Why So Many Women Feel Lonely in Midlife (And How to Change It) | Over 50 & Flourishing
In this episode of Over 50 & Flourishing, I'm reflecting on one of the greatest lessons I took away from my recent tour: the incredible power of female connection. As we move through midlife, many of us experience shifts in our relationships, our families, and our sense of community. I share insights on healing trust, embracing vulnerability, and why community is essential to healthy aging. I also share practical ways to meet like-minded women, the power of saying yes to uncomfortable experiences, and how faith, service, and shared experiences can help us build intentional community. Chapters 0:00 Intro: Settling In After Tour 0:31 Reflections on Travel 2:00 Vic Health Update 4:45 Survey Results: The Numbers on Female Loneliness 5:16 How Friend Groups Form Through Life 8:53 Divorce, Reinvention & Meeting Holley 12:01 The Power of Female Connection in This Season of Life 13:31 The Common Thread: Craving Community 25:10 Saying Yes to Traveling Solo 30:32 One Year Later: Watching Women Transform 32:10 How to Build Community Without Traveling 33:49 Finding Community At Church 39:56 Trying Something New: Bible Study 41:32 Making Connections at the Gym 42:17 Getting Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable 44:03 Community in the Neighborhood 46:02 Needing Women Who Understand 47:32 Trying Classes & Hobbies 51:11 Loneliness, Longevity & the Blue Zones Connection 53:26 Share Your Story Have a question for Dominique? Submit it here for a chance to have it answered on the show! https://forms.gle/MpTeWN1oKN8t18pm6 Thanks to my Sponsors: -Medik8: Visit https://Medik8.us and use code Flourishing20 to save 20% off your first order -Life Pro: For a limited time, get $20 off the Waver Vibration Plate plus Free Shipping with code OVER50 at https://lifeprofitness.com -Manukora: Head to https://Manukora.com/FLOURISHING to save up to 31% plus $25 worth of free gifts with the Starter Kit. -Attn Grace: Visit https://www.attngrace.com/discount/FLOURISHING and use code FLOURISHING for 20% off -Auri Nutrition: Visit https://tryauri.com/flourishing for up to 42% off your first purchase -Mud/Wtr: Go to https://mudwtr.com/OVER50 and use code OVER50 for 43% off your order -Sarah Creal Beauty: Visit https://www.sarahcrealbeauty.com/flourishing for 15% off your first order of luxurious, high-performance beauty that actually makes your routine simpler and works better for you now. Keep in Touch: Website: https://dominiquesachse.tv/ Book: https://dominiquesachse.tv/book/ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/dominiquesachse/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DominiqueSachse/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dominiquesachse?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dominiquesachsetv Interested in being featured as a guest? Please email courtney@dominiquesachse.tv We want to make the podcast even better. Help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4 Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media. -------------------------------------------- Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subdominique Watch the latest videos: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKUX44R3MbuSYHIQgfhzmQ9dOJI_c3N7L&playnext=1&index=2 Watch more Dominique Sachse: Beauty: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDHJ901QU_Q&list=PLKUX44R3MbuSDQV7BzvQxMrVeVZfGBCcD Lifestyle Tips & Tricks: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKUX44R3MbuR3sX61i9QiwnOBr61tEMc_&playnext=1 Most Popular: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKUX44R3MbuTDh-LeJThrmz5XBrjQxbob&playnext=1 Follow Dominique Sachse: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dominiquesachse Instagram: https://instagram.com/dominiquesachse Facebook: https://facebook.com/DominiqueSachse Check out my website: http://dominiquesachse.tv You can order a copy of my new book LIFE MAKEOVER - Embrace The Bold, Beautiful, & Blessed YOU here: https://www.dominiquesachse.tv/book/ Each product I feature is something I have used and loved and wanted to share with you. I choose 100% of the products I feature and do not ever recommend anything I haven't personally used myself. Links in my description may be affiliated and are a wonderful way to show your support, allowing me to continue spreading beauty and boldness. About Dominique Sachse: Welcome to the official Dominique Sachse YouTube channel! On this channel, you’ll find inspiring “Yes, you can do it!” tips for transformative hair and makeup, fashion - and health and wellness related content for the mature woman who’s in her PRIME! I enjoy sharing my life with you through my vlogs, how-to live YOUR best life through Q & A videos and so much more, all with a touch of faith and affirmation. #DominiqueSachse #Podcast #Community