Welcome to the Reading Aloud Podcast, a place where the creative, emotional and hilarious aspects of relationship communication are explored in real-time, by a real Married couple. Marisol and Adam are a married couple living in Asheville, North Carolina. Outside of the Podcast, Marisol is an entrepreneur, who owns SolReflection, a therapeutic image consulting firm (she's a style therapist) and Adam works for Dogwood Alliance, a environmental non-profit organization. After dating, marriage, ...
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Join environmental writer, investigative journalist, and organizer Josh Schlossberg on a quest to uncover the roots of the modern ecological crisis on the Green Root Podcast, the OFFICIAL podcast of Eco-IntegrityAlliance.org
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Pleasure In The Pause: Smart, Sexy Midlife Conversations about Menopause, Hormones & Female Pleasure
Gabriella Espinosa
Menopause doesn't mean the end of pleasure—it's a new beginning! Pleasure in the Pause is dedicated to inspiring midlife women to feel more connected to their bodies, pleasure, and power through perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. Every week, we dive into informative and thought-provoking conversations with doctors, thought leaders, and experts in midlife wellness on pleasure and sexuality, menopause, embodiment and female empowerment. Hosted by Gabriella Espinosa, a menopause and female p ...
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3 | 12 Life-Changing Lessons for Midlife Women
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31:21Today, I'm pulling back the curtain and sharing something deeply personal - 12 profound lessons I've learned navigating my 50s. If you've ever wondered whether your best years are behind you, if you've felt invisible or diminished by societal expectations of aging, this episode is for you. I'm here to tell you that midlife isn't about fading away, …
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On episode 85 of the Green Root Podcast, we question whether anger is always the best fuel for activism, while pondering some ways we might make our campaigns more enjoyable, welcoming, and effective.By greenrootpodcast
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On episode 84 of the Green Root Podcast—the official podcast of Eco-Integrity Alliance—we take another trip to Capitol Hill with Jennifer Mamola, Policy and Advocacy Director for John Muir Project, who fills us in on the nasty details of the havoc President Trump has wreaked on public lands in the first 100 days of his second term.…
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2 | Menopause Got You Disconnected? Try These 5 Pathways to Reconnection
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23:45Have you ever felt like a stranger in your own body, wondering where the vibrant, confident woman you once knew has gone? If you're navigating perimenopause or menopause and experiencing unexplained mood shifts, anxiety, or a profound sense of disconnection, you're not alone. In fact, 60% of women experience what researchers call "not feeling like …
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1 | Reclaiming Sensuality in Midlife: A Mother's Guide to Pleasure and Empowerment
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11:29We know how to be mothers, nurturing and giving endlessly, but have we forgotten how to be lovers? For years, we've been celebrated for our selfless motherhood, yet midlife presents a powerful invitation to shift the narrative. Reclaim your sensuality and step into a powerful new chapter. The Midlife Pleasure Collective is a monthly membership desi…
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On episode 83 of the Green Root Podcast, we somewhat seriously ponder whether a return of the ancient Celtic nature priests known as the Druids might be the answer to solving the ecological crisis. In this short video essay, we point out the ongoing challenges of harnessing science and grassroots organizing for ecosystem protection as industry, ele…
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F*** Our Forests Act (w/ Rocky Smith, Forest Management Analyst)
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48:10On episode 82 of the Green Root Podcast, Rocky Smith, forest management analyst, filibusters with host Josh Schlossberg to tear apart the Orwellian “Fix Our Forests” Act—one of the most destructive anti-environmental bills in modern history—and show you how to fight it. Contact your Senators today and ask them to oppose “Fix Our Forests” and instea…
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On episode 81 of the Green Root Podcast, we call out the well-monied and influential backers of what’s turning out to be one of the most destructive anti-environmental schemes in modern U.S. history.By greenrootpodcast
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54 | The Top 5 Pleasure Principles Every Woman Needs in Midlife
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19:44In this milestone 54th episode of Pleasure in the Pause, I’m unveiling five revolutionary pleasure principles designed to empower women navigating perimenopause and menopause. Breaking through societal taboos, this intimate exploration offers midlife women a roadmap to reclaiming their sexual wellness, body confidence, and personal joy during an of…
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53 | How a Health Coach can Transform your Midlife Wellness Journey with Jill Foos
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59:42What if you had a partner in your health journey, someone who didn't just tell you what to do, but helped you figure out what actually works for you? And what if, instead of feeling overwhelmed by midlife changes, weight gain, brain fog, anxiety, and fatigue, you had someone in your corner helping you cut through the noise, stay motivated and creat…
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On episode 80 of the Green Root Podcast, host Josh Schlossberg offers a heartfelt take on what he believes much of the grassroots “environmental” movement might be missing that’s keeping us from genuinely protecting the natural ecosystems that sustain all life of Earth.By greenrootpodcast
