Midlife Unfiltered

I am taking a brief break over the holidays so today's podcast is a replay of one of our most popular episodes. Strengthening your relationship with your partner is important even if your relationship is going well and there are easy things you can intentionally do to create a fabulous relationship. ***Ready to spice up your sex life? Get my FREE guide “69 Ways to Spice Up Your Sex Life” by going...

Summary: We are all looking for ways to manage our stress levels and to make important decisions in our lives. I want to share one of my favorite ways to make decisions while managing my stress and negative thoughts, and I think it's one of the best ways. Connect with Dr. Heather England: Website LinkedIn Substack (A Midlife Reckoning) Workshops Love Filled Life Resource Page Click Here To Submit...

Today, we share 3 easy ways to make your sex life more fun, and who wouldn't want to make sex more enjoyable? ***Want to know more about sex toys and how to use them to enhance your fun and sexual pleasure? Check out my new course: Toy Talk at https://www.lovefilledlife.com/toytalk *** If you'd like to learn more about specific techniques to get turned on, I encourage you to visit a research-focus...

Summary: On today's episode, Cooper and I talk about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's relationship and whether or not we think they will stay together. We think Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have what it takes to remain a couple in a long-term, committed relationship. Plus, we are basing our opinion on the attributes of healthy couples that they both demonstrate. You won't want to miss this! Connec...

Summary: Sometimes, the once vibrant and exciting connection in a long-term relationship fades or dwindles due to a multitude of reasons. Couples find themselves confined to the boundaries of routine and predictability as they deal with the challenge of maintaining love and a healthy sex life in a long-term relationship. In today's episode, I delve into a topic that intrigues many of my clients –...

Summary: It's the holidays! On top of everything else on your to-do list, there's shopping, cooking, cleaning, decorating the house, spending money, and being extra nice to Aunt Ethel at your family get-together. You guessed it, it’s holiday time! It’s the start of the holiday season and for many people, that means family gatherings, lots of demands, social comparison, and high stress. Today, I wa...

Summary: High sensitivity shapes the emotional experiences, perceptions, and interactions of approximately 20% of the population, spanning across diverse cultures globally. From intimacy to communication, the deeply felt emotions and heightened responses to sensory inputs influence how highly sensitive individuals engage with their partners. This trait often leads to a preference for deep, meaning...

Summary: Great sex encompasses a wide spectrum of elements or factors that go beyond the physical act of intercourse itself. It is a holistic experience that incorporates emotional intimacy, effective communication, variety, mutual satisfaction, foreplay, and more. And while our modern world has evolved significantly in terms of openness and acceptance, the topic of sex remains elusive, shrouded i...

Summary: The prevalence of erectile dysfunction (ED) tends to increase with age, underscoring its status as a common issue faced by many individuals and couples. And by the year 2025, it is projected that a staggering 325 million people worldwide will be struggling with erectile dysfunction. The problem, however, is that this is still a matter many people tend to avoid discussing openly despite ED...

Summary: Strengthening a relationship and maintaining a vibrant and fulfilling sex life are crucial aspects of a healthy and enduring partnership. Couples often face various challenges, whether they stem from the demands of everyday life, the passage of time, or personal growth. Despite these obstacles, it is entirely possible to keep the spark alive and deepen the bond with your partner. Our rema...

Summary: Understanding how sex evolves with age is vital especially in proactively maintaining sexual health for a fulfilling sex life well into late adulthood. We experience not only physiological changes that naturally occur but also the evolving mental, emotional, and relational aspects that shape our sexual experiences. The changes manifest diversely, encompassing shifts in hormones, alteratio...

Summary: People want to know about sex but they are a bit afraid to talk about it. Conversations around sex and its frequency tend to carry a societal taboo, but it's a topic people genuinely want to explore. And one of the things people often ask me is how many times couples have sex. As individuals progress through different stages of life, their frequency of sex varies greatly for a wide variet...

Summary: In this episode, we bring you Part 2 of my conversation with Sharon Depcinski, a licensed clinical social worker and certified sex therapist for over 25 years. In this conversation, we focus on some of the medical implications and body changes that women go through during menopause. We’ll also give you some additional resources that will be helpful to any woman going through menopause. Va...

Summary: In the swirling tapestry of a woman's life, menopause emerges as a defining chapter, signaling the culmination of her fertile years, often in the late 40's or early 50's. But this phase is not just about the physical metamorphosis; it is an intimate dance with changing desires and sexual vitality, demanding both comprehension and metamorphosis. This isn't just a time of bodily changes—it'...

Summary: Navigating the waves of intimacy in a relationship is a common journey we all embark on. It’s entirely usual to ride the ebbs and flows of passion, going through phases where the connection feels less intense, and other times when it’s exceptionally vibrant. However, it’s crucial to perk up your ears and pay attention when you realize that these once-frequent passionate encounters are bec...

Summary: Have you ever wondered why your "Va Va Voom" feels more like "Va Va... Meh"? You're not alone! I mean, it's no joke when your inner fire starts resembling a flickering birthday candle! Whether it's your crazy-busy life, your hormones having their own teen drama, or your relationship needing some extra spice, the struggle is so very real. Yes, Mars and Venus are different planets with diff...

Summary: Cultivating your relationship with your partner is important even if your relationship is going well. There’s no harm in improving it, as people change, circumstances change, and relationships evolve. Remember that relationships thrive on connection and consistent effort. Strengthening your relationship doesn’t always require doing grand gestures or spending a lot of money. If you want to...

Summary: If you'd like to learn more about specific techniques to get turned on, I encourage you to visit a research-focused organization called OMGYES which focuses on presenting helpful information to enhance female sexual pleasure. Women don’t typically have spontaneous sexual thoughts, and compared to men, they don’t have frequent sexual thoughts. That is why it’s hard for some women to get th...

Summary: If you'd like to learn more about specific techniques to help you orgasm, I encourage you to visit a research-focused organization called OMGYES which focuses on presenting helpful information to enhance female sexual pleasure. When it comes to having great sex, sexual pleasure and connection are important. For many peope, reaching orgasm is highly important. However, orgasms for women ar...

Summary: Some people want to have great sex but they just don’t know how. And as a sex therapist, I frequently get asked how couples can improve their sex life. As such, it’s necessary to know that beyond communication and other factors, lies a journey of self-discovery and mutual exploration. If you want to learn more about great sex or if you wish to add spark in your sex life and achieve great...

***Ready to spice up your sex life? Get my FREE guide “69 Ways to Spice Up Your Sex Life” by going to www.lovefilledlife.com/69ways .*** Sex is one of the most important aspects in a relationship, which is why this is a topic that typically comes up when I talk to couples. Embracing the importance of great sex fosters deeper connection, elevating the relationship further and cultivating emotional...