Menopause Love Lounge

Andrea Knoche
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Menopause Love Lounge is a menopause podcast for women in midlife who feel misunderstood, dismissed, and quietly blamed—and know that what they’re experiencing deserves more than surface-level answers. Menopause isn’t just a hormonal transition. It’s happening inside a culture that profits from women feeling broken, depleted, and “behind”—offering quick fixes that keep us disconnected from our bodies, our relationships, and each other. Six women talk honestly about sex after menopause, intimacy, menopause-related anxiety, emotional burnout, identity shifts, nervous system overload, boundaries, self-trust, changing relationships, and the quiet loneliness that so often defines midlife. Many women reach this season having pulled back from female friendships—not because they don’t value them, but because years of comparison, fear of judgment, and emotional self-protection made closeness feel risky. We name that honestly, and we talk about what it takes to rebuild connection in ways that feel safe, real, and nourishing again. Six hosts matter because no single woman gets to be the answer. This isn’t single-voice authority—it’s real women thinking together, questioning out loud, and letting complexity be honest. This isn’t another podcast telling you what to buy, fix, or optimize. It’s a place to slow down, tell the truth, and remember that what you’re feeling makes sense. Welcome to the lounge. (Hosted by Andrea Knoche, Ozzie Osborne, Dawn Wiggins, Karen Viesta, Junie Moon, and Laurie Gerber.)

  1. You Lost Your Libido… Now They Want to Sell It Back to You

    5D AGO

    You Lost Your Libido… Now They Want to Sell It Back to You

    You lost your libido during menopause… and now the pharmaceutical industry may be trying to sell it back to you. You lost your libido. Maybe slowly. Maybe all at once. Maybe you didn’t even realize it until one day… …it just wasn’t there anymore. And now? There’s a solution waiting for you. A pill. A diagnosis. A way to “fix” what suddenly feels different in your body. But what if low libido during menopause isn’t just something to fix? What if it’s something to understand? In this episode of Menopause Love Lounge, we’re diving into one of the most controversial conversations in women’s health: 👉 what really happens to desire during perimenopause and menopause 👉 why libido can shift even in relationships that seem perfectly “fine” 👉 and what it means that there’s now a drug designed to bring female desire back Including the so called “pink pill” (Addyi) and the debate around whether it’s truly helping women… or profiting from them. Because this conversation is about so much more than sex. It’s about: • hormones, brain chemistry, and the nervous system • emotional and relational connection • body confidence and identity in midlife • the pressure to perform vs the truth of how you actually feel • and a medical system that still struggles to understand women’s bodies We also get into: • why desire can’t always be reduced to a hormone imbalance • the difference between support and symptom suppression • holistic healing vs pharmaceutical solutions • and the uncomfortable question so many women quietly ask themselves: 👉 Is something actually wrong with me… or is my body trying to tell me something? And then we really go there: 👉 If you could take a pill to get your libido back… would you? This conversation is honest. Funny. A little controversial. And might completely change the way you think about desire, menopause, and your body. 👉 Send this episode to a woman who’s been quietly wondering where her desire went. 💬 And tell us in the comments: Would you want your libido back exactly the way it was… or do you think your body is asking for something different? 🔗 Links & Resources 😴 Try MenoSleep: Buy it here 🎧 Listen Here 👉 Apple Podcast 👉 Spotify Podcast Stay connected with the Menopause Love Lounge: ▶ YouTube: @MenopauseLoveLounge ◎ Instagram: @menopauselovelounge ♪ TikTok: @menopauselovelounge 🌐 Website: https://menopause-love-lounge.captivate.fm ✉️ Email: theladies@menopauselovelounge.com Support the ladies

    59 min
  2. She’s Not Crazy… It’s Hormones | Why Men Misread Communication in Menopause

