Podcasts about Libido

Mit dem Alter sinkt der Testosteronspiegel nicht nur beim Mann, sondern auch bei der Frau. Meist bleibt dies unbemerkt, doch manche klagen über Libidoverlust oder weniger Energie im Alltag. «Puls» zeigt, wann eine Testosteron-Ersatztherapie etwas bringt, wie sie wirkt und wo Gefahren lauern. Mehr Testosteron für bessere Wechseljahre Jeanette Kusters Wechseljahre waren durch Energielosigkeit, Stimmungsschwankungen und Schlafstörungen geprägt. Eine klassische Hormonersatztherapie sollte Linderung bringen. Seit sie zusätzlich niedrigdosiertes Testosteron verschrieben bekommt, hat sich ihr Zustand markant gebessert – sogar die Libido ist wieder erwacht. Zu wenig Testosteron für ein gutes Leben Stefano G. erlitt in seiner Jugend eine Hodenverletzung. Erst viele Jahre später zeigte sich, dass dieser Unfall die Testosteron-Produktion derart eingeschränkt hat, dass der tiefe Hormonwert mit ein Grund für diverse körperliche und psychische Probleme war. «Puls» zeigt, was die Testosteron-Ersatztherapie verändert hat, die den heute 59-Jährigen bis an sein Lebensende begleiten wird. Mehr Beachtung für das Potenzial von Testosteron Die englische Ärztin und Hormonspezialistin Louise Newson setzt sich für einen leichteren Zugang zur Testosterontherapie für Frauen in den Wechseljahren ein. Ihre Position weicht von den offiziellen Leitlinien ab und ist medizinisch umstritten. In Grossbritannien hat sie damit das Bewusstsein für die Menopause gefördert und eine Debatte angestossen, die in der Schweiz bislang ausgeblieben ist. «Puls»-Chat – Fragen und Antworten zum Thema «Testosteron» Wie macht sich Testosteronmangel im Alltag bemerkbar, und wann ist eine medizinische Ersatztherapie angezeigt? Hilft Testosteron Männern und Frauen gleichermassen bei Libidoverlust? Muss es dafür dauerhaft eingenommen werden oder nur bei Bedarf? Fördern die in Social Media angepriesenen Produkte tatsächlich das Abnehmen und den Muskelaufbau? Und wie könnte mir Testosteron in der Menopause helfen? Die Fachrunde weiss Rat, am Montag von 21.00 bis 23.00 Uhr – live im Chat. Fragen können vorab eingereicht werden.

Send us Fan MailIn this season finale we take a dive into social media, examining the messages behind viral clips from popular marriage and church influencers, and challenge fear-based teachings about marriage, parenting, gender, and authority. Through our thoughtful (and often hilarious) analyses and lively discussion, we hope this conversation encourages you to pursue healthier, Christ-centered relationships rooted in mutual respect, truth, and genuine spiritual freedom. CHECK OUT OUR OCTOBER SIMULCAST EVENTWe're doing our sex talk and a one-day marriage conference! Check it out for more information.TO SUPPORT US: Join our Patreon for as little as $5 a month to support our work (and get access to the book club!)And check out our Merch, or any of our courses!Give to the Good Fruit Faith Initiative of the Bosko FoundationJoin our email list!LINKS MENTIONED: Zachary Wagner's Book “Men of Virtue”Podcast Episode 262: Problems with Marriage on the Rock by Jimmy EvansEpisode 262 Blog PostSheila's SubstackAlex Falcone's reel about divorce stats (he's the good one!)Support the showJoin Sheila at Bare Marriage.com!Check out her books:The Great Sex Rescue She Deserves BetterThe Marriage You Want and the Study Guide The Good Girl's Guide to Great Sex and The Good Guy's Guide to Great SexAnd she has an Orgasm Course and a Libido course too!Check out all her courses, FREE resources, social media, books, and so much more at Sheila's LinkTree.

Sheila ist Gynäkologin, Bestsellerautorin und Gründerin einer telemedizinischen Online-Praxis. Ihr neues Buch heißt „Light My Fire" und sie beschäftigt sich darin mit allerlei Faktoren rund um unsere Lust. Ich wollte von ihr wissen, warum so viele Paare sexuell unerfüllt sind, obwohl sie einander lieben und wovon unsere Lust beeinflusst wird. Wir sprechen über sexuelle Knoten in Beziehungen, das Prinzip von Gas und Bremse unserer Libido, es geht um Anatomie, Scham als Schutzfunktion, Testosteronmangel – und warum sexuelle Erfüllung aus ihrer Sicht ein unterschätzter Friedensbeitrag für die Welt wäre. WERBEPARTNER & RABATTE: https://linktr.ee/hotelmatze MEIN GAST: https://instagram.com/drsheiladeliz/ DINGE: Alle Bücher von Sheila de Liz: https://rowohlt.de/autor/dr-med-sheila-de-liz-21740 Hormone Online Clinic: https://hormoneonlineclinic.com/de/ Esther Perel: https://estherperel.com/about Alexander Stößlein - Produktion Maximilian Frisch - Produktion Lena Rocholl - Redaktion Mit Vergnügen - Vermarktung und Distribution MEIN ZEUG: Hotel Matze live - https://eventim.de/artist/hotel-matze/ Meine Fragensets: beherzt.net/hotel-matze Das Beste des Tages App: https://dasbestedestages.de/ Mein Newsletter: https://matzehielscher.substack.com/ YouTube: https://bit.ly/4fhY2rV TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@matzehielscher Instagram: https://instagram.com/matzehielscherHotel LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/matzehielscher/ Mein Buch: https://bit.ly/3QXmCVc

Do you know your sexual personality type? Welcome to today's ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from an episode that you might have missed.  If you like personality tests and frameworks like Myers Briggs, learning your sexual profile can make a huge difference in your sex life. We're throwing it back to this helpful segment from TikTok's #1 sex educator, Dr. Tara, on how to know if you and your partner are sexually compatible, what to do if you have different sexual preferences, and the key to connecting in bed if you have different sexual personality types. Dr. Tara is a certified sexologist, award-winning researcher, tenured professor of relational and sexual communication, TV host, radio host, a coach and the Internet's Resident Sex Expert. She's the host of Luvbites Podcast that focuses on sexual wellness and sexploration, and she just released her new book, How Do You Like It? A Guide for Getting What You Want (in Bed).  Listen to the full episode here! Take the Sexual Profile Quiz: https://www.luvbites.co/quizzes/whats-your-sexual-profile Tune in every Monday for an expert dose of life advice in under 10 minutes. Follow Dr. Tara on TikTok and Instagram Get Dr. Tara's new book, How Do You Like It   Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

In this episode, Dr. Jockers dives into the top 10 foods everyone over 40 should eat to burn fat, boost energy, and support hormone balance. He breaks down the science behind how these foods impact your metabolism, libido, and overall health. Listen closely to learn why what you eat now can reverse aging effects. Discover how processed sugars, seed oils, and highly processed foods sabotage your fat-burning ability, hormone function, and energy. Dr. Jockers explains why avoiding these hidden culprits is just as important as adding the right foods to your plate. Learn the benefits of nutrient-dense powerhouses like avocado, wild-caught salmon, pasture-raised eggs, and extra virgin olive oil. These foods not only support fat burning and muscle strength but also improve skin, brain health, and longevity as you age. In This Episode:  00:00 Avocado Benefits 04:35 10 Foods Over 40 05:12 Foods To Avoid 08:11 Grass Fed Red Meat 09:52 Extra Virgin Olive Oil 11:15 Wild Salmon Seafood 12:22 Pasture Raised Eggs 16:27 Apple Cider Vinegar 17:49 Avocado Skin Support 18:54 Greens Hydration Fruits 20:35 Grass Fed Dairy Fats 22:10 Diet Blueprint Wrap Up 23:44 Final Outro   Unwind with Purality Health's KSM 66 Ashwagandha, clinically proven to reduce stress and improve overall health. Its advanced nano-absorption technology ensures you get this ancient herb's full benefits. Experience better sleep, enhanced memory, and a calmer mindset. Enjoy a special buy one, get one free offer now! Each order comes with a six-month satisfaction guarantee. Visit longevityroot.com/drj to claim your deal and start feeling less stressed today.   Looking for a reset that actually works at the cellular level? L-Nutra's ProLon 5-Day Fasting Mimicking Diet is a science-backed program developed with the USC Longevity Institute to support fat loss, metabolic health, and healthy aging—without fully fasting. This plant-based program includes ready-to-eat meals designed to keep your body in a fasting state while still nourishing it, triggering deep cellular repair and rejuvenation. For a limited time, get 15% off sitewide plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe at prolonlife.com/jockers.   "Processed sugars spike insulin, and elevated insulin locks your body into fat-storage mode." ~ Dr. Jockers   Subscribe to the podcast on: Apple Podcast Stitcher Spotify PodBean TuneIn Radio     Resources: Visit longevityroot.com/drj for a buy one, get one free offer Get 15% off sitewide plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe at prolonlife.com/jockers.   Connect with Dr. Jockers: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjockers/ Facebook – https:/www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers Website – https://drjockers.com/   If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! - https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/ 

Send us Fan MailWhat does it actually mean to be a “good man” in today's world—and does Christianity offer something deeper than dominance, leadership clichés, or internet manosphere culture? In this thoughtful and surprisingly hopeful conversation, Zachary Wagner joins us to unpack masculinity through the lens of the fruits of the Spirit, exploring everything from loneliness and power to marriage, self-control, parenting boys, and the modern crisis of meaning for men. Together, we challenge shallow cultural narratives and argue that true strength looks a lot more like love, service, courage, and emotional maturity than performance or control. Listen in as we propose a healthier vision of manhood for both men and the people who love them.TO SUPPORT US: Join our Patreon for as little as $5 a month to support our work (and get access to the book club!)And check out our Merch, or any of our courses!Give to the Good Fruit Faith Initiative of the Bosko FoundationJoin our email list!LINKS MENTIONED: Zachary Wagner's WebsiteZachary's Book: “Men of Virtue”Our conversation with Zachary about his book Non-Toxic MasculinitySupport the showJoin Sheila at Bare Marriage.com!Check out her books:The Great Sex Rescue She Deserves BetterThe Marriage You Want and the Study Guide The Good Girl's Guide to Great Sex and The Good Guy's Guide to Great SexAnd she has an Orgasm Course and a Libido course too!Check out all her courses, FREE resources, social media, books, and so much more at Sheila's LinkTree.

Can you trust your neighbours to take in your packages? That's Joanne & Vogue's metric for whether they're good people or not... Plus, why Joanne could be Vogue's stepmother one day and a listener who has good news for women in their thirties with an eye for the younger man.Tickets for Joanne's tour Pinotphile are now LIVE: www.joannemcnally.comIf you'd like to get in touch, you can send an email to hello@MTGMpod.comPlease review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-policy/For merch, tour dates and more visit: www.mytherapistghostedme.comThis episode contains explicit language and adult themes that may not be suitable for all listeners.

Detox ist heute in aller Munde. Doch was bedeutet Entgiftung eigentlich wirklich? Alexander Djordjevic erzählt, dass er früher selbst vieles ausprobiert hat unter anderem extreme Säftekuren über mehrere Tage. Heute sieht er das differenzierter. Gerade wenn es um Muskelaufbau, Energie und Testosteron geht, seien reine Säftekuren oft nicht optimal. Spannend ist seine Sicht auf sogenannte Binder, die den Körper dabei unterstützen sollen, belastende Stoffe wie Schwermetalle zu reduzieren. Nicht komplett entfernen, aber zumindest minimieren. Das könne sich auch positiv auf den Testosteronwert auswirken. Ein großes Thema im Interview: Nahrungsergänzungsmittel. Hier gibt es laut Alexander drei Lager: Die einen sagen: „Brauche ich nicht." Die anderen nehmen täglich unzählige Kapseln. Dann gibt es diejenigen, die Nahrungsergänzung komplett ablehnen. Sein Ansatz ist klar: Messen statt raten. Viele Produkte seien qualitativ sehr unterschiedlich. Manche bringen wenig bis gar nichts. Deshalb empfiehlt er, zuerst die eigenen Blutwerte prüfen zu lassen, Vitamine, Mineralstoffe und wichtige Marker wie Testosteron. Besonders interessant: Ein sogenanntes „großes Blutbild" enthält oft gar nicht die Werte, die wirklich entscheidend sind. Testosteron beispielsweise ist dort meist nicht enthalten. Alexander empfiehlt deshalb, Blutwerte regelmäßig zu dokumentieren. So erkennt man Entwicklungen über Jahre hinweg. Denn häufig heißt es nur: „Die Werte sind noch okay." Aber „okay" bedeutet nicht automatisch optimal. Sehr spannend fand ich auch seine Aussage zu den Referenzwerten. Diese verändern sich ständig. Werte, die früher als normal galten, werden heute teilweise nach unten korrigiert. Auch das Thema Libido wurde offen angesprochen. Laut Alexander spielt Testosteron dabei eine wichtige Rolle. Nicht als einziger Faktor, aber als wichtiger Bestandteil. Die Symptome entstehen oft schleichend: weniger Energie schwierigerer Muskelaufbau Fettabbau funktioniert schlechter sinkende Libido später sogar Burnout oder depressive Verstimmungen Viele Menschen halten das einfach für normales Älterwerden. Alexander begleitet seine Kunden genau bei diesen Themen. Viele sprechen erst nach Monaten offen darüber, weil es natürlich ein sehr persönliches Thema ist. Außerdem sprachen wir über seine Webinare. Einmal im Monat erklärt er dort die Zusammenhänge rund um Testosteron, Energie, Regeneration und Gesundheit. Seine Erfahrung: Wenn Menschen wirklich ein Problem lösen wollen, nehmen sie sich auch morgens um 10 Uhr Zeit für ein Webinar. Ein extrem spannendes Gespräch mit vielen wichtigen Impulsen rund um Gesundheit, Energie und Leistungsfähigkeit. #Podcast #ErnstCrameri #AlexanderDjordjevic #Testosteron #Detox #Nahrungsergänzung #Gesundheit #Männergesundheit #Energie #Vitalität #Libido #Blutwerte #Muskelaufbau #Biohacking #Webinar #Erfolg #Persönlichkeitsentwicklung #Performance #Podcast #Ergebnisorientiert Hier findest du eine Übersicht aller aktuellen Seminare  https://crameri.de/Seminare  Crameri-Akademie Wenn Du mehr über diesen Artikel erfahren möchtest, dann solltest Du Dich unbedingt an der folgenden Stelle in der Crameri-Akademie einschreiben. Ich begleite Dich sehr gerne ein Jahr lang als Dein Trainer. Du kannst es jetzt 14 Tage lang für nur € 1,00 testen. Melde dich gleich an. https://ergebnisorientiert.com/Memberbereich Kontaktdaten von Ernst Crameri Newsletter https://www.crameri-newsletter.de Als Geschenk für die Anmeldung gibt es das Hörbuch „Aus Rückschlägen lernen" im Wert von € 59,00 Hier finden Sie alle Naturkosmetik-Produkte http://ergebnisorientiert.com/Naturkosmetik Hier finden Sie alle Bücher von Ernst Crameri http://ergebnisorientiert.com/Bücher Hier finden Sie alle Hörbücher von Ernst Crameri http://ergebnisorientiert.com/Hörbücher Webseite https://crameri.de/Seminare FB https://www.facebook.com/ErnstCrameri Xing https://www.xing.com/profile/Ernst_Crame

