Did you know the greatest gift you can give yourself this holiday season isn't under the tree? It's reconnecting with your body and the pleasure already within you. We spend so much of this season focused outward, buying gifts, hosting family, and checking off endless to-do lists. But how often do we pause to give ourselves the gift of presence, the gift of self-connection, the gift of coming home to our bodies? That's precisely what we're exploring today in episode 39 of Pleasure in the Pause! 

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Highlights from the episode include:

• The greatest gift we can give ourselves during the holiday season is not material, but rather a reconnection with our bodies and the pleasure found within.
• We often get caught up in the outward focus of the holiday season and forget to tune into our bodies and their needs.
• Interoception, the practice of listening to our body's signals, is key for self-connection and understanding our needs.
• Touch is a powerful tool for self-connection, stress reduction, and cultivating a sense of safety and belonging.
• A guided touch practice can deepen self-connection and cultivate pleasure.
• Prioritizing self-connection and pleasure is crucial not just during the holidays, but throughout the year.

Remember, the greatest gift you can give yourself this season is the gift of self-connection. Tune into your body, honor its needs, and rediscover the pleasure that resides within. Wishing you a season filled with warmth, joy, and deep connection. 

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Have you ever noticed how the holiday season seems to amplify everything? Joy feels brighter, but so do feelings of grief and loss. As we approach the week before Christmas and Hanukkah, this time of year stirs up bittersweet memories and a longing for a loved one or what used to be. What if I told you it's possible to hold space for both? To honor what's tender while still inviting light and love into this special time of year.

This week, episode 38 of Pleasure in the Pause is about navigating grief during the holidays! 

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As a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Kelley Workman is your partner in this holistic approach to improving each area in your life that contributes to overall health and happiness. She’s empowered to help you change your life and teach you how to nourish yourself in many ways.

Highlights from our discussion include:

• Embracing the full range of emotions during grief, giving yourself permission to feel and express them.
• Creating new traditions or finding ways to honor your loved one during the holidays.
• Reaching out for support through grief groups, friends/family, or a grief facilitator.
• Focusing on self-care through mindful movement, nature, and nourishment.
• Cultivating gratitude and resilience by remembering positive memories.

As you navigate the holiday season while grieving, be gentle with yourself. Remember that there is no right or wrong way to grieve. Trust that with time and compassion, you can find moments of light and peace, even amidst the sorrow. Your resilience is a testament to the love you carry for your loved one.

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What if life after menopause wasn't something to fear or dread but instead a vibrant, empowering chapter where you can genuinely thrive physically, mentally, and emotionally? What if your healthiest, most fulfilling, and even most pleasurable years were still ahead? Today's guest is here to help us reframe the narrative around post-menopause and unlock the potential of this next phase. This week, episode 37 of Pleasure in the Pause is about unlocking the power of postmenopausal health and wellness! 

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Nicki Williams is a qualified nutritionist, speaker, and author of the acclaimed "It's Not You, It's Your Hormones" and “Life After Menopause.” As the founder of Happy Hormones For Life, she has been helping women since 2014 to balance their hormones, reclaim their health, and feel better than ever. With a passion for empowering women to thrive, Nicki brings her extensive knowledge and experience to guide you through life after menopause with confidence and vitality.

Highlights from our discussion include:

• Why stress management is crucial for hormone balance and overall health during the menopausal transition and beyond.
• Understanding the "feisty four" hormones as key to optimizing your well-being in midlife and beyond.
• How adopting an 80/20 approach to diet and lifestyle allows for balance, pleasure, and sustainability.
• Prioritizing rest, relaxation, and connection to nature as powerful tools for healthy aging.
• Embracing this next chapter of life with intention and focusing on whole-body wellness.

The years beyond menopause hold immense potential for growth, fulfillment, and vibrant health. By embracing the wisdom and resilience you've cultivated, you can embark on this next chapter of your life with a renewed sense of purpose and joy. Remember, the best is yet to come - embrace this transformative time with open arms and a heart full of possibility.

