Intimacy and pleasure in menopause, a conversation with Heidi True

This is such a needed conversation in the stress management and the menopause education space. Heidi True and I discuss sexuality, bodies and intimacy in the menopausal transition and beyond - the challenges, the benefits, the practices. Heidi is a certified sex, love and relationship coach, yoga instructor and creative teacher with 20 years of embodiment experience. She holds certifications in both male and female sexuality, pelvic de-armouring and nervous system regulation and works with couples and individuals around their bodies, intimacy and sexuality in midlife and beyond. You can find out more about her here https://heiditrue.com/about/. Listen to our honest discussion to hear more about:Redefining sex and the pleasure imperativeSexy time as another “to-do” on the listWhat might happen as we stop "accommodating others”Vaginal health Being in aging bodies with love and appreciationRecognising midlife changes and transitions for menWhat we might want to think about in our 30s!These are often secret concerns (and sometimes don’t even make it out of our heads) and I am so pleased to be able to share this interview with you as a validation and source of support!P.S. Dr Lara Briden and Mama Gena (Regena Thomashauser) are the two authors that Heidi mentions. Sign up here to get 4 additional resources to support you:Perimenopause phases and timing - check where you are right nowIndicators of hormonal changes - use this as a tracker and support in conversations with your medical practitionersPerimenopause and “Imposter Syndrome” -  4 questions to unpack self-doubt along with some info around hormonal changes and ideas for support. Menopause Experts - this is a list of the guests that spoke to me for this season. They are all awesome and might be helpful for you to connect with. Full details about working with me 1:1 are available here