In this episode of The Menowave Lounge: Hot Flashes and Cool Conversations, host Robin Duke sits down with Coach Allie Theiss — board-certified sexologist, intimacy coach, and PhD candidate in Mind-Body Medicine — for a soulful and empowering conversation about intimacy, desire, and love in midlife.

💖 How can we reignite passion when our hormones shift?
📚 What does it mean to attract soulful connections in this season of life?
🎧 And how can we reclaim sensuality without shame?

Allie shares her personal journey, introduces her new book Soulful Connections, and opens the door to new ways of relating to love — through tenderness, truth, and her holistic SHE-BE-ME™ approach.

✨ Ready to tune into your own inner spark?

📝 Read full show notes here: https://menowave.org/2025/11/22/reignite-your-yes-a-conversation-with-allie-theiss/

Menopause doesn’t mean the end of your sensuality — it’s an invitation to rediscover it.

In this episode, intimacy coach Melanie Zimmer joins host Robin Duke to talk about how women in midlife can reconnect with their bodies, desires, and partners in deeper, more authentic ways. From breathwork to body image to redefining what intimacy really means, this conversation is a soft place to land.

💃 Practices to awaken sensuality (no pressure, no perfection)
🛏️ How to turn your bedroom into a sanctuary, not a stress zone
🎧 A free 10-minute ritual to help you unwind and reconnect

Your sensual self is still here — let’s bring her back, one soft breath at a time.

After 25 years on psychiatric medications, Bev Mackenzie began a powerful journey of tapering off — and coming home to herself. In this episode, she shares how nutrition, gut health, and nervous system healing helped her (and now her clients) break free from brain fog, burnout, and disconnection.

💊 Why 1 in 4 women over 40 are on meds — and what they’re not being told
🌿 How to taper safely, rebuild trust, and feel like you again
🧠 Food, nervous system regulation, and the “signal of safety” method

This conversation is a lifeline for any woman navigating mental health in midlife.

When Gabrielle O’Hare hit rock bottom during perimenopause, she didn’t chase a quick fix — she rebuilt from the inside out. In this episode, she shares how mindset shifts, small habits, and self-kindness helped her (and now her clients) rediscover strength and motivation in midlife.

✨ Nourishment over restriction
✨ Mindset tools for lasting change
✨ How to start again — gently

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🔥 Reignite Your Spark: Menopause, Libido & Intimacy with Coach Allie Thiess | The Menowave LoungeIn this honest and uplifting conversation, host Robin Duke sits down with Coach Allie Thiess — board-certified sexologist, wellness coach, and founder of The Passion Zone — to explore what really happens to our sex lives during menopause… and how to bring the spark back.From hormonal shifts to emotional blocks, Allie shares real talk and practical tools to help women reconnect with their sensuality, confidence, and joy — whether you’re in a relationship or rediscovering yourself solo.🌹 In this episode, we cover:Why libido changes in perimenopause & menopauseHow to start open, supportive conversations with your partnerCreating a "romance routine" that honors your needsNatural tools for comfort, pleasure & connectionWhy your second act can be your sexiest yet✨ You are not broken — you’re becoming.Tune in and reclaim your intimacy, one conversation at a time.Visit our shownotes page for links mentione in the episode. 📌 Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share with a friend who needs this kind of support.#Menopause #Libido #IntimacyAfter40 #MidlifeSexuality #Menowave

What if menopause isn’t the end — but your most powerful beginning?
In this episode, aromatherapist and transformation guide Anna Dannfelt shares how to flip the menopause switch using mindset, essential oils, and self-discovery. Learn how to shift your perspective, reduce symptoms, and embrace this next chapter as the queen you truly are.

In this episode of The Menowave Lounge: Hot Flashes and Cool Conversations, host Robin Duke sits down with Heather Moreno — wellness coach, exercise physiologist, and expert in mindset transformation for midlife women.

Heather helps smart, capable women cut through the noise and finally get unstuck. Whether it’s weight struggles, low energy, or that relentless inner critic, she offers tools that go deeper than "just be more disciplined." Her 3-Step Mindset Audit is a roadmap to stop self-sabotage and start feeling empowered in your body — without extreme diets or punishing workouts.

In this heartfelt and eye-opening conversation, Heather unpacks why so many of us know what to do... but don’t follow through — and how to change that, one thought at a time.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• Why self-sabotage happens — and how to recognize when it's taking over
• The tug-of-war between your logical brain and your impulse-driven brain
• Heather’s 3-Step Mindset Audit: Recognize excuses, identify limiting beliefs, and rewrite your story
• The sneaky stories we tell ourselves (like "I'm just not a workout person")
• How to know if you’re mentally tired — or making excuses
• Why small wins (like a 5-minute walk) build lasting momentum
• Tips for being kind to yourself without letting yourself off the hook

Heather also shares her free Mindset Audit Cheat Sheet — a powerful companion to help you notice your thought loops, shift your self-talk, and build habits that actually stick.

Whether you’re navigating midlife body changes or just want to feel better in your skin, this episode will leave you feeling seen, supported, and ready to reclaim your vitality.

Ready to step into the next chapter with strength and clarity? Let’s go.

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In this episode of The Menowave Lounge: Hot Flashes and Cool Conversations, host Robin Duke sits down with Anna Dannfelt — veteran aromatherapist, sacred transformation guide, and passionate educator on the healing power of scent.With over 35 years of experience, Anna’s journey began in a forest cottage in Sweden, where she discovered essential oils while raising her children and foraging herbs. What followed was a lifelong commitment to helping women navigate life’s natural transitions — especially menopause — with the support of nature, science, and spirit.In this conversation, Anna unpacks the deeper emotional and hormonal support essential oils can offer, and how even one drop can spark powerful shifts in mood, energy, and well-being.Whether you’re new to aromatherapy or looking to deepen your practice, this episode is a treasure chest of wisdom, science, and soulful guidance.In This Episode, We Cover:How essential oils impact the brain, emotions, and hormonal balanceWhy smell is the fastest way to shift your energyThe difference between true essential oils and synthetic fragrancesGeranium and Clary Sage: go-to oils for menopausal mood swingsTips for choosing high-quality oils (and avoiding oxidized ones!)Simple ways to use oils: rollers, diffusers, jewelry, and ritualsHow to build a scent practice that supports your intuition and energyAnna also shares a free beginner’s PDF guide to help you get started with aromatherapy, plus insights on her upcoming courses for women navigating emotional shifts, menopause, and personal transformation.Ready to rebalance your energy and reconnect with your senses? This is your sign.