We Can Do Hard Things Are Old Women Really Irrelevant?
Jan 21, 2025
Delve into the realities of aging for women as the speakers tackle societal perceptions from ages 40 to 65. Discover how embracing invisibility can lead to empowerment and self-discovery. Learn practical strategies for navigating emotional waves, fostering resilience, and making genuine connections. The importance of vulnerability and sharing personal stories shines through, inviting listeners to re-evaluate their understanding of emotional growth. Engage with the community by sharing your transformative experiences!
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The Old Survivor Tree
- Glennon Doyle shares a story from Jenny Odell's book about loggers who cut down all the useful trees.
- An old, twisty tree survives because it's deemed useless.
The Unchosen Woman
- Glennon Doyle recounts a story from Lauren Groff's The Matrix about a woman who wasn't considered conventionally beautiful.
- Because of this, she was overlooked and free to create her own powerful path, leading a significant nunnery.
The Invisibility Cloak of Age
- Glennon Doyle reflects on aging as a form of liberation, becoming 'irrelevant' to a culture that has historically used women.
- She embraces the invisibility that comes with age, viewing it as a superpower to pursue true self-relevance.
