What happens when two bold midlife women stop asking “Who am I to do this?” and start asking “Why not me?” You get Midlife Private Parts—a revealing, empowering new anthology that explores the raw, real, and often unspoken truths about midlife womanhood.
In this episode of Reinvention Rebels, I’m joined by the dynamic duo Dina Aronson and Dina Alvarez, co-editors of Midlife Private Parts: Revealing Essays That Will Change the Way You Think About Age.
Together, we dive into:
✨ Why visibility matters more than ever in midlife
✨ How Instagram helped both Dinas build creative courage and community
✨ The surprising paths that led them from law and journalism to storytelling and book publishing
✨ Why collaboration can be a powerful force in reinvention
✨ What they learned emotionally and spiritually through collecting and editing stories from women around the world
We also explore the themes of the book—everything from menopause and reinvention to grief, dating, and feeling invisible—with honesty, humor, and heart.
💌 If this conversation moves you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a midlife friend who needs a reminder: it’s never too late to rewrite your story.
💡 Resources & Links
🎉 Midlife Private Parts is available now! (Released June 24)
📚 Learn more or grab your copy: https://www.midlifeprivateparts.com/
🔗 Connect with Dina Aronson:
Instagram: @patina_life
Substack: Patina Life with Dina Aronson
🔗 Connect with Dina Alvarez:
Instagram: @thewritestyles
Substack: @dinaalvarez
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💫 100 Ways to Reinvent Yourself in Midlife — a fun, inspiring guide packed with doable ideas to spark your next chapter
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