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Good morning.
We’re still getting used to our new rhythm. One weekly drop of everything that matters: wellness truths, money moves, tech shifts, and life in all its messy, humbling glory—straight to your inbox.
Do you like the new format? We’re growing fast thanks to you. Every comment, every share, every eye roll of recognition helps build this thing.
This week, we’re claiming space, from feminist manifestos to leaving your affairs in order. Let’s get into it.
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CULTURE
Sharp commentary on the world around us.
My feminist origin story started with a plumber who wanted to "explain the toilet details" to my husband. Plot twist: I'm not married, I'm not an idiot, and I bought the house myself.
Twenty years later, I'm still pissed.
Society keeps telling us our best years are behind us. That we should shrink our voices, our goals, our very existence. We’re emotional? Good. Bossy? Even better. If we cry because the bakery ran out of cronuts, we’ll cry. If we take the lead on a project because everyone else is dragging their feet, that's called being competent.
Here's what gets better with age: wine, cast iron skillets, and confident women taking up space they've earned. Midlife isn't our landing, it's our launch.
The glass ceiling is cracked. Time to finish the job.
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BRAIN AND BODY
Wellness, emotional fitness, and what nourishes us now.
You’re not overreacting. You’re overwhelmed, and no one taught you otherwise. Here’s how to stop treating every feeling like an emergency.
Turns out the solution isn't what you'd expect. It's not therapy, meditation, or "managing" your emotions.
What if I told you there's a simple practice that can retrain your nervous system?
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READER SPOTLIGHT
You’re not just reading PROVOKED. You’re shaping it.
✒️ Here’s what one fabulous reader had to say this week:
"My ride or die circle is tiny. I have one true BFF that has been with me for over 30 years. I know I could call or text her at any time and she’d be there in a breath. And she knows I would, and have, done the same. The other pillar is my daughter. She fits the same mold. No matter what, where, or when, she is there. And even though the circle is small, I have everything I will ever need and am grateful. Great article." —Kathy's comment on Is it Time to Walk Away from a Friendship?
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YOUR WALLET
Money, power, and getting what you're worth.
Nothing says "thanks for everything, Mom" like a family feud over your estate, surprise debt, and a probate court battle worthy of Netflix.
Skip the family fights, frozen crypto accounts, and surprise stepmom power grabs. Five estate planning moves that make you the hero, not the cautionary tale.
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NEWSWORTHY
👠 Cerulean Blue Alert — The Devil Wears Prada 2 Is Filming
Anne Hathaway is back, spotted in NYC this week—and oh, how the tables have turned. Miranda still terrorizes assistants but the power dynamic has shifted. Revenge is a dish best served in couture. May 2026 can't come fast enough.
💰 World's Richest Woman Opens Revolutionary Medical School
Leave it to a woman to figure out what healthcare actually needs. Alice Walton just launched a tuition-free medical school in Arkansas with a twist: Students learn to keep patients healthy, not just treat them when sick. The goal is to create empathetic doctors who see patients as whole humans. What a concept.
🎵 "Don't Worry About Me" — Billy Joel's Health Update
The Piano Man, 76, canceled his tour after being diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus—scary and reversible if caught early. The condition primarily affects people over 65 and symptoms often mimic dementia.
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PLUGGED IN
Fresh takes on tech, science, and the future we're living into.
From range anxiety to resale value, this is the no-BS guide to electric cars for women who want answers, not attitude.
Here's what nobody's telling you: the real math behind that "300-mile range" and why range anxiety hits women differently than men. Plus, the one thing that might surprise you about feeling "seen" in an EV.
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LIVING OUT LOUD
Real stories of reinvention, relationships, and this messy, beautiful life.
Dreaming about what your ideal retirement would look like? What if you could just buy a shared villa with your besties, sip cocktails by the pool, and recreate The Golden Girls but with better weather and unlimited cheesecake in the fridge?
Turns out, it's not just a fantasy. Our writer shares how her grandmother's 1980s Brooklyn apartment building was the original Golden Girls experience, and what she's doing to recreate it.
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OUR PICK
This week's recommendation worth your time.
📗Why We Love Lady Tan’s Circle of Women
Author Lisa See has said, "I'm interested in stories about women that have been lost, forgotten, or deliberately covered up." With exquisite research and bold storytelling, she brings to life the real Tan Yunxian—a woman who became a practicing doctor in 15th-century China, when concubines were currency and foot binding was the price of femininity. What makes Lady Tan unforgettable is her quiet defiance in claiming space in a world built to silence her.
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