widowed parents start dating. Jessica offers ideas on how to accept that he’s dating without stopping her own grieving process. Ask Jessica is an advice column for women in midlife. We cover all things related to midlife from changing bodies to
couple having an argument: wondering whether marriage is worth saving or is it time to walk away
Now that a husband and wife are experiencing empty nesting, the wife wonders is the marriage worth saving or is it time to walk away. Jessica normalizes the feelings the woman is experiencing and shares advice on steps to take before deciding to end the marriage. Ask Jessica is an advice column for women in midlife. We cover all things related to midlife from changing bodies to career transitions to parenting teens to sandwich generation
A woman sleeping: how to stop insomnia
A woman in midlife suddenly starts waking up with intense anxiety and asks whether this is due to perimenopause or something else. Jessica discusses the common causes of insomnia in midlife and then offers tips on how to stop insomnia for taking over one’s life. Ask Jessica is an advice column for women in midlife. We cover all things related to midlife from changing bodies to career transitions to parenting teens to sandwich generation challenges
Legitimate Ways to Reduce Wrinkles on a Middle-Aged Face
A woman in midlife is shocked by the sudden aging of her face and wants to know what are legitimate ways to reduce wrinkles on middle-aged skin? Jessica explains why our skin ages faster in midlife and then shares research-backed ways to protect your skin from aging, so that you can avoid the snake oils and “miraculous” fixes that are so prevalent these days. Ask Jessica is an advice column for women in midlife. We
woman slumped over desk feeling exhausted: how to overcome burnout, rediscover motivation, and get back on track.
After a series of challenging and draining life events, a woman in midlife feels stuck in all aspects of her life and struggles to get back into the swing of things. Jessica explains why this woman is experiencing this slump and shares ideas on how to overcome burnout, rediscover motivation, and get back on track. Ask Jessica is an advice column for women in midlife. We cover all things related to midlife from changing bodies