Menopause Love Lounge

Andrea Knoche

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. Confidence Over 40: Why Women Stop People Pleasing and Start Choosing Themselves

    Jun 25

    Confidence Over 40: Why Women Stop People Pleasing and Start Choosing Themselves

    Why do so many women become more confident after 40? In this episode of Menopause Love Lounge, we're diving into the surprising confidence shift that happens during midlife. From letting go of people pleasing to setting stronger boundaries, dating after divorce, body confidence, and finally trusting ourselves, this conversation is packed with honest stories and practical insights. Our panel shares the personal moments that changed everything, including why divorce can actually become a confidence booster, how healthy boundaries create more freedom, and why so many women stop performing for approval and start living authentically. In this episode: Why healthy boundaries create more freedom, not lessThe surprising confidence that comes from dating after divorceLearning to trust yourself instead of seeking validationWhy many women care less about external approval in midlifeThe research behind confidence, body image, and agingHow community and female friendships help us growWhy writing a dating profile can teach you who you really areThe difference between performing for others and living authentically Plus, we wrap things up with a hilarious round of "Absolutely Yes or Hard Pass," revealing the things we've completely outgrown after 40. Timestamp 00:00 Why Women Become More Confident After 40 01:21 Personal Confidence Stories 04:16 Healthy Boundaries 10:12 What Real Confidence Looks Like 20:13 Divorce & Dating Build Confidence 24:08 Andrea's Confidence Journey 27:50 Dating Profiles Reveal Who You Are 33:19 The Science of Confidence After 40 35:09 Does Invisibility Create Freedom? 42:17 Absolutely Yes or Hard Pass DM Enjoyed the conversation? Follow Menopause Love Lounge, leave us a 5 star review, and send this episode to a friend. Stay connected with the Menopause Love Lounge: ▶ YouTube: @MenopauseLoveLounge ◎ Instagram: @menopauselovelounge ♪ TikTok: @menopauselovelounge 🌐 Website: www.menopauselovelounge.com ✉️ Email: menopauselovelounge@gmail.com ▶ YouTube: @MenopauseLoveLounge ◎ Instagram: @menopauselovelounge ♪ TikTok: @menopauselovelounge 🌐 Website: www.menopauselovelounge.com ✉️ Email: menopauselovelounge@gmail.com Mentioned in this episode: From Mrs to Ms Dating & Relationship Podcast

    1h 2m
  2. Gut Health, Bloating & Menopause: What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You | Serena Teddy

    Jun 18

    Gut Health, Bloating & Menopause: What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You | Serena Teddy

    Think your bloating, constipation, food sensitivities, weight gain, and fatigue are just part of menopause? In Part 2 of our conversation with functional medicine practitioner Serena Teddy, we dive into the powerful connection between gut health, hormones, stress, and menopause symptoms. Serena explains how estrogen impacts the gut, why some women suddenly develop digestive issues during midlife, and what may really be behind symptoms like bloating, inflammation, and stubborn weight gain. We also tackle some of today's biggest wellness trends in our Helpful or Harmful game, separating fact from fiction on topics like fasting, probiotics, hormone pellets, magnesium, mouth taping, parasite cleanses, and more. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by conflicting health advice, this episode will help you cut through the noise and better understand what your body may actually need. Inside This Episode✔️ Why gut health changes during menopause ✔️ The connection between estrogen and digestion ✔️ Bloating, constipation & food sensitivities explained ✔️ Why women feel overwhelmed by health information ✔️ Functional medicine vs conventional medicine ✔️ Probiotics, fasting & wellness myths ✔️ Helpful or Harmful? Menopause Mythbusters Timestamps00:00 Welcome Back & Why Gut Health Matters in Menopause 03:00 Why Women Suddenly Experience Bloating & Digestive Issues 08:45 The Estrobolome: How Your Gut Affects Estrogen 15:30 Food Sensitivities, Gluten & What Testing Can Reveal 22:15 Constipation, Gut Motility & The Fiber Mistake Many Women Make 28:00 Why Women Are More Confused Than Ever About Their Health 34:00 Functional Medicine, AI & Finding the Root Cause 40:00 Helpful or Harmful? Menopause Wellness Mythbusters 51:00 Fasting, Probiotics, Hormone Pellets & Wellness Trends 58:00 Serena's Top Advice for Women Feeling Overwhelmed