    MAY 6

    She’s Not Crazy… It’s Hormones | Why Men Misread Communication in Menopause

    What if your relationship struggles aren’t a communication problem… but a biology problem? You’re trying to communicate clearly. He’s taking it the wrong way. Getting defensive. Shutting down. Or acting like you’re overreacting. And you’re sitting there thinking… “How is this still so hard?” But what if it was never just communication to begin with? What if it’s hormones—and he doesn’t understand them? In this episode of Menopause Love Lounge, we’re joined by Harry Kloser-Pitcher—relationship educator and founder of She’s Not Crazy, a biology-based relationship education platform that’s reached over 30 million views. And this conversation shifts the lens: maybe the problem isn’t what’s being said; maybe it’s what’s happening in the body In this episode: – why communication can break down even when you’re both trying – how hormones impact sensitivity, safety, and emotional reactions – why men take things personally when they don’t understand what’s going on underneath – the difference between vulnerability… and collapse (and why that matters for attraction) – what actually helps communication improve in midlife relationships This isn’t about blaming men. And it’s not about excusing behavior. It’s about understanding what’s underneath it. Because when hormones are misunderstood...communication gets messy… fast. But when they’re understood? Things soften. Reactions make more sense. And connection feels possible again. If you’ve ever thought: “Why does he keep misunderstanding me?” or "Why does this feel so much harder than it should?” This episode will land. Send this to the man in your life. Not as proof he’s wrong…but as a way to help him understand what you’ve been feeling. Timestamp 00:00 Why communication still isn’t working 02:15 Meet Harry Kloser-Pitcher 05:10 It’s not communication—it’s biology 09:30 How hormones impact emotional reactions 14:45 Why men take things personally 19:20 Nervous system and feeling safe in relationships 24:10 Vulnerability vs emotional collapse 28:40 Why menopause changes relationship dynamics 33:15 What actually improves communication 38:00 Final takeaways and how to shift your relationship 🔗 Links & Resources 😴 Try MenoSleep: Buy it here 👉 Learn more at www.shesnotcrazy.co.uk for a free Female Cycle Chart and a 7-day email series for men. Harry’s upcoming book, She’s Not Crazy: Welcome to the Relationship Dojo, is expected in September 2026. 💡 WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU If this episode resonates, follow Menopause Love Lounge, share it with a friend, and start having these conversations out loud because more men need to hear this. 🎧 Listen Here 👉 Apple Podcast 👉 Spotify Podcast Stay connected with the Menopause Love Lounge: ▶ YouTube: @MenopauseLoveLounge ◎ Instagram: @menopauselovelounge ♪ TikTok: @menopauselovelounge 🌐 Website: https://menopause-love-lounge.captivate.fm ✉️ Email: theladies@menopauselovelounge.com Support the ladies Mentioned in this episode: Love At Any Age Podcast with Laurie Gerber Feeling discouraged, “out of practice,” attracting the same men, losing hope, not trusting your choices, or feeling invisible in the dating world? Love at Any Age with Laurie Gerber is your weekly guide for navigating midlife dating: you’ll get emotional prep, tactical coaching, mindset shifts, proven dating tools, messaging help, and real stories from women just like you. If you’re a woman over 50 who’s done the work but still struggling with love, Love at Any Age is for you. This podcast speaks to women navigating dating after divorce, widowhood, or just a desire for a better partnership. Apple-Sleep From Mrs to Ms Podcast From Mrs. to Ms. is your go-to podcast for real, unfiltered conversations about dating, relationships, and reinventing yourself after heartbreak or major life transitions. Hosted by Andrea Knoche, each episode dives into the truths no one talks about, with expert guests, honest stories, and practical insights to help you date with confidence, clarity, and intention. If you’re ready to break patterns, trust yourself again, and create the love life you actually want, you’re in the right place. FMTM

    42 min
  3. HRT in Menopause: What Doctors Aren’t Telling You About Hormone Therapy