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Have you ever felt completely absorbed in an activity where everything flows effortlessly and time seems to disappear? That's what psychologists call flow state, a sense of being fully present and alive in the moment. Now imagine tapping into that same state to transform your intimacy and connection with your partner. 

In today's episode with Dr. Emily Jamea, we uncover the fascinating science of flow state and how it holds the key to unlocking more profound passion and pleasure in your relationships. This week, episode 36 of Pleasure in the Pause is about the science of flow state in intimate relationships! 

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Dr. Emily Jamea is a seasoned sex and relationship therapist and USA Today best-selling author of Anatomy of Desire: Five Secrets to Create Connection and Cultivate Passion. She speaks nationally and internationally to a diverse range of audiences including educators, health and mental health professionals, executive and corporate groups, and the general public. Her expertise has been featured in Oprah Magazine, CNN, USA Today, NBC, and more. She offers online workshops as part of her mission to make her knowledge accessible to everyone. She hosts the popular Love & Libido Podcast and is an award-winning columnist for Healthy Women and Psychology Today.

Highlights from our discussion include:

• Embodiment is the foundation for accessing flow state and deeper intimacy - being aware as the body, not just of the body.
• Cultivating sensuality through mindfulness and presence in daily life can prime the pathway for more satisfying sex.
• Maintaining curiosity about one's partner and the challenge-skills balance are key for sustaining passion in long-term relationships.
• Creating emotional safety and vulnerability are essential for fostering deep intimacy and connection.
• Understanding and communicating personal sexual values is important for aligning with a partner.
• Exploring desires with an open, non-judgmental mindset can help uncover new sources of pleasure.

Your pleasure and intimacy deserve to be a priority. By embracing the insights and practices shared in this conversation with Dr. Emily Jamia, you have the power to unlock deeper connection, passion, and transcendent experiences with yourself and your partner.

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Have you ever sat in a doctor's office feeling dismissed when explaining your symptoms? or leave an appointment with more questions and answers? This is a familiar story for so many women, especially in midlife. But what if I told you there's someone who understands the struggle and has dedicated her life to empowering women to take charge of their health?

Today, we're talking to Dr. Sharon Malone, who believes that in the ever-changing healthcare landscape, it's every woman for herself. And not in a discouraging way but in a way that can ignite your power to become your own best advocate. This week, episode 35 of Pleasure in the Pause is about taking charge of your midlife health! 

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Dr. Sharon Malone is a nationally known expert in women’s health and the New York Times Bestselling author of Grown Woman Talk. She is the Chief Medical Advisor at Alloy Women’s Health, a telehealth company that focuses on women over 40. Before joining Alloy, Dr. Malone was a partner at one of the oldest and most successful OB/GYN medical practices in Washington, D.C. She is board-certified by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and certified by the North American Menopause Society as a Certified National Menopause Practitioner. Throughout her professional career, she has been active in advocating for reproductive rights, reducing teen pregnancy, and eliminating health care disparities. Dr. Malone has been honored with the Health Award from the Black Women's Agenda, Inc., and was named on the 2024 Forbes 50 over 50 list.

Highlights from our discussion include:

• The importance of knowing your personal and family health history.
• The need for women to be their own best advocates in the changing healthcare landscape.
• The impact of chronic stress, especially for marginalized groups like Black women.
• The role of innovative solutions like telehealth in improving access to quality healthcare.
• The effectiveness of hormone therapy in managing menopause symptoms and improving long-term health.
• The value of building a supportive community of women to navigate the challenges of midlife and beyond.
• The empowering message that suffering is not an inevitable part of womanhood.

If you've ever felt dismissed or overwhelmed in the doctor's office, or if you're looking for ways to take control of your health during midlife, this episode is for you.

