Menopod

Mary Kennedy and Sue Merlino chat with Cathy Ladman about aging, being a mom and medical issues that Cathy recently experienced. You can follow Cathy on IG @CathyLadman1. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/menopod/support

Mary Kennedy and Sue Merlino chatted with Helen Hong recently about her becoming an Aunt-Mom and about her breast cancer diagnosis. She is fun, witty, intelligent, and her own true hero. Be sure to give it a listen and you can also hear Helen on NPR's Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me, and on her podcast Go Fact Yourself, be sure to follow her on IG @FunnyHelenHong --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/menopod/support

Author and bi-coastal journalist Michele Willens joins Mary and Sue to talk about her new book From Mouseketeers to Menopause, which is a collection of essays that is full of insight into aging and lots of relatable events, right up through covid times. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/menopod/support

Mary's good friend and tarto card reader Paul Jack joins us today to discuss aging and he even pulls a card for us and gives us both spot on intpretations. Paul is also a professional tarot reader, with TAROT TUESDAY as a popular stop on Facebook Live on Tuesdays. You can also find him teaching meditation and acting. Sometimes the two intertwine. He is the Artist in Residence for the Acting and Comedy for Adults Program in Los Angeles. Paul Jacek received his theatre training at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. You can see him on Kevin Hart's-What the Fit, Off Their Rockers on NBC; he just finished a run as Gregory in the LA Premiere of LOVE, VALOUR, COMPASSION. www.pauljacek.com He is also a professional tarot reader, with TAROT TUESDAY as a popular stop on Facebook Live on Tuesdays. You can also find him teaching meditation and acting. Sometimes the two intertwine. He is the Artist in Residence for the Acting and Comedy for Adults Program in Los Angeles. Currently residing in Long Beach, California. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/menopod/support

This week's guest Georgia Van Cuylenburg, joins us to chat about our women's issues, and sharing with us her own experiences. We chat about shame that comes with feeling different and how going through these changes should be shared and talked about! Georgia is the host of Nerd World Podcast from The Laugh Factory in Hollywood. She is a singer, comedian, urban farmer, philanthropist and voice over artist, and a wonderful giving soul. Follow her in instagram to see all of the incredible things that she is doing for the LA community and the World! IG @georgiavanc --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/menopod/support

Mary and Sue take an online quiz that is offered through the Gennev site to see where they are in the menopause phase of life. They offer a great free newsletter that is only geared towards women and health issues related to Menopause. Remember to take the time to take care of yourself especially if the holidays tend to make your stress out. Be well! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/menopod/support

Susan Wolfe joins Mary and Sue to chat about her health and wellness coaching services. She can be reached at healthcoachsusanw@gmail.com for a free consultation, and check out her comedy dates on IG @sooz.wolfe. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/menopod/support

On this episode Mary and Sue talk to sex toy expert Kim Airs! This episode was also video recorded and sometimes Kim is showing us items, so to see those check out the video on our Menopod FB page. The discussion on this episode primarily is about lube, the different kinds and how important it is to stay lubricated. This year (2021) marks Kim's 28th year in the sex toy field. Kim has worked in every aspect of the pleasure products industry, starting as founder and owner of the award winning store, Grand Opening!, when she left her job at Harvard to sell rubber dicks to girls. She has worked for sex toy companies of every size, a large lubricant manufacturer, home party company, is a writer and blogger in the industry, and has been featured in countless media including a one hour feature on HBO. Kim is as comfortable training a room full of doctors as she is with teaching a room full of sexual novices the ins and outs of sexual pleasure by using her boundless energy and humor. Kim is on all social platforms and Patreon @KimAirs and will be launching her own podcast, Kim Airs SexChat, in mid-September! She loves her life! Also, as a bonus for our listeners visit Kim's online adult store https://www.grandopening.com and enter the promo code Menopod for a discount on your purchase(s)!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/menopod/support

Mary and Sue chat about women and age. Mary just celebrated her 49th birthday and Sue shares that she thinks that we are all different ages in our own heads. Recently Sue finished an accredited class in Happiness Coaching and she is offering 4-free Intro session for 1 hour each month. The August classes will being 8/15, and you can register on her website, TheHappinessCoach.org --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/menopod/support