    APR 29

    HRT in Menopause: What Doctors Aren’t Telling You About Hormone Therapy

    Thinking about HRT but feeling confused, overwhelmed, or honestly a little scared? You are not alone. Hormone replacement therapy has become one of the most talked about and misunderstood topics in menopause. Depending on who you ask, it is either the answer to everything or something to avoid at all costs. In this episode of Menopause Love Lounge, we cut through the noise and get real about HRT. No fear tactics. No fluff. Just honest conversation about what is actually happening in your body during menopause and how hormone therapy may or may not play a role. We talk about estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone and how they impact sleep, anxiety, libido, and brain fog. We also get into why so many women feel dismissed when they bring this up to their doctors. If you have been struggling with symptoms that do not feel like just aging or you have been told to just deal with it, this episode is for you. This is not just about hormones. It is about understanding your body, advocating for yourself, and making informed decisions without shame or fear. In this episode: • What HRT actually is and how it works • The real risks and benefits of hormone therapy • Common myths that keep women confused or afraid • How hormones impact sleep, mood, libido, and energy • What to consider before starting HRT • Why one size fits all advice does not work in menopause Timestamps: 00:00 Thinking about HRT but feeling confused or scared 01:42 What HRT actually is and how it works 04:18 Why menopause symptoms are more than just aging 07:05 Estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone explained simply 10:12 The real benefits of HRT for sleep, mood, and libido 14:36 The risks everyone talks about and what is actually true 18:50 Why so many women feel dismissed by doctors 22:15 Who HRT is for and when it might not be right 25:40 Questions to ask before starting hormone therapy 28:30 Final thoughts on advocating for your health If this episode resonates, follow Menopause Love Lounge, share it with a friend, and start having these conversations out loud because more women need to hear this. 🔗 Links & Resources ✨ Try MenoSleep: Buy it here 💡 WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU If this episode resonates, follow Menopause Love Lounge, share it with a friend, and start having these conversations out loud because more women need to hear this. 🎧 Listen Here 👉 Apple Podcast 👉 Spotify Podcast Stay connected with the Menopause Love Lounge: ▶ YouTube: @MenopauseLoveLounge ◎ Instagram: @menopauselovelounge ♪ TikTok: @menopauselovelounge 🌐 Website: https://menopause-love-lounge.captivate.fm ✉️ Email: theladies@menopauselovelounge.com Mentioned in this episode: From Mrs to Ms Dating & Relationship Podcast

    52 min
  4. Menopause Insomnia: Why You’re Waking Up at 3AM (And What Actually Helps)

    APR 22

    Menopause Insomnia: Why You’re Waking Up at 3AM (And What Actually Helps)

    In this raw and heartfelt episode of Menopause Love Lounge, the ladies open up about one of the most frustrating and exhausting parts of midlife: those brutal 3 a.m. wake-ups that leave you wired, anxious, and completely drained the next day. We’re going beyond the usual hormone conversation. Yes, perimenopause and menopause disrupt sleep — but what if the real culprits are also decades of overgiving, unprocessed emotions, fear, trauma, and a nervous system that’s been running on empty for years? Your body isn’t broken… it’s finally demanding attention. Listen in as we share our honest personal stories: Laurie’s four surprising things that keep her up at night (and the spreadsheet she used to figure it out)Junie’s sleep-deprived rock bottom that involved a loose dog on a busy street — and the unexpected “cookie” suggestion that changed everythingKaren’s long battle with fear-fueled insomnia and the vicious anxiety-sleep cycleDawn’s history of night terrors, sleepwalking, and how learning to feel her feelings in the quiet darkness finally brought reliefAndrea’s ongoing journey with gummies, shoulder pain, and figuring out what actually works We also dive into the stats: Women are 40% more likely to struggle with insomnia than men, and that gap widens dramatically once perimenopause hits. Hormonal shifts mess with cortisol timing and steal your deep, restorative sleep — so you can be “in bed long enough” and still wake up exhausted. Plus, the practical tools we’re actually using right now: MenoSleep supplement (with honest dosing tips — start low!)HigherDOSE Infrared PEMF mat for nervous system calm and coherenceGrounding/earthing mats (plus our real talk about bunching issues)Magnesium glycinate, low-dose melatonin, and the Oura ring for tracking real sleep qualityThe power of muscle testing, flipping positions in bed, and creating space to feel emotions instead of pushing through ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 Welcome + menopause insomnia overview 01:30 Why you’re waking up at 3am 03:00 Emotional and nervous system triggers 07:00 Real sleep struggle stories 12:30 Tools that help you fall back asleep 18:00 What we’re using to sleep better 25:00 Habits that are helping and hurting sleep 31:00 The science behind menopause insomnia 35:00 “Legs Wide Open” game 43:30 Final takeaways 🔗 Links & Resources ✨ Having trouble sleeping? Try MenoSleep: Buy it here Other tools we talked about: • Magnesium glycinate • Melatonin • Oura Ring for sleep tracking • Grounding mats 💡 WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU What is actually helping you sleep right now? Drop it in the comments. Your experience could help another woman who is struggling. 🎧 Listen Here 👉 Apple Podcast 👉 Spotify Podcast Stay connected with the Menopause Love Lounge: ▶ YouTube: @MenopauseLoveLounge ◎ Instagram: @menopauselovelounge ♪ TikTok: @menopauselovelounge 🌐 Website: https://menopause-love-lounge.captivate.fm ✉️ Email: theladies@menopauselovelounge.com Mentioned in this episode: Apple-Sleep From Mrs to Ms Dating & Relationship Podcast

