Living Child-Free, Fatphobia, and PeaceCorps at Midlife

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Jeannie Ralston & Jeannie Edmunds
March 21, 2024

Hi reader,

We’re both moms and couldn’t imagine our lives without our children. And we love and admire our good friends who chose not to have kids.

Last week’s story about living child-free really hit a lot of you in the feelz, and that makes us happy. We are a judgment-free zone, and always encourage women to do their own thing.

Always.

We are also starting to see more and more women on our trips who are solo travelers. Last week only 2 of the 12 women on our Mexico beach retreat knew each other, and even these college roommates (who were rooming together) did their own thing every day. We caught them on camera in a rare moment together!

In the end, we all want the same thing: connection, support, and to be seen.

We see you. And we salute you. You bold, brave, adventurous women!

This Week’s New Reads

Childless by Choice: Some Have Absolutely No Regrets | NextTribe

At a time when others are fretting over an empty nest, Teresa Elliott is thankful for being childless. Here's why it was by choice.

The Peace Corps at Midlife Changed Life and Food for Me

Bonnie Lee Black headed to Africa with the Peace Corps at midlife, and learned new things about chickens, friendship—and herself.

Fatphobia is Real: I'm Trying to Unlearn it One Bite at a Time | NextTribe

Menopause and a sweet tooth have caused Andrea Askowitz to put on eight pounds. Here she owns up to her struggles with fatphobia.

Too Old to Party: A Former Hippie Confronts Her Inner Curmudgeon

She used to be able to hang—but when young, hard-partying people move in nearby, Staci Backauskas has to wonder if she's too old to party

Liz and Dick: The Truth About Hollywood’s Wildest Love Affair

Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton had a notoriously passionate and tempestuous relationship. Two new books and a play unpack it all.

What to Do in Santa Fe: Art, Food and the Outdoors | NextTribe

From seeing artist Georgia O’Keeffe’s favorite view to hiking juniper-edged trails to eating the best tamales, here's what to do in Santa Fe.

Also, if you’re considering becoming a Lifetime Member, there are only 2 spots left at the current price. Once they’re sold, the rate goes up to $499.

Happy trails!

Jeannie Ralston, CEO + Jeannie Edmunds, Chief Operating Officer

P.S. Save the date: March 26, 6:30 PM ET/ 5:30 CT/ 4:30 MT/ 3:30 PT. Attend the virtual info session (see below) $500 off the price of the trip for one lucky woman!

Info Session on Deluxe Dia de los Muertos Tour

Because our classic Day of the Dead Adventure sold out so quickly, we've added another trip--a deluxe version. Find out all about it.

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