We welcome back Dr. Valena Wright for a special Facebook Live Q&A. Valena answers questions form Sue and Mary and takes a few questions from the live listeners. Should you go to the Dr. if your feel breast hardness? What does pelvic pain indicate? She also gives us a detailed explanation of what to expect with a full pelvic exam. Dr. Wright is the author of, It's Time You Knew: The Power of Your Choices to Prevent Women's Cancer. Valena Wright, MD is a a women's wellness expert and board certified gynecologic oncologist at Beth Israel Lahey Health and Hospital in Boston, MA with over 25 years of experience. She is a member of The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Society of Gynecologic Oncology, and The American College of Surgeons, and was previously President of the New England Association of Gynecologic Oncology. Valena completed her medical training at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia as well as postgraduate training at Brigham and Women's Hospital, an affiliated Harvard teaching hospital. She has been recognized numerous times by Castle Connolly Regional Top Doctors List, Boston Magazine, North Shore Magazine, and as an Exceptional Women in Medicine. She teaches as an Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor of OB/GYN at Boston University School of Medicine. When her sister, Debbie, passed away from Stage IC ovarian cancer, it strengthened Valena's medical philosophies to encourage proactive cancer prevention in women to hopefully avoid a cancer diagnosis altogether. A dual US and Canadian citizen, Valena is an empty nester and mother of three who lives in Charlestown, MA. Learn more at ValenaWrightMD.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/menopod/support

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!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/menopod/support

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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/menopod/support

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!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/menopod/support

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! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/menopod/support

Mary and Sue chat with actor Les Kurkendaal-Barrett about mid life issues, adoption, and his one man show. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/menopod/support

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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/menopod/support

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! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/menopod/support

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 episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/menopod/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/menopod/support

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! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/menopod/support

This week Mary Kennedy and Sue Merlino chat with Rome Green Jr. and Cam Miller of Dormtainment and Comedy Trap House fame. You may at first think that having two-young men on the Menopod to be a strange choice, but you will quickly realize how impressed Mary and Sue are with their message. These two have motivation, charisma, humor and drive to get them through tough times. Their message is always positive and up lifting. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/menopod/support

Mary Kennedy and Sue Merlino welcome Christine Elise McCarthy to the pod. Christine chats about her time on 90210, the recent re-boot and her time on Child's Play. Christine has written a book, started her own food blog, and Youtube series and shares her menopause experiences, all today on the Menopod! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/menopod/support

Mary Kennedy and Sue Merlino chat with Brian Kiley, who is currently the head monologue writer for Conan O"Brien. Brian describes the state of being a comedy writer during this time. He opens up a bit about his personal mod-life issues and how it has changed when he entered the 'Empty-Nest' phase. Brian has been performing online comedy shows while we are in the 'Stay at Home" phase of our lives, and you can find him Saturday, May 9th performing with some Boston comics through this link at Flappers Comedy Club. Brian has appeared on “The Late Show with David Letterman” a whopping seven times, four times “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” and twelve times on “Late Night with Conan O'Brien”. He performs regularly at clubs in L.A. He has been a staff writer for Conan O'Brien since 1994 and is currently the head monologue writer. He has been nominated for 16 Emmy Awards and he is the winner of the 2007 Emmy Award for Writing in a Comedy/Variety Series. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/menopod/support

May Kennedy and Sue Merlino discuss the state of the World with Covid19 and what they are doing and learning from this experience. Stay at home and share with us what you are doing to help pass the time and trying to keep sane. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/menopod/support

**This episode was recorded before we were told to Stay At Home** Mary Kennedy and Sue Merlino chat about a question that Mary posted on the Mid Life Mood Swing asking what job they would consider a Dream Job. Sue talks about all her jobs, and Mary helps Sue come up with the words she needs to quit a job. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/menopod/support

