For decades, midlife was viewed as a slow decline — a stage marked by hormonal upheaval, physical change, and emotional unpredictability. Today, research tells a different story. Midlife, especially for those experiencing hormonal transitions such as perimenopause or menopause, is now understood as one of the most dynamic and adaptive periods of adult life — a time when the brain, body, and emotional systems are recalibrating rather than failing. The “ Balance and Thrive Through Midlife ”...