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Send us Fan MailWhat happens when you know the old “because I said so” parenting style isn't healthy…but you also don't want to raise entitled little tyrants? In this episode, parenting coach Wendy Snyder joins us for a deeply practical, heartfelt, (and hilariously honest) conversation about strong-willed kids, emotional regulation, yelling, boundaries, anxiety, and what healthy authority actually looks like in family life. Together, we unpack the difference between authoritarian, permissive, and powerful parenting—and why so many parents swing wildly between all three. From power struggles and picky eaters to shame spirals and unmet emotional needs, this episode is packed with compassionate, evidence-based wisdom that will leave you feeling both challenged and hopeful. If you've ever wondered how to parent with confidence without fear, guilt, or constant battles, this conversation is for you.CHECK OUT OUR OCTOBER SIMULCAST EVENTWe're doing our sex talk and a one-day marriage conference! Check it out for more information.TO SUPPORT US: Join our Patreon for as little as $5 a month to support our work (and get access to the book club!)And check out our Merch, or any of our courses!Give to the Good Fruit Faith Initiative of the Bosko FoundationJoin our email list!LINKS MENTIONED: Wendy Snyder's Book “Fresh Start Your Family” Pre-Order Link & Bonuses Wendy's WebsiteWendy's InstagramSupport the showJoin Sheila at Bare Marriage.com!Check out her books:The Great Sex Rescue She Deserves BetterThe Marriage You Want and the Study Guide The Good Girl's Guide to Great Sex and The Good Guy's Guide to Great SexAnd she has an Orgasm Course and a Libido course too!Check out all her courses, FREE resources, social media, books, and so much more at Sheila's LinkTree.

On today's episode we have Justine (she/her) join us for a conversation about the adult word, pleasure. Together we talk about how sex education differs across the states, when receiving pleasure is difficult, and moving through miscarriage.

Why does sex sometimes feel like a chore or worse, a pain? And does your GP really care what your "down there" looks like during a pap smear? In this episode, Claire Murphy and Dr. Mariam dive deep into the complexities of sexual health and pelvic wellness. They are joined by sexual medicine consultant Dr. Karen Freilich to break down the science of dyspareunia (painful intercourse). From the "Car Alarm" theory of pain to the "Accelerator and Brake" model of desire, we explore why your body might be tensing up and how to hit the reset button. Plus, in Med School, we tackle a viral TikTok myth: Is women's saliva more acidic than men's, and does that mean we're doomed to more cavities? We look at the research (or lack thereof) and why "pink" toothpaste isn't a thing. And, in the Quick Consult, Dr. Mariam answers Kayla’s burning question: When you're in the stirrups for a cervical screening, can the doctor see your butthole? (Hint: They’re more worried about their laundry than your anatomy). GET IN TOUCH Sign up to the Well Newsletter to receive your weekly dose of trusted health expertise without the medical jargon. Ask a question of our experts or share your story, feedback, or dilemma - you can send it anonymously here, email here or leave us a voice note here. Ask The Doc: Ask us a question in The Waiting Room. Follow us on Instagram and Tiktok. Support independent women’s media by becoming a Mamamia subscriber New Mamamia subscribers get $40 off — $20 off an annual membership and $20 off your TWOOBS order. Click here to subscribe.Already a subscriber? Click here for your $20 TWOOBS discount code.T&C's apply. CREDITS Hosts: Claire Murphy and Dr Mariam Guest: Dr. Karen Freilich Senior Producers: Claire Murphy and Sally Best Executive Producer: Grace Rouvray Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Video Producer: Julian Rosario Social Producer: Elly Moore Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Information discussed in Well. is for education purposes only and is not intended to provide professional medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care professional.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

El suelo pélvico sigue siendo uno de los grandes desconocidos de la salud, aunque nos acompaña durante toda la vida y está implicado en funciones tan importantes como el sostén de los órganos pélvicos, el control de esfínteres, el placer o el parto. En el episodio de hoy hablo con Sandra Gómez, fisioterapeuta especialista en suelo pélvico, sexóloga y comunicadora, sobre qué es realmente el suelo pélvico, qué síntomas no deberíamos normalizar y por qué pérdidas de orina, dolor en las relaciones sexuales, sensación de peso, dolor pélvico o molestias durante el ejercicio pueden ser señales de que algo no está funcionando bien. También hablamos de anticonceptivos hormonales, sequedad, libido, vestibulodinia, dolor menstrual, endometriosis, ejercicio físico, running, crossfit, respiración abdominopélvica, ejercicios de conciencia corporal, estreñimiento, alcohol, tabaco, grasa abdominal y salud del suelo pélvico. Además, Sandra explica la importancia clave del suelo pélvico en hombres y cómo puede  estar relacionado con temas como el dolor pélvico crónico o la eyaculación precoz.Por último, desmontamos algunos mitos muy frecuentes: si el parto vaginal es la única causa de problemas de suelo pélvico, si tener muchas relaciones sexuales lo estropea, si los tampones o juguetes sexuales lo debilitan, si beber poca agua ayuda a evitar escapes o si el dolor lumbar puede estar relacionado con el suelo pélvico. Ojalá el episodio os sirva para saber mas temer menos y elegir mejor, en este caso el suelo pélvico  Redes sociales de Sandra Gómez: https://www.instagram.com/fisioespecialis/Para mas información ya sabéis que me tenéis en mi instagram @isabelvina dónde te comparto contenido diario Mi TikTok @isabelvinabasEn mi canal de YouTube Canal YoutubeY los suplementos formulados por mi en mi web  Mi web

Send us Fan MailSex can change fast after birth, and it can change again in perimenopause and menopause, but that doesn't mean you're broken. We dig into why libido, arousal, and comfort often shift when estrogen drops postpartum and later in life, and how that hormone reality shows up as vaginal dryness, painful sex (dyspareunia), and the sense that your body isn't responding the way it used to. We also talk about the common brain-body mismatch many women experience and how mental load can shut desire down even when the relationship is solid. We walk through the postpartum hormone landscape, including the steep fall in estrogen and progesterone after placenta delivery and how breastfeeding keeps estrogen low through prolactin and oxytocin. Then we get practical about what helps: pelvic floor physical therapy (and what to expect so it's not a surprise), using plenty of lubricant, considering vaginal estrogen for atrophy, and expanding intimacy beyond penetration while healing happens. From there, we transition into perimenopause and menopause, including genitourinary syndrome of menopause, irritability and sleep disruption, and why libido issues are often tied to androgens like testosterone. We cover options clinicians may consider for hypoactive sexual desire disorder, plus the overlooked impact of medications like antidepressants and blood pressure meds. We wrap with the PLISSIT model so midwives and clinicians have a clear framework to open these conversations with permission, simple education, specific suggestions, and referrals when needed. If this helps you feel more informed or less alone, subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find honest, evidence-informed sexual health support.#LetsTalkAboutSexBaby #SexualHealth #SexAcrossTheLifespan #PostpartumWellness #HormonalHealth #PelvicHealth #IntimacyAfterBirth #MenopauseSupport #SexualWellness#EmpoweredAging

In this episode of The Better Life, Dr. Pinkston is joined by Dr. Tina Koopersmith, a veteran OB-GYN, fertility specialist, and "woman’s health champion" with over 30 years of experience. Together, they pull back the curtain on a topic often kept "under the table": sexual health and somatic intimacy. Dr. Tina challenges the conventional Western medical model by introducing the concept of Erotic Blueprints. She explains why many women feel like a "head on a stick"—disconnected from their bodies due to stress, hyper-vigilance, and societal pressures. This conversation shifts the focus from simple libido to a deeper understanding of our "sensation systems," exploring how safety, breathwork, and energy flow are the true foundations of pleasure. Key highlights from this episode include: The Five Erotic Archetypes: A breakdown of the Energetic, Sensual, Sexual, Kinky, and Shapeshifter blueprints and how they dictate how we experience pleasure. The Safety-Pleasure Connection: Why the body must feel safe to invite in reproduction and extreme joy. Intimacy as "Into-Me-You-See": Redefining connection beyond the physical act to include spirit, breath, and emotional transparency. Creating Your Life: A powerful look at the transition into menopause as a time to stop creating new life and start creating your own life. Whether you are looking to revitalize a long-term relationship or simply want to re-meet yourself after years of putting others first, this episode offers a refreshing, integrative look at what it means to live an erotic, empowered life. About Today's Guest Dr. Tina Koopersmith is a physician, coach, and speaker. She is the author of the bestselling book Your Healing Playground and host of the podcast by the same name. She specializes in helping women move from a state of survival to a state of play through integrative and somatic healing. Learn more about Dr. Tina: drtinaplays.com Explore more from Dr. Pinkston: drpbetterlife.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailWhat if the “Billy Graham rule” (or the evangelical distortion of it) says more about fear than integrity? In this episode, Danielle Strickland helps us unpack the assumptions behind the idea that men and women can't be alone together—and ask whether it protects integrity or quietly reinforces suspicion, segregation, and control. Drawing on Scripture, leadership research, and real-world church experiences, our conversation explores how transparency—not isolation—is a stronger safeguard against abuse and moral failure. We also dig into how purity culture, pornography narratives, and fear-based systems shape the way we interpret opposite-sex friendships, mentoring, and authority. If you're ready to rethink gender, leadership, and trust through a more Jesus-centered lens, this one will give you plenty to chew on.TO SUPPORT US: Join our Patreon for as little as $5 a month to support our work (and get access to the book club!)And check out our Merch, or any of our courses!Give to the Good Fruit Faith Initiative of the Bosko FoundationJoin our email list!LINKS MENTIONED: Danielle's Book, “Better Together”Danielle's WebsiteDanielle's Substack“The Billy Graham Rule” aka The Modesto ManifestoPodcast Episode 192: How Every Young Man's Battle Makes Everything Worse: "Recovering From Purity Culture" by Dr. Camden Morgante The Whole Story coursesSupport the showJoin Sheila at Bare Marriage.com!Check out her books:The Great Sex Rescue She Deserves BetterThe Marriage You Want and the Study Guide The Good Girl's Guide to Great Sex and The Good Guy's Guide to Great SexAnd she has an Orgasm Course and a Libido course too!Check out all her courses, FREE resources, social media, books, and so much more at Sheila's LinkTree.

What if your libido wasn't broken… but simply trying to tell you how you're really feeling? In this episode, Dr. Sonia introduces a powerful and playful new way to think about desire in midlife: the libido mood ring. Inspired by the mood rings many of us remember growing up with, Dr. Sonia explores how libido is deeply connected to our emotional state—not just hormones or attraction. Because "not tonight" is often not random… and it's rarely about rejection. It's information. Through humor, compassion, and intimate curiosity, Dr. Sonia breaks down how your body is constantly asking important questions: Do I feel safe? Do I feel connected? Do I feel supported? Do I even feel like myself right now? And depending on the answer… your body responds. Sometimes with desire. Sometimes with exhaustion. Sometimes with "not tonight." But instead of judging yourself or assuming something is wrong, this episode invites you to get curious about what your body is actually trying to communicate. You'll learn:

The Menopause Mastery Show | Low Libido in Perimenopause and Menopause: The 4 Biochemical Pathways Behind Low Sex Drive (and How to Rebuild Intimacy) | Episode 278 

Send us Fan MailWelcome to Part 2 of our breakdown of For Men Only! This episode dives headfirst into the sex chapter — and quickly exposes how shaky stats and selective storytelling create misleading narratives about libido and desire. We examine why women's sexual desire is far more contextual — and relational — than the book admits. We unpack the myth of “on-demand” desire, challenge rigid sex rules like the 72-hour expectation, and explore why libido is far more dynamic — and human — than most advice admits. We also critique popular marriage frameworks that outsource self-worth to partners and rely on oversimplified gender stereotypes rather than evidence-based relational health. Get ready for a candid, research-informed takedown of bad advice — with a clear message: real intimacy thrives on emotional maturity, not scripts.TO SUPPORT US: Join our Patreon for as little as $5 a month to support our work (and get access to the book club!)And check out our Merch, or any of our courses!Give to the Good Fruit Faith Initiative of the Bosko FoundationJoin our email list!LINKS MENTIONED: Our article demolishing Shaunti Feldhahn's "research" on love & respectOne Sheet on For Women Only Podcast on For Women Only Podcast on mental loadOur book The Marriage You WantSupport the showJoin Sheila at Bare Marriage.com!Check out her books:The Great Sex Rescue She Deserves BetterThe Marriage You Want and the Study Guide The Good Girl's Guide to Great Sex and The Good Guy's Guide to Great SexAnd she has an Orgasm Course and a Libido course too!Check out all her courses, FREE resources, social media, books, and so much more at Sheila's LinkTree.

