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It ain't a Midlife Crisis. It's Midlife Flyness!

24/09/2025

Menopausal weight was kicking my ass. All the things I did before suddenly stopped working. And after being good and pi**ed about it, I decided to give myself grace—and use this as an opportunity to learn how to honor this version of me.

That’s looked like lifting heavier, upping my protein and fiber, cutting back on sugar (but never cutting out joy—yes, I’ll still have a cocktail). It’s meant more steps, more water, and a whole lot more minding my business.

I usually share my workouts in Stories, but lately I’ve been slowing down to let my mind catch up with my body. Because that’s the real shift—allowing space to adjust my needs now, instead of clinging to what worked back then.

If you’re navigating this too, you’re not alone. We’re all figuring out how to evolve with our bodies instead of fighting against them. And there’s power in learning together.
❤️ Kendra

22/09/2025

Fly isn’t something you wear—it’s something you are. I just happen to do both.”

This weekend felt like a mirror—being with family and friends who see me clearly and reflect me back to myself. The laughter, the dancing, the living out loud… it reminded me that as we age, the real gift is leaning deeper into who we already are. Not shrinking, not performing—just showing up fully and being met with love that says, yes, more of that.

02/09/2025

Your 40’s will stretch you, surprise you, and demand that you show up fully. They’ll ask you to listen to your body, protect your peace, release what no longer serves you, and remember that joy and reinvention don’t come with an expiration date.

Most of all—they’ll remind you to love yourself loudly in a world that would rather you shrink.

➡️ Swipe through for the truths I wish somebody had told me about life on this side of forty.

12/08/2025

We talk so much about achieving goals, but rarely about refreshing our dreams.
As we get older, it’s not just important it’s necessary.
Dreams aren’t just for the young. Keep letting those dreams creep in 🌱

Inspiration - Mother Nature, Wunmi Mosaku, Minne Ripperton, Stevie Wonder & Life Lately ❤️
Mug .mugs

24/03/2025

But if the young folks are the new adults…

Then sis, that makes us the new elders.

I know—I had to sit with that too.
You’re not just the big cousin anymore. You’re not “just” grown.
You’re the one they’re turning to now.
You’re somewhere between Mama Dem and the babies.
And folks are showing up with real questions, real grief, real need—and no guide.

This post is for all of us who are stepping into that elder role (whether we feel ready or not). I’m calling it “junior elderhood”—that in-between space where we’re still learning, but also being looked to for answers.

Because here’s the truth:
We’re filling big shoes with very little instruction.
But we don’t have to do it alone.
We’ve always been each other’s best resource.

So here’s what I want you to do:
— Watch this carousel and see if you recognize yourself.
— Share your tips, your cheat codes, your elder-in-training moments in the comments.
— And if you’re ready to go deeper, I’ve got something else for you:

I’m launching a Substack—a private, intentional space for us to unpack these conversations without rushing, without algorithms, and without having to squeeze our stories into captions. It’s a space for the extended versions. The uncut stories. The parts we whisper to each other in the kitchen after the party.

I’m launching a Substack—a private, intentional space for us to unpack these conversations without rushing, without algorithms, and without having to squeeze our stories into captions. It’s a space for the extended versions. The uncut stories. The parts we whisper to each other in the kitchen after the party.

Because elderhood isn’t just about age—it’s about how we show up.
And I believe we can prepare together.

midlifeflyness.substack.com
Come through.

17/03/2025

Let’s talk about it… are we unknowingly being ageist? 👀

We’ve all heard (and maybe even said) things like:
❌ “You look great for your age.”
❌ “She’s so adorable .”
❌ “She’s still got it.”

But here’s the thing—beauty isn’t reserved for the young, mature women aren’t adorable, and we NEVER lost “it” in the first place.

Aging isn’t something to fight, manage, or endure - It’s a privilege. A flex. A whole superpower. 💥

Let’s retire the tired narratives and start celebrating women in every season. Because success, beauty, and flyness have NO expiration date. PERIOD.

💬 Drop a 🔥 in the comments if you’re embracing your power at every age!

19/02/2025

Now that Valentine’s Day is behind us, let’s shift the focus to self-love—the F.L.Y. way (First Love Yourself). Too often, we pour so much into others that we forget to refill our own cups. This carousel is full of low-cost to no-cost ways to nurture yourself.

✨ Create a playlist of your favorite songs
Music has the power to shift your mood, evoke memories, and uplift your spirit. A personal playlist filled with songs that bring you joy, peace, or motivation can be a simple yet powerful act of self-care.

🎙️ Record a love note to yourself
Hearing your own voice affirming your worth and celebrating what makes you special can be deeply grounding. Play it back whenever you need a reminder of your brilliance.

🌿 Curate a sensory journey
Engage your senses with little moments of pleasure—a cup of soothing tea, your favorite perfume, or the comforting touch of a soft fabric. These small, intentional choices can bring relaxation and joy.

💌 Write a three-word love letter to yourself
It doesn’t have to be long to be meaningful. A simple yet powerful affirmation like “I am enough” or “I deserve joy” can serve as a daily mantra to reinforce self-love.

Swipe through the slides and choose one (or all!) to pour into yourself today. You deserve it.

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