There She Is

 Aimee sits down with three Somatica-trained coaches - Cory, Alisa, and Danielle - the founders of vulvA , a modern sanctuary and community for vulva owners. Together, they share the "why" behind building this platform, their personal origin stories, and how shame is one of the biggest forces that silences our truth - and how we begin to undo it. With backgrounds spanning nursing and women's healt...

Megan Kamosi, Sound & Hypnotherapy Specialist and founder of Anima Sounds , intimately shares the story of the powerful vow renewal she and her partner of 10 years consciously co-created after realizing their original vows were no longer in integrity with who they had become. This episode is for anyone in midlife who is ready to reimagine love based on who they are now — whether that means recommi...

In this episode of There She Is , Aimee is joined by Carine Camara, licensed acupuncturist and spiritual life coach, for a deeply affirming conversation about the powerful invitations that midlife and perimenopause bring.   Corinne shares how perimenopause can be a wake-up call and symptoms can be approached not only from a physical lens—but also as messages from the body calling us inward. This i...

The menopause transition can feel overwhelming, confusing, and downright uncomfortable—it can knock us off balance in every way. What if we welcomed this change not as a crisis, but as a profound invitation to learn more about our body and find a deeper alignment with who we truly are? In this episode, Aimee is joined by Janel Anderson —a Certified Functional Medicine Nutritionist, Board Certified...

This week I invited Akashic reader Jane Sterken to join me for a heart-opening conversation—and a mini live reading. I've had two sessions with Jane over the past year, each one a catalyst for growth, confidence, and that unmistakable There She Is energy.  Jane modernizes and reframes "Akashic Records" beautifully as the space of the soul —a loving field that reflects who you truly are and what yo...

Welcome back to There She Is ! After a summer of family milestones, travel, and soaking in presence, I'm kicking off a brand-new FALL season with a solo episode. In this quickie I revisit a bold comment I made in my last episode—one that made me pause when I re-listened. I wondered - Was that too much? Too confident? Too bold? Here's my conclusion - women are often conditioned to believe that they...

In this candid continuation of my conversation with Melissa Murphy, we drop the filters and let you in on the kind of chat we'd have over coffee or on a hike. We talk about marriage in midlife—how it shifts as kids grow up, the importance of seeing each other again with fresh eyes, and the work (and fun) it takes to keep the connection alive after decades together. Melissa opens up about her own 2...

What happens when we begin to choose what lights us up — whether it fits into our identity as a mom or not? We reconnect with the woman we truly are. In this heartfelt conversation, Aimee sits down with midlife powerhouse Melissa Murphy — certified nutrition and fitness coach, mom of three, and host of the Now What? podcast — to explore what it means to start living for ourselves after years of li...

Part 2 of 2 in the "Alcohol & Midlife" mini-series In Part 2 of my conversation with coach and functional nutritionist Teri Patterson, we explore how our relationship with alcohol impacts our relationships with others—especially when it comes to intimacy, sex, and connection. This is a tender, honest conversation about what happens when we stop numbing and start showing up—fully present, in our bo...

In Part 1 of this honest and empowering two-part series, I sit down with my dear friend and coach Teri Patterson to explore how so many women in midlife are courageously re-evaluating their relationship with alcohol. I also share my own multi-year journey—from daily drinking to (mostly) alcohol-free living—and why choosing this path has been one of the most empowering decisions I've made. Together...

In this solo "Quickie with Aimee," I'm sharing a gentle reminder—for both of us—on how to find calm in the midst of midlife transitions. My twins just graduated high school, the future feels uncertain, and summer's lack of structure has me swimming in emotions. I'll be honest: I forgot my tools for a minute and I was feeling a bit lost in the fog. This episode is my way of coming back to center—an...

