80 | Your libido as a vitality sign with Dr Jessie Hehmeyer, Physician founder of Well Empowered

How is your libido? Have you given it much thought recently? If your libido wasn’t just a reflection of your sex life but your health and wellbeing, would you take more interest? In this episode, my guest, Dr Jessie Hehmeyer, a Functional Medicine Doctor, explains how your libido serves as an important sign of overall vitality and health.  We talk about the intersection of physical health and libido, common overlooked causes of low libido, and actionable steps to improve it. This conversation is a must-listen for women in midlife looking to understand how their sexual health is deeply connected with their overall well-being. Tune in to hear us talk about: How gentle kindness and small acts of service can be a turn on What is functional medicine What are our vital signs What is vitality and why would we want it? How your libido is the canary in the coal mine The different causes of low libido What your hair, skin and nails tell you The impact of age How trauma can impact your libido  The six common physiological causes of low libido in women, and what to do  Surprising hidden stressors that can impact you The impact of our adrenals, thyroid and even sleep A secret tip to improving your sleep Jessie refers to the book Why we sleep by Matthew Walker You can contact Jessie / Dr H via her: ⁠www.WellEmpowered.com⁠ https://www.instagram.com/wellempowered/ https://www.facebook.com/YouWellEmpowered/ Why we sleep by Matthew Walker