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Iva is the founder of Women Blazing Trails. She created this site back in 2019 to help other women over 50 start over again, find self-confidence and regain control of their lives and happiness. When she's not writing, she's driving around on her scooter in her tiny town of Panajachel, Guatemala feeding street dogs and helping the poor people here.
75 Profound Quotes About Solitude That Will Change How You Look at Being Alone
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75 Profound Quotes About Solitude That Will Change How You Look at Being Alone

Many of us struggle with loneliness and living alone, especially people over 60, but there is great peace to…

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This One Nutrition Hack Can Replace Half of Your Daily Supplements (and save you a ton of money!)
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This One Nutrition Hack Can Replace Half of Your Daily Supplements (and save you a ton of money!)

If your vitamin cupboard looks like a small supplement store, you are definitely not alone. Mine used to as…

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This One Simple Bedtime Move Helps Me Sleep and Wake Up Pain-Free
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This One Simple Bedtime Move Helps Me Sleep and Wake Up Pain-Free

A few years ago, I was suffering from excruciating back pain that had me in and out of the…

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The 1-Minute Kitchen Routine That Helps Improve Balance and Prevent Falls
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The 1-Minute Kitchen Routine That Helps Improve Balance and Prevent Falls

As we get older, our balance isn’t what it used to be, which means we’re more likely to fall….

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Mexico’s Shocking New Residency Rules Make Retiring There Almost Impossible
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Mexico’s Shocking New Residency Rules Make Retiring There Almost Impossible

For years, the dream was as simple: pack up your bags, head south of the border, and live out…

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Say Goodbye to Morning Stiffness: 5 Gentle Movements Every Body Over 60 Needs
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Say Goodbye to Morning Stiffness: 5 Gentle Movements Every Body Over 60 Needs

If you wake up feeling stiff, creaky, or achy after 60, you are certainly not alone. It’s a fairly…

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Seniors Are Using ChatGPT for Companionship And It’s Wrong on So Many Levels 
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Seniors Are Using ChatGPT for Companionship And It’s Wrong on So Many Levels 

As AI sweeps across every generation, older adults are increasingly using chatbots as companions, swearing that talking to a…

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Why Returning to Work After Retirement Is Becoming the Norm (+7 Lucrative Job Ideas!)
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Why Returning to Work After Retirement Is Becoming the Norm (+7 Lucrative Job Ideas!)

Retirement used to be everyone’s dream. Work for 40 years, clock out on your final Friday, collect your pension…

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Death Cleaning Isn’t Just for the End: The Truth About Downsizing for Seniors That Will Change How You Think About It
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Death Cleaning Isn’t Just for the End: The Truth About Downsizing for Seniors That Will Change How You Think About It

There is a morbid little shadow cast over the phrase “death cleaning.” The Swedish concept of döstädning, popularized by…

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Why Functional Strength Training Beats the Gym for Older Adults: 5 Power Moves That Matter
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Why Functional Strength Training Beats the Gym for Older Adults: 5 Power Moves That Matter

I remember my days as a fitness instructor for seniors at my local YMCA. Light pink dumbbells, sitting on…

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Hi, I’m Iva!

In 2012, I left my abusive relationship and began my total life overhaul. This included changing my career and trading in my home country of Canada for beautiful Guatemala. I now help women find the strength and courage to live the life they deserve and desire!

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