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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.
60 Brutal Life Lessons I Learned in the Last 60 Years of My Life
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60 Brutal Life Lessons I Learned in the Last 60 Years of My Life

I can’t believe I’m already 62 years old. I’m not sure if I should be sad or happy I…

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Life’s Simple Pleasures: 10 Reasons Being Over 60 is Wonderful
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Life’s Simple Pleasures: 10 Reasons Being Over 60 is Wonderful

Getting older isn’t all about aching joints and reading glasses. I mean, ya, there’s an awful lot of grunting…

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My Google Search History is Mostly “is this normal”? Aging is Weird
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My Google Search History is Mostly “is this normal”? Aging is Weird

And “is it ok to…”, or “why do/am I…”, and “how do I…”, like suddenly I’m 5 and new…

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What Happens After Menopause? Hang On To Your Panties!
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What Happens After Menopause? Hang On To Your Panties!

We spend years hearing about hot flashes and night sweats, but once menopause is technically “over,” it’s like the…

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Want to Slow Down Aging? Get These 15 Food Items Out of Your Kitchen Now!
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Want to Slow Down Aging? Get These 15 Food Items Out of Your Kitchen Now!

Nobody wants to speed up the aging process, but the truth is, some of the foods you eat every…

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The Real Truth About Friendships After 60 and Why We Can’t Be Bothered
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The Real Truth About Friendships After 60 and Why We Can’t Be Bothered

Do you still have the same friends you had in high school or the neighbourhood/town you grew up in?…

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13 Things That Put Me in Full-Blown Linda Blair Mode Now That I’m Over 60
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13 Things That Put Me in Full-Blown Linda Blair Mode Now That I’m Over 60

Little things used to piss me off, annoy me even a little. But now. Full-blown Linda Blair rage. I…

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Finding Joy in Aging: 10 Ways to Love Life After 60
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Finding Joy in Aging: 10 Ways to Love Life After 60

Aging gets a bad reputation. We’re bombarded with messages about fighting it, fixing it, and pretending it isn’t happening….

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30 Best Anti-Inflammatory Foods (Updated)
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30 Best Anti-Inflammatory Foods (Updated)

Inflammation is more prevalent as we age, especially because of declining antioxidants. Adding anti-inflammatory foods can contribute to overall…

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10 Daily Habits For a Happier You
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10 Daily Habits For a Happier You

Life after 60 is a whole new ball game. You know yourself better, you care less about what other…

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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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