Why do women in long-term relationships often lose their 'spark' while men seem to have an on-off switch? Is your hair dryer actually causing your colour to fade? And, can you get a medical 'crystal ball' to tell you exactly how many eggs you have left? In this episode, Dr Mariam and Claire speak to Dr Eva Jackson, a Sexual Health Physician, to unpack the complex world of female desire. They discuss the difference between 'spontaneous' and 'reactive' arousal, why the word 'libido' might be outdated, and the medical reasons - from antidepressants to hormonal shifts - that might be stalling your sex life. Plus, in Med School, Claire and Dr Mariam look at the science of hair health. We reveal the research-backed way to dry your hair to prevent cuticle damage (hint: it involves a ruler and a blast of cold air) and why leaving your hair to air-dry might actually be doing more harm than good. And, in the Quick Consult, Dr Mariam answers Catherine’s question about 'ticking clock' anxiety. 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Mariam, what gets you going sexually? 00:10Speaker 2 It is when my husband shows up, just appears. When he does, like, things without me asking, right, So, my goodness, Like he's packed the kids their lunches, he's taken a bit of my mental load. He's done a bit of cleaning. Men do not understand. 00:31Speaker 1 Okay, men do not understand me. Take a little bit of mental load, it is so hot 00:38Speaker 2 So hot, 00:46Speaker 1 Hi there, welcome to Well your Full Body Health Check. I'm Claire Murphy. 00:50Speaker 2 And I'm doctor Mariam. 00:51Speaker 1 And today we're talking about Libido time to get spicy. There is always a lot of comparisons about how women's health issues have been overlooked while men get pills for a rectile dysfunction, But there are actually pills for women's desire too, which we will discuss. But we'll also touch on what it is about us that so many of us do seem to lose spark over time. We'll also have a quick consult for Catherine today. She's got a ticking clock issue and she wants to know how to maybe quieten it down just a little bit. But next mariam are you a blow dry girl, after you wash your hair or do you let it just do its thing and air dry. 01:33Speaker 2 I'm gonna be honest. I actually wash my hair every seven to ten days. I know, I know, you know why. I have so much hair, So I have to blow dry my hair after I've had to wash. But I do it in segments because there's so much and it takes so long. 01:50Speaker 1 Oh, this is me crying you tears of sadness for your I have so much glorious flowing hair that it takes me hours to dry, so much work. 02:00Speaker 2 I actually get like I sweat, it's like almost need to shower again. So I'll do like a light blow dry to start with, and then I'll do like a quarter and proper and then I'll just take a couple of hours off and then revisit. 02:13Speaker 1 Over two days, just take breaks between. 02:16Speaker 2 It hurts my arms so painful. 02:19Speaker 1 Rip your hairdresser. Okay, Well, next in med school, I'm gonna reveal which one to blow dry or not to blow dry is actually better for your hair. Welcome to med school. Is it better for your hair to leave it to dry naturally or use a blow dry? I unlike you with your glorious tresses have very fine hair, not a lot of it, so I almost have to race from the shower to the hair dry before it starts drying by itself. 02:47Speaker 2 What happens if it dries. 02:48Speaker 1 If it dries naturally by itself, it ends up in weird shapes. Okay, so it's naturally straight, so I don't straighten it. But if I don't blow dried, it's almost stuck to my scalp and it's very flat, so it needs some kind of air in there for vol But if you've ever visited a hairdresser, they will have different opinions, which is funny because they'll tell you you need to put stuff on your hair to protect it from any heat, and we use a lot of heat with curlers or straighteners or hair dryers whilst they simultaneously fry your hair as they blow right from the roots right. But here's the thing. Your hair can absorb about thirty percent of its weight when it's wet, so it soaks up the water and swells from the inside. So what that means is it's stretching your hair's outer layer or cuticle, and that puts pressure on the cell membrane complex. That's the glue that holds all those cuticles together and forms the length of your hair. So if you leave it wet, it stays in that vulnerable swollen state for longer, and then cracks can form due to that swelling. That is what then causes damage to the cuticle itself, and sometimes it can also cause your colour to fade because the color is absorbed in them. And then if you leave it wet and out to dry naturally, can crack that and make the colour stuff to go right, So, what is the best option for hair health? According to research. Yes, research has been done on this. Blow drying on medium heat from fifteen centimeters away fifteen fifteen Oh jeez, I know. 04:17Speaker 2 It's it's fair ways away from your head. That's more arm work. 04:21Speaker 1 It is more arm work. You can get bigger by steps, keep the dryer moving so it doesn't heat up one area for too long, and then drying it till it's just about eighty percent and then leaving the rest to dry naturally. Okay, that apparently causes less damage than just doing nothing. So little bit of heat not too much. So apparently then too, you should finish off with a bit of a cool blast of air because it helps seal the cuticle part of it and also stops the residual heat. 04:50Speaker 2 And it holds its shape longer. 04:52Speaker 1 Yeah yeah, yeah, yeah, So just measure fifteen to get a ruler. Jeez, measure fifteen centimeters away from you head. 05:00Speaker 2 Yeah, it's going to be a little bit hard work. Sorry about that. 05:04Speaker 1 On the way, today's check up, where we are off in search of all of our lost libidos, or never found? Where did they go? 05:15Speaker 3 It's time for the checkup? 05:18Speaker 1 Mariam? What gets you going sexually? 05:20Speaker 2 Well, okay, if you ask me, ten years ago been very different, right, what is it today? today? It is when my husband shows up, just appears, when he does like things without me asking, right, So, my goodness, Like he's packed the kids their lunches, he's taken a bit of my mental load, he's done a bit of cleaning. 05:44Speaker 1 Men do not understand. Okay, men do not understand me take a little bit of mental load. Is so hot? 05:54Speaker 2 It is so hot, so hot. 05:56Speaker 1 Yeah. But Mariam, do many women speak to you about not being motivated to have sex anymore? 06:01Speaker 4 Okay? 06:02Speaker 2 So women will often say I just don't feel like having sex anymore, and it's kind of like, oh, this is the status quo. I've accepted it, and it's not something they generally come to me with, so. 06:15Speaker 1 That's always they've already accepted this. 06:16Speaker 2 Yeah, that's where they're at, and it's like the norm and it's acceptable, and sometimes they don't offer that information. I as a GP like to cover a lot of sexual health in my consultations, and a lot of the time that I will get, is something wrong with me? And I want to say, nothing is wrong with you. You're not broken, and you're definitely not the only one feeling this way. Three of us in the room have put our hands up. In fact, Australian research shows that one in three women will experience low sexual desire at some point in their life, so that's a third of us. So if you're nodding along right now, you're in good company. And what's interesting, it's rarely about not wanting sex. Sometimes it's medical, sometimes emotion. On a lot of the time it's both. So let's start with the medical side of things. So a lot of the time there's a hormonal issue at play. You may have just had a baby, you might be going through perimenopause or menopause, and we know a lot of medications to side effect can be loss of libido. Then there's low iron, thyroid issues, chronic pain, endometriosis. They all can play a role as well, So before you start blaming yourself or your relationship, it's worth getting a checkup. Then there's the emotional and relationship side. So when you're juggling work, especially as a female, you've got your family, You've got the mental and emotional load, and that invisible to do list that just never ends. Your brain's just in this survival mode, and a brain that's trying to get through the day isn't exactly thinking, yes, let's get it on tonight, I really want some penis. 07:51Speaker 1 And there's something about like, you know, you might even be in a great frame of mind and thinking, yeah, I am feeling turned on right now, and then your partner will be like, where's my shoes and you're like, oh yeah, oh now, I'm just dealing with another child, and it's like that switches off immediately, right, So it doesn't take much to turn off. And we're not always visual creatures either. Women. We are very much in our heads and we like to be turned on in different ways, not just like and I know I've had conversations with my friends and one of my friends said, have any of your husbands just like pulled it out and said, hey, let's go, And we've all kind of gone yeah, and they're like, did that work for any of you? And one of our friends has got like quite a high libido and she's like, Yep, I'm ready to go anytime of the day or night, and that works for her. But for the rest of us, we were like, no, it does not work for me. But when I asked, have any of you talked to your husbands about that? And they're like, yeah, we tried to say something like that doesn't work, but none of us said what would work? Yeah, so the communication wasn't great with that either. 08:58Speaker 2 I always tell my husband's sex starts before the bedroom, and I know it's hard with kids, liked you kind of have to book in that intimacy. 09:05Speaker 1 Yep, and then there's always that paranoid that they're gonna wake up and walk in or whatever 09:09Speaker 2 But it's just like when it becomes schedule, it's just loses it. It just loses it. But yeah, for me, definitely sex starts before the bedroom. I'm not someone who's just going to be aroused because you've flopped out your penis. That doesn't talk for me, buddy, Yes. 09:24Speaker 1 It doesn't work. I mean for some it does like it just doesn't. 09:27Speaker 2 It's just doing that. It's just like this thing that's just like flopping there. It's just doesn't do it. 09:33Speaker 1 My friend said to me, your husband came up and said, hey, baby, have you seen this lately? And she said, yeah, I see it all the time. What? Come on, you can do better than that. 09:43Speaker 2 Pack it away, buddy,. 09:45Speaker 1 Put a little bit more effort in. But if someone is struggling to have this discussion with a medical professional, like if they feel like they've done what they can on their own and they want a bit of extra help, what do you suggest they do to get the ball rolling. 09:58Speaker 2 I would suggest if you want to speak to your GP about it, finding maybe like a woman's health GP to start with. A lot of unfortunately, gps aren't really comfortable with having this conversation. I've seen a lot of patients say, tried to bring this up in the past and I didn't really get much answers or help, and that kind of shut them down or made them feel embarrassed. So I think having that conversation with someone who has experience in the area is going to make you feel a lot more comfortable and you're going to get the results that you want. So I would start by finding a GP with experience and then just letting them know I'm not feeling myself, I'm not feeling connected, I don't feel like having sex anymore. Is there something medically happening, and then the doctor will just take it from there. They'll ask you all the questions and they will guide the consultation based on what they think is appropriate. A good GP will make you feel comfortable, ask the right questions, and give you the support that you need. 10:58Speaker 1 Yeah. WhenI started researching libido. I actually realized that I don't know what it is. We talk about it like it's a physical thing in our bodies. Yeah that you can like point to, yeah, point of like that's where my libido lives. But yeah, so really I don't know what it is other than it's the urge to have sex. But it is a lot more than that. We are pretty complicated beings us, ladies, and can I also say too that, like, if you don't want to have sex anymore and you're very comfortable with that like, Thats fine! There is no one telling you that you have to have sex to be you know, I don't know, af functioning human, Like, you can live without it if that's your choice, and you're very happy. 11:32Speaker 2 With that too, And a lot of people are and choose to them. 11:36Speaker 1 Yeah, exactly, like and that's totally fine. But like, can I say for my LGBTQI mates, And this is not saying that they are all like this, because we're all different, but they seem to be a lot better at engaging in sex but also just talking about it with each other, like grown ass humans who have once and needs and they're happy to like discuss that and put it out there. 11:58Speaker 2 I don't know whether that's it is a thing I don't definitely see. Like I find with a lot of my heterosexual female friends that sex often feels transactional. It's like, oh, it's just another to do this job to do it's like a job something get over with, all right done? You know, Yeah, that's amazing, jeez, Claire your winning. What we actually crave is that engagement, that emotional foreplay, that communication and touch that isn't really goal driven or like a tick off the list. And you're right, because a lot of the lgbtqi I folk. They seem to have more open conversations about sex, not because they're magically better at it, they probably are. 12:41Speaker 3 But. 12:43Speaker 2 Because their relationships often require more conscious communication from the start, and they've had to define what intimacy means to them rather than just following a script. And that's something I guess everyone can learn from, like having those open, honest conversations saying this is what it looks like for me. 13:02Speaker 1 I guess too when we're talking about libido in women. When we talk about men, for example, and we know that there are, you know, medical interventions for them, like rectile dysfunction pills, but there's this idea that if a man loses his ability to get or maintain an erection, that there is a problem, that there is a medical issue, and so him not being able to get an erection is an issue. But for women, we don't have that equivalent. So, like, I wonder, what are the medical benefits for us to have our libidos fully functioning? Like I know that there was some research recently that suggested that masturbation was good for you when you're in menopause, that it had benefits, But I'm not sure if we have an equivalent of a erectile dysfunction relating to a man being physically healthy as opposed to us not having a libido and not being physically healthy. 13:53Speaker 2 We have that hyperactive sexual desire disorder. So there is a term HSDD, and there is treatment for that for females who have low libido if they meet the criteria. But I don't know whether or not as females there is that added benefit medically from orgasms. I'm sure in the moment there is maybe mental health. Maybe mental health. Yeah, we'll have to look into that. It's interesting, definitely worth a chat. 14:21Speaker 1 Yeah. Next, doctor Eva Jackson's going to tell us more about where a libido actually lives, how to wake it up if it's been snooz’in a while, and what things we know about both medical and non medical approaches to help. Okay, today's expert is doctor Eva Jackson. She is a sexual health physician, and we started our chat by asking her what even is a libido? Now, Eva, I think we want to start off by at first kind of establishing what a libido even is, because, like, if there's something going on with our bodies, often we can point to the spot and go right, that is where the problem is. But when we talk about issues with our libido, we might think it might be in our vagina, but a lot of it's in our head. And so I wanted to just get a definition from you before we go any further. What is our libido? Does it exist as a physical structure, like what is it? 15:19Speaker 3 I guess in medicine, libido is something that we can divide into two parts. So we've got desire, so the one thing to have sex, and then there's the arousal part, and that's the physical part where you know, you get your palpitations, you get the tingling in your vagina, you get the wetness, and they can come together, but they can be separate issues as well too, And libido can be a little bit difficult to, you know, to understand, and often when I've got someone in front of me, I've got to actually ask them, well, what are you missing? I think it's different for everybody when you're talking about libido, and it's really important to really pin down what the problem is because it can mean a lot of things to a lot of people, and in the end, the whole full definition, you know, doesn't really apply to that individual person. 16:10Speaker 1 Well, can we even talk about using the word libido, because that word was coined quite a long time ago by Sigmund Freud, and many people now say that perhaps it's a little oversimplified, It ignores a lot of societal things, cultural factors, it lacks a fair bit of scientific evidence as well, and that it might sort of overemphasize sex itself in all of this rather than the desire part of it. Would you say that maybe it's time to rethink even using the word libido. 16:38Speaker 3 Yeah, before you mentioned it to me earlier, I sort of thought, well, libido is a word that I see, but we tend not to use a lot of. The original Freudian libido was based on sex, was that the motivation to have sex. But I think Freud sort of expanded his definition somewhat for just the motivation for life and general happiness. I think sometimes men, when they come in and they say they've got low libido, they tend to have a lot more problems with motivation for other things as well, not just libido. But when women come in and specifically say I've lost my libido, got low libidio, they really are talking about just lacking the motivation to want to have sex. So libido I don't like pure definitions. It doesn't work for me, especially now being such a multicultural community. You know, you can sit down with somebody and they use the word because they hear it, but they haven't quite understood it, and it's really what that means to you. Like I said, I prefer to use the word desire because that has connotations of want as opposed to a whole lot of other things libido might encompass. People might think it's sex, people might just think it's dysfunction and in some other way. 17:58Speaker 1 What can we talk about finding issues that we would then take to our doctor and say that I've lost my libido or I've got an issue with my libido. When someone comes in and says those things, are there tests that come to mind that can help people understand where they are physiologically or is this more of a something for our therapist to talk through, Like what sort of tests or medical intervention do we look at when someone comes in and says, I've got a problem with my libido? 18:26Speaker 3 So I guess we're really talking here about cis women. A lot of women when they come in saying you know, they've got a lot of libido, is that they actually don't feel like sex with their partner. And then it's understanding what's going on. There's certainly you want to ask a lot about what's happening sexually, what's happening about their relationship, work, you know, things that are going on around them, and then of course those physical issues as well. Is there genital pain, deep pain? Is there, you know, a lack of lubrication, what's actually going on? Depending on what the actual issue is, there may be tests. A lot of women go directly to hormones, especially if they're older. So am I sort of premenopausal? Am my menopausal? Is that going to affect me? And that might be worth some investigations, And of course if there's pain and other physical issues there may also be some investigations for that as well too. And of course if there are some sort of chronic diseases that may affect particularly arousal, so arousal being usually whilst women will define their arousal as really not lubricating very much, it's a bit more difficult to have sex. But often there are a lot of things going on around that don't have anything to do with a physical problem and then maybe it's more sort of talking it through. 19:51Speaker 1 What would you say the most common reasons are for women to either lose interest in that desire or to have issues with desiring sex. 20:02Speaker 3 I think the most common reason is being in a long term relationship. So the longer you're with a partner, the less spontaneous desire that you know, women tend to have. And I think it's that sort of Hollywood kind of sex sort of coming through in that when we first meet someone, that's all very exciting and there's a lot of chemicals going around us that sort of allows spontaneous desire just oh my god, I want it now, you know, and let's do it. It all works. So the thing is the longer you're with somebody that doesn't happen as much. It holds true for men. Men are a bit simpler in that respect, I guess is that there have an on off switch and that arousal is spontaneous. But for women there's a lot of, can be, a lot of other things that have to be right, you know, before they have spontaneous desire or not even spontaneous sort of a desire that's brought on that actually tells you, yeah, sex would be really nice right now. And I think a lot of people still believe that if they love someone, if they in the presence of someone they enjoy, that they should just have that arousal in them and that desire for them, which doesn't necessarily hold true. 21:16Speaker 1 Well, can we talk about that, because you've mentioned spontaneous desire a few times, and that is if you could explain what spontaneous desire is and then how there's this idea that maybe women are more reactive desire based rather than spontaneous. 