Silver Sirens Blog

As a child, I always loved my birthdays, as it meant my family would come together for a party. In my thirties, my birthday became...

"A strong friendship doesn’t need daily conversation, doesn’t always need togetherness; as long as the relationship lives in the heart,...

"Embrace the joy of forging connections later in life, for these bonds, rooted in the rich soil of lived stories, have the power to...

My friendships have always been important to me.  I have always been lucky to have a group of girls/women that I have been able to rely...

"Female friendships are a lifeline, a treasure trove of wisdom, laughter, and love. They’re a safe harbour in the storms of life and the...

*This photo was taken of me during a dance exhibition in about 1988, with my instructor John Robinson. When the subject of ‘what age did...

“Seems like the only one who doesn’t see your beauty is the face in the mirror looking back at you.” Taylor Swift Sometimes when my...

“Gravity and wrinkles are fine with me. They're a small price to pay for the new wisdom inside my head and heart.” Drew Barrymore When I...

“Beautiful young people are accidents of nature, but beautiful old people are works of art.” Eleanor Roosevelt I’ve never believed that...

Ah, the eternal question. It raises its head (no pun intended) to every woman in midlife and we find ourselves standing in the...

I still remember the day that the name Silver Sirens came to me. It all began with my slight irritation with images of the silver fox...

Speaking with the delightful Rowena Robinson earlier this week, I took the opportunity to ask her opinion on loneliness, from a spiritual...

“Loneliness, at its root, is a spiritual issue. We don't need to merely hang out with more friends. We need more than to merely learn how...

"Loneliness and the feeling of being unwanted is the most terrible poverty" Mother Teresa As a psychotherapist, I know that loneliness...

"People who are lonely are sicker and die faster from their diseases." Gabor Mate I was inspired to explore the physical impact of...

"Silver Sirens stand united against the pervasive impact of loneliness, championing a society where all women feel seen, heard, and...

"Almost everything will work again or better if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you." Anne Lamott In our fast-paced,...

If you’re anything like me, the idea of a new start gets you feeling a little bit excited. I mean, just think of the possibilities; a new...

"As the year comes to a close, we tend to look forward to the stillness and tranquility that comes with winding down. It is in these...

With the silly season almost upon us, we can often put off doing things for ourselves until ‘after the holidays’. Then the new year rolls...