    44 min
  3. Menopause Isn't Just Hormones: The Hidden Impact of Stress, Burnout & Emotional Overload

    Jun 11

    Menopause Isn't Just Hormones: The Hidden Impact of Stress, Burnout & Emotional Overload

    What if your hot flashes, anxiety, insomnia, brain fog, inflammation, and exhaustion aren't just about hormones? In this powerful conversation, the ladies of Menopause Love Lounge sit down with functional medicine practitioner Serena Teddy to explore the connection between chronic stress, emotional suppression, people-pleasing, burnout, nervous system dysregulation, and menopause symptoms. Together, they share deeply personal stories about divorce, grief, resentment, anxiety, and the wake-up call many women experience in midlife when their bodies finally refuse to carry the emotional weight they've been holding for decades. This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation with Serena Teddy. Be sure to tune in next week as we dive into gut health, menopause symptoms, wellness myths, and our Helpful or Harmful game. Inside this episode: ✔️ Why menopause isn't just a hormone problem ✔️ The surprising connection between stress, burnout, and menopause symptoms ✔️ How chronic emotional overload impacts the body ✔️ Why some women struggle more than others during menopause ✔️ The limitations of conventional medicine when it comes to midlife health ✔️ What other cultures can teach us about aging and menopause ✔️ Why healing requires looking beyond hormones alone 🕰️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction & Meet Serena Teddy 03:12 Why menopause isn't just a hormone problem 10:45 The hidden role of stress in midlife symptoms 18:20 Why women experience menopause differently 22:30 What other cultures can teach us about menopause 29:15 Burnout, emotional overload & nervous system dysregulation 36:40 The limitations of conventional medicine 43:00 The body's built-in fail-safe systems 45:10 What to expect in post-menopause 48:00 Coming next week: Gut health, fasting & menopause myths 🎧 Listen Here 👉 Apple Podcast 👉 Spotify Podcast Where to find Serena Teddy, PA-C, RD, MS-Psych, FMCP-M Instagram:@steddyhealth Facebook: Steddy Health and Wellness Facebook Page 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 Menopause Love Lounge

    50 min
  4. Menopause, Money & Financial Freedom: Why Women Over 40 Don't Feel Financially Safe

    Jun 4

    Menopause, Money & Financial Freedom: Why Women Over 40 Don't Feel Financially Safe

    Menopause doesn’t just change your hormones. It can change how you think about money, security, independence, and what it would actually take to feel safe in your own life. Because for many women, money is never just money. It’s safety. Freedom. Choice. Identity. Power. Fear. And for some… proof that you’ll be okay if life changes overnight. In this deeply honest Menopause Love Lounge conversation, the ladies unpack the emotional relationship women have with money in midlife—from divorce, breadwinning, and financial dependence to scarcity mindset, inherited money trauma, fear of wanting more, and the complicated reality of rebuilding financial confidence later in life. This isn’t just a conversation about budgets or retirement planning. It’s about the beliefs women carry in their bodies about worth, survival, abundance, and whether financial safety is something we create… or something we spend our lives chasing. Inside this episode: Why menopause can trigger a midlife financial wake-up call Divorce, financial dependence, and learning to stand on your own Scarcity mindset, inherited money stories, and generational fear The emotional weight of being the breadwinner Why so many women feel guilt, shame, or anxiety around wealth and success Financial independence, remarriage, and protecting what you’ve built Money mindset, manifestation, practical action, and what actually creates financial confidence 🕰️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Why Financial Freedom Matters for Women Over 40 02:30 Karen's Divorce Wake Up Call and Taking Control of Her Money 05:40 Dawn's Story: Working Since Age 11 and Overcoming Scarcity 10:55 The Jet Conversation: Manifestation, Money Mindset & Big Dreams 15:05 Why Women Feel Guilty About Wanting Wealth 18:15 Money Trauma, Divorce & Learning Financial Independence 24:00 Are Your Money Beliefs Holding You Back? 34:10 The Hidden Fear Behind Women's Relationship With Money 44:20 Financial Statistics Every Woman Should Know 51:45 Power Move or Financial Trap? Midlife Money Edition If you’ve ever wondered whether you’d be okay on your own… or struggled to feel financially safe even when the numbers say you should… this conversation will hit home. Send this to a woman who needs a reminder that financial confidence is not just about money—it’s about reclaiming choice. 🎧 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 Menopause Love Lounge Jet!!