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52 | Sleep Solutions for Midlife Women: Overcome Insomnia and Restore Energy with Morgan Adams
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54:38Are You Struggling to Get a Good Night's Sleep in Midlife? Sleep is a critical component of health, yet many women in midlife find themselves battling insomnia, disrupted sleep patterns, and nighttime anxiety. Many midlife women, especially busy mothers, find sleep elusive. They often feel wired and tired, running on adrenaline. Perimenopause can e…
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MYTH-BUSTING “BIOMASS” ENERGY (with Adam Colette, Dogwood Alliance and Alex Budd, PNW Forest Climate Alliance)
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44:16On episode 79 of the Green Root Podcast—the official podcast of Eco-Integrity Alliance—Adam Colette of Dogwood Alliance and Alex Budd of Pacific Northwest Forest Climate Alliance join host Josh Schlossberg to myth-bust the greenwashing of forest “biomass” energy as “clean, green, and renewable” and invite you to the Break Big Biomass National Call …
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51 | The Future of Female Pleasure Goes High-Tech and Mainstream with Colette Courtion
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55:23Use code PLEASURE offers an exclusive discount for 15% off Joylux vFit Why is it that men's sexual health products, from Viagra to testosterone supplements, are openly advertised and celebrated while women's intimate health solutions are censored, shamed or simply ignored? Why in 2025 is the word vagina still considered taboo today? We're diving in…
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50 | 5 Key Insights that will Change how You See Pleasure in Midlife
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35:15Are you ready to transform your understanding of pleasure and midlife? Join me as we celebrate a milestone 50th episode of Pleasure in the Pause, reflecting on the most powerful conversations that have reshaped how women understand their bodies, sexuality, and personal power during perimenopause and menopause. Are you ready to awaken your sensualit…
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SAVING ENVIRONMENTAL MEDIA (with Nathan Gilles, Journalist and Science Writer)
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29:21On episode 78 of the Green Root Podcast—the official podcast of Eco-Integrity Alliance—host Josh Schlossberg stops the presses with Nathan Gilles, Journalist and Science Writer, as they investigate the crucial role of environmental journalism in the media landscape, its triumphs and shortcomings, and the most effective ways for advocates to get cov…
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49 | The Art of Holding Space for your Midlife Transformation with Vanessa Cornell
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1:08:46Have you ever felt like you were living a life that looked perfect on the outside, but inside, something felt deeply off? Maybe you've spent years over giving, overachieving, prioritizing everyone else, and suddenly you find yourself asking, Who am I now beyond the roles I've played, what do I actually want outside of what's expected of me? Is it t…
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48 | Reclaiming Pleasure And Intimacy After Breast Cancer with Teyonna Bowman
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51:34So often when we talk about breast cancer, the conversation often revolves around survival, diagnosis, treatment and remission, but what's rarely discussed is how it profoundly impacts a woman's sense of self. Beyond the physical toll, there's the emotional and psychological journey, one that reshapes identity, body image, intimacy and even pleasur…
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Mixed Severity Fires: Nature’s Phoenix (with Dominick DellaSala, Chief Scientist at Wild Heritage)
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37:33On episode 77 of the Green Root Podcast—the official podcast of Eco-Integrity Alliance—host Josh Schlossberg gets empirical with Dominick DellaSala, Chief Scientist at Wild Heritage and co-editor of Mixed Severity Fires: Nature’s Phoenix, as they discuss the vast and growing body of peer-reviewed studies showing the ecological necessity of “severe”…
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47 | Extending Your Sexspan: The Key to Lifelong Pleasure with Jackie Giannelli
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1:01:19What if I told you that your sex span the period of your life where you experience vibrant, fulfilling intimacy doesn't have to shrink with age? The pleasure isn't just a memory to reflect on, but something you can actively cultivate at every stage of life. Think about it. We carefully plan for retirement– securing finances, investing in our future…
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46 | What the Film Babygirl Reveals About Women's Sexual Desire and Fantasy After 40 with Lauren Elise Rogers
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55:38What happens when a woman long accustomed to suppressing her desires finds herself drawn to a fantasy that threatens to unravel everything she thought she knew about herself? “Baby Girl,” the film starring Nicole Kidman, has ignited powerful conversations about female desire, agency and the rarely spoken truths of midlife sexuality. As our bodies, …
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Is The Nature Conservancy an Environmental Group? (w/ Jonathan Ratner, Sage Steppe Wild)
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45:42On episode 76 of the Green Root Podcast—the official podcast of Eco-Integrity Alliance—host Josh Schlossberg gets litigious with Jonathan Ratner, Director of Sage Steppe Wild, as they challenge The Nature Conservancy’s schemes to log and graze public lands and whether the billion-dollar entity should still be considered an environmental group. The …