In this powerful final episode of our three-part BDSM series, I share a deeply personal experience: the scene I participated in during a professional training—a scene that pushed my edges, met a core childhood wound, and reminded me of the power of safe, consensual play. Alongside my sweet guest and fellow Somatica-trained coach, Daisy Fulgham, we unpack what made this scene so impactful—from the...

In this second episode of our 3-part series on BDSM, Daisy and I go deeper into the heart of this often-misunderstood world—exploring its powerful potential for healing, agency, and joyful discovery . We share personal reflections from a recent BDSM training for coaches, including what it felt like to learn and practice giving and receiving impact (like hair pulling, spanking, and even slapping),...

What if surrendering control could be the most empowering thing you've ever done? In this juicy first installment of a 3-part series on BDSM, Aimee is joined by fellow Somatica® coach Daisy Fulgham to explore the psychology, playfulness, and healing power behind BDSM dynamics. Recorded just after an immersive BDSM training, this episode offers a soft introduction to the world of bondage, disciplin...

It's my birthday and There She Is is 2 months old! I have appreciation gifts for YOU! In this special birthday episode of There She Is , I'm celebrating by sharing one of my most cherished rituals: a powerful self-devotion practice I do each year to honor my body, reflect on my growth, and deepen my self-love.  Deeper, more fulfilling connections and intimacy begin with your relationship with your...

If you're feeling disconnected from your sex life in midlife, you're not alone. Last week I shared some reasons why I am having the best sex of my life, and this episode is an opportunity for you to ask yourself how fulfilled you are. There isn't a need to fix or solve anything right now. Just compassionately check-in with what's true for you. Midlife shifts so much: your body, your time, your ene...

Welcome to our first "Quickie with Aimee" - a solo episode in 20 minutes or less.   I'm getting even more vulnerable in this one and diving into a topic I promised this podcast would explore more fully - sex in midlife. Inspired by a recent New York Times article about Gen X women having the best sex of their lives, I couldn't help but shout same here! But why is that true for me? In this quickie...

In this soul-nourishing episode, I'm joined by one of my dearest friends and chosen family, Marni Ilyse Rivera. We explore the power of deep friendship in midlife — the kind that sees you, supports you, and says "There she is" every time you show up as your full self. From our first meeting to becoming besties and "Mama partners", we reflect on the magic of female connection, how chosen sisterhood...

In this episode, Kelly Day O'Brien and I continue our conversation, this time with sleep in midlife as the focus. As a mindfulness and sleep coach, Kelly has some surprising and helpful insights and tips on how to support the most restorative sleep possible. For those of you who like to be in control, welcome to your growing edge! Kelly shares the most common physiological and psychological sleep...

In this episode of There She Is , I'm joined by my accountability coach, Kelly, for an honest and empowering conversation about what it really means to hold yourself accountable—especially in midlife.   As part of the year-long program Accountability Works (AW) , I've discovered that effective accountability isn't about rigid discipline or perfection, but about learning to meet yourself with compa...

In this rich and revealing episode of There She Is , Aimee is joined by three radiant women—Carrie Vanhouten, Lisa Ann Morrison, and Lulu Braunstein—who are bringing light, hot flashes, and heart to the stage with their bold, beautiful project: The Menopause Monologues . From their cozy East Bay gathering, they share how rage, laughter, and community came together to create a theater production th...

In my very first interview on There She Is, I share an intimate and inspiring conversation with Sarah Knapik, a mother, spiritual coach, and Bufo priestess stewarding Oakland's first 5-MeO-DMT church. Sarah vulnerably shares her powerful story of how walking away from a picture-perfect life led her home to her own divine love.  In this episode we dive into: How Sarah's spiritual awakening began wi...

What if the beliefs you've carried about love, worthiness, and intimacy aren't actually yours? In this episode, we dive deep into the ways childhood conditioning shapes our sense of self — and how we can break free from the patterns that no longer serve us. In this episode, I open up about my transformative journey of unlearning the belief that love must be earned. I explore how deep-seated wounds...

What if the stories you've been told — