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The people I’ve asked

Every one of these people sat down with me to talk about midlife, pleasure and feeling fully alive. Pick a face and hear what they told me.

Gabriella, host of Pleasure in the Pause · 80 guests

Amanda McCracken

Amanda McCracken

Journalist, author, and limerence expert

1 episode

Amy St. Germain

Amy St. Germain

Founder of Oboo, a pleasure-forward wellness brand creating tools and products designed for midlife bodies

1 episode

Ana Flores

Ana Flores

Founder and co-CEO of #WeAllGrow Latina, a 100% Latina-owned social media, events, e-commerce, and membership ecosystem

1 episode

Ann Tashi Slater

Ann Tashi Slater

Author of Traveling in Bardo: The Art of Living in an Impermanent World

1 episode

Dr. Anna Cabeca

Dr. Anna Cabeca

Triple board-certified physician specializing in gynecology, obstetrics, integrative medicine, and anti-aging and regenerative medicine

2 episodes

Anna Sansom

Anna Sansom

Multi-published erotic author and creative provocateur

1 episode

Dr. Arianna Sholes-Douglas

Dr. Arianna Sholes-Douglas

Board-certified OBGYN, integrative women's health expert, nationally recognized speaker, and author of The Menopause Myth

1 episode

Ashley Kelsch

Ashley Kelsch

Writer, coach, and somatic practitioner who helps midlife women change their relationship with alcohol

1 episode

Ashley Koff, RD

Ashley Koff, RD

USA Today bestselling author of Your Best Shot (HarperOne)

1 episode

Ashley Turner

Ashley Turner

Licensed marriage and family psychotherapist, yoga and meditation teacher, and founder of Yoga Psyche Soul

2 episodes

Dr. Aviva Romm

Dr. Aviva Romm

Midwife, herbalist, Yale-trained MD

1 episode

Bibi Brzozka

Bibi Brzozka

Renowned conscious sexuality coach

1 episode

Brooke Bralove

Brooke Bralove

Licensed clinical social worker, psychotherapist, and AASECT certified sex therapist with over 20 years in private practice

1 episode

Carly Mountain

Carly Mountain

Somatic psychotherapist, sex therapist, sacred space holder and author

2 episodes

Christine Mason

Christine Mason

Founder and CEO of Rosebud Woman, an exquisite intimate skin and body care brand

1 episode

Christine Morrison

Christine Morrison

Renowned journalist

1 episode

Colette Courtion

Colette Courtion

Distinguished and award-winning consumer marketer, inventor (21 issued patents), and femtech leader

1 episode

Colette Jane Fehr

Colette Jane Fehr

Licensed psychotherapist and nationally recognized relationship expert

1 episode

Cynthia Thurlow

Cynthia Thurlow

Nurse practitioner, two-time TEDx speaker, international speaker, and CEO and founder of the Everyday Wellness Project

1 episode

Deb Benfield

Deb Benfield

Registered Dietitian, nutrition therapist, and body image coach with 40 years of experience helping people heal their relationship with food, movement, and their bodies

1 episode

Dee Hartmann

Dee Hartmann

A pioneer in the field of physical therapy and pelvic health

1 episode

Dr. Deepti Gandhi

Dr. Deepti Gandhi

Board-certified family medicine physician and menopause specialist

1 episode

Denise Pines

Denise Pines

Media pioneer, award-winning marketer, serial entrepreneur, and community health advocate

1 episode

Dina Aronson

Dina Aronson

Writer, editor, and pro-age advocate

1 episode

Dr. Emily Jamea

Dr. Emily Jamea

Sex and relationship therapist and best-selling author of Anatomy of Desire

1 episode

Esther Blum

Esther Blum

Bestselling author of multiple books

1 episode

Felicia Reed

Felicia Reed

Passionate portrait photographer and Master Mindset Coach

1 episode

Gaby Natale

Gaby Natale

Three-time Daytime Emmy Award-winning journalist, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and leadership speaker

1 episode

Gina Lamanna

Gina Lamanna

Fashion stylist, entrepreneur, mother, and breast cancer survivor

1 episode

Dr. Holly Richmond

Dr. Holly Richmond

Somatic psychotherapist, certified sex therapist and sex therapy supervisor

1 episode

Jackie Giannelli

Jackie Giannelli

Board-certified family nurse practitioner specializing in women's health

1 episode

Dr. Jasmonae Joyriel

Dr. Jasmonae Joyriel

Licensed clinical psychologist and founder of Ignite Anew

1 episode

Dr. Jessica Shepherd

Dr. Jessica Shepherd

Board-certified OBGYN and a trailblazer in women's health

1 episode

Dr. Jila Senemar

Dr. Jila Senemar

Board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist with over 20 years of experience

1 episode

Jill Chmielewski

Jill Chmielewski

Registered Nurse, Women's Health Expert, and Menopause Educator with over 30 years of experience

1 episode

Jill Foos

Jill Foos

National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach

1 episode

Dr. Juliana Hauser

Dr. Juliana Hauser

Nationally recognized expert in relationships, sex, and holistic sexuality

1 episode

Julie Parana

Julie Parana

Occupational Therapist, Certified Women’s Health Specialist, Menopause Coach

1 episode

Dr. Justin Garcia

Dr. Justin Garcia

Evolutionary biologist and international authority on the science of sex and relationships

