Menopod

Today we chat about our Hot Summer Reads! a (not so) lonely planet author Karina Kennedy joins us to chat about her upcoming book launch party. There will be prizes to win! Her book is a fun travel diary through Italy. Full of wine, sex, mishaps and, more!!

Mary Kennedy and Sue Merlino chat about how sometimes women do not support other women. Sue thinks that they are not evolved and are stuck in their own self-esteem issues, but she also has experienced men doing the same thing and talks about a recent experience she had with a man who may feel threatened by her.  Mary has worked for difficult women in the past and honestly admits that she feels jealous of women who book things that she should have booked. Lots of great topics to discuss in the future so be sure to like, rate and subscribe to our podcast.

Mary and Sue are back at it, and in this Menopod episode, they chat with Dr. Valena Wright. Valena is a board-certified gynecologic oncologist with more than 25 years of clinical practice dedicated to improving women’s health. She just released her book, It's Time You Knew, which is a must-have for all of the women in your life.  Valena sees cancer every day in her practice and that coupled with the loss of her sister, Deborah, to ovarian cancer she is committed to educating us on how we can best advocate for ourselves while at the Dr's. office.  You can purchase her book from her website: ValenaWrightMD.com. Valena gives us information that we should ask when at our Dr. office and shares some great insight into our bodies. Please send us comments, share, and rate us 5 stars!!!

Mary Kennedy and Sue Merlino chat about what our partners do to help out around the house and Mary reads responses from the Mid Life Mood swing FB page.  Sue then brings up the 5 Love Languages, that are written about by author Gary Chapman. Mary takes the test online and finds out that she likes Acts of Service. Take your test with your partner and see f the results will help your relationship!

Mary and Sue chat with actor Les Kurkendaal-Barrett about mid life issues, adoption, and his one man show.

On this episode Marla Schultz talks about her speaker series, standup career and advocating for her mother's health.  Marla and Mary reflect back on their time coming up together in NYC and the about the issues of menopause. You can follow Marla on IG @ marlaschultzcomedy and on Ageless Adventures on Youtube.

Mary Kennedy and Sue Merlino chat it up with Maggi Mayfield. Maggi reveals that she has some symptoms of peri-menopause and that she is not looking forward to experiencing more.  During her quarantine she taught herself some new skills and release an album Pandemic Girl.  She debuts a couple of songs here so give them a listen and download them from Spotify for future listening pleasure!

Mary Kennedy and Sue Merlino chat with John Larocchia, Stand Up Comic, Retired New York City Firefighter, Grandpa and Founder of Laughter Saves Lives.  Laughter Saves Lives is a foundation whose mission is to provide assistance to First Responders with overcoming financial hardship due to an unforeseen tragedy or illness.  

This week Mary Kennedy and Sue Merlino welcome Amy Stiller to the Menopod.  They discuss menopause, sex, dating and her dad, Jerry Stiller who recently passed away.  

Mary Kennedy and Sue Merlino welcome Karith Foster to the show to chat about her upcoming book,  You Can Be Perfect or You Can Be Happy, available May 31, 2020 on Amazon. The ladies discuss how important it is to give ourselves permission to take care of ourselves, and to be very specific when asking for help.  Lots of great tips and laughs!