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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.
8 Reasons Why Women Stay in Abusive Relationships
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8 Reasons Why Women Stay in Abusive Relationships

Why do women stay in abusive relationships? Most people say, “Just leave!” but if it were that easy, all…

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15 Ways You’re Making Yourself Miserable Without Even Realizing It
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15 Ways You’re Making Yourself Miserable Without Even Realizing It

Happiness is within you, or is it? Sadly, many people find themselves miserable most of the time and can’t…

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6 Warning Signs of Mental and Emotional Exhaustion
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6 Warning Signs of Mental and Emotional Exhaustion

You know that feeling you’ve been having. You’re tired, but you’re not sure why or where it is coming…

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You Can’t Act Your Age After 50
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You Can’t Act Your Age After 50

Do you remember hearing this when you were 10, 12, 15, or maybe 18 years old? “Grow up! Act…

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This is What it Feels Like to Be 60
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This is What it Feels Like to Be 60

I remember when I turned 50, I was sure the end of the world was going to drop on…

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11 Things Women Need to Stop Apologizing For
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11 Things Women Need to Stop Apologizing For

Being a Canadian living in another country, one of the hardest things for me to let go of was…

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25 Things I Can’t Live Without (or I’ll go crazy)
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25 Things I Can’t Live Without (or I’ll go crazy)

Have you ever stopped to make a mental list of some of the things you can’t live without? I…

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6 Strategic Ways to Reduce Belly Fat in Women Over 50
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6 Strategic Ways to Reduce Belly Fat in Women Over 50

Belly fat is something that most of us have struggled with at some point in life. It is not…

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Who Needs Botox? 9 Natural Alternatives for a Younger You
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Who Needs Botox? 9 Natural Alternatives for a Younger You

Would you like to know the secret of how to slow down aging? Don’t you wish it would all…

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10 Ways to Become the Badass Woman You Were Meant To Be
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10 Ways to Become the Badass Woman You Were Meant To Be

I’ve been called a badass more times than I can count, but honestly, I just think I’m a normal…

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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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