Are you ready for your second half?
The woman in your mirror is changing - wouldn’t you like to get to know her better?
While your body may be altering, think of all the adventures you’ve had and get ready to plan some more! Yes, sometimes your brain feels foggy, because there’s a lot to hold onto – but there's plenty more to come.
Reaching 50 is a time of celebration not of fear.
Make Your Midlife an Opportunity, Not a Crisis
When we were young, those in their 50’s may have seemed old but now we know it’s not. You’ve likely got decades ahead of you, you’re not ready to be written off yet – so don’t write yourself off.
Life is changing and now is the time to recognise your strengths, embrace your wisdom and take confidence in what you’ve learnt over the years. Your next steps are an opportunity, will you embrace the change?
Be Seen, Be Heard, Be Part of Something
My name is Jo Blackwell and I was scared as I approached 50. There seemed so much in my future I couldn't recognise or comprehend. I felt lost and disorientated, sometimes overwhelmed with responsibilities and sometimes invisible with no value to share.
My journey through midlife was a revelation: meeting inspiring women, learning more and gaining confidence.
My life has changed beyond recognition because – like so many midlife women – I was supported as my life changed.
Having gone through this journey of midlife transformation myself, I want to turn back and hold out my hand to the women who are a few years behind me and say, "It's ok...
You're ok.
You might feel that there are doors closing, but, I promise, there are so many more opening ahead of you.
You might be feeling a little lost right now, but you are not alone."
You're NOT Invisible.
We See You!
Changing Attitudes to Ageing, One Woman at a Time...
Midlife is a time of huge change and also of responsibility and uncertainty.
Alongside family, work and relationship considerations, we ourselves are changing.
We know the hormonal changes occurring now are on a par with adolescence and this huge upheaval we're facing is at a time when we have a whole raft of other concerns too.
This is one of the reasons why, psychologically and emotionally, this time of life can be so overwhelming.
Many midlife women are asking questions, but not everyone finds answers which empower them.
Partly, this is because the answers aren't easy to find, but also committing time or money to our own wellbeing is something many women struggle to do.
We're so used to putting others first, we don't always value ourselves enough – but this needs to change.
Supporting your own wellbeing is essential for supporting others – we've all heard the airline messages... "Put your own mask on first before helping others”. To be there for those we love, we have to love ourselves.
This is the beginning of your next stage.
Your life is changing
and now is the time to recognise your strengths, embrace your wisdom and take confidence in what you’ve learnt over the years.
Your next steps are an opportunity, will you embrace the change?
Whilst I wouldn’t claim to have all the answers to your questions, I have grown The Midlife Movement with an understanding of how we will all find our way through this.
And I'm going to share it with you. Introducing....
The Midlife Quest
Embrace the possibility of a future which brings joy with the help of...
The Midlife QUEST
I’d like to invite you to the Midlife Quest and for you to join a growing ‘band’ of women, just like you, who are not only surviving midlife, they are thriving!
Join our QUEST, find your path – We'd love to see you here!
When you enroll in the Midlife Quest you become part of a thriving community,
A group of women at an exciting stage in their life who are looking to move forward together.
We meet online once a month to talk about everything and nothing, to celebrate wins and share what's on our minds.
It's coffee – or cocktails – with friends, and you're invited. And because it's online, you can be anywhere in the world and don't have to put on your glad rags!
At a time when you might be feeling unsure, being part of this group, developing new friendships and exploring opportunities will allow your confidence to re-grow.
These steps you're taking into unknown spaces are being taken with friends – we'll build each other up, together.
There's a clear path. You'll have a guide - me - to help you navigate this journey.
The Midlife QUEST helps you set your compass as you question and explore: you'll have everything you need to get the best out of the resources available here in the community.
Together, we'll help you find your way.
Your Hub holds all the articles, videos and coaching sessions you need to guide you through your midlife concerns.
Within the 5 Pillars of Health, Relationships, Confidence, Work & Finance and Inspiration, you'll have access to a wealth of knowledge and support curated for you for where you are now as well as where you're going.
Our amazing contributors have provided easy to follow resources across all these important midlife subjects that you can dip in and out of.
Celebrate Life, Celebrate You!
Join us in The Midlife Movement Quest Community today.
For less than the price of lunch with friends, you'll be getting confidence, friendship, knowledge and support.
This is the place to celebrate having made it this far and – most importantly – everything that is still to come. This is the place for you.
Instead of feeling fearful at 50, imagine being able to agree with Maya Angelou:
"At 50 I began to know who I was. It was like waking up to myself."