1 episode

Karen Cerezo

Nationally board-certified health coach, certified personal trainer, menopause expert, TEDx speaker, and founder of Lifestyle Fitness

1 episode

Kat Farrants

Kat Farrants

Founder of Movement for Modern Life

1 episode

Kate Codrington

Kate Codrington

Mentor, author, speaker, facilitator, artist and podcaster

1 episode

Kelley Workman

Kelley Workman

Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach

2 episodes

Dr. Kelly Casperson

Dr. Kelly Casperson

Urologist, sexual medicine expert

1 episode

Kim Vopni

Kim Vopni

Certified fitness professional, author, and women's health educator passionate about pelvic health

1 episode

Lauren Elise Rogers

Lauren Elise Rogers

Certified Holistic Sexuality Educator and Certified Embodied Intimacy & Relationship Coach

1 episode

Lauren Tetenbaum

Lauren Tetenbaum

Social worker specializing in women’s mental health during life transitions, including the perinatal and perimenopausal stages

1 episode

Dr. Laurie Mintz

Dr. Laurie Mintz

Emeritus Professor at the University of Florida teaching Human Sexuality

1 episode

Lizzie Bermudez

Lizzie Bermudez

Lifestyle host, podcaster and midlife influencer

1 episode

Dr. Lori Brotto

Dr. Lori Brotto

A pioneer in the field of women's sexual health and a leading expert on mindfulness-based interventions for sexual concerns

1 episode

Marcella Hill

Marcella Hill

Founder and CEO of Peek-a-Boo Stuff, a global toy company, and Love Woolies, a repurposed clothing brand

1 episode

Dr. Maria Sophocles

Dr. Maria Sophocles

Gynecologist, author and public advocate for women's health

2 episodes

Dr. Maria Uloko

Dr. Maria Uloko

A trailblazing urologist

1 episode

Dr. Mariza Snyder

Dr. Mariza Snyder

Powerhouse advocate for midlife women

1 episode

Megan Dahlman

Megan Dahlman

Menopause fitness specialist

1 episode

Morgan Adams

Morgan Adams

Holistic sleep coach who helps women overcome insomnia without medication

1 episode

Nandita Mahadevan

Nandita Mahadevan

Founder of Sol Women, a community based in Austin, Texas

1 episode

Dr. Nerina Ramlakhan

Dr. Nerina Ramlakhan

Physiologist and sleep therapist

1 episode

Nicki Williams

Nicki Williams

Award-winning nutritionist, author, and leading expert in women's health and hormones

1 episode

Dr. Noor Al-Humaidhi

Dr. Noor Al-Humaidhi

Board-certified family physician, menopause specialist, and founder of Lifestyles by Noor

1 episode

Omisade Burney Scott

Omisade Burney Scott

Black Southern 7th generation native North Carolinian feminist, social justice advocate and creative

1 episode

Dr. Peter Castillo

Dr. Peter Castillo

Double board-certified urogynecologist and founder of Swan Medical Intimate Wellness

1 episode

Petra Coveney

Petra Coveney

Creator of Menopause Yoga™ (2013), a senior yoga teacher, trainer and author of two books on menopause

1 episode

Dr. Rachel Rubin

Dr. Rachel Rubin

Board-certified urologist and sexual medicine specialist

1 episode

Rebecca Soffer

Rebecca Soffer

Co-founder of Modern Loss and bestselling author of the Modern Loss Handbook

1 episode

Rebekah Brown

Rebekah Brown

Founder of the vibrant midlife community and menopause supplement range, Liminal

1 episode

Robyn Parets

Robyn Parets

Yoga teacher, breathwork facilitator, and nervous system coach

1 episode

Dr. Sadaf Lodhi

Dr. Sadaf Lodhi

Board-certified gynecologist specializing in sexual and menopausal health

1 episode

Sally Mueller

Sally Mueller

Co-Founder and CEO of Womaness

1 episode

Dr. Sameena Rahman

Dr. Sameena Rahman

Board-certified OB/GYN specializing in menopause management and sexual health

1 episode

Sari Cooper

Sari Cooper

AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist & Supervisor and Founder and Director of the Center for Love and Sex

1 episode

Dr. Shahzadi Harper

Dr. Shahzadi Harper

Trailblazing perimenopause and menopause expert

1 episode

Dr. Sharon Malone

Dr. Sharon Malone

Nationally known expert in women’s health

1 episode

Sheri Winston

Sheri Winston

Award-winning sexuality teacher and author of Women's Anatomy of Arousal: Secret Maps to Buried Pleasure

1 episode

Dr. Susan Hardwick-Smith

Dr. Susan Hardwick-Smith

Board-Certified Gynecologist and certified menopause practitioner specializing in women's midlife wellness, hormone optimization and sexual wellness

2 episodes

Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz

Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz

Board-certified OB/GYN and integrative medicine expert

1 episode

Tara Ellison

Tara Ellison

Author and essayist

1 episode

Teyonna Bowman

Teyonna Bowman

Created a platform called Pausitive Outlook to share her survivorship journey

1 episode

Dr. Tina Sogocio

Physician and menopause educator

1 episode

Vanessa Cornell

Vanessa Cornell

Teacher, thought leader, and masterful space holder who guides women to reconnect with their inner selves

1 episode

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