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Midlife, Menopause & the Internet Group Chat: A Q&A with Ana Allen
The woman behind @anasbubble on older kids, ADHD, overstimulation, and why midlife women suddenly feel seen everywhere.
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Real Girls Obsessions Part 7
The group-chat-approved books, people, products, and internet rabbit holes currently winning.
Jun 11
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How Dr. Alexis Dunne & Menopawsy Became Midlife's Newest Duo
Four women, one group chat, and a wildly fun publishing adventure!
Jun 8
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Angela Burk
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The Search for My All-Rise Thing
The strange urge to become slightly more interesting to myself.
Jun 5
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Angela Burk
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Who’s Carrying What?
What midlife reveals about effort, roles, and the friendships we keep!
Jun 2
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Say Hello to Her: Our Cover for The Real Girls Guide to Midlife Is Here!
Oct 30, 2025
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Welcome to The Chaos!
Jun 13, 2025
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The Great Midlife Hair Migration
Jan 9
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This Wasn’t a Pivot. It Was a Decision.
Jan 15
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Not Everything Deserves Forgiveness
Midlife taught me the difference between peace, people-pleasing, and handing out emotional hall passes.
May 27
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Things I Should’ve Said (But Didn’t)
Figuring out my own voice!
May 15
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For Pete’s Sake
The collection of phrases I swore I’d never say… and now can’t stop
May 12
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Real Girls Obsessions Part 6
The things quietly upgrading our mood, our skin, and our everyday lineup
May 3
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The Real Girls Reality Check(list) - Career Pivots, Retirement Math, and the Moment You Realize Nobody Explained the Plan
When the timelines shift and the math gets real.
Apr 29
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Together, Not the Same
When “support” starts to feel like obligation.
Apr 23
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So I Am Writing Another One
The important things need to be finished… even when they’re scary AF!
Apr 20
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Why Midlife Men May Be Accidentally Killing the Mood
From floss updates to prostate reports: the unsexiest bedtime stories!
Apr 16
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Waking Things Up Down There
Reclaiming desire from the inside out!
Apr 7
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What Pushes You Into a Mood Faster Than You Expect?
Small annoyances, big midlife reactions!
May 20
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What's something you used to low-key tolerate that now gets an immediate hard no?
Formerly fine. Now absolutely not!
Apr 10
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What’s your current sleep “routine” giving?
Sleep is now only a suggestion!
Feb 27
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What kind of “new” are you craving this year?
Following a nudge, not a plan!
Jan 29
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Reframe of the Month
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June Reframe
Pulling back doesn’t mean caring less!
Jun 3
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Angela Burk
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May Reframe
I Don't Need a Ten-Year Plan to Make My Next Move. Direction beats certainty.
May 2
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Carrie Drew
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April Reframe
Not everything I handled was mine to hold!
Apr 2
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Angela Burk
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March Reframe
Outgrowing Comfort Isn’t Reckless. It’s Overdue. Restless, Ready, and Nowhere Near Done
Mar 3
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Angela Burk
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