Today I’m discussing and debunking the common misconceptions about hormone replacement therapy. I will kick off the discussion by breaking down what happens to our hormones during menopause before explaining how these changes impact our lives, where the most common misconceptions about hormone replacement therapy stemmed from, and why this treatment is so beneficial after menopause. Due to the lack of education on the topic, I’ll also discuss the importance of being your own advocate when determ...
May 26, 2021•41 min
On today’s episode, I’m joined once again by Meg Ellis, an incredible life coach with Phoenix 8 Consulting and fitness professional who has become a good friend and a regular guest of the podcast. Today, we are talking about how to have unconditional confidence and trust in yourself. As Meg says, there’s no magic light bulb that goes off; trusting yourself requires constant work. We talk about the connection between confidence and peace and how the belief that everything is workable will lead to...
May 19, 2021•54 min
Today, I am speaking with Houston-based designer, author, speaker, coach and self-proclaimed enneagram junkie, Elaine Turner, whose greatest passion is to guide women to believe, "You are worthy." We also delve into the topics reflected in Elaine's book, Breaking the Glass Slipper: Debunking the Myths that Hold Women Back. This includes owning the truth of who you are and knowing you are worthy regardless of external factors as well as how accomplishing these things may be challenging for women ...
May 12, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Today’s episode is Part 2 of my conversation last week with Dr. Carolyn DeLucia, board-certified OB/GYN based in New York and New Jersey and one of the most distinguished experts in the field of sexual wellness in the country. She, like me, specializes in helping women in midlife revive their sex lives by providing solutions and treatments for the natural changes we experience as we age. Today we are talking about the important subject of vaginal laxity, that feeling that your vagina has become ...
May 05, 2021•52 min
Today's very special guest is Dr. Carolyn DeLucia, a board certified OB/GYN based in New York and New Jersey. Dr DeLucia has over 30 years of experience, and she, like me, now specializes in helping women in midlife revive their sex lives by providing solutions and treatments for the natural changes we experience as we age. She is also the author of an incredible book called "Ultimate Intimacy: The Revolutionary Science of Female Sexual Health," which reveals how we as women can understand and c...
Apr 28, 2021•53 min
Today's podcast is with a fascinating guest, Dr. Marco Pelosi III, a world-renowned cosmetic gynecologist. We explore the history, evolution, and controversy of cosmetic gynecology, facts and safety of vaginal surgery, and finding the balance between loving yourself as you are and seeking treatments to feel free and confident in your body.
Apr 21, 2021•58 min
Today's podcast guest is Dr. Jessica Shepherd, a prominent OB/GYN based in Dallas who shares my passion for sexual wellness. We dive into the importance of offering sexual health as part of our holistic medical practices, and how we as doctors are dedicated to learning about sexual wellness in a way that was never taught to us in medical school. Dr. Shepherd has an amazing practice called Sanctum Med + Wellness in Dallas where she merges Eastern and Western medicine to provide nurturing, holisti...
Apr 14, 2021•31 min
I'm joined today by a special guest Dr. Johnny Peet who is a friend of mine as well as an amazing gynecologist and pioneer in sexual wellness for both women and men. We chat about the myths and truths of bio identical hormone therapy, the importance of testosterone for optimal aging, the risks of *not* taking hormones, and cutting edge new treatments including platelet rich plasma laser therapy and stem cells. If you've ever been curious about hormone therapy, don't miss this informative episode...
Apr 07, 2021•53 min
Today's episode is Part 2 from my conversation last week with Meg Ellis, an amazing fitness instructor and life coach who also happens to be my favorite SoulCycle instructor. We're talking about the steps you can take to get what you want – from believing that you deserve it to being open to getting something even *better* than what you have envisioned for yourself. Don't miss this transformational and inspiring conversation!
Mar 31, 2021•45 min
I'm very excited to share part 1 of a 2-part podcast series with Meg Ellis, a fitness instructor and life coach who is also *the* best SoulCycle instructor. Today we're covering three big topics – resistance, trust, and fear – and how we can empower ourselves to step outside of our comfort zones and live from a place of curiosity and trust rather than a fear of failure. We talk about how to turn up the resistance, not only in your physical activity but also in your daily life, and to shift your ...
Mar 24, 2021•49 min
Today's episode is an open and honest conversation with my friend and colleague Mary Jo Rapini, a renowned psychotherapist who specializes in relationships and sexuality. We dive into everything from how men have been affected by the pandemic (not well), to dating in midlife and how to reconnect with our long-term partners during this uncertain time. We also discuss our mutual belief that the most important relationship you have is the one with yourself.
Mar 17, 2021•53 min
On today's episode I'm speaking with my friend and fellow midlife wellness enthusiast Amanda Thebe, author of "Menopocalypse: How I Learned to Thrive During Menopause and How You Can Too!" Amanda - a fitness and health expert with over 30 years of experience - shares her personal story of struggling with perimenopause and menopause, and how women can support their bodies through nutrition and fitness to reclaim their health and thrive in midlife.
