Riding SOLO: A Science-Based Guide to Autonomy, Purpose, and Confidence for Single Women in Midlife

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Tina M Penhollow

Riding SOLO

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ISBN: 9781966018308

A Science-Based Guide to Autonomy, Purpose, and Confidence for Single Women in Midlife

Tina M Penhollow

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Timeless Perspectives Publishing
28 April 2026

Age groups: adults; Coping with old age; Family & relationships; Self-help & personal development; Assertiveness, motivation & self-esteem

Riding SOLO: A Bold Roadmap for Single Women in MidlifeA Science-Based Guide to Autonomy, Purpose, and ConfidenceNot all women who walk alone are lost. Many are building intentional, fulfilling, and deeply free lives. Riding SOLO is a research-driven guide for single women in midlife who are ready to stop waiting and start living with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Grounded in behavioral science, positive psychology, and contemporary research on health, aging, and well-being, Dr. Tina M. Penhollow challenges outdated cultural narratives that position romantic partnership as the primary marker of success, security, and fulfillment. This book offers a clear and powerful reframe: singlehood is not a limitation. It is a strategic advantage. Through evidence-based insights, real-world applications, and a structured framework, readers are guided to redesign midlife as a period of strength, autonomy, and intentional living.

What You Will Discover

How to redefine singlehood as a self-directed and empowered life path The science of autonomy, emotional resilience, and life satisfaction The benefits of intentional solitude for clarity, creativity, and well-being How to cultivate meaningful relationships beyond the traditional couple model Strategies for financial security, health optimization, and purposeful aging A practical roadmap for building a life aligned with personal values

The SOLO Method: A Framework for Self-Authored Living

At the core of this book is the SOLO Method, a practical model for independent living in midlife:

Sovereign: Reclaim identity, values, and internal authority Ownership: Take responsibility for decisions, patterns, and direction Liberated: Expand definitions of love, connection, and belonging Outlook: Design a stable, intentional, and future-focused life

Why This Book Matters

More women than ever are single in midlife, yet cultural narratives have not kept pace. This book bridges that gap by integrating research with practical strategy. It empowers readers to replace the narrative of ""still single"" with a grounded, self-defined identity, transform loneliness into meaningful solitude, build resilient social networks, and create a life that is emotionally, physically, and financially secure.

Who This Book Is For

Single, divorced, widowed, or child-free women in their 40s, 50s, and beyond; readers seeking evidence-based personal development; and professionals supporting women in transition.

A New Narrative for Midlife

This is not a book of clichés. It is a structured, research-informed guide for women ready to live with intention. It does not reject love or partnership; it reframes them as choices rather than requirements. If life has not followed the expected script, this book offers a more powerful alternative: a framework for building a life that is authentic, stable, and fully aligned. Riding SOLO provides the clarity, strategy, and confidence to move forward without hesitation or apology.

By: Tina M Penhollow
Imprint: Timeless Perspectives Publishing
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 6mm
Weight: 172g
ISBN: 9781966018308
ISBN 10: 1966018304
Pages: 120
Publication Date: 28 April 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dr. Tina M. Penhollow is a health behavior scientist, professor, and non-fiction author who focuses on women's aging, wellness, and relationships. For more than two decades, she has helped women in midlife question limiting narratives, strengthen self-trust, and design lives that feel authentic on their own terms. Her work combines research, real-life stories, and practical tools that encourage women to view singlehood not as a problem to be fixed, but as a powerful path to meaning, freedom, and joy.