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45 | How Your Body’s Wisdom Guides You Through Menopause with Dr Aviva Romm
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1:09:08 What if menopause wasn't something to fear but a rite of passage as powerful and transformative and sacred as puberty or childbirth? Society often tells us that menopause is something to dread, framing it as the slow fading of our vitality, the beginning of decline, or a problem we need to fix. But what if menopause isn't the end of anything but t…
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44 | Fitness Motivation for Women Over 50: From Resolution to Lifelong Habit with Kelley Workman
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58:48How often have you started the new year with big fitness goals only to feel you've already lost momentum by February? If this sounds familiar, you're not alone or stuck. What is the key to staying on track? It isn't about pushing harder but instead shifting your mindset and creating habits that truly work for you. This week, episode 44 of Pleasure …
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Closing Logging Roads for Fire Danger (w/ Deanna Lynn Wulff, Unite the Parks)
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35:19On episode 75 of the Green Root Podcast—the official podcast of Eco-Integrity Alliance—host Josh Schlossberg goes on a road trip with Deanna Lynn Wulff, Director of Unite the Parks, to talk about how closing old logging roads could help prevent human-caused wildfires along with her organization’s mission to link up Yosemite and Sequoia-Kings Canyon…
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43 | Your Body's Sleep Switch: A nervous System Solution for Midlife Women with Dr Nerina Ramlakhan
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1:08:15What if I told you that the secret to better sleep isn't just about shutting your eyes, but about unlocking something deeper, a sense of inner safety that allows your mind, body, and soul to truly rest? And what if your struggles with sleep could be the very gateway to greater joy, resilience, and self-discovery? Before we dive in, let me ask you t…
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42 | The Truth About Testosterone for Women in Midlife with Dr. Susan Hardwick-Smith
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56:33 Have you ever wondered why so much of the conversation about hormones focuses on estrogen and progesterone while testosterone often gets overlooked? Or you've heard testosterone labeled as a male hormone and wondered, does this even matter for me as a woman? Today, we're pulling back the curtain on testosterone, a hormone that's often misunderstoo…
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Science and the California Wildfires (w/ George Wuerthner, ecologist and author)
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1:00:57On episode 74 of the Green Root Podcast—the official podcast of Eco-Integrity Alliance—host Josh Schlossberg gets scientific with George Wuerthner, ecologist and author of Wildfire: A Century of Failed Forest Policy, who explains the science behind the wind, weather, and climate-driven California wildfires. The mission of Eco-Integrity Alliance (ec…
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41 | Becoming Cliterate: Redefining Sexual Satisfaction in Midlife with Dr Laurie Mintz
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45:22Be honest, are you faking it in the bedroom? If you are, you are not alone. Studies show that up to 70% of women have faked an orgasm at least once. But here's the real question: why do we fake it, and at what cost? From the societal pressures to perform to the orgasm gap to myths about what sex should look like, the reasons are complex, and in mid…
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40 | Your 2025 Midlife Reinvention Toolkit with Gabriella Espinosa
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14:43 What if this year wasn't about fixing yourself but about finding yourself? What if midlife could be the most vibrant, fulfilling chapter of your life, a happy new year? Midlife can be the most vibrant, fulfilling chapter of your life - if you approach it with the right mindset. This week, episode 40 of Pleasure in the Pause is about midlife reinve…
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39 | Your Holiday Gift Awaits Inside Your Own Body with Gabriella Espinosa
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16:45Did 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, th…
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Forest Politics in Washington, D.C. (with Jennifer Mamola, John Muir Project)
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1:00:22On episode 73 of the Green Root Podcast—the official podcast of Eco-Integrity Alliance—host Josh Schlossberg goes to Capitol Hill with Jennifer Mamola, Policy and Advocacy Director for John Muir Project, who forecasts some environmental legislation to expect from Congress. The mission of Eco-Integrity Alliance (eco-integrityalliance.org) is to unit…
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38 | Holiday Self-Care for the Grieving Heart (Practical tips for Healing) with Kelley Workman
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38:02Have 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…
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37 | Unlocking the Power of Postmenopausal Health and Wellness with Nicki Williams
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59:59What 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 un…
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36 | 5 Secrets to Experience More Flow and Connection in Midlife Relationships with Dr. Emily Jamea
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47:52Have 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. Em…