Mar 10, 2021•51 min
I'm very excited to share with you some of the latest procedures and solutions we can do for one of the most common symptoms that I hear from women in menopause - and before menopause - which is vaginal dryness and pain during intercourse. This, along with other issues that arise during midlife, can lead to an unfulfilling sex life for ourselves and our partners. The good news is that we can optimize these parts of our body that change as we age so that we can continue having a vibrant, pain-fre...
Mar 03, 2021•20 min
Today I'm sharing my recent thoughts about how the secrets of the sexually woke apply to every aspect of your life, not just sex. This includes financial, career, family, and life in general. As a gyncecologist, I often look at life through the lens of sex, but I also understand that sex isn't a top priority or top of mind for everyone at this particular moment. Join me as I discuss the secrets of the sexually woke and how you can apply them to all areas of your life in order to feel fully alive...
Feb 24, 2021•41 min
Today I'm speaking with Houston icon Rachel Gower, the CEO of award-winning salon network, The Upper Hand, and mother to twin girls. We talk about navigating careers, relationships, and motherhood – and how to find time for self-care in the middle of all of it.
Feb 17, 2021•47 min
Today's podcast guest is Christine Mason, the Founder & CEO of Rosebud Woman, a beautiful line of women's intimate wellness products. She is also the author of The Invitation: Daily Love for Your Intimate Self, which is a manifesto for women to accept and cherish their bodies. In this episode we dive into honoring and embracing our feminine sexual beings at every age so that we can experience self-love, playfulness, reverence, and joy.
Feb 09, 2021•54 min
Today I'm talking with entrepreneur, author, and former literary agent Nina Lorez Collins, who founded The Woolfer – a vibrant community of women centered on disrupting social norms around aging. We talk about the importance of opening up about our health and sex lives with a supportive community, asking for what you want in the bedroom, why you should own a vibrator, and more.
Feb 03, 2021•56 min
One of the best parts about my job is that I get to have intimate conversations with women from all around the world. Every day I hear women describing their symptoms and experiences with menopause, and in today's episode I am sharing with you a list of the most common topics that come up. My hope is that this episode will help normalize these symptoms and release you from that isolating feeling that something is wrong with you. When I went through menopause, I was worried that something was wro...
Jan 27, 2021•32 min
During her research study on a group of over 1,000 women in midlife, Dr. Susan discovered a group of women who are enjoying the most vibrant sex of their lives at 40, 50, and beyond. She divulges their three secrets to sexual reawakening in her best-selling book Sexually Woke. In today's episode she shares these three secrets and how you too can become sexually woke.
Jan 20, 2021•56 min
Dr. Susan explains how bio identical hormone therapy pellets can enhance your relationships and restore sexual function in women who are approaching menopause as well as for those whose bodies have begun changing. Early is better than late! Let her tell you why....
Oct 27, 2020•32 min
Empowering midlife wellness. Body, mind & connection. What if I told you that there are three secrets to a happy, peaceful life?
Jul 08, 2020•16 min
Empowering midlife wellness. Body, mind & connection. What if I told you that there are three secrets to a happy, peaceful life?
Jul 08, 2020•11 min
Empowering midlife wellness. Body, mind & connection. What if I told you that there are three secrets to a happy, peaceful life?
Jul 08, 2020•15 min
Empowering midlife wellness. Body, mind & connection. Dr. Susan discusses vaginal relaxation after child birth, what we can do about it and how it effects our sex lives, our self esteem and our physical wellness.
Jul 03, 2020•20 min
Empowering midlife wellness. Body, mind & connection. Dr. Susan talks hormone replacement as it is such a big topic with so many questions and often not so many answers.
Jul 03, 2020•41 min
Empowering midlife wellness. Body, mind & connection. Dr. Susan talks with her friend and colleague, Mary Jo Rapini, licensed psychotherapist specializing in sex and intimacy and the common barriers to sex and intimacy.
Jun 11, 2020•35 min
Empowering midlife wellness. Body, mind & connection. Dr. Susan talks with her friend and colleague, Mary Jo Rapini, psychotherapist and relationship and intimacy expert based in Houston, about relationship dynamics and family dynamics during this Coronavirus outbreak.
Jun 11, 2020•44 min
Empowering midlife wellness. Body, mind & connection. Meditation… How do you do it? Why would you do it?
Jun 11, 2020•15 min
Empowering midlife wellness. Body, mind & connection. Now we are almost 4 months into this Coronavirus pandemic, and Dr. Susan feels there is a universal sense of fear. In this episode, she talks about facing fear with compassion.
Jun 11, 2020•42 min
Empowering midlife wellness. Body, mind & connection. Now 3+ months into the Coronavirus pandemic, is it possible that there is some beauty in this slowing down?
Jun 11, 2020•31 min
