Physical changes, caretaking demands, empty nests, and losing people we love-all on too little sleep-are common midlife experiences. But there is so much more to the story. Dr. Shayna Kaufmann draws from original research on 619 women worldwide, her psychology and Zen backgrounds, and her own midlife metamorphosis to craft an intimate deep-dive into the messiness and joys of the middle decades.

Blending research and anecdotes with humor and heart, Embrace the Middle will reveal

The real struggles, rather than pop culture's narrative, for women in midlife

The many minimized and disregarded gifts that come with age

That you have a choice to either accept or reject aging

A mindful, step-by-step approach called SOFTT for how to embrace midlife:

Slow down for perspective

Observe your thoughts for insight

Feel into your body for presence

Apply Tenderness for self-compassion

Tune in to your wisdom for direction

Embrace The Middle is accessible, rich, and empowering. You will laugh, cry, and think this book was written just for you.

Physical changes, caretaking demands, empty nests, and losing people we love-all on too little sleep-are common midlife experiences. But there is so much more to the story! Dr. Shayna Kaufmann draws from original research on 619 women worldwide, her psychology and Zen backgrounds, and her own midlife metamorphosis to craft an intimate deep-dive into the messiness and joys of the middle decades.

Blending research and anecdotes with humor and heart, Embrace the Middle will reveal:

The real struggles, rather than pop culture's narrative, for women in midlifeThe many minimized and disregarded gifts that come with ageThat you have a choice to either accept or reject agingA mindful, step-by-step approach called SOFTT for how to embrace midlife: Slow down for perspectiveObserve your thoughts for insightFeel into your body for presenceApply Tenderness for self-compassionTune in to your wisdom for direction

Embrace The Middle is accessible, rich, and empowering. You will laugh, cry, and think this book was written just for you.