Let's talk about sex, ladies. Because apparently, perimenopause comes with a whole new set of rules, and nobody thought to send us the freaking handbook. From disappearing libidos and changing bodies to painful sex, vaginal dryness, and wondering why things that used to work suddenly don't, we're getting into the conversations that too many women are still having in whispers.

This week, we're taking the conversation straight to the expert! We're sitting down again with our resident menopause GURU, Kelley DeFilippis, board-certified nurse practitioner and menopause specialist at Pittsburgh's Menopause Wellness Center, for an honest, hilarious, and incredibly informative conversation about what really happens to our sex lives as our hormones shift. We're talking libido, arousal, orgasms, the anatomy of the clitoris (and why SO many of us were never properly educated about it!), responsive desire, the mental load, and why the Hollywood version of sex might have been setting us up for disappointment all along.

But we're not stopping at what's happening in the bedroom. We're getting into the below-the-belt changes nobody really prepares you for: vaginal dryness, itching, burning, painful penetration, incontinence, recurrent UTIs, and the not-so-fun domino effect of genitourinary syndrome of menopause. Kelley breaks down vaginal estrogen, how it works, how to use it, and why vaginal health matters whether you're sexually active or not. We also explore practical tools like the Ohnut for painful deep penetration and therapeutic vibrators to support blood flow and sexual wellness.

The big takeaway? You're not broken, you're not alone, and you absolutely do not have to settle for discomfort or a sex life that doesn't feel like your own anymore.

We're bringing the questions, the laughs, the real talk, and probably a few things you never thought you'd hear discussed on a podcast with your girlfriends. Because when it comes to perimenopause, knowledge is power, and we're officially done gatekeeping the good stuff.

Press play, share this with your girlfriends, and let's keep having the conversations that actually matter!

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A birthday episode that starts with a scandalous throwback photo and somehow ends in tarot, numerology, and a very real conversation about confidence in your 40s. We’re celebrating Rachel turning 44, and we let the day unfold the way life actually does: funny stories, sharp pivots, and a few moments that hit right in the chest.

We talk about the “era” she’s stepping into and why midlife can feel less like a decline and more like a prime. That includes perimenopause realities, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and what it means to care for your body without obsessing over it. We also get honest about self-care that’s more than a buzzword: lymphatic drainage massage, sound baths, live music, supporting other healers, and learning to do things solo without waiting for anyone else to join.

Then we go deeper. A nail salon body-shaming moment becomes a lesson in boundaries and what we want our kids to learn about body image and speaking up. We connect the dots to abundance, intuition, and the way the universe can take things away in painful ways to make room for something better. We touch numerology 44 meaning and why 8 energy feels like power, flow, and infinity, then pull a tarot card that points straight to inner child healing and choosing calmer, clearer reactions.

If you’re into spiritual growth, women’s wellness, midlife mindset shifts, and building an “unf*ckwithable” life, come hang with us. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a boost, and leave a review, then tell us: what do you want your next year to stand for?

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In this episode, we honor Rachael's dear friend Rachael aka “Goose” and let her story open a bigger conversation about grief, spirituality, and what it means to celebrate someone without denying the pain.

Rachael shares memories, we talk honestly about how loss changes you, and offer simple rituals that make remembrance feel alive instead of frozen.

• Dedicating the conversation to Rachael “Goose” Geesaman Henicle and why this timing feels spiritually aligned
• We chat about how traditional funerals shape our nervous system around death and why we want more room for joy
• Dive into the complicated grief of untimely loss and the stories we tell about the life not lived
• How the spiritual world connects us through ongoing connection with dreams, signs, and messages through music
• Creating a celebration of life as a model for community grief, including sharing stories and welcoming every emotion with a practical memorial idea of gifting clothing and meaningful objects to keep someone close
• Ending with some simple rituals for remembrance, including candles, letters, playlists, altars, and speaking to them out loud

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