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Friday essay: I thought a 5-day solo hike would reclaim a lost self. My menopausal body had other plans

The Conversation 26 February 2026 5h ago
Friday essay: I thought a 5-day solo hike would reclaim a lost self. My menopausal body had other plans
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Rachael Mead’s body once carried her across Antarctic ice sheets. At 55, she set out to reclaim her resilience – and what she discovered was surprising.
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