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  • Exercise to Defeat Depression
    Blog Feed,  Depression,  Dorothy's Blog,  Healthy Aging,  Self-Care,  Trauma & Healing

    HOW TO ADD EXERCISE TO YOUR LIFE – Defeat Depression Part 2

    Dorothy Sander

    GET UP AND MOVE You may already be aware of the research that shows that when we add exercise to our life it lifts our mood. But knowledge does nothing unless we put…

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    NAVIGATING TRANSITIONS – Another Chapter

    Dorothy Sander

    Navigating transitions becomes an art form for many of us, by the time we reach our 60s and 70s. When I wrote several years ago about my husband’s diagnosis, I thought I’d write…

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    “I’m So Worried!” How to Get Off the Worry Train

    Dorothy Sander

    I hear the words, “I’m so worried” almost every day.  While not everyone uses these precise words, their meaning is the same. I hear the alarm in their voice, the concern in their…

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    UNLOCK YOUR HEALTH & WELLNESS POTENTIAL

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    The term ‘wellness’ is thrown around a lot these days, but what does it really mean? Simply put, wellness means the ability to live your life in the best way possible for you.…

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    3 Cornerstones of a Wellness Focused Daily Routine

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    A daily routine that includes personal well-being practices is one of the most important things we can do for ourselves. Of course, actually finding ways to incorporate these practices often seems much easier…

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    A Guide to Navigating a Mesothelioma Diagnosis

    Dorothy Sander

    A mesothelioma diagnosis, or learning of any chronic disease can feel completely overwhelming. It’s a life changer. But, as I’ve learned in dealing with my husband’s diagnosis of IBM (Inclusion Body Myositis), knowledge…

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I’m Dorothy Sander – Writer, midlife survivor and quiet guide for women navigating change

I believe midlife is not a crisis, but a sacred invitation. My writing explores what it means to live with depth, authenticity, and resilience — especially when the world insists we disappear. This is a space for soulful reflections, healing, and becoming.

📚 More Books by Dorothy Sander

  • Not Just Quotes
    Inspiration for the Ever-Evolving Woman — from Transition to Transformation.
  • Pathway to a Happier You
    Gentle reflections for navigating life transitions with courage and clarity.
  • Caring for Mom
    Midlife reflections for daughters walking the caregiving path.
  • Aging Abundantly: A Little Book of Hope
    A pocket-sized companion for anyone seeking grace and light on the journey.

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  • Jung’s 7 Tasks of Aging
    Insights from Carl Jung on the soul work of aging with depth and meaning.
  • 14 Top Movies Featuring Older Women
    Celebrating powerful, complex women on screen — stories we can see ourselves in.
  • There’s No Such Thing as a Perfect Marriage
    A real talk reflection on long relationships, imperfection, and grace.
  • Adrenal Fatigue, Burn Out, Compassion Fatigue
    Naming what wears us down — and how to begin restoring what’s been lost.
  • Listen to the Silence
    A gentle call to pause, listen deeply, and hear the wisdom waiting within.
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