    49 min
  5. He Went Soft… Now What? The Real Talk on ED, Shame & Intimacy After 40

    APR 15

    He Went Soft… Now What? The Real Talk on ED, Shame & Intimacy After 40

    What happens when the man you love can’t get it up… and no one knows how to talk about it? In this raw, real, and surprisingly relatable episode of Menopause Love Lounge, we’re breaking the silence around erectile dysfunction in midlife relationships. Because let’s be honest, it’s happening way more than anyone admits. Over 50 percent of men over 40 experience some form of ED, yet most couples suffer through it quietly, filled with shame, confusion, and self-doubt . And here’s the part no one talks about...It doesn’t just affect him… it affects YOU too. Chapters: 00:03 - Introducing the Ladies of the Lounge00:26 - Understanding Erectile Dysfunction: A Shared Journey12:30 - Understanding Performance Anxiety in Relationships20:40 - Navigating Insecurities in Relationships27:02 - Understanding Erectile Dysfunction and Its Emotional Impact32:37 - Intimacy and Aging: Understanding Challenges and Opportunities36:16 - Exploring Intimacy and Connection Plus, we bring the laughs with our signature Legs Wide Open game where we explore creative, playful ways to keep intimacy alive even when penetration isn’t the main event. This episode is honest, unfiltered, and necessary. Because great sex in midlife isn’t about perfection. It’s about connection, communication, and getting out of your head and back into your body 🔗 Links & Resources ✨ Try MenoSleep: Buy it here 💡 WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU Is your relationship struggling and your partner is unwilling to communicate? DM us..we'd love to provide some tips 🎧 Listen Here 👉 Apple Podcast 👉 Spotify Podcast Stay connected with the Menopause Love Lounge: ▶ YouTube: @MenopauseLoveLounge ◎ Instagram: @menopauselovelounge ♪ TikTok: @menopauselovelounge 🌐 Website: https://menopause-love-lounge.captivate.fm ✉️ Email: theladies@menopauselovelounge.com Mentioned in this episode: MenoSleep MenoSleep on Amazon https://amzn.to/4sL4BHq From Mrs to Ms Dating & Relationship Podcast Love At Any Age Podcast with Laurie Gerber Feeling discouraged, “out of practice,” attracting the same men, losing hope, not trusting your choices, or feeling invisible in the dating world? Love at Any Age with Laurie Gerber is your weekly guide for navigating midlife dating: you’ll get emotional prep, tactical coaching, mindset shifts, proven dating tools, messaging help, and real stories from women just like you. If you’re a woman over 50 who’s done the work but still struggling with love, Love at Any Age is for you. This podcast speaks to women navigating dating after divorce, widowhood, or just a desire for a better partnership.