21:31Speaker 3 So a spontaneous desire is just that you look at your partner or a someone, I want to have sex, and you've got the physical feelings on the inside that say, yes, let's do this now. And I think the longer you are with someone that doesn't necessarily hold true. It's just some spontaneous desire is really just looking and saying, yeah, that would be nice. And I think a lot of women would like to be more like men in that sort of way, Like. 21:58Speaker 1 It sounds easier, does a bit. 22:01Speaker 3 Yeah. The problem is I think in the beginning it's cultural. You know, once upon a time, you know, we weren't meant to have a libido women one hundred years ago. It's like that was women are meant to want to have sex, So now you're normal, but now we're supposed to want to have it, and suddenly you're not normal when you don't want to have it. So yeah, it is very culturally defined what's normal and what's not, and there's not as far as I'm concerned, really there's not an abnormal. It's really what you need right now and how can we make that better for you. 22:35Speaker 1 I wanted to speak to you too about the fact that there seems to be a lot of people in our social media feeds that claim they have the answer to fixing our libidos. That could be anything from acupuncture, pressure points, nasal sprays. We see the Kardashians have, you know, got lines of things that they are promoting as being libido fixes. What should we be aware of when it comes to looking at helping our sexual desires and a lot of the things that are maybe being marketed at us as solutions. 23:06Speaker 3 First thing is safety. You want to know if you're get to take a product, at least it's safe. If it doesn't do anything, you want it to be safe. There's a lot of placeebo. In these things, you buy something, it works initially because you believe it's going to work, and then it doesn't. Belief is really important when it comes to something like libido. I think like a lot of libido really has to do with communication. If you're in a long term monogamous relationship, if that's what we're talking about here, a lot of it is to do with the communication with your partner. Testosterone is usually the thing that women talk to me a lot about, which is a possibility in older women who have hit menopaude, and that's available for women if you know that you have a sort of what we call a hypo desire sort of disorder. It's not really appropriate for younger women, and it really is. Again, it's really communication and understanding what you need to improve your libido. 24:07Speaker 1 Well, can we talk about one thing. I saw a neuroscientist on my social media feed claiming that women getting just one extra hour of sleep a night increases her libido by fourteen percent. Now I do not know on what research he has based this claim on, but would you say that women getting more sleep does in fact help libido? 24:30Speaker 3 So I had a look at that and it comes from it. I think it was twenty fourteen or twenty eighteen paper. Well, extra sleep would help a lot of things. It certainly helps your energy levels and just your ability to do a lot of things during that day. So I certainly agree if you get good sleep, it was going to help. 24:50Speaker 1 There are lots of women online now who seem very concerned that maybe the oral contraceptive pill might be interrupting their libido. Do we have any research that proves that or disproves that? 25:02Speaker 3 Yeah, yeah, so there is there is research. The thing about the oral contraceptive pill is that it increases something called serum hormone binding globulin in your body. And as the name suggests, it binds hormone and so therefore your hormone is not available to you, and in particular, it binds testosterone. Women only have a tiny amount of testosterone. So for example, we say women normal amounts of testosterone is less than two for women, whereas men, you know, you're upwards of ten to ten to thirty, right, So we have tiny amounts. So for some women who have particular receptor types need more testosterone than others to get all of the testosterone functioning. Cells working, So that is true. 25:56Speaker 1 So you've mentioned a few times that a lot of the issues that you encounter with patients is probably a lack of communication, and that does often spring from being in a long term relationship. So would you say that therapy can actually help libido? 26:13Speaker 3 Yes, it can, and I think therapy with the partner is really important. You have a lot of women coming in who want to work on it alone because they believe it's their problem. The thing is, it's a couple's issue. The thing that reduces women's libido or desire the most is actually a long term relationship. So the easiest way to increase your desire is to get a new partner, and that's not really, it might be for some women they may actually need a new partner, but for a lot of women that's not an option. You need your partner to be involved to understand what's going on, because you know, people don't talk about sex very often, and so you go into a relationship it's all good sexually, you have your spontaneous arousal and fireworks go. But you're together for a while and it's not spontaneous anymore, and then it's the understanding of what she has to understand what she needs. That's hard enough as it is, let alone trying to communicate that to a partner, and we fall into these sexual scripts where we tend to do the same thing sort of every time, and it's very hard to get out of that. So, for example, you know, like I said, men often have more spontaneous arousal. They'll get home from work and partner is there and hey, she's pretty, let's do it. Whereas for her, it's not quite like that. In a lot of circumstances, and women may have spontaneous desire, but a lot of women may actually start their their sexual encounter somewhere else. Some women need emotional intimacy, you know, so they need shells of love and encouragement to get into that cycle. Some women just need to be touched, right, and maybe he's learned to touch her and ways that are really counter productive for her. But it's too hard to say otherwise and to sort of redirect the touching to what she prefers. And some women actually will start at orgasm before they have any spontaneous arousal kind of I'm difficult to understand if you're not one of those women. But you know, there's some women who will say, Okay, we'll just get into it, because I know once I get going, I have my orgasms. Then yeah, okay, I'm feeling it now, let's do this again. And of course there's those usual things of time factors, stress, children, needing a quiet space, needing to wind down. 28:40Speaker 1 What would you say to someone who is listening to this right now and thinks, yeah, I'm really struggling with this. What are the first steps that she can take? And when should she look at getting professional medical help with libido? 28:54Speaker 3 I think if she's got chronic disease, diseases on medication, it's worthwhile talking to the doctor. You know, is there a medication I'm on that's not helping. Often the main culprit can be antidepressants, you know, SSRIs that tends to reduce your desire, and if for a lot of women that can really produce an orgasmia of difficulty reaching orgasm, or not reaching orgasm at all, because it blocks a lot of pathways in that respect. Might be something as simple as changing medication perhaps, but if you’re otherwise fit and healthy, I think if you can actually talk to your partner, that's a really good start. And that's a really difficult, difficult conversation to have. And of course we're really talking about relationships that are respectful and loving as well. If you're talking about relationships that are coercive or violent or just have some bad history, I think that's another sort of route of counseling as well. 30:02Speaker 1 So Mariam does seem that communication seems to be the key here if your lack of libido or desire is not influenced by a chronic disease. But why is this so scary to talk about? Do you think? 30:13Speaker 2 I think as we were never taught how so, like most of us grew up with silence around sex and intimacy. Maybe we had some anatomy classes in school, maybe a warning about pregnancy or but there was never any teaching about pleasure connection or emotional intimacy. So when we try to talk about it as adults, it feels like we're vulnerable and we're exposing something deeply personal. Maybe we should be ashamed about it, maybe it will be judged for it And there's that fear of rejection or am I going to hurt this person's feelings because they're not providing for me the way that I want them too. 30:51Speaker 1 What if they like something that I don't like, is that going to be a deal breaker? 30:54Speaker 2 But the irony is as we try to avoid it, the bigger that gap comes. And the couples who thrive aren't the ones to have perfect sex lives. They're the ones who can talk about it without that shame or that fear of judgment. So I would just start small, sit down and say, hey, we need to talk about sex, or you can start with hay, I miss feeling close to Can we try something different, Keep it curious, not critical, because at the end of the day, communication is foreplay. Well it is for me anyway. Yeah, and in my limited experience, it is how desire grows. 31:30Speaker 1 Yeah, okay, yeah, let's start talking friends. You never know what the outcome might be. Might be something might be an orgasm, might be an orgasm, and that would be fabulous. 31:38Speaker 2 That would be fabulous. 31:40Speaker 1 Next, Catherine isn't ready for babies like situationally or financially, but she cannot stop thinking about it. We’ll get some help for her next. Okay, doc, do you think it's quick consult time? The doctor will see you now. Just through here to consult room one. 32:03Speaker 2 Thanks for waiting. How can I help you? 32:05Speaker 1 Remember. If you want to get a question to the good doctor here, you can do it by sending us an email well at Mamamia dot com dot AU. You can do what Catherine did and hit us up on our Instagram DMS, or you can do it by the waiting room. It's an online form that you can find the link to in our show notes. Very easy. I get Catherine's filling that clock a tick in want some advice on what to do to drown it out for a bit. Here we go, she wrote. 32:26Speaker 4 I'm twenty seven and my partner is thirty seven. We're just about to finish building our first home together and are wanting to start a family in the near future. However, the prospect of not being able to get pregnant gives me great anxiety almost daily. I have no family history of trouble getting pregnant or any reason to be concerned, but it hangs over my head most days. I'm almost tempted to start trying straight away, even though we ideally would like to wait a few years to settle ourselves financially, simply just to know one way or the other if I can or can't get pregnant. My partner suggested maybe it's worth speaking to my doctor and getting some tests done to find out if we do have anything to be concerned about. My question is what should I be asking to get tested for to understand my fertility? And is it just me that should be getting tests done or should my partner also be looking into it? 33:12Speaker 2 Okay, First of all, you are not alone in this sphere. I see so many women in their twenties. We're thinking about babies one day, not right now, but the what if I can't get pregnant voices living rent free in their brain, And it makes sense. Fertility is one of those topics that gets whispered about. It's rarely explained properly, and the horror stories always travel further than the normal ones. Here's the deal. You're twenty seven. You've got no red flags from what you've told me, medically, no family history suggesting issues, so on paper, your body's not secretly plotting against you. But anxiety we know it doesn't care about logic. So I always tell people preconception screens. You know, whether it's a year or two or three prior is always a good idea. Baseline tests might help settle your mind and that's completely reasonable. For you,hat generally means a general health a reproductive screen. We'll look at your ovulation patterns, and sometimes we may do an AMH level, which gives a rough idea of your ovarian reserve. Saying that it's rough because it's not a crystal ball. 34:21Speaker 1 No one goes into one, two, three, four, how many eggs are in this. 34:26Speaker 2 It doesn't tell us if you can or can't get pregnant. It just gives context. So you could have really high numbers and still have issues with fertility. You can have really small numbers and have really great egg quality. And fertility is a team sport. I need to say it takes two to tango. If you're exploring this early, it absolutely makes sense for your partner to be included. A simple Semon analysis is cheap, quick and gives a lot of great information, and also a general health check with your partner is also required. Men's age does matter as well. We pretend sperm stays young forever, but as men get older, motility, shape and DNA quality can dip a bit. Your partner is thirty seven, still very much in the fertile age range, but if you're doing checks he definitely needs to be part of the picture too. Most importantly, I would say, don't feel pressured to start trying just because you're ready to silence the What if at twenty seven you're biologically in a really favorable window. If some basic tests give you peace of mind, fantastic, go ahead and do them, but bring your partner into that conversation o future parenthood is a joint project, it's not solo investigation. And remember, worrying about fertility doesn't mean something is wrong. It means you're human. You're planning a life chapter and your brain's trying to get ahead of the story. So chat with your GP. But if you feel like this anxiety's just kind of popping up day to day, I think that's also worth exploring with your doctor. 35:55Speaker 1 Yeah, maybe doing some tests will put your mind at ease, but bear in mind too that sometimes doing those tests might increase your anxiety. 36:04Speaker 2 Yeah, especially if you know we uncover something. 36:06Speaker 1 Yeah, yeah, so you might want to just factor that in yeah too. All right, Catherine, Hopefully that has answered your question today. But remember we love that you spend time with us here on well and we love getting all your advice. But it is general. The info you've heard here today is general, not specific. For you. Make sure you learn from it. Use it for the list of questions you take to your own doctors to sort out what's right for you. Next week, Mariam, some ye oldie worldy STIs are making a very uncomfortable comeback and we apparently do not care enough about it. So we're going to get all down and dirty in the sexually transmitted infections of the past and now sadly our present. But also a quick ask, would you mind rating and reviewing us in your podcast app It helps us out a lot more than you know. Please please, please, thank you very much and we'll catch you for your appointment next week. 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Episode topic: ADHD, sex, desire discrepancy, intimacy, communication, kink, queerness, polyamory, and what happens when libido doesn't match in relationships. Content note: This episode includes candid adult conversation about sex, desire, libido, kink, dating apps, polyamory, and sexual communication. Episode Summary What happens when one partner wants sex more than the other? What if ADHD affects libido in both directions? And what if "just do it" is actually some of the worst advice out there? In this episode, Eric is joined by Laura Jurgens, a dual-certified master relationship and intimacy coach, desire and arousal specialist, and host of The Desire Gap podcast. Laura helps individuals and couples create more authentic sexual connection, including when one or both partners are neurodivergent. Eric and Laura get into a candid, shame-free conversation about ADHD, sex, mismatched libido, desire discrepancies, rejection sensitivity, sensory needs, communication, and why so many people struggle to talk openly about what they actually want. Laura explains why desire differences are incredibly common in long-term relationships, why obligation sex can create resentment and shut down libido, and how ADHD can shape both high and low desire. She also shares how people can begin reconnecting with their bodies, practicing self-attunement, and communicating more clearly with partners. The conversation also explores sex positivity, kink positivity, queer dating, bisexuality, polyamory, ethical non-monogamy, and the importance of honest, embodied consent. This episode is frank, playful, personal, and deeply human. In This Episode, You'll Hear About Why desire discrepancy is common in long-term relationships How ADHD can contribute to both high libido and low libido Why "just do it" is terrible advice for mismatched desire The difference between sex for connection and sex for nervous system regulation How obligation sex can lead to resentment, shutdown, pain, or sexual dysfunction Why a partner can start to feel like a "tool" or "medication" when sex becomes self-regulation The role of dopamine, novelty, and hyperfocus in ADHD sexuality Why some ADHDers struggle to get out of their heads and into their bodies How stress, burnout, and nervous system activation can shut down libido Why self-attunement is a key starting point for intimacy How alexithymia can complicate emotional and sexual communication What "sex positive" and "kink positive" can actually mean Why embodied consent matters more than intellectual "I guess this is fine" consent How kink communities can model explicit communication and negotiation The risks of opening a relationship when the relationship is already disconnected Why polyamory requires a high level of trust, communication, and self-awareness Dating while bisexual, queer, neurodivergent, or exploring new relational identities How to disclose needs and patterns without using ADHD as a "get out of jail free" card Why communicating about withdrawal, burnout, and alone time matters in relationships Notable Moments / Quote Pulls "Obligation sex is the worst possible advice." "If you are trying to manage your partner's feelings with your body, that is a one-way ticket to resentment town." "Sex can become the way an ADHDer gets into their body and out of their head." "Your partner starts feeling like a tool or a medication rather than a person you authentically want to connect with." "Compatibility doesn't mean there are no differences. It means there are differences you can navigate." "Do I love the sex I'm having? That's a question a lot of people aren't even asking themselves." "Practice with the kitten to play with the tiger." "Don't yuck on someone else's yum." "You don't have to be evangelically polyamorous." Guest Bio Laura Jurgens is a dual-certified master relationship and intimacy coach and host of The Desire Gap podcast. She is a desire and arousal specialist who helps individuals and couples discover authentic sexual connection, including when one or both partners are neurodivergent. Her approach helps people release shame, shed relationship anxiety, and build confidence through more effective communication. Her work is play-based, practical, inclusive, trauma-informed, and grounded in current research. Laura is a former university professor with a PhD in biological sciences, with certifications from the Somatica Institute, The Life Coach School, and the NeuroAffective Touch Institute. Learn more about Laura at laurajurgens.com and listen to The Desire Gap podcast. Resources & Links Learn more about Laura Jurgens: laurajurgens.com Listen to Laura's podcast: The Desire Gap Learn more about ADHD reWired Coaching & Accountability Groups: coachingrewired.com Learn more about ADHD reWired: adhdrewired.com Join Adult Study Hall, our virtual coworking community: adultstudyhall.com Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/adhdrewired Sponsor / Program Mention Registration is open for the next season of ADHD reWired Coaching & Accountability Groups. 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“Why is heart disease still the #1 killer of women—and why aren't we talking about it?” In this episode, Dr. Mariza sits down with Jayne Morgan to unpack the overlooked connection between perimenopause, menopause, and cardiovascular risk. Most women are told menopause is just about hormones and symptoms—but it's actually a vascular transition that directly impacts your heart, blood vessels, and long-term health. Together, they break down why women are often misdiagnosed, why key risk markers are missed, and what you can do to advocate for yourself early—before a major event happens. If you're in your 40s or beyond, this conversation could change how you think about your health—and your future. Be sure to tune in! DR. JAYNE MORGAN Dr. Jayne Morgan is a leading cardiologist and national voice in women's cardiovascular health. She is passionate about redefining “preventive care” for women—shifting the focus from reproductive health alone to include heart health, vascular function, and long-term longevity. IN THIS EPISODE Why heart disease is still the #1 killer of women—and widely overlooked How perimenopause and menopause impact vascular health Why women are often misdiagnosed in cardiac and stroke events The critical labs every woman should be asking for (including Lp(a)) How inflammation, stress, and caregiving burden increase risk Why movement (not just exercise) is essential for longevity The real role of hormone therapy in protecting heart health QUOTES“Real preventive medicine for women is preventive cardiovascular medicine.” “Menopause is not just a hormonal transition—it's a vascular one.” “If you don't measure it, you can't manage it.” RESOURCES MENTIONED Order my newest book: The Perimenopause Revolution https://peri-revolution.com/ Dr. Jayne Morgan Instagram Dr. Jayne Morgan Youtube RELATED EPISODES  723: Estrogen, Insulin & Heart Disease: Why Your Risk Rises in Midlife 711: Estrogen, Inflammation, and Your Heart Health: What Every Woman Needs to Know with Dr. Sanjay Bhojra 675: Feeling Off After 40? The Surprising Vitality Molecule to Reignite Your Energy, Libido & Confidence with Cathy Eason  741: Estrogen, Gut Health, and Metabolism with Siobhan Mitchell

