My Aloof Vagina, A Cheeky Guide to Perimenopause MAV Martha

Choosing joy can be a practice. And in this Season 1 Bonus episode, Martha was a guest on the Navigating Joy Together podcast. 

In this conversation, Martha and pod host Lauren talk about:
 ways to cultivate joy in the mundanehow Martha knows when she's allowing joy into her life (and when she's NOT!)how starting her podcast helped Martha get back in touch with joyand why perimenopause is NOT for wimps...but also why it isn't worth attaching your identity to the "suffering" of it allThey touch briefly on the concept of "The Pain Body," which they both know about through Eckhart Tolle. 

And how some things in our lives that we think of as "chores" may be worth re-examining.

You can listen to the full uncut interview and episode here or anywhere you listen to podcasts:  Episode 27 of the Navigating Joy Together podcast "Sharing JOY through 'My Aloof Vagina' with Martha McBride"
It's a sweet show with practical tips on how to stay connected to joy as a family. Definitely worth a listen if you're hoping to be more mindful about your mindset and want to cultivate and choose joy with your family.


Take care of yourself. And take care of your vagina!
Everything show related at MyAloofVagina.com
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Martha shares the toll unexpected caregiving responsibilities have taken on the show and reveals the plan for going forward.

Bonus episodes are on their way. And Season 2 episodes will begin showing up at the end of the summer.

In the meantime, treats and updates will be shared via email to MAV Sisterhood members. (Free! So sign up today and don't miss a message!)

My Aloof Vagina will remain active on social and welcomes your requests, suggestions, stories, ideas and even topic guest recommendations. Just reply to any MAV Sisterhood email and Martha will get your message.

A request: Martha’s STILL looking for the right longevity expert to bring to you. DM her on Instagram or reply to any Sisterhood email to make suggestions. I’m looking for someone fun. May be too much to ask. Who knows?

MAV TIP: Developing resilience will serve you throughout your life. Both the ability to roll with the punches when everything changes. (Humor helps!)  AND physical resilience in the form of flexibility, strength & balance. You deserve a long, healthy less-physically-precarious life and NOW is the time to take those steps. (More on this in Season 2, I promise!)
Take care of yourself. And take care of your vagina!
Everything show related at MyAloofVagina.com
Discounts on faves:
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🍌 vFit $50 value bonus) Code MAVKIT while supplies last.

Loved this episode? Enjoy the show? Please share with a friend.
Bonus video & more fun on YouTube & Instagram.
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Martha is joined again by Deanna Boyd, Make Up Artist & Photographer, and they discuss the different paths. To HRT or Not to HRT?

What is the outlook and perspective of a woman who has decided to manage all this “naturally” - without HRT and or even herbal HRT alternatives?

How might someone end up on the HRT path in her early 50s?

Which lifestyle change might you feel compelled to make during perimenopause?
(Martha's margarita-loving self is resisting the news.)

And why might reading up on things - step away from the Google first - help us ride this wave with more peace and bring our loved ones along for the ride?

Find Deanna:
Unfiltered and Evolving Beauty
Instagram
YouTube

Important links
- Dr. Christiane Northrup menopause book that Deanna said opened her eyes, gave her comfort, and informed her approach to this transitional season.
- NYT Women Have Been Misled About Menopause
- find a menopause practitioner


MAV TIP: Whichever path you choose, get informed. Seek out information and support. Don't rely on your gynecologist to know how to guide you. It can be confusing, but you really do get to choose what's right for you and your particular circumstances. Read up on it so that YOU make the decision for yourself.
Take care of yourself. And take care of your vagina!
Everything show related at MyAloofVagina.com
Discounts on faves:
😃Frownies Save 10% via link (or code MAV10)
🍌 vFit $50 value bonus) Code MAVKIT while supplies last.

Loved this episode? Enjoy the show? Please share with a friend.
Bonus video & more fun on YouTube & Instagram.
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(Reply to any Sisterhood email & land in Martha's actual inbox. Really.)
Affiliate links above, meaning I earn a small commission if you purchase through them. I ONLY partner with products when I'm ALREADY a happy customer who was talking them up. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Martha is joined by her friend Deanna Boyd, a longtime make-up artist and photographer who, through her work & her brand, encourages women to embrace their unique look.

Find Deanna:
Unfiltered and Evolving Beauty
Instagram 
YouTube 

In this conversation recorded before the podcast even launched, they compare notes on aging and discuss: 
What exactly IS clitoral atrophy?What happens to ALL our faces as we get closer to menopause? What do your sleep habits have to do with it?And what are Deanna's for changing your make up as you age? 
A request: Martha’s STILL looking for the right longevity expert to bring to you. DM her on Instagram or reply to any Sisterhood email to make suggestions. I’m looking for someone fun. May be too much to ask. Who knows?

Important links
Nurse Jamie pillow to help you avoid scrunching your face while you sleep.

Affordable Mulberry silk pillow cases Martha uses to reduce wear and tear on her hair and her facial skin. 