    45 min
  6. Menopause Rage & Brain Fog: Why You’re Not Crazy, You’re Just Over It

    APR 8

    Menopause Rage & Brain Fog: Why You’re Not Crazy, You’re Just Over It

    If you’ve ever wondered “Why am I so angry all of a sudden?” Or found yourself rage-cleaning the kitchen at 10:30pm, forgetting words mid-sentence, or losing all patience with customer service… you’re not crazy, and you’re definitely not alone. In this episode of Menopause Love Lounge, the ladies get real about menopause rage and brain fog — not as something to fear or shame, but as powerful signals from your body that it’s time for change. We share our personal stories (from screaming until you lose your voice, to silent seething, to full-on “I can’t find the word and it’s not even on the tip of my tongue”), dive into eye-opening stats, and explore why so many of us are hitting a breaking point with things we used to tolerate. You’ll hear honest talk about: Why rage often shows up as “I’m just over it” energyThe real connection between brain fog, overwhelm, trauma, and liver healthHow to discharge anger safely without blowing up your relationshipsThe difference between hormones, trauma responses, and old people-pleasing patternsWhy this season might actually be an invitation to set better boundaries and reclaim your peace We even hold Menopause Court: Rage Edition — judging real-life midlife moments with green (justified!) or red (maybe a little rage-y) paddles. The verdict? Sometimes you’re not overreacting… you’re just done carrying it all. If you’re in perimenopause or post-menopause and feeling the rage, the fog, or the exhaustion, this episode will make you laugh, feel seen, and walk away with more compassion for yourself. Grab a cup of tea (or something stronger), settle in with your menopause besties, and remember: You’re not broken. You’re not crazy. You’re just over some of the old shit — and that’s actually a really good thing. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS [00:00] Welcome & hot flashes [02:00] Personal rage & brain fog stories [19:00] The stats: 70% rage, nearly 90% brain fog [30:00] Menopause Court: Rage Edition [50:00] Final thoughts & sisterhood 🔗 Links & Resources ✨ Having trouble sleeping? Try MenoSleep: Buy it here 💡 WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU Drop your own rage or brain fog story in the comments or DM us — we read every single one. 🎧 Listen Here 👉 Apple Podcast 👉 Spotify Podcast Stay connected with the Menopause Love Lounge: ▶ YouTube: @MenopauseLoveLounge ◎ Instagram: @menopauselovelounge ♪ TikTok: @menopauselovelounge 🌐 Website: https://menopause-love-lounge.captivate.fm ✉️ Email: theladies@menopauselovelounge.com Mentioned in this episode: MenoSleep MenoSleep on Amazon https://amzn.to/4sL4BHq From Mrs to Ms Dating & Relationship Podcast

    55 min
  7. Why Strong Women in Menopause Can't Trust Masculine Leadership (Explains Best Selling Author)

    APR 1

    Why Strong Women in Menopause Can't Trust Masculine Leadership (Explains Best Selling Author)

    You’re not struggling because you’re weak. You’re struggling because you’ve had to be strong for a very long time. In this episode of Menopause Love Lounge, we’re talking about something that doesn’t get said out loud enough—why so many capable, self-sufficient women hit a point in midlife where trusting masculine leadership in relationships feels… almost impossible. Not because they don’t want support. But because they’ve learned not to rely on it. And menopause has a way of bringing that pattern into sharp focus. As your tolerance drops, your standards rise, and your body stops accommodating what no longer feels aligned, the roles you’ve been playing—leading, managing, holding everything together—can start to feel exhausting instead of empowering. So what happens when a woman who can do it all… no longer wants to? And why does trusting someone else to lead feel so unfamiliar—or even unsafe? In this conversation, we’re joined by Best Selling Author and Relationship Coach GS Youngblood to explore what masculine leadership actually looks like in a healthy relationship—and why so many women struggle to trust it, especially after years of over-functioning. We talk about how these patterns are formed long before menopause, and why midlife often becomes the moment where they can no longer be ignored. In this episode, we get into: – Why strong, capable women often default to leading in relationships– The difference between being capable and feeling safe enough to let someone else lead– How over-functioning impacts attraction, desire, and emotional connection– What masculine leadership actually is (and what it’s not)– And how to begin shifting out of doing it all… without losing yourself Because this isn’t about becoming less powerful. It’s about learning how to experience support, partnership, and trust in a way that actually feels good in your body. If you’ve ever felt like you’re the one holding everything together—and also the one quietly exhausted by it—this episode will likely resonate. 🔗 Links & Resources ✨ Not sleeping like you used to? Try MenoSleep: Buy it here GS Youngblood Masculine Leadership in Relationships 💡 WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU Are you struggling with masculine leadership or lack thereof in your relationship? Tell us what's going on with you! 🎧 Listen Here 👉 Apple Podcast 👉 Spotify Podcast Stay connected with the Menopause Love Lounge: ▶ YouTube: @MenopauseLoveLounge ◎ Instagram: @menopauselovelounge ♪ TikTok: @menopauselovelounge 🌐 Website: https://menopause-love-lounge.captivate.fm ✉️ Email: theladies@menopauselovelounge.com Mentioned in this episode: Apple-Sleep From Mrs to Ms Dating & Relationship Podcast