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Have all the headlines about hormone replacement therapy left you feeling confused or unsure about whether it's right for you? You are not alone. For years, mixed messages have made it difficult for women to feel confident in their choices around HRT. But today, I've brought in the perfect expert to help us separate fact from fiction. 

Today we'll explore what HRT really is, who it can help and how to make an informed decision for your unique body and health journey. Because, after all, you are the CEO of your body. This week, episode 34 of Pleasure in the Pause is about debunking hormone replacement therapy (HRT) myths! 

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In this episode of Pleasure in the Pause, Jill Chmielewski shares the confusion around HRT, debunks myths, and highlights its benefits.

Jill Chmielewski is a Registered Nurse, Certified Health Coach, advocate for aging women, and mom of four who is on a mission to change the way we approach menopause and aging. She helps midlife women break free from the mainstream way of thinking where disease and decline are accepted as an inevitable part of aging ~  and embrace the notion that it’s absolutely possible to feel vibrant, happy, healthy, balanced, sexy, and strong through midlife and beyond.

Highlights from our discussion include:

• Confusion, myths, and benefits of hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
• Different types of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and their impact.
• Poractive approaches to aging with an emphasis on self-care during midlife.
• How to advocate for yourself with informed decisions and personalized health strategies.
• The power of community during the midlife phase. 

You deserve to feel your best during this transition. With the right information and support, you can take an active role in optimizing your hormonal health and thriving through menopause. Your wellbeing is worth the effort.

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Have you ever stopped to consider how the stories we inherit about love, sexuality, and self-worth shape who we become today? We're diving into that very question with a woman who's been on a journey of peeling back the narratives handed down from her mother and how she's rewriting them on her own terms.

My guest this week, Tara Ellison, writes about midlife, menopause, sex and relationships, all those juicy topics we love. She is here to talk about what her mother taught her about sex and how this has fueled her healing purpose and creativity in midlife. This week, episode 33 of Pleasure in the Pause is about midlife musings and lessons!

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In this episode of Pleasure in the Pause, Tara Ellison shares the importance of understanding how our parents’ behaviors and feelings around sexuality affect our own and actionable steps you can take right now to help normalize the conversations around menopause in everyday life.

Tara Ellison is an author and essayist. Her work has appeared in the New York Times Modern Love column, The L.A. Times, Harper’s Bazaar, The Washington Post and elsewhere. Her novel, Synchronized Breathing, is a saucy take on dating in L.A. after divorce. She is currently working on a collection of essays centering around love and loss. When she isn’t writing, she enjoys her work as a volunteer with marine mammals.

Highlights from our discussion include:

• How Tara’s mothers behavior shaped her early understanding of sexuality and relationships.
• The challenges of balancing motherhood and sexuality.
• The need for women to become their own advocates and seek out information about menopause.
• Cultivating pleasure throughout your day and starting a self-pleasure practice.

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Have you ever wondered if there's a whole new level of intimacy waiting for you, one that transcends the routines and rhythms you've come to know? Imagine stepping into an experience of pleasure and connection that's as transformative as it is intentional, where intimacy isn't just about the physical, but a pathway to deeper self discovery and a more profound connection with your partner. What if conscious sexuality could be your door to this next chapter? Bibi Brzozka is here this week to share how she guides couples and individuals to discover new ways to connect with themselves, their partners, and their pleasure. This week, episode 32 of Pleasure in the Pause is about prioritizing pleasure and practical strategies for busy couples to deepen intimacy! 

In this episode of Pleasure in the Pause, Bibi Brzozka shares the importance of self-pleasure to understand one’s own body and desires and actionable steps you can take right now to invite your partner into exploring conscious sexuality with you. 

Highlights from our discussion include:

• The importance of self-pleasure to understand one’s own body and desires.
• Initiating conversations about sexual pleasure with your partner.
• Practical strategies for prioritizing sexual pleasure.
• Making sexual pleasure a scheduled priority, similar to other important activities like gym workouts or meetings.

