Irene Sleight, Author at Life'ing Over 50

Protein, Cancer, and Midlife Health: Moving Beyond Outdated Myths

For decades, protein has carried an unfair stigma—especially for cancer survivors and women navigating midlife health changes. Early studies raised fears that “protein feeds cancer,” leading to widespread caution. But today’s research paints a very different picture—one rooted in recovery, resilience, and strength.

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Simple Cooking Framework (For When You’re Over It)

Nutrition / By Irene Sleight

If you’ve been trying to eat better but feel stuck in the kitchen, this is your starting point. You need a simple framework—a few foundational moves you can repeat, tweak, and trust.

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The Long Way Home

Life'ing / By Irene Sleight

Eventually, the long way home wasn’t about arriving somewhere new. It was about arriving back to myself—more whole, more honest, more free.

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The Weight We Carry: How Emotions Live in the Body

Mindset / By Irene Sleight

We often focus on what we eat, how much we move, or which habit to fix—without asking what we’re actually feeling. But emotions, especially the ones we avoid, can quietly shape our bodies—literally—along with our health and sense of connection. This isn’t about another diet. It’s about coming back to yourself.

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To You: My Mother, the Person

Life'ing / By Irene Sleight

A reflection on the quiet strength, unresolved distance, and unexpected tenderness I shared with my mother. This is how I came to see her not just as “Mom,” but as a woman—with her own rhythm, resilience, and fire. And how, in writing, I’ve found a way to keep her close.

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Breaking the Cycle: Healing Generational Trauma

Mindset / By Irene Sleight

Generational trauma is an invisible inheritance of unspoken emotions and unresolved pain passed down through the generations. It deeply influences how we interact with the world, often unconsciously. But healing is possible, leading to emotional and physical well-being.

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