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In this episode, host DanaIrvine sits down with Jennifer Gularson PA-C to tackle the often-overlooked topics at the intersection of women's health, sexual wellness, and hormonal balance. Together, they explore what it really means for women to thrive throughperimenopause and menopause — from reclaiming libido and intimacy to understanding the science behind hormone replacement therapy. Jennifer brings her integrative and functional medicine lens to a candid, empoweringconversation that reminds every listener: you don't have to suffer in silence.About Jennifer Gularson,PA-C, IFMCPAs a menopause educator and board-certified Functional Medicine provider, Jennifer is deeply committed tohelping women navigate hormonal transitions with clarity, confidence, and evidence-based care. Her approach goes beyond symptom management — she addresseshormone, thyroid, and adrenal imbalances from a root-cause perspective, integrating lifestyle medicine, targeted nutrition, supplementation, and conventional therapies when appropriate. ocfhealingocfhealingJennifer believes menopause is not something to simply endure, but a pivotal season where the right supportcan dramatically improve quality of life. She practices at the Osteopathic Center for Healing in Rockville, Maryland, where she works collaboratively to deliver truly personalized, patient-centered care that examines the full picture of health — including genetics, environment, emotional wellbeing, andlifestyle patterns. ocfhealingocfhealingJennifer has been featured on Good Morning Washington and FOX 5, and is a sought-after podcast guest on women's hormonal health.Connect with Jennifer: ocfhealing.com/jennifer-gularson Key Takeaways•    Women frequently suffer in silence when it comes tosexual health during menopause — this episode breaks that silence.•    Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can be alife-changing tool for improving quality of life when approached thoughtfully.•    Libido exists on a spectrum: understanding thedifference between spontaneous and responsive desire is a game-changer forcouples.•    Vaginal estrogen is a non-negotiable component ofsexual health for many women post-menopause.•    Peptides are an emerging area of interest for enhancingoverall well-being and sexual health.•    Open communication between partners — and with yourhealthcare provider — is foundational to healing.•    Integrative and functional medicine offer a holisticalternative to conventional approaches to women's health.•    Women deserve education about their bodies and theoptions available to them — knowledge is power.•    Health is a longevity game, not a quick fix. Giving yourself grace is part of the process. Memorable Moments"You just wait, you just wait.""It's a longevity game, it's not a quick fix.""Giving yourself grace, giving your body grace." Episode Chapters00:00  Introduction to Women's Health andHormones04:05  The Journey to Hormone ReplacementTherapy10:52  Understanding Libido and Intimacy16:44  The Role of Hormones in Women'sHealth23:44  Peptides and Their Impact onHealth33:14  The Importance of Communication inSexual Health Topics Covered#womenshealth #hormoneReplacementTherapy #libido  #intimacy  #menopause #sexualhealth #peptides  #communication  #integrativemedicine  #functionalmedicine  Connect & Resources