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Bibi Brzozka, an awakener of power and sensation, guides you into deeper states of fulfillment.She weaves powerful practices into people's lives, serving as a vessel for conscious intimacy in modern times. After 15 years in finance and banking, Bibi took the leap and embarked on a personal growth journey into sexuality and experienced her first full body orgasm at the age of 35. Her work connects the heart and mind with soul and sensation; meeting each person where they are at in their journey.

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What if the greatest transformation of your life is still ahead of you? Imagine if the emotional, physical and spiritual challenges of midlife were actually the gateway to unlocking your deepest power, purpose and pleasure. Today, I'm thrilled to be joined by Ashley Turner, licensed psychotherapist and renowned yoga and meditation expert. Ashley will talk to us about how the mental and emotional shifts of menopause are not obstacles, but powerful invitations for deeper healing and self discovery. This is a conversation you won't want to miss.This week, episode 31 of Pleasure in the Pause is about navigating the mental and emotional shifts of menopause! 

In this episode of Pleasure in the Pause, Ashley Turner shares the importance of community and connection in navigating menopause and actionable steps you can take right now to start reconnecting with yourself in midlife. 

Highlights from our discussion include:

• The importance of accressing both the physical and mental health aspects of menopause.
• The concept of the psycho-spiritual journey of menopause, focusing on the deeper questions of identity and purpose.
• Psychological development phases and how midlife represents a crossroads for re identification.
• A holistic approach to healing and the role of community support.

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Ashley Turner is a licensed Marriage and Family psychotherapist, a renowned yoga and meditation expert and the brilliant mind behind Yoga.Psyche.Soul. She leads international retreats, works with individuals and couples, consults for companies and lectures and academic settings.

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Have you ever caught yourself thinking, I just don't feel like myself anymore? If so, you are not alone. The good news is this doesn't have to be your new normal. In today's episode, we'll explore what's really behind that feeling and show you that there is a way forward with the right support, medical care and lifestyle practices, you can reconnect with yourself, reclaim your spark and feel empowered through every stage of your menopause journey. This week, episode 30 of Pleasure in the Pause is about not feeling like yourself in menopause! 

In this episode of Pleasure in the Pause, Kat Farrants and Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz share the importance of tracking cycles and symptoms to understand the body better and actionable steps you can take right now to address the physical and emotional symptoms of menopause. 

Highlights from our discussion include:

• Yoga as a tool to help you attune to your body during perimenopause.
• How estrogen receptors in the body can impact the entire musculoskeletal system.
• The need for a thorough discussion with healthcare practitioners to understand the root causes of symptoms.
• The importance of community and support in navigating menopause and how it can help combat isolation and fear.

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Kat Farrants is sole Founder of Movement for Modern Life, the UK’s online yoga and wellbeing platform, the ’Netflix of Yoga’ (vogue). She is known as the ‘Fresh Face of Wellbeing’ by Vogue Magazine. She has been featured in the Daily Mail, Vogue, the Sunday Times, the Telegraph on Sunday, the Mail on Sunday’s YOU magazine, Health and Fitness magazine, Psychologies, Red, Homes and Gardens and numerous other publications as a thought leader on yoga. Kat’s well-read Newsletters are a feature for subscribers to Movementformodernlife.com and she is Yoga Editor for Psychologies Magazine and a regular contributor to OM yoga magazine, Thrive Global and Huffington Post UK.

A Diplomat of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz received her medical degree in 1996 from the USC School of Medicine and completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Gilberg-Lenz is involved in women’s empowerment and public education and appears frequently as an expert in women’s health and integrative medicine on TV, in print, and online. She completed her clinical Ayurvedic Specialist degree at California College of Ayurveda in 2010 and was board certified in integrative and holistic medicine in 2008. Dr. Gilberg-Lenz has appeared on Today, CNN Headline News, the Steve Harvey Morning Show, and the Dr. Oz Show.

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