How much is it to be part of this THRIVING Midlife Quest?
You can try us out for 14 days for £1, after which the monthly membership is just £39 per month.
I want you to see that you are not alone.
There are other women, going through the same things as you and I. Women entering and in Midlife. Women who are starting their second chapter.
Women THRIVING. And I want that for you as well.
It’s About Your Future
Sometimes it can feel that society is telling us older women to be quiet, that our greying hair is offensive to others and our wisdom has no value.
We know that’s not true and we’re not ready to be quiet!
We’re looking to create a future that nourishes us and those around us, to build opportunities and learning for those who are travelling in our wake.
It’s up to us to create the future we deserve – but we don’t have to do it alone.
Here’s A Reminder Of Everything You Have As a Member of The Midlife Quest
Our community is a space for you to talk, to learn and to share. It’s a space to laugh, cry, make friends and find your way.
There’s a clear path
You’ll have a guide to navigate this journey. The Midlife QUEST helps you set your path as you question and explore, you’ll have everything you need to get the best out of the resources available here in the community.
We’ll help you find your way.
There’s community
A group of women at an exciting stage in their life who are looking to move forward together. We meet online once a month to talk about everything and nothing, to celebrate wins and share what’s on our minds. It’s coffee – or cocktails – with friends, and you’re invited.
There's Confidence
At a time when you might be feeling unsure, being part of this group, developing new friendships and exploring opportunities will allow your confidence to grow. These steps you’re taking into unknown spaces are being taken with friends – we’ll build each other up, together.
There’s learning
Each month we explore a topic which affects us in midlife. All these topics fit within our 6 Pillars for a happy midlife: Midlife Health, Midlife Relationships, Midlife Confidence, Midlife Work, Midlife Money & Midlife Inspiration.
We have informative Zoom sessions with expert guests, as well as in-depth articles and videos for access whenever you need them. In fact, within the community you’ll find numerous courses - from Building Resilience to Introducing Mindfulness, from Better Pelvic Health to your Wardrobe Wow.
There’s information
Your Hub holds all the articles, videos and coaching sessions you need to guide you through your midlife concerns.
Within the 6 Pillars of Health, Relationships, Confidence, Work, Money and Inspiration, you’ll have access to a wealth of knowledge and support curated for you where you are now as well as where you’re going. Our amazing contributors have provided courses, downloads and articles across all these subjects.
...and I’m there
When you join the community, we’ll have a call – we can get to know each other and I’ll find out more about your journey and what you’re looking for.
You’ll also see me at the Virtual Cuppas every month and our online Speaker Events. These events are great to meet new people who are taking the same journey as you, our wonderful members and fabulous collaborators. You’ll love it!
Activate Your Membership Today
And get immediate access to everything included in the Hub INCLUDING the Midlife Quest community of women just like you who are not just surviving, they are THRIVING in Midlife!
PLUS
When you join today you’ll also receive your own paperback copy of Jo's book Oh Crap - I'm 50! A Journey from Fearful to Fabulous (Sometimes) that she wrote when she was going through this transition (worth £9.99) which is yours to keep even if on the off chance you decide that the Midlife Quest hub isn’t for you.
PLUS
you can book a FREE 30 minute 121 call with Jo personally so that you can get the best out of your membership.
"At 50 I began to know who I was. It was like waking up to myself." Maya Angelou
What our members say
Jane
I have found the Midlife Movement enjoyable, informative and thought provoking. It definitely will continue to have a place in my life.
JoJo
The Midlife Movement is far more than I expected. I am loving being part of this growing Movement of beautiful ladies under Jo's inspiring guidance. Together we can change the world!
Join us Today!
Today, as women in Midlife it is our time to shine, our time to live life how we want to, to enjoy life as we wish and to live it as much as we want to.
Brené Brown said:
"Midlife is not a crisis. Midlife is an unraveling."
Let’s enjoy this journey together, support each other and wake up to being ourselves.
I look forward to seeing and meeting you (virtually) on the inside of Midlife Quest.
‘See’ you soon!
Jo
I want to impact more women just like you to help them live a thriving Midlife.
It’s our time to shine in the world, not hide away thinking it’s our time to shrink away.
Step into a starring role in your own life - at last!
Come on in and join the fun, discovery and great thriving community in the Midlife Quest VIP membership today.
Click here to access your membership.
Our price guarantee
Your monthly Membership Fee (after the 14 day trial) will remain the same on renewal for as long as you remain a Member in good standing - no matter how much new content is added, or whether Membership Fees rise!