Mary Kennedy and Sue Merlino discuss what is going on in our society (not Covid-19), with Harvey Weinstein, the Me Too movement and all the players. Can we move away from the 'victimization' culture? Can we take responsibility for our own actions and stop blaming people? The ladies dive seep into thoughts about what we can do to take charge of our lives, be happy! Shine on you beautiful people! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/menopod/support

Menopod Hosts, Mary Kennedy and Sue Merlino invite their first male guest on to the Menopod, Michael Regilio.   Michael and Mary have been friends since childhood.  They discuss what Midlife looks like for men and what changes to their bodies.  Mary and Sue share life and relationship advice to Michael.  Do men age better and have better resources available to them? Lots of medical and life experiences are shared. Michael can be heard on the Dogma Debate Podcast and makes occasional Stand Up dates in and around LA. Mike on Twitter: @RegilioMichael --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/menopod/support

On the next the Menopod podcast we have guest Rebecca Corry. Mary Kennedy and Sue Merlino talk with Rebecca Corry. She is the president and founder of the Stand Up For Pits Foundation, which is a nonprofit dedicated to ending abuse, discrimination and saving the lives of pit bull “type” dogs. Rebecca is touring the country celebrating her 10 years with the foundation. You can catch her Stand Up show at a venue close to you! Check out the dates here. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/menopod/support

Mary Kennedy and Sue Merlino discuss the Super Bowl halftime show and chat about women supporting women and not throwing each other under the bus. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/menopod/support

Mary Kennedy and Sue Merlino chat with Carole Montgomery in the studio. The discussion about living with elder parents and how the reality of the day to day is exhausting and stressful. We are quite possibly living with our children and our parents at the same time, thus we are the 'Bookend' generation. Carole is in town for a couple of weeks and you can go see her perform FUNNY WOMEN OF A CERTAIN AGE on Sunday, February 16th, Hollywood Improv Lab 7pm along with Roz Browne, Jann Karam, Mary Kennedy and Cathy Ladmanand will be performing at Carole Montgomery has had a long and varied career. Tickets https://improv.com/hollywood/ In addition to her over two dozen television appearances, Carole has headlined clubs & colleges ​across the USA and starred in 2 different Las Vegas production shows. In her ten years as a LAS VEGAS STAR, it is estimated that she has been seen by over 5 million audience members. LAS VEGAS SUN calls Carole "one of Vegas’ premier comics" SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS says Carole is "one of the pioneering female comics of the modern era" SEATTLE TIMES calls Carole "one of the strongest women working today" More Funny Women of a Certain Age on Showtime airs on March 14 with creator Carole Montgomery, Carol Leifer, Caroline Rhea, Thea Vidale, Tammy Pescatelli, Julia Scotty --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/menopod/support

Mary Kennedy and Sue Merlino chat with Anna Vocino, who is a 2-time published cookbook author, Eat Happy, Eat Happy Too! If you struggle with finding great, yummy, gluten free, sugar free and grain free recipes for you and your family well listen up! Anna has broken down the recipes to be delicious and fun to make. You can find her cookbooks on Amazon, but also on Indiebound.org. Check out Anna on all the socials FB, IG: @AnnaVocino. You can subscribe to her FB groups and watch her in action. She co-hosts the “Fitness Confidential” podcast with Vinnie Tortorich.. Try making a change in what you eat. This is not a diet it's a lifestyle change that will having you feeling better and shedding those sugar rolls. Anna on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Anna-Vocino/e/B01IDY5Y4Q/ref=dp_byline_cont_ebooks_1 FB: https://www.facebook.com/anna.vocino --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/menopod/support

Today we chat about getting older and how small movements that we do everyday, sneezing, reaching, etc... can lead to pain! Sue had a recent meetup with a relative who shared her menopause story and we read responses from our Mid Life Mood Swing Page. There is also a discussion about an article that was posted on NPR about Menopause. The links two fantastic articles are here and here. Read them and let's chat about them soon! https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/01/18/797354824/menopause-starts-younger-than-you-think-heres-what-you-need-to-know https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/01/16/796682276/for-some-women-nearing-menopause-depression-and-anxiety-can-spike --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/menopod/support