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On episode 72 of the Green Root Podcast—the official podcast of Eco-Integrity Alliance—host Josh Schlossberg proposes a tried-and-true strategy for an environmental movement that has literally been losing ground for decades in what is perhaps its darkest hour. The mission of Eco-Integrity Alliance (eco-integrityalliance.org) is to unite the grassro…
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35 | Grown Woman Talk: Your Midlife Health Action Plan with Dr. Sharon Malone
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57:28Have 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…
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34 | The Truth about Menopause Hormone Therapy (beyond the myths) with Jill Chmielewski
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59:26Have 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 e…
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33 | Writing your Life Story after 40 with Tara Ellison
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46:49Have 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 abo…
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32 | The Path to Conscious Intimacy in Midlife with Bibi Brzozka
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59:42Have 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 mo…
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31 | The Hidden Gifts of Menopause: A Fresh Take with Psychotherapist Ashley Turner
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1:00:14What 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 wi…
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30 | Why You Don't Feel Like Yourself in Menopause: Medical Facts and Real Solutions
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1:00:43Have 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 reconnec…
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29 | The Power of Storytelling to Transform Your Menopause Experience with Omisade Burney Scott
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1:06:25Do you see menopause as a beginning? Or as an ending? Can you see it as a dynamic transformation from one version of yourself to another? My guest today, Omisade Burney-Scott, believes menopause is more than a physical experience and every person has a unique story to tell. This week, episode 29 of Pleasure in the Pause is about embracing menopause…
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28 | You Are Not Broken: Real Education About Desire in Midlife with Dr Kelly Casperson
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44:06Let's be honest, if you're going through menopause you might be wondering, “did my desire just hit the pause button?” But here's the thing: it hasn't gone anywhere. It's still there waiting for you to discover it in new ways. Today we're diving into how menopause can shift desire and how you can spark it back up no matter what changes your body is …
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27 | Menopause Like a Rockstar: Healing, Hormones & Self Advocacy with Esther Blum
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1:07:27Are you ready to rock menopause from the inside out? What if I told you that thriving through menopause isn't just about managing symptoms, but about healing; starting with your gut and doing some deep inner work. Today’s guest Esther Blum is here to talk about how you can transform your gut health, reclaim your power and navigate menopause like a …
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Public Parks On the Chopping Block (with Darrell Luebbe, former Park Patroller)
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32:14On episode 71 of the Green Root Podcast—the official podcast of Eco-Integrity Alliance—host Josh Schlossberg talks with Darrell Luebbe, former Park Patroller for Jefferson County Open Space in Colorado, about the logging decimating his beloved parks under the guise of so-called “wildfire mitigation.” The mission of Eco-Integrity Alliance (eco-integ…
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26 | Emotional Wellness in Menopause: Your Path to Balance and Vitality with Dr. Jessica Shepherd
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43:28Have you ever wished you could find a doctor you feel totally comfortable talking to about every aspect of your health, especially during the menopause transition? Someone who not only understands the science, but who truly gets what you're going through on an emotional and personal level. Dr. Jessica Shepherd is that girlfriend doctor for many, sh…
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25 | The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause with Denise Pines
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1:01:06Have you ever wondered why something as universal as menopause, a transition that every woman will experience, remains such a silent topic? Why do millions of women face this life stage feeling isolated, underprepared, and unheard? Our guest today, filmmaker and menopause advocate Denise Pines, is spearheading a movement to shred the silence of men…
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24 | Wake Up Your True Self: Marcella Hill on Perimenopause, Empowerment, and the Power of Community
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1:01:33Have you ever stopped and wondered who you really are? Not the roles you play, the titles you carry or the expectations others have placed on you, but the true, unfiltered version of yourself beneath it all? And when was the last time you really listened to that voice inside who knows who you are without all the noise. If that question feels uncomf…
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23 | Back to Pleasure Mindset: Keep Your Summer Spark Alive
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10:07Are you starting to feel the buzz and energy behind that back to school and work feeling? September arrives, your mind starts getting ahead of you and before you know it, the summertime pleasures and connection to your body and those sexy, intimate moments shared with your partner feel like a snapshot in time. But instead of back to school, what as…
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