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we're joined by sex therapist and psychologist Cassandra Kleefman for a no-BS conversation about libido, orgasms, painful sex, desire, shame, and what sex therapy actually looks like.We talk about spontaneous vs. responsive desire, why low libido is not always the real problem, how pelvic pain can become a mind-body feedback loop, and why so many women feel pressure to perform during sex. Cassandra also breaks down clitoral anatomy, orgasm myths, and what makes someone actually 'good in bed'.If you've ever wondered, “Is this normal?”,  this episode is the conversation you probably needed years ago.Connect with Cassandra below:Website is hereInstagram is hereDon't forget to follow us on Instagram @girlsgonewellnesspodcast for updates and more wellness tips. You can also subscribe to our Youtube Channel @Girlsgonewellnesspodcast to watch our episodes! Please subscribe to our podcast and leave a review—we truly appreciate your support. Let's embark on this journey to wellness together!DISCLAIMER: Nothing mentioned in this episode is medical advice and should not be taken as so. If you have any health concerns, please discuss these with your doctor or a licensed healthcare professional.

Send us Fan MailVaginal Estrogen, Libido & Testosterone : The Missing Conversation with Somi JovaidIn this episode, I sit down with Dr. Somi Jovaid to unpack one of the most important and often overlooked conversations in women's health today.We dive into the role of testosterone in women, the real story behind vaginal estrogen, and why so many women are left navigating midlife health without clear, proactive guidance. If you've ever felt dismissed, confused, or like you're piecing together your health from fragmented advice… you're not imagining it.Dr. Jovaid shares what she's seeing firsthand in the healthcare system, where the gaps are, and why it's more important than ever for women to step into the role of CEO of their own health.If you're navigating perimenopause, menopause, or simply want to feel more informed and in control of your health, this is a conversation you don't want to miss.Follow Dr Jovaid on InstagramFSFI Index - Female Sexual Function Index If you love total body workouts, and are looking to increase muscle, this Total Body Split Calendar (follow along video) is for you! Grab yours here today and get started.  The Move Daily Membership is a paid monthly subscription for women, which gives you access to a huge amount of resources to help support you in reaching your health goals. Whether you're looking to lose fat, gain lean muscle, focus on your nutrition, give time to wellness or simply wish to dial in your overall health, we can support you in achieving your objectives. Join today! Shop Legion Supplements and use discount code: MoveDailyThis is an affiliate link.Support the showUse discount code PODCAST10 for a discount on your Move Daily Membership. Don't fade out women, level up!Thanks for moving daily with us in your fitness, wellness and nutrition! Be sure to follow us here:YouTubeInstagramFacebookTikTokSubscribe to my podcast! 

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we dive into For Men Only, by Shaunti & Jeff Feldhahn, and let's just say…we have many thoughts! We unpack some of its core claims about gender dynamics, communication, and emotional needs. Rebecca shares how this book impacted her first few months of marriage to Connor, and not in a good way!We address major concerns with the book's research methods, its reliance on broad gender stereotypes, and its tendency to frame women as overly emotional and men as disengaged. While it contains one of the best descriptors we've seen on mental load, the Feldhahns have yet to propose workable solutions that include mutual accountability and behavioral change. Sheila and Rebecca advocate for a more nuanced, evidence-informed understanding of relationships—one that prioritizes emotional maturity, shared responsibility, and meaningful communication over simplified gender narratives. This one is worth a listen and keep an eye out for Part 2 next week!TO SUPPORT US: Join our Patreon for as little as $5 a month to support our work (and get access to the book club!)And check out our Merch, or any of our courses!Give to the Good Fruit Faith Initiative of the Bosko FoundationJoin our email list!LINKS MENTIONED: One Sheet on For Women Only Podcast on For Women Only Podcast on mental loadOur book The Marriage You WantSupport the showJoin Sheila at Bare Marriage.com!Check out her books:The Great Sex Rescue She Deserves BetterThe Marriage You Want and the Study Guide The Good Girl's Guide to Great Sex and The Good Guy's Guide to Great SexAnd she has an Orgasm Course and a Libido course too!Check out all her courses, FREE resources, social media, books, and so much more at Sheila's LinkTree.

This episode unfolds as a candid Q and A, exploring some of the most common and often confusing questions women have about menopause, menopause hormone therapy MHT, and what it really means to age well as a woman. By the time women seek help, many feel unlike themselves. Common symptoms include hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disturbances, anxiety, irritability, and a noticeable decline in mood. Libido often drops. Weight gain can feel sudden and unexplained. Hair may thin. Skin becomes dry, and eyes can feel gritty. Vaginal dryness can lead to discomfort and even pain with intercourse. When women seek care, they are often met with what has historically been considered standard treatment, synthetic hormones, frequently in the form of birth control pills or hormonal IUDs. In some cases, therapies used in older studies such as the Women's Health Initiative are still being prescribed, despite those studies being widely reanalyzed and often misunderstood. This is where understanding the difference between bioidentical and synthetic hormones becomes critical. Bioidentical hormones, such as estradiol and progesterone, are chemically identical to the hormones produced by the human body. Synthetic hormones are structurally different. Over time, research has increasingly suggested that these synthetic compounds may carry more risk, while bioidentical hormones appear to be significantly safer. MHT has been shown to support cardiovascular health, reduce the risk of osteoporosis, and protect cognitive function. There is growing evidence that it may even reduce overall mortality when used appropriately. This reframes the entire conversation. Instead of asking how do I get through menopause, the question becomes how do I support my health for the next 30 to 40 years. A helpful framework is to think in five year increments. Every five years, a woman can reassess. Am I still benefiting from this. Do I want to continue protecting my bones, heart, and brain. For many women, the answer is yes. Others may choose to stop later in life as priorities shift or new health concerns arise. The key is ongoing, informed decision making. Another increasingly common scenario involves women who are well into postmenopause, sometimes 10, 15, or even 20 years beyond their last period, who are just now learning about hormone therapy and wondering if it is too late. We know that starting hormone therapy within 10 years of menopause offers the most significant cardiovascular benefit. Starting later may still help with symptoms, but the protective effects are less clear. There may also be a slightly increased risk of cardiovascular events, particularly when using oral estrogen. When it comes to safety, bioidentical hormones, especially when delivered through the skin via a patch, gel, or cream, carry a very low risk of blood clots. Oral estrogen has a slightly higher risk, which is why transdermal options are often preferred, particularly for women with additional risk factors. That said, no medical treatment is entirely without risk. What matters most is understanding the data, weighing the risks and benefits, and making an informed decision that aligns with personal health goals. Menopause is not simply an end point. It is a transition into a new phase of life. With the right information, support, and care, it can be a time of strength, clarity, and renewed health rather than decline. We Heart Nutrition 20% off with code: GENIUS Wonder Cow Colostrum Supports gut health, immune function 30% off your subscription with code: HORMONEGENIUS www.wondercow.com/hormonegenius

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There comes a moment—often in midlife— when the body stops whispering… and begins to speak more clearly.For many women, this can feel like something is going wrong.Shifts in desire…changes in the body…sensations that feel unfamiliar, inconvenient… or even confronting.And it's so easy to fall into the narrative: “I need to fix this.”But what if nothing is wrong?What if these moments are not problems… but invitations?In this episode, we explore a different orientation to healing— one that moves away from fixing… and into relationship.Through the lens of sensual crystal practice (jade egg & yoni wand), Dianne shares a deeply embodied reframe:Healing isn't about changing the body. It's about learning how to listen to her.

Wie laut darf man in der Öffentlichkeit stöhnen?? Wir starten diese Woche rein mit einer fetten Ladung Urlaubsstorys. Von türkischem Toiletten Gambling und der Suche nach dem inneren Türken bis hin zu einsamen Almhütten, die nicht nur die Kreativtät aufgeweckt haben...vielleicht brauchte die Libido einfach mal ein bisschen Einsamkeit. Außerdem erfahrt ihr, welchen systemrelevanten Beruf wir eigentlich machen würden (schwieriges Thema) und was die Pychosen Boomer gerade um den Wal rum veranstalten. Benefitskonzerte mit KI Songs, wer kennt sie nicht. Hier findest du alle Infos & exklusive Rabatte unserer Werbepartner: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/podcast_hobbylos⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hobbylos ist eine Produktion von Spotify Studios. Kontakt: hobbylos@youmgmt.de Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us Fan MailTia Levings is back, and this time she's brought the book so many of you have been waiting for — I Belong to Me, a survivor's guide to recovery and hope after religious trauma, and the follow-up to her memoir A Well-Trained Wife.After thousands of women slid into her DMs asking how did you heal, how do I find myself again, Tia sat down and wrote the guide she wished she'd had. In this conversation, we get into what religious trauma actually is and why therapists are only now starting to name it, how spiritual bypassing uses faith language to invalidate your pain, and why the period right after you leave a high-control church or marriage is actually when you're most vulnerable — not most free. We also talk about why your voice and your sexuality are twin wounds that heal together, how to start building boundaries when you've never been allowed to have any, and why real recovery eventually means sitting with your own complicity — not to shame yourself, but to finally choose something different. If you've ever wondered was what I went through actually trauma, and can I actually heal from it — this episode is for you.TO SUPPORT US: Join our Patreon for as little as $5 a month to support our work (and get access to the book club!)And check out our Merch, or any of our courses!Give to the Good Fruit Faith Initiative of the Bosko FoundationJoin our email list!LINKS MENTIONED: I Belong to Me by Tia Levings — Release Date: May 5th — Pre-Order Now!Listen to Tia's first episode with us on her book The Well Trained WifeSupport the showJoin Sheila at Bare Marriage.com!Check out her books:The Great Sex Rescue She Deserves BetterThe Marriage You Want and the Study Guide The Good Girl's Guide to Great Sex and The Good Guy's Guide to Great SexAnd she has an Orgasm Course and a Libido course too!Check out all her courses, FREE resources, social media, books, and so much more at Sheila's LinkTree.

In this episode, Hannah shares about how the root cause of many intimacy challenges are the beliefs that we hold about what we deserve. And gives tools for how to shift these beliefs and empower ourselves. Learn about how to work with our team: https://hannah-deindorfer.mykajabi.com/90-day-intimacy-accelerator

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Send us Fan MailWho's carrying the mental and emotional load when it comes to sex? Today Keith and I are breaking down all the ways evangelical marriage culture places that burden almost entirely on women: from appearance standards and contraception to performing passion on demand and suppressing her own emotions so his experience stays comfortable. We are listening to sermon clips and reading quotes from bestselling Christian marriage books that are pretty hard to hear, but really important to call out for the harm they cause to women (and marriage).We are also talking about what we all actually want — a sex life rooted in real intimacy, where both people get to show up with everything they are.TO SUPPORT US: Join our Patreon for as little as $5 a month to support our work (and get access to the book club!)And check out our Merch, or any of our courses!Give to the Good Fruit Faith Initiative of the Bosko FoundationJoin our email list!LINKS MENTIONED: The Orgasm Course and The Husband's EditionStarter Pack Podcasts on Making Sex Feel GreatSupport the showJoin Sheila at Bare Marriage.com!Check out her books:The Great Sex Rescue She Deserves BetterThe Marriage You Want and the Study Guide The Good Girl's Guide to Great Sex and The Good Guy's Guide to Great SexAnd she has an Orgasm Course and a Libido course too!Check out all her courses, FREE resources, social media, books, and so much more at Sheila's LinkTree.

What if the changes happening in your body… weren't the end of your vitality—but the beginning of a more empowered relationship with yourself? In this episode, Dr. Sonia sits down with Dr. Komal Patil-Sisodia for a powerful, eye-opening conversation about hormones, metabolism, and what's really happening during perimenopause and menopause. This is where science meets self-advocacy. For so many women, midlife comes with shifts that feel confusing, frustrating, and often dismissed. Hormones fluctuate. Energy changes. Libido shifts. And too often, women are told… "It's just your age." "This is normal." "You'll just have to deal with it." But here's the truth: You deserve more than dismissal. You deserve understanding. You deserve support. In this honest and expansive discussion, Dr. Sonia and Dr. Komal explore the complex relationship between hormones, sexual health, and overall wellbeing—and why this stage of life is not a decline, but a powerful turning point. Because without the right information… Without the right support… Without tuning into your own body… It's easy to feel disconnected, confused, and alone in the changes you're experiencing. But it doesn't have to be that way. In this episode, you'll learn:

Expect a renewed push to take a statin at your next doctor's visit; PREVENT online calculator skews decisions to prescribe cholesterol reduction as early as 30; American Heart Association discourages at-risk patients from taking fish oil and garlic supplements—REALLY? Renewed interest in muscle as promoter of overall health and metabolism; The key role of urolithin A (Mitopure®️) for supporting muscle function. Is DHEA a reasonable supplement for post-menopausal women?

