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

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Menopod Guest Susan Wolfe

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

Menopod Guest - Pleasure Product Specialist Kim Airs

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

Age and Happiness

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

Dr. Valena Wright, MD - LIVE Broadcast Recording

Today we chat about our Hot Summer Reads! a (not so) lonely planet author Karina Kennedy joins us to chat about her upcoming book launch party. There will be prizes to win! Her book is a fun travel diary through Italy. Full of wine, sex, mishaps and, more!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/menopod/support

HOT Summer Reads

Mary Kennedy and Sue Merlino chat about how sometimes women do not support other women. Sue thinks that they are not evolved and are stuck in their own self-esteem issues, but she also has experienced men doing the same thing and talks about a recent experience she had with a man who may feel threatened by her.  Mary has worked for difficult women in the past and honestly admits that she feels jealous of women who book things that she should have booked. Lots of great topics to discuss in the future so be sure to like, rate and subscribe to our podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/menopod/support

Why do some women not support other women?

Mary and Sue are back at it, and in this Menopod episode, they chat with Dr. Valena Wright. Valena is a board-certified gynecologic oncologist with more than 25 years of clinical practice dedicated to improving women’s health. She just released her book, It's Time You Knew, which is a must-have for all of the women in your life.  Valena sees cancer every day in her practice and that coupled with the loss of her sister, Deborah, to ovarian cancer she is committed to educating us on how we can best advocate for ourselves while at the Dr's. office.  You can purchase her book from her website: ValenaWrightMD.com. Valena gives us information that we should ask when at our Dr. office and shares some great insight into our bodies. Please send us comments, share, and rate us 5 stars!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/menopod/support

Dr. Valena Wright, MD

Mary Kennedy and Sue Merlino chat about what our partners do to help out around the house and Mary reads responses from the Mid Life Mood swing FB page.  Sue then brings up the 5 Love Languages, that are written about by author Gary Chapman. Mary takes the test online and finds out that she likes Acts of Service. Take your test with your partner and see f the results will help your relationship! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/menopod/support

Menopod - Love Languages

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

Menopod - guest Les Kurkendaal - Barrett

On this episode Marla Schultz talks about her speaker series, standup career and advocating for her mother's health.  Marla and Mary reflect back on their time coming up together in NYC and the about the issues of menopause. You can follow Marla on IG @ marlaschultzcomedy and on Ageless Adventures on Youtube. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/menopod/support

Menopod - guest Marla Schultz

Mary Kennedy and Sue Merlino chat it up with Maggi Mayfield. Maggi reveals that she has some symptoms of peri-menopause and that she is not looking forward to experiencing more.  During her quarantine she taught herself some new skills and release an album Pandemic Girl.  She debuts a couple of songs here so give them a listen and download them from Spotify for future listening pleasure! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/menopod/support

Menopod - guest Maggi Mayfield

Mary Kennedy and Sue Merlino chat with John Larocchia, Stand Up Comic, Retired New York City Firefighter, Grandpa and Founder of Laughter Saves Lives.  Laughter Saves Lives is a foundation whose mission is to provide assistance to First Responders with overcoming financial hardship due to an unforeseen tragedy or illness.   --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/menopod/support

Menopod - guest John Larocchia

This week Mary Kennedy and Sue Merlino welcome Amy Stiller to the Menopod.  They discuss menopause, sex, dating and her dad, Jerry Stiller who recently passed away.   --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/menopod/support

Menopod - with guest Amy Stiller

Mary Kennedy and Sue Merlino welcome Karith Foster to the show to chat about her upcoming book,  You Can Be Perfect or You Can Be Happy, available May 31, 2020 on Amazon. The ladies discuss how important it is to give ourselves permission to take care of ourselves, and to be very specific when asking for help.  Lots of great tips and laughs!   --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/menopod/support

Menopod - guest Karith Foster

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

Menopod - Hanging with Rome Green Jr. and Cam Miller

Fun, entertaining podcast with Mary Kennedy and Sue Merlino discussing the ins/outs of being a women going through menopause moments. Guests include, Comedians, Doctors, Health Care professionals, Entertainment Professionals, Influencers. and more! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/menopod/support

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