In this episode of Risky Conversations, I sit down with my friend, neighbor-turned-guest, and multi-hyphenate powerhouse Rachael Eckles—lawyer, author, coach, and founder of the Aphrodite Author Program.

We dive into what it means to defy death as a woman in midlife. Both in the spy-novel sense (Rachael’s Celeste Donovan series delivers plenty of that) and in the very real, everyday way of reclaiming energy, purpose, and joy through menopause and beyond. Rachael draws from her background in life sciences and women’s health to demystify hormone therapy, bust outdated myths, and remind us that women don’t have to suffer in silence.

We also talk about creativity as activism: how Rachael’s novels give us a messy, powerful heroine who refuses to be dismissed, and how the Aphrodite Author Program empowers women to publish their own stories with purpose and passion.

If you’re a professional woman navigating perimenopause, craving representation, or dreaming of writing your own book, this conversation is a reminder: your story matters, your health matters, and your power is only growing.

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• Jamie Lee Coach website www.jamieleecoach.com
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• Rachael Eckles website: www.rachaeleckles.com
• Connect with Rachael on IG/Twitter/TikTok: @rachaeleckles
• Follow on Facebook @rachaelecklesauthor

Menopause resources:

• Menopause.org
• Dr. Mary Claire Haver
• Dr. Rachel Rubin
• Dr. Vonda Wright
• Dr. Lisa Mosconi
• Dr. Lila Nachtigall
• ElektraHealth
• Midi Health

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