EP#125: Menopause, Men, & Happiness with Alexandra Stockwell, MD

Today's episode with Alexandra Stockwell, MD celebrates the menopausal journey, focusing on how to make this life event a gentle shift vs. an uncomfortable, jarring event. We talk to our men/partners about how to support the person going through menopause. How to keep your sex life sexy. This episode is just delicious, as all of my episodes with Dr. Stockwell are. Check out our previous episode HERE on Uncompromising Intimacy once you're done with this one! PART II coming this Sunday on episode 126. Intro (00:00) The Missing Archetype of Menopausal Women (00:06:38) Dr. Stockwell and Jennifer discuss the missing archetype of the perimenopausal and menopausal woman and the lack of celebration for this phase of life. Supporting Menopausal Women (00:15:52) Jennifer shares a listener's question about supporting women through menopause, and Dr. Stockwell provides insights on how men can be supportive and understanding during this phase. Evolving Sex Life During Menopause (00:27:00) Dr. Stockwell emphasizes the need for an evolution of the sex life during menopause and the importance of mutual understanding and cooperation in this phase. Men's Shame and Embarrassment (00:27:10) Discussion on men's shame and embarrassment related to erectile dysfunction and the challenges they face. Importance of Communication (00:28:08) The necessity of deep conscious communication in sex lives and the need to have these conversations before menopause. Varied Experiences of Menopause (00:29:36) Different experiences of menopause for women and the impact on their relationships, including supportive and challenging scenarios. Mindset and Sexuality (00:32:22) The significance of having a growth mindset and societal conditioning in shaping perceptions of menopausal sex and women's sexuality. Upcoming Episode and Coaching Topics (00:33:47) Announcement of the second part of the podcast episode and the coaching topics offered by Jennifer Callow. This podcast is sponsored by Coaching With Jen: https://tr.ee/Kyr1jmHC6e Follow Alexandra: https://www.instagram.com/intimacydoctor/ Follow Jen: https://www.instagram.com/theopenbedroompodcast/ RESOURCES: Podcast from a man about menopause BOOK: The Invitation: Vital Conversations about Menopause Book: You Are Not Broken⁠ North American Menopause Society Dr Kelly Casperson Dr. Rachel Rubin