    1h 9m
  8. Menopause, Outgrowing Friendships, and the Ache of Loneliness

    MAR 25

    Menopause, Outgrowing Friendships, and the Ache of Loneliness

    There’s a kind of loneliness no one prepares you for in menopause. Not the loud, obvious kind. The quiet ache that shows up when your friendships start to feel… different. In this episode of Menopause Love Lounge, we’re talking about what happens when you begin to outgrow people you once felt deeply connected to—and how disorienting that can be in midlife. Because it’s rarely a dramatic ending. It’s the friend who doesn’t show up the way you thought she would. The conversations that suddenly feel surface-level. The emotional labor you can’t carry anymore. The subtle distance you don’t quite know how to name. And underneath it all, the question so many women quietly hold: Is it me… or have I changed? We explore how menopause and major life transitions—divorce, grief, burnout, empty nest—naturally reshape our relationships, and why that shift can feel both necessary and deeply painful at the same time. We talk about the difference between someone not caring and someone not having the capacity to show up, and how personal growth can create distance in even the longest friendships. In this episode, we get into: – Why some friendships fade as you grow—and what that actually means – The difference between lack of effort and lack of emotional capacity– How to ask for what you need (instead of silently pulling away)– The grief of outgrowing relationships built on who you used to be– And what it looks like to create more aligned, reciprocal connection now Because loneliness in midlife isn’t always about being alone. Sometimes it’s about no longer feeling met in the same way. And while one in two women report feeling lonely during this stage of life , it’s still something we don’t talk about enough. This episode is an invitation to look at your friendships with more clarity, more compassion, and more honesty—and to consider what kind of connection you actually want now. If you’ve been feeling the shift, you’re not imagining it. ...And you’re not the only one. Links menosleep 👉 Apple Podcast 👉 Spotify Podcast Stay connected with the Menopause Love Lounge: ▶ YouTube: @MenopauseLoveLounge ◎ Instagram: @menopauselovelounge ♪ TikTok: @menopauselovelounge 🌐 Website: https://menopause-love-lounge.captivate.fm ✉️ Email: theladies@menopauselovelounge.com

    48 min
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Menopause Love Lounge is a menopause podcast for women in midlife who feel misunderstood, dismissed, and quietly blamed—and know that what they’re experiencing deserves more than surface-level answers. Menopause isn’t just a hormonal transition. It’s happening inside a culture that profits from women feeling broken, depleted, and “behind”—offering quick fixes that keep us disconnected from our bodies, our relationships, and each other. Six women talk honestly about sex after menopause, intimacy, menopause-related anxiety, emotional burnout, identity shifts, nervous system overload, boundaries, self-trust, changing relationships, and the quiet loneliness that so often defines midlife. Many women reach this season having pulled back from female friendships—not because they don’t value them, but because years of comparison, fear of judgment, and emotional self-protection made closeness feel risky. We name that honestly, and we talk about what it takes to rebuild connection in ways that feel safe, real, and nourishing again. Six hosts matter because no single woman gets to be the answer. This isn’t single-voice authority—it’s real women thinking together, questioning out loud, and letting complexity be honest. This isn’t another podcast telling you what to buy, fix, or optimize. It’s a place to slow down, tell the truth, and remember that what you’re feeling makes sense. Welcome to the lounge. (Hosted by Andrea Knoche, Ozzie Osborne, Dawn Wiggins, Karen Viesta, Junie Moon, and Laurie Gerber.)

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  • Creator
    Andrea Knoche
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Andrea Knoche
  • Show Website
    Menopause Love Lounge

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