Most women are suffering for years from anxiety, gut problems, low libido, and brain fog because no one is treating the real cause: their hormones. This episode is a masterclass in women's hormone optimization, covering everything from vaginal delivery of bioidentical hormones to why low estrogen destroys your gut, your sex drive, your mitochondria, and your marriage. Watch this episode on YouTube for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR Host Dave Asprey sits down with Dr. Sarah Daccarett, MD, a physician, longevity expert, and the founder and CEO of Inner Balance, a modern women's health company redefining hormone therapy, sexual wellness, and aging. She has treated tens of thousands of women across all 50 states and is known for challenging outdated medical models and building science-driven solutions that reflect female biology rather than borrowing protocols designed for men. She created Oestra, a revolutionary hormone therapy delivery system, along with Libida, an on-demand libido solution that targets desire at the brain level, making her one of the most credible and innovative voices in functional medicine and women's longevity today. Together, they expose why conventional medicine has failed women for decades, why patches and pills are nearly useless, and what actually works for anti-aging, metabolism, longevity, and human performance. Dr. Sarah makes the case that hormone replacement therapy is not a last resort for menopausal women. It is a foundational longevity strategy that every woman should consider starting in her 20s. You'll Learn: Why vaginal hormone delivery outperforms every other delivery method for women How low estrogen destroys your gut lining, gallbladder, and immune system long before menopause symptoms appear Why a carnivore or animal-based diet raises estrogen and why fiber lowers it How progesterone converts to testosterone in women, and why you may not need a testosterone prescription The real reason SSRIs get prescribed when hormone replacement therapy should come first Why iodine is essential for breast health, estrogen metabolism, and thyroid function How oxalates from "superfoods" like matcha, spinach, and almonds accumulate in your ovaries, uterus, and kidneys Why both partners need hormone replacement therapy for a relationship to thrive How hormones control mitochondria, dopamine, norepinephrine, and every system in your body Thank you to our sponsors! - Qualia | If you want to take the guesswork out of maintaining high NAD+ levels as you age, go to www.qualialife.com/daveNAD to get clinically proven Qualia NAD+ backed by a 100 day money back guarantee and code DAVENAD at checkout gets you an extra 15% off. - Igniton | Try risk free at Igniton.com and use code DAVE at checkout for 15% off. Backed by a 30-day money back guarantee. - The One Device | Use code DAVE for $10 off at theonedevice.com/dave - Joymode | Go to tryjoymode.com/DAVE Or enter DAVE at checkout for 20% off.Dave Asprey is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, and the father of biohacking. With over 1,000 interviews and 1 million monthly listeners, The Human Upgrade brings you the knowledge to take control of your biology, extend your longevity, and optimize every system in your body and mind. Each episode delivers cutting-edge insights inhealth, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, biohacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living. New episodes are released every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday (BONUS). Dave asks the questions no one else will and gives you real tools to become stronger, smarter, and more resilient. Keywords: Dr. Sarah Daccarett, Inner Balance, women's hormone therapy, bioidentical hormones, vaginal hormone delivery, estrogen deficiency, progesterone therapy, hormone replacement therapy, perimenopause, testosterone women, COMT genetics, FSH hormone, iodine deficiency, oxalates health, leaky gut hormones, women's longevity, biohacking, Dave Asprey, human performance, functional medicine, anti-aging Resources: • Visit Sarah's Website and use code ‘PODCASTDRSARAH': https://www.innerbalance.com/ • Get My 2026 Clean Nicotine Roadmap | Enroll for free at https://daveasprey.com/2026-clean-nicotine-roadmap/ • Dave Asprey's Latest News | Go to https://daveasprey.com/ to join Inside Track today. • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/discount/dave15 • My Daily Supplements: SuppGrade Labs (15% Off) • Favorite Blue Light Blocking Glasses: TrueDark (15% Off) • Dave Asprey's BEYOND Conference: https://beyondconference.com • Dave Asprey's New Book – Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated • Join My Substack (Live Access To Podcast Recordings): https://substack.daveasprey.com/ • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com Timestamps: 0:00 – Trailer 1:15 – Introduction 2:43 – The Gender Gap in Hormone Care 5:14 – Why Women's Hormone Therapy Is Stuck in the 1960s 8:09 – Why Young Women Are Losing Their Hormones 9:33 – Toxins, Birth Control & Hormone Disruption 14:07 – How Fiber Steals Your Hormones 19:53 – Hormones, Libido & Brain Chemistry 32:13 – Pills, Patches & Why They Fail 36:54 – Why Vaginal Delivery Works Best 44:36 – Symptoms of Low Hormones 46:07 – Leaky Gut Is a Hormone Problem 47:38 – How Low Hormones Destroy Relationships 52:28 – Thyroid, Iodine & Sex Hormones 1:00:29 – Progesterone for Men 1:05:18 – Oxalates, Kidney Stones & Your Diet 1:11:13 – Where to Find Dr. Sarah See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us Fan MailFinding a healthy church after being hurt is hard — especially when toxic churches have learned to hide what they really believe. This week, Rebecca and I walk you through our evidence-based, step-by-step method for evaluating a church's website before you ever step through the door. From homepage vibes to staff pages, statement of beliefs to membership covenants, we'll show you exactly what to look for — and what to run from.We're also sharing real examples from actual church websites, some of them from well-known names you'll recognize, so you can train your eye to spot the difference between a church that genuinely welcomes you and one that just wants to slot you into a hierarchy. And we're connecting it all to our brand-new peer-reviewed study on internalized modesty messaging — because finding a healthy church isn't just nice to have. For girls especially, it can make all the difference.GET OUR TEMPLATE to Vet Your Church's WebsiteTO SUPPORT US: Join our Patreon for as little as $5 a month to support our work (and get access to the book club!)And check out our Merch, or any of our courses!Give to the Good Fruit Faith Initiative of the Bosko FoundationJoin our email list!LINKS MENTIONED: Our article about risk of sexual harassment in the Scientific Study of Religion JournalSupport the showJoin Sheila at Bare Marriage.com!Check out her books:The Great Sex Rescue She Deserves BetterThe Marriage You Want and the Study Guide The Good Girl's Guide to Great Sex and The Good Guy's Guide to Great SexAnd she has an Orgasm Course and a Libido course too!Check out all her courses, FREE resources, social media, books, and so much more at Sheila's LinkTree.

As a gynecologist, I help women with the physical, hormonal, and medical aspects of sexual response: eliminate sexual pain, and help women who can't orgasm due to an SSRI, diabetes or vascular disease. I am not a therapist. I do not treat the psychosocial aspects of sexual difficulties or address the mind-body connection. And that is why the work I do depends on experts like  my guest today, Dr. Lori BrottoDr. Lori Brotto is a registered psychologist, researcher, and global leader in women's sexual health. A Professor at the University of British Columbia and Distinguished University Scholar, she has spent more than two decades developing and validating evidence-based treatments for women's sexual concerns and is widely recognized for pioneering the use of mindfulness in sexual health. She co-developed eSense to translate this body of research into accessible, evidence-based care beyond traditional clinical settings.  Dr. Brotto has authored more than 280 scientific publications and is also the author of Better Sex Through Mindfulness and its companion workbook.  In this episode: Why a sex therapist and medical clinician need to collaborate How mindfulness helps arousal and libido once there is no pain with sexual activity How well mindfulness works to increase libido The difference between mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy Why women avoid sex (besides pain)  The circular sexual response cycle If most sex therapists are aware of the impact of menopause symptoms The role of systemic testosterone and libido The eSense Health tool for individualized digital access to CBT and mindfulness Why Dr. Brotto developed eSense Health What eSense is How eSense works and how well it works Who eSense is for How this tool helps women  Living with a cancer diagnosis PTSD History of trauma History of sexual abuse With different cultural and religious backgrounds What to expect during an eSense session The cost of eSense Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/lori-brotto-9974a236/ Instagram @drloribrotto Information about eSense HEALTHeSense Health is a digital health company focused on closing the care gap in women's sexual health. The e-Sense program is based on proven therapeutic approaches, including CBT and mindfulness, and turns them into a structured self-guided experience that women can access privately. It offers support that's similar to what you might receive in therapy, but in a more accessible and affordable format. To learn more and sign up for updates, visit: https://esensehealth.com/contact/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/esensehealth/   YouTube: Episode 195 Vulvar Relief with Dr. Andrew GoldsteinCOME AGAIN is a 30-part audio series to address the biological, hormonal, and medical issues that can sabotage your sex life. This solution-driven, science-based guide will help get your libido to kick in and your clitoral nerve endings to wake up.For more information, go to DrStreicher.com/COMEAGAINDr. Streicher is on SUBSTACK      DrStreicher.Substack.com Articles Monthly News Flash Reports on recent research  Monthly Zoom Ask Me Anything Webinar Lauren Streicher MD is a clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, the founding medical director of the Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause, and a Senior Research Fellow of The Kinsey Institute, Indiana University. She is a certified menopause practitioner of The Menopause Society. Dr. Streicher is the medical correspondent for Chicago's top-rated news program, the WGN Morning News, and has been seen on The Today Show, Good Morning America, The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, NPR, Dr. Radio, Nightline, Fox and Friends, The Steve Harvey Show, CBS This Morning, ABC News Now, NBCNightlyNews,20/20, and World News Tonight. She is an expert source for many magazines and serves on the medical advisory board of The Kinsey Institute, Self Magazine, and Prevention Magazine. She writes a regular column for The Ethel by AARP and Prevention Magazine.   LINKS Subscribe To Dr. Streicher's Substack Information About COME AGAIN Dr. Streicher's CV and additional bio information To Find a Menopause Clinician and Other Resources  Glossary Of Medical Terminology Books by Lauren Streicher, MD   Slip Sliding Away: Turning Back the Clock on Your Vagina-A gynecologist's guide to eliminating post-menopause dryness and pain Hot Flash Hell: A Gynecologist's Guide to Turning Down the Heat Sex Rx- Hormones, Health, and Your Best Sex Ever The Essential Guide to Hysterectomy                                      Dr. Streicher's Inside Information podcast is for education and information and is not intended to replace medical advice from your personal healthcare clinician. Dr. Streicher disclaims liability for any medical outcomes that may occur because of applying methods suggested or discussed in this podcast. 

It's time we have a "downstairs" heart-to-heart! In this episode, Dr. Jen breaks the silence on pelvic health, moving past the idea that dryness, leaking, or a "dead" libido is just a normal part of being a woman. Whether you are navigating puberty, preparing for birth, or thriving in post-menopause, your pelvic floor is the foundation of your vitality. Dr. Jen simplifies the science of bioidentical hormones and clean botanicals, sharing her signature 10-second daily ritual to help you feel juicy, strong, and empowered in your body again. Themes: Why we need to stop accepting pelvic discomfort, prolapse, and low sensation as inevitable parts of aging. How compounded pelvic floor ointments provide targeted healing without disrupting your systemic hormone balance. The role of Wild Yam and high-frequency herbs in supporting progesterone pathways and tissue resilience. Simple lifestyle "pro-tips"—from vibration plates to red light therapy—that invite blood flow back to your pelvic tissues. Understanding the pelvic floor as a "trauma bank" and why nervous system safety is the missing piece for libido and healing.   Connect with Jen: 

Broadcast from KSQD, Santa Cruz on 4-02-2026: Dr. Dawn briefly responds to an emailer in Aptos, advising that her numbers don't require rushing into therapy but recommending a more thorough workup. An emailer asks about her sister's osteoporosis treatment, including Reclast side effects and vitamin D levels of 28. Dr. Dawn recommends raising vitamin D to around 50, adding vitamin K2 (MK7-9) and calcium, and suggests weekly oral Fosamax as an alternative to annual Reclast infusions that cause week-long flu-like symptoms. A caller reports dizziness when sitting up in bed and recent fainting episodes during hot weather. Dr. Dawn distinguishes vestibular problems from postural hypotension — spinning dizziness when legs are still in bed suggests loose otoliths in the semicircular canals rather than blood pressure issues. She recommends the Dr. Foster vestibular exercises and increased fluid and salt intake. Cancer survival has reached a major milestone: 70% of U.S. patients now survive at least five years, up from 50% in the 1970s, thanks to reduced smoking and advances like immunotherapy and checkpoint inhibitors. An Estonian Biobank study of 67,000 adults found men's libido peaks in their early 40s while women's peaks in their 20s-30s with sharper decline around age 50, though testosterone levels begin falling in men's early 30s. Dr. Dawn frames perimenopause and menopause as natural transitions rather than diseases, explaining that perimenopausal hormone swings can actually be larger and more erratic than during fertile years. She recommends limiting caffeine (which is metabolized more slowly after menopause), alcohol, and spicy foods, and strongly advocates transdermal bioidentical hormones over oral synthetics—oral estrogen increases clotting risk 400% while transdermal carries no increased risk. An emailer asks about transcranial magnetic stimulation for depression. Dr. Dawn explains that while the technology works and shows benefit in studies, targeting remains challenging because each person's brain architecture differs based on individual developmental experiences. Researchers found that applying gamma-frequency electrical stimulation (40-90 Hz) to frontal and parietal lobes made participants more likely to choose generous money-splitting options with strangers, suggesting brain stimulation can nudge social decision-making toward altruism. A small Indian study found that daily conch shell blowing reduced sleep apnea symptoms by 34% after six months, similar to earlier didgeridoo research—blowing against resistance strengthens airway muscles and increases resting muscle tone during sleep.

Send us Fan MailA close look at how Every Man's Battle ignores the impact of predation on women and girls–and is just plain creepy! Plus a new study on hostile/benevolent sexism when it comes to tradwife content. It's our podcast and Friday RoundUp in one!Our podcast we wanted to air this week just wasn't ready in time–so we decided to record our Friday RoundUp a day early, and run it as this week's podcast. So if you're used to listening to our podcast, remember that on YouTube every week we also have a 20 minute unfiltered, unscripted Friday Roundup!TO SUPPORT US: Join our Patreon for as little as $5 a month to support our work (and get access to the book club!)And check out our Merch, or any of our courses!Give to the Good Fruit Faith Initiative of the Bosko FoundationJoin our email list!LINKS MENTIONED: Our post on the two Every Man's Battle excerptsThe Facebook post people were commenting onThe article on the new tradwife studyOur download on the problems with Every Man's BattleOur download on the problems with Every Young Man's BattleSubscribe to our YouTube channel so you don't miss all the regular Friday roundups!Support the showJoin Sheila at Bare Marriage.com!Check out her books:The Great Sex Rescue She Deserves BetterThe Marriage You Want and the Study Guide The Good Girl's Guide to Great Sex and The Good Guy's Guide to Great SexAnd she has an Orgasm Course and a Libido course too!Check out all her courses, FREE resources, social media, books, and so much more at Sheila's LinkTree.