Meno belly.

Dr. Christiane Northrup menopause book that Deanna said opened her eyes, gave her comfort, and informed her approach to this transitional season.


MAV TIP: Love yourself as you are. Wear the bright lipstick. Keep your hair long if you want. Take the trip because you deserve it. Having fun and seizing our moments are important to healthy aging!
Take care of yourself. And take care of your vagina!
Everything show related at MyAloofVagina.com
Discounts on faves:
😃Frownies Save 10% via link (or code MAV10)
🍌 vFit $50 value bonus) Code MAVKIT while supplies last.

Loved this episode? Enjoy the show? Please share with a friend.
Bonus video & more fun on YouTube & Instagram.
I'm always up to something. Stay in the know with the free MAV Sisterhood.
(Reply to any Sisterhood email & land in Martha's actual inbox. Really.)
Affiliate links above, meaning I earn a small commission if you purchase through them. I ONLY partner with products when I'm ALREADY a happy customer who was talking them up. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Dr. Wendy Chorny is back after  What Happens to Our Vaginas As They Age & What Does Estrogen Have To Do With It? 
What do Pavlov’s dogs and your coffee-break and post-commute habits have in common?How can understanding pelvic-floor dysfunction help you slow things down?Do you know the difference between urinary urgency and stress urinary incontinence? And why does it matter? How can you identify early signs it may worsen sooner than it has to? And when is it time to seek professional help?Dr. Wendy is a doctor of physical therapy specializing in the treatment of pelvic pain, pelvic floor dysfunction, perimenopause, and more.  She is an educator and author, affiliated with the University of Dayton Doctor of Physical Therapy Program & currently doing research on Diastasis Recti in Women. 
https://www.wendychorny.com/

Disclaimer: Though she is a doctor she is not YOUR doctor. As always, please consult a local professional for your particular medical and legal needs and circumstances
- Huberman Lab Podcast with guest Dr. Sara Gottfried
- NYT Mag HRT Story
- Stress Urinary Incontinence
- Detrusor & trigone bladder muscles
- Interstitial cystitis

MAV Tip: You're not alone. There is help available. And hiding or feeling shame (or taking "logical" steps to reduce the frequency of your urinary urges) will only make it worse. Seek support, even if it's just plugging into an anonymous community to learn (like the MAV Sisterhood) or following VETTED pelvic-floor experts on social to get a feel for the things nobody very taught us!
Take care of yourself. And take care of your vagina!
Everything show related at MyAloofVagina.com
Discounts on faves:
😃Frownies Save 10% via link (or code MAV10)
🍌 vFit $50 value bonus) Code MAVKIT while supplies last.

Loved this episode? Enjoy the show? Please share with a friend.
Bonus video & more fun on YouTube & Instagram.
I'm always up to something. Stay in the know with the free MAV Sisterhood.
(Reply to any Sisterhood email & land in Martha's actual inbox. Really.)
Affiliate links above, meaning I earn a small commission if you purchase through them. I ONLY partner with products when I'm ALREADY a happy customer who was talking them up. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Martha talks with the informative & entertaining Dr. Wendy Chorny about the aging vagina, what that means, why it happens & how you can sustain the hydration &  health of those delicate tissues, and:
What do the Lion King (and existential dread) have to do with your perimenopause experience?And what’s really important about being 35 & why might you want to text your young friends after you listen to this?Dr. Wendy is a doctor of physical therapy specializing in the treatment of pelvic pain, pelvic-floor dysfunction, perimenopause, and other disorders.  She is an educator and author, affiliated with the University of Dayton & currently doing research on Diastasis Recti in Women. She uses visceral manipulation, nutritional education, and an integrated exercise approach in her physical therapy practice. 
https://www.tiktok.com/@drwendy_physicaltherapy
https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.WendyPhysicalTherapist
https://www.instagram.com/dr.wendychorny/

Disclaimer: Though she is a doctor she is not YOUR doctor. As always, please consult a local professional for your particular medical and legal needs and circumstances

- NYT Women Have Been Misled About Menopause
- find a menopause practitioner
- What Fresh Hell Is This? Perimenopause, Menopause, Other Indignities, and You
- Clinical Prediction Rule
- Lichen Sclerosus
- Bunnicula - 1982 TV Special

MAV TIP: Hydration is more than just drinking water. As we lose estrogen, we lose moisture!
Take care of yourself. And take care of your vagina!
Everything show related at MyAloofVagina.com
Discounts on faves:
😃Frownies Save 10% via link (or code MAV10)
🍌 vFit $50 value bonus) Code MAVKIT while supplies last.

Loved this episode? Enjoy the show? Please share with a friend.
Bonus video & more fun on YouTube & Instagram.
I'm always up to something. Stay in the know with the free MAV Sisterhood.
(Reply to any Sisterhood email & land in Martha's actual inbox. Really.)
Affiliate links above, meaning I earn a small commission if you purchase through them. I ONLY partner with products when I'm ALREADY a happy customer who was talking them up. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.