The Mother Of It All Angela Garbes Gets Better with Age
Jun 9, 2025
Angela Garbes, author of 'Like a Mother' and 'Essential Labor', dives into the joys and challenges of middle age. She candidly discusses the need for better conversations about menopause, quirky facts like the sex lives of menopausal orcas, and Carl Jung's idea that aging can teach us to be more selfish. Angela advocates for a rebranding of the 'crone' stage, highlighting wisdom in aging, social acceptance, and the transformative journey of motherhood alongside personal growth. Her insights are both profound and uplifting.
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Unseen Menopause Transition
- Middle age involves a long, often unseen menopausal transition starting in the 40s with many symptoms.
- Society lacks dialogue and imagination about this stage, leaving people confused and unsupported.
Freedom in Middle Age
- Middle age can bring freedom from societal expectations and external validation.
- Angela Garbes embraces measuring life by personal values, not others' approval.
Jung's Midlife Self-Reflection
- Carl Jung believed midlife demands self-focus and reflection as a necessary phase.
- Revisiting our childhood selves helps heal trauma and redefine identity in middle age.