In this conversation, Eli Israel shares his journey with longevity and optimization, focusing on his experiences with Crohn's disease, cancer, and the transformative impact of surgery. The discussion delves into the psychological burdens of chronic illness, the importance of mindset, and the role of courageous conversations in relationships. Mukti Devi emphasizes the significance of embracing uncertainty and the cues from our bodies in navigating life's challenges. Together, they explore the interplay between health, sexuality, and communication, highlighting the journey towards a fulfilling life. In this conversation, Mukti Devi and Eli Israel explore the themes of pleasure positivity, the role of psychedelics in self-discovery, the importance of integration and understanding the shadow self, and the connection between science and spirituality. They discuss how embracing pleasure can lead to emotional growth, the significance of courageous conversations, and the transformative potential of psychedelics when guided properly. The dialogue emphasizes the need for self-awareness and the integration of all aspects of oneself to achieve a higher state of being.   For Audience Join the other 20,000+ high-performers getting weekly insights on biological reversal, exponential strategies, and Life Energy optimization→ https://start.gladdenlongevity.com/subscribe If you're ready to measure your 60+ biological ages and build a personalized reversal plan, apply for a discovery call here → https://start.gladdenlongevity.com/apply-now   Use code 'Podcast10' to get 10% OFF on any of our supplements at https://gladdenlongevityshop.com/!      Takeaways ·       Eli's long-term fascination with longevity began in his 20s. ·       Crohn's disease significantly impacted Eli's quality of life. ·       The psychological burden of chronic illness can be heavy. ·       Surgery led to unexpected realizations about health and energy. ·       Embracing uncertainty can be a powerful ally in healing. ·       Mindset plays a crucial role in the effectiveness of medical interventions. ·       Courageous conversations can improve relationships and communication. ·       Eli's recovery was enhanced by the use of peptides and a keto diet. ·       The importance of addressing libido and sexual health in aging. ·       Making friends with uncertainty can lead to personal growth.  It feels good to feel good and embrace pleasure. ·       Courageously asking for what we need is essential for growth. ·       The ability to express desires is more valuable than the desires themselves. ·       Integration of all aspects of ourselves is crucial for personal development. ·       Psychedelics can help reveal hidden parts of ourselves. ·       Science and spirituality are interconnected in understanding our existence. ·       The ego is a powerful but often misleading aspect of ourselves. ·       Everything that exists belongs in the multiverse. ·       Neuroplasticity allows us to train our minds towards positivity. ·       The journey of self-discovery is ongoing and transformative.     Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Longevity and Optimization 02:15 Eli's Journey with Crohn's Disease 05:27 Facing Cancer: The Psychological Burden 09:22 Surgery and Recovery: A Transformative Experience 12:00 Realizations Post-Surgery 14:00 Embracing Uncertainty and Mindset 20:05 Libido and Sexual Function: A New Chapter 24:56 Courageous Conversations in Relationships 27:00 Embracing Pleasure and Positivity 30:54 Exploring Psychedelics and Self-Discovery 34:05 Integration and the Shadow Self 41:06 The Connection Between Science and Spirituality 32:00 Understanding the Shadow: Embracing All Parts of Self 33:55 Peeling Back the Layers: The Truth Beneath the Surface 35:30 Holistic Healing: Balancing Mind and Body 36:18 Virtual Connections: Adapting to Modern Therapy 37:36 Energy Literacy: Understanding and Managing Energy 38:38 Neurological Function: The Skiing Analogy 40:55 Boosting Energy: Innovative Protocols for Vitality Reach out to us at:    Website: https://gladdenlongevity.com/     Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gladdenlongevity/    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gladdenlongevity/?hl=en     LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gladdenlongevity    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5_q8nexY4K5ilgFnKm7naw    

Dr. Marc Breedlove, PhD, is a professor of neuroscience at Michigan State University and an expert on how hormones shape brain development and sexual orientation. We discuss how prenatal testosterone impacts whether someone is romantically attracted to men or women later in life, and what correlates of sexual orientation — such as finger-length ratios — tell us about the role of hormones in brain and psychological development. We also discuss why the number of older brothers a male has biases sexual orientation. Throughout, we explain how nature and nurture interact to shape male-female differences, behavior, and romantic partner choice. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman David: https://davidprotein.com/huberman Rorra: https://rorra.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Marc Breedlove (00:03:24) Hormones & Sexual Orientation (00:07:37) Prenatal Testosterone, Finger Ratio, Men & Women Differences (00:14:08) Sponsors: David & Rorra (00:16:46) Finger Ratios, Prenatal Testosterone, Gay & Straight Men/Women (00:23:57) Mice & Sex Differences, Androgens (00:26:54) Brain Differences & Sexual Orientation (00:33:52) Group vs Individual Differences, Height Analogy; Bisexuality (00:36:57) Brain Development, Hormones & Behavior; Brain Plasticity (00:42:52) Sponsor: AG1 (00:44:16) Sexual Behavior, Libido (00:51:37) Gay Rams, Brain Differences (00:58:00) Aversion Pathway, Men vs Women, Same-Sex Partner (01:06:58) Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH), Intersex Phenotypes (01:13:55) Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (AIS) (01:18:14) Sponsor: Function (01:19:25) Gay Men & Older Brothers, Maternal Immunization Hypothesis (01:32:55) CAH Carriers, Advantage, Stress Tolerance (01:35:41) Birds & Sexual Differentiation, Gynandromorphs (01:41:32) Anabolic Steroids, Hypersexuality; Adult Brain Plasticity (01:45:31) Age & Testosterone Decline; Sexual Orientation & Activities (01:53:14) Marc's Academic Journey, Ozarks, Luck (02:02:35) Exploration; Kids & Sex Differences (02:08:47) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us Fan MailKeith and Rebecca are taking over the podcast this week and are answering your questions — from how to find a healthy church community to whether complementarianism is a dealbreaker. They're refreshingly honest and a little funny about it. Then Joanna joins to dig into a brand-new peer-reviewed paper on how internalized modesty messaging affects girls' self-esteem and their risk of being sexually harassed in church as minors. What they found is both unsurprising and deeply sobering: environments that emphasize modesty messaging don't just harm girls, they actually groom boys into predatory behavior. It's research that needs to get out of their little corner of the internet and into the broader conversation, and your support made it possible.TO SUPPORT US: Join our Patreon for as little as $5 a month to support our work (and get access to the book club!)And check out our Merch, or any of our courses!Give to the Good Fruit Faith Initiative of the Bosko FoundationJoin our email list!LINKS MENTIONED: Love & Respect DocuseriesBook suggestions from Rebecca: Mistborn Series by Brandon SandersonProject Hail Mary - Andy WeirShattered Sea Trilogy - Joe AbercrombieFarseer Trilogy - Robin Hobb(Join The Patreon for our great book club for more!)Support the showJoin Sheila at Bare Marriage.com!Check out her books:The Great Sex Rescue She Deserves BetterThe Marriage You Want and the Study Guide The Good Girl's Guide to Great Sex and The Good Guy's Guide to Great SexAnd she has an Orgasm Course and a Libido course too!Check out all her courses, FREE resources, social media, books, and so much more at Sheila's LinkTree.

Your gut microbiome controls your brain chemistry, your stress response, your sleep, your metabolism, and your ability to lose weight, and most people have no idea how broken theirs actually is. Watch this episode on YouTube for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR Get 20% off your next purchase of OMNi-BiOTiC with code ‘Dave20' at: https://omnibioticlife.com/ In this episode, Host Dave Asprey and microbiome expert Hannah Kleinfeld break down the hidden gut science behind GLP-1 drugs, ADHD, HRV, histamine intolerance, SIBO, and why most probiotics you're taking are probably dead before they even reach your intestines. Hannah Kleinfeld is the co-founder and COO of Omni-Biotic US, a Yale and Harvard graduate, and a certified health coach whose personal battle with Lyme disease drove her deep into functional medicine and microbiome science. Omni-Biotic is the number one probiotic brand in Europe, used in hospital systems alongside antibiotic treatment, and is now bringing that clinical-grade research to the US market. Dave and Hannah go deep on the gut-brain axis, the vagus nerve, and how dysbiosis drives everything from brain fog and poor sleep optimization to inflammation, metabolic dysfunction, and compromised mitochondria. They cover how GLP-1 drugs slow gut transit time and trigger secondary dysbiosis, why most capsule probiotics rehydrate in stomach acid and fail, how short-chain fatty acids like butyrate cross the blood-brain barrier to regulate neuroinflammation, and how your gut bacteria directly control your heart rate variability, hormones, libido, and skin. This is biohacking your biology from the inside out, and it goes far deeper than supplements and fasting. You'll Learn: Why GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic create secondary dysbiosis and what to do about it How gut inflammation suppresses HRV, disrupts sleep, and accelerates aging Why most probiotics rehydrate in stomach acid and never make it to your intestines The gut-brain connection behind ADHD, brain fog, anxiety, and mood disorders How dysbiosis sabotages weight loss by skewing Firmicutes to Bacteroidetes ratios What the vagus nerve has to do with stress resilience and mitochondria health How to support your microbiome through antibiotics, travel, and SIBO recovery The histamine problem hiding inside popular probiotic strains Why the first 1,000 days of a baby's life shape lifelong immunity and HPA axis function How targeted probiotic formulations are changing functional medicine Thank you to our sponsors! Suppgrade Labs | Grab your DAKE and Minerals 101 duo at shopsuppgradelabs.com and use code DAVEPOD for 15% off todayPre-order Arthur Brook's new book today at themeaningofyourlife.com. 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Keywords: Hannah Kleinfeld, Omni-Biotic, gut microbiome, probiotics that work, GLP-1 gut damage, Ozempic side effects, secondary dysbiosis, gut brain axis, vagusnerve HRV, SIBO treatment, histamine intolerance probiotics, leaky gut inflammation, butyrate blood brain barrier, ADHD gut connection, probiotic capsules vs powder, antibiotic recovery, gut skin axis, microbiome sleep, Firmicutes Bacteroidetes weight loss, functional medicine gut health Resources: • Get 20% off your next purchase of OMNi-BiOTiC with code ‘Dave20' at: https://omnibioticlife.com/ • Get My 2026 Clean Nicotine Roadmap | Enroll for free at https://daveasprey.com/2026-clean-nicotine-roadmap/ • Dave Asprey's Latest News | Go to https://daveasprey.com/ to join Inside Track today. • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/discount/dave15 • My Daily Supplements: SuppGrade Labs (15% Off) • Favorite Blue Light Blocking Glasses: TrueDark (15% Off) • Dave Asprey's BEYOND Conference: https://beyondconference.com • Dave Asprey's New Book – Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated • Join My Substack (Live Access To Podcast Recordings): https://substack.daveasprey.com/ • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com Timestamps: 00:00 - Trailer 01:10 - Intro03:12 - Kids & Gas: Gut Imbalance in Children 06:42 - Pills vs. Powder Probiotics 07:28 - Omnibiotic Overview & Dave's Story 10:44 - Probiotics & Heart Rate Variability14:14 - GLP-1 Drugs & the Microbiome 17:24 - Gut & Sleep Quality 19:13 - Probiotics & SIBO 27:47 - Gut Bacteria & ADHD 29:55 - Gut, Libido & Fertility 36:04 - Gut & Unusual Microbiome Facts 43:22 - Histamine Intolerance & Probiotics 51:58 - Kids' Microbiome vs. Adults' 56:10 - Outro See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Patreon/Supercast Special Release – Bonus – Hormones, Libido, and the Missing Conversation About Women's Bodies with Dr. Christine Vaccaro (294) This is a sneak peek of our episode with Dr. Christine Vaccaro – available only on our Premium Supercast and Patreon platforms. For as little as $5/month you can have access to special releases like this one, first-to-know about upcoming events and discounts and an ad-free feed. Click here to join & finish the episode!! We've normalized not understanding women's bodies. Dr. Christine Vaccaro helps demystify women's sexual health – exploring everything from hormones and anatomy to libido and pelvic floor challenges. Together, we break down what's often misunderstood or overlooked, offering clear, empowering insights to help women better understand their bodies and advocate for their care. “You don't want women to have to choose between mental health or sexual health.” – Dr. Christine Vaccaro Time Stamps for Bonus – Hormones, Libido, and the Missing Conversation About Women's Bodies with Dr. Christine Vaccaro (294) 00:49 Understanding the complexity of women’s sexual health 06:53 Libido and sexual health 09:36 Gender equity in sexual health education 12:36 The Clitoris: Anatomy and function 15:12 Hormones and their impact on sexual health 30:57 Navigating hormonal changes in Perimenopause and Menopause 34:09 The role of Testosterone in women’s health 51:53 Pelvic floor health and its impact on women 58:02 Importance of sexual health awareness About our Guest – Dr. Christine Vaccaro  She is a double board-certified and fellowship trained urogynecologist & reconstructive pelvic surgeon with advanced training in sexual medicine. She is an expert in treating urogynecological conditions and has conducted research on interstitial cystitis (IC), pelvic floor disorders, and clitoral anatomy. Dr. Vaccaro is an active member of both the American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS) and the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons (SGS), where she contributes to multiple committees focused on advancing education and research.Dr. Vaccaro has been practicing medicine for over 20 years in the military, and graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1999, with a major in Chemistry/Life Sciences, Nuclear Engineering Track. She received her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree in 2003 from the University of North Texas Health Science Center. She completed her OB/GYN residency training in 2007 at Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, WA and her Urogynecology fellowship training in 2011 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Cincinnati, OH. ​Dr. Vaccaro retired from the U.S. Army with the rank of Colonel, after serving as Fellowship Program Director and Service Chief of Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Looking for our Upcoming Events? Click here!! Our Beyond Attachment Styles course is available NOW! Learn how your nervous system, your mind, and your relationships work together in a fascinating dance, shaping who you are and how you connect with others. Earn 6 Continuing Education Credits – Available at Checkout Online, Self-Paced, Asynchronous Learning with Quarterly Live Q&A’s

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Cindy Eckert (Addyi) joins JVN to talk all things women's sexual health, libido, and the science behind desire. Cindy breaks down her TIME100 Health feature, gives a preview of her upcoming Paramount+ documentary The Pink Pill: Sex, Drugs & Who Has Control, shares the iconic story of Addyi (often called the “female Viagra”) and her fight for better access to women's health care. Jonathan and Cindy also unpack the science of libido, how hormones, stress, and stigma affect sexual wellness, and why sexual health is directly connected to quality of life.  If you've ever wondered about low libido, women's sexual desire, Addyi, or how to talk about sexual health without shame - this episode is for you! Full Getting Better Video Episodes now available on YouTube.  Follow Cindy Eckert on @cindypinkceo  Follow us on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn Jonathan on Instagram @jvn Executive Producer, Chris McClure Producer, Editor & Engineer is Nathanael McClure Production support from Chad Hall Our theme music is also composed by Nathanael McClure. Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive BTS content, extra interviews, and much much more - check it out here: www.patreon.com/jvn  Curious about bringing your brand to life on the show? Email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices