Blending soulful insight, dry wit, and hard-earned real-world wisdom, these articles offer more than just feel-good inspiration — they’re field guides for anyone who’s found themselves standing at a crossroads or stuck in a life crisis. Whether you’re navigating an empty nest, a career change, a major loss, or just a nagging sense that your life needs a rewrite, you’ll find thoughtful guidance, gentle provocation, and the occasional laugh — all aimed at helping you rediscover clarity, reclaim your purpose, and set off in a new, more aligned direction.
- They Do Not See You As You Are, They See You As They Are
Or: The Mysterious Case of the Billionaire in Birkenstocks It was supposed to be a weekend of quiet reflection. A stealthy “silent success” type—let’s call him Stephan—had recently sold his third AI-adjacent startup for an undisclosed sum that rhymed suspiciously with “billion.” Exhausted, Stephan retreated to a quaint, off-grid luxury eco-lodge in the Swiss Alps. …Continue reading “They Do Not See You As You Are, They See You As They Are”
- Retirement: Who Am I Now?The Short Answer: You are still the same person you were before your retirement, the one who always gave your all—but now, your time is yours. You get to slow down, speed up, and change course. No deadlines, no rules—just your own rhythm. Who are you now? Whoever you want to be. You’re no longer …
- Tha Camino Chronicles Day 7: Midlife Crisis EpiphanyFrom Midlife Crisis to Midlife Mission How Sophie Discovered Her Crisis Is Actually Her Calling Sophie discovered that the end of the Camino wasn’t a destination at all – it was a doorway, and she was standing at the threshold with the key in her hand. What If Your Breakdown Was Actually a Setup for …
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- Debunking the Devastating Myths of the Empty NestHow Our Empty Nest Transformed Our Lives (and Left Us With All the Cookies) “Honey, remember when we used to trip over LEGOs and wonder if we’d ever have a quiet moment to ourselves? “Sarah chuckled, raising an eyebrow at Tom as she sipped her coffee. “Well, here we are. Our very own “empty nest.” …
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- Purpose-Driven TravelThe Controversial Truth About Making Your Journey Matter Purpose-driven travel isn’t about collecting passport stamps or posting sunset photos on Instagram. It’s about showing up as your authentic self, contributing meaningfully to the places you visit, and returning home fundamentally changed – not just sunburned and slightly poorer. It’s travel that serves something bigger than …
- Third-Age Crisis: Too Healthy to Retire and Too Broke to QuitYour Sunset Years Look More Like a Solar Eclipse on Your Bank Account A “third-age crisis” is what happens when you’re 65-70 years old, staring down the barrel of another 20-30 years of life, and realising your retirement savings won’t last through a long weekend at Target, let alone three decades. It’s the uncomfortable awakening …
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- The Camino Chronicles Day 6: ReinventionThe Unexpected Companion When Starting Over Means Starting Together Sophie thought she was walking toward the end of her reinvention journey – until she discovered that some beginnings look exactly like endings, and some strangers carry the keys to futures we never imagined. The Myth of the Lone Wolf Reinvention Here’s the thing nobody tells …
- Second Act Success: 10 People Who Rewrote Their Stories After 5010 extraordinary people who proved that wisdom beats youth every time – and the surprising science behind why second act career changes after 50 are more successful They said it was too late. They said the ship had sailed. They were spectacularly wrong. Picture this: You’re 50, sitting in your corner office, watching the rain …
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- Fired at 50:The Executive’s Guide to Strategic ReinventionGetting Fired Might Be the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Your Career The Short Answer: This is not the end—you’re just being redirected. At 50, you have two decades of experience, hard-won wisdom, and the chance to build something meaningful on your own terms. This isn’t the end of your story; it’s the plot …
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- The Camino Chronicles Day 5The Solo Mile, One Step at a Time Sophie discovered that learning to walk alone wasn’t about being abandoned – it was about building the foundational bedrock for everything that comes next. Building Firm Foundations, One Brick at a Time After four days of shared struggles, questionable singing, and the growing bond of friendship, our …
- Camino Chronicles Day 4The Body Revolution In the moment between Armand’s collapse and the arrival of the ambulance, Sophie discovered that resilience isn’t about being strong – it’s about being present when strength fails. A Masterclass in Radical Resilience Yesterday, our intrepid pilgrims wrestled with the emotional turbulence, a relatively cerebral affair. Today, however, begins with a rather …
- The Camino Chronicles: Day 3The Pivot Point Sometimes the most courageous thing you can do is admit that your dreams need updating – and Sophie’s phone call proved that courage comes in unexpected forms. Day 3: Wisdom lies not in stubborn adherence to old Dreams What happens when you discover that your current purpose needs a complete overhaul? Today, …
- The Camino Chronicles: Day 2The Compass That Points Inward Armand had carried the compass for forty years, but until today, he’d never realised it had been pointing the wrong direction all along. A Compass becomes a Catalyst Yesterday, we met two souls beginning a journey that would challenge everything they believed about life after 50. Today, as they walk …
- A Stage Four DiagnosisHe was unprepared to die because he’d never really figured out how to live. Q: “I’ve just been told that I have a life-threatening disease. I’ve heard that knowing your life purpose can help during difficult times. Well, this is a VERY difficult time. Can someone explain how knowing my life purpose might help me …
- The Camino Chronicles: A 7-Day Storytelling SeriesTwo Souls, One Path: Sophie and Armand’s Life-changing Adventure in the Southwest of France More and more, I find myself using storytelling as a medium to pass on insights, probably not altogether surprising as my first love, even after 8 books, remains writing. Today I embark on a 7-part story, the Camino Chronicles, that I …
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- How Do You Cope With This Mind-numbing Divorce?#BruisedButNotBroken Series Question: “I’m going through a divorce and trying to make sense of it all. I’ve heard that knowing your life purpose can help during difficult times. Can someone explain how knowing my life purpose might help me cope with the emotional challenges of divorce?” Short Answer: When your relationship ends, knowing your life …
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Author Bio: Dr Margaretha Montagu – described as a “game changer”, “gifted healer”, “guiding light” and “life-enriching author” – is an experienced medical doctor, a certified NLP practitioner, a medical hypnotherapist, an equine-assisted psychotherapist (EAGALAcertified) and a transformational retreat leader who guides her clients through life transitions – virtually, or with the assistance of her Friesian and Falabella horses, at their home in the southwest of France.