Mary Kennedy and Sue Merlino talk with Dr. Tamar Reilly who has a Doctorate degree in Human Sexuality, a Certified Somatic Sexuality Specialist and an IPSA trained sex surrogate, Tamar gives us some tips and ideas on how to make our sex lives top notch. Take a listen and try her ideas for yourself! You can find out more about Tamar here. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/menopod/support

Mary Kennedy and Sue Merlino discuss hot topics from the Mid Life Mood Swing page. Mary talks about her recent trip to the Gyno's office and the hot topic of coffee drinking at an early age. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/menopod/support

Do you know what you want? Do you want help figuring out what your passion is? Are you ready to make some changes? Listen in to this episode with Mary Kennedy and Sue Merlino, as they talk with Author and Life Coach, Kimberly Napier.  You can find Kimberly here, and be sure to look into her May 2020 retreat with Medium Katherine Glass to Costa Rica! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/menopod/support

Mary Kennedy and Sue Merlino talk about their 2020 Intentions and read and reflect about the the best memes from the Mid-Life Mood Swing page.  Happy New Year! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/menopod/support

Mary Kennedy and Sue Merlino interview Jonathan Glass. Jonathan is a holistic practitioner and educator in the fields of acupuncture, Ayurveda, JivAtma Energy Healing, hypnotherapy, herbal therapies, nutritional and lifestyle counseling, and the Total Life Cleanse. Jonathan shares with us the reason why we are hot/cold, and what natural herbs can help us! Email him here. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/menopod/support

Mary Kennedy and Sue Merlino discuss the hot topics from the Mid Life Mood Swing group. Happy Holidays to all of you, stay safe, make good choices and enjoy the Holidays!! Peace --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/menopod/support

Menopod hosts, Mary Kennedy and Sue Merlino welcome Kimberly Zenter in the studio and discuss thryoid, teens and tension! Lots of laughs and fun times with the Menopod! Listen, share, rate, review!! :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/menopod/support

This Menopod, Mary Kennedy and Sue Merlino, discuss what it means to be Mindful with Mindfulness Coach 'in-training', Lisa Jo LaMere. What is the difference of mediation and mindfulness? They discuss some life hacks and Lisa Jo explains her morning 'ritual' practice that helps her become more present.  What does that even mean? Like anything else, self-awareness, making time for yourself helps with learning how to respond to issues instead of reacting to them in the moment.  Tune in, tune out, change your mind, change your life!Mindful Schools --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/menopod/support

Join us this week on the Menopod with special guest and OG Roxy Astor. Roxy shares with us the GLOW girls experience back int he 80's and how she was able to rally after having kids to get back on her feet and stay motivated to get things done. This is a great episode that talks about life's ups and downs and how the inner drive is something to listen to! Mary and Roxy are going on a GLOW Girl cruise in April 2020 so listen to hear how you can join in on the fun.Sail away on the AfterGlow Cruise in April 2020Cruise --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/menopod/support

Mary Kennedy and Sue Merlino talk about ways to help get rid of repeating bad habits with hypnotherapy and how to meditate and slow down. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/menopod/support

This was the first episode of Menopod live! We have Carole Montgomery, Executive Producer and star of Showtimes Funny Women of a Certain Age join us today! Carole Montgomery: Website, Twitter, Funny Women of a Certain Age here --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/menopod/support

In this episode, Mary Kennedy and Sue Merlino discuss some of the trending topics from the Mid Life Mood Swing FB page.  The first topic is a question that asked which bra is your favorite? Sports? Sexy? Sue tells a story about her underwire bra saving her life. They also discuss how difficult it is to hold your pee when laughing/sneezing as you get older. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/menopod/support

Mary Kennedy and Sue Merlino chat with Karith Foster about getting older, making changes for a better health and a better you!  You can learn more about Karith here. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/menopod/support

Menopod is a podcast hosted by Mary Kennedy and Sue Merlino.  They discuss topics that have to do with women in their 40's, 50's and beyond.  This episode the ladies welcome Youtube Influencer Adrienne Finch.  Adrienne offers up sound advice to help with Time Batching. You can check out Adriennes podcast: Self Made CEO here. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/menopod/support