    1h 3m
  5. Empty Nest, Broken Ties: Can a Mother’s Heart Heal?

    May 28

    Empty Nest, Broken Ties: Can a Mother’s Heart Heal?

    This week on the Menopause Love Lounge, the conversation around empty nesting takes a much deeper turn. What happens when motherhood starts to shift? When the kids grow up, move out, pull away emotionally, or simply stop needing you the same way they once did? Andrea Knoche is joined by Laurie Gerber, Junie Moon, Dawn Wiggins, and Ozzie Osborne for one of the most vulnerable episodes yet as the ladies open up about identity loss, grief, freedom, parenting adult children, marriage shifts, emotional estrangement, and rediscovering purpose in midlife. In one of the most emotional moments of the episode, Junie shares the heartbreaking story of her estrangement from her son and how she’s learned to hold both grief and joy at the same time. The conversation also explores: • Empty nest syndrome in midlife • Motherhood and identity loss • Estrangement between parents and adult children • Mental health and family dynamics • Midlife marriage and relationship changes • Rediscovering yourself after raising kids • Why self care and self motherhood matter in menopause This episode is raw, funny, emotional, healing, and deeply relatable for any woman navigating changing family dynamics in midlife. 🕰️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Intro: When Motherhood Starts to Change 10:24 — Junie opens up about her son leaving home at 16 12:00 — “He left… and I never saw him again” 13:13 — Living with estrangement while rebuilding your life 16:18 — “We give birth to these kids, but we don’t own them” 17:55 — Junie reveals her son never gave her a reason 24:57 — Laurie on what children truly need from parents 33:29 — Andrea shares her empty nest and divorce journey 38:12 — Ozzie shares empty nest statistics & emotional impact 42:00 — “Freedom or Freak Out?” Empty Nest game begins 🔗 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 Mentioned in this episode: 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.

    57 min
  6. The Hidden Anxiety of Menopause Nobody Warned Women About

    May 21

    The Hidden Anxiety of Menopause Nobody Warned Women About

    Why does menopause suddenly make confident women feel anxious, overwhelmed, emotional, and completely unlike themselves? In this episode of Menopause Love Lounge, the ladies get real about the menopause anxiety nobody prepares women for. From racing thoughts at 3am to questioning your confidence, identity, relationships, and purpose, this conversation dives into what’s really happening beneath the surface during perimenopause and menopause. The lounge opens up about: • Menopause anxiety and panic attacks • Overthinking and intrusive thoughts • Sleep struggles and nighttime spiraling • Hormones, GABA, and emotional regulation • Childhood trauma resurfacing during menopause • Identity loss and rediscovering yourself in midlife • Imposter syndrome and confidence struggles • Why women suddenly need more alone time If you’ve ever thought: “Why am I suddenly so anxious?” “Why do I feel like I’m losing myself?” “Why can’t I stop overthinking everything?” …this episode is for you. You are not crazy. You are not alone. 🕰️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Welcome back 02:57 Laurie on anxiety 11:37 Hormones & anxiety 16:26 Andrea on imposter syndrome 20:19 Sleep anxiety 22:41 Funny sleep moment 31:08 Menopause anxiety stats 36:21 Menopause Court 45:18 Final thoughts 🔗 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 Mentioned in this episode: From Mrs to Ms Dating & Relationship Podcast

    50 min
  7. You Lost Your Libido… Now They Want to Sell It Back to You

    May 13

    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
  8. 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. 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
4.9
out of 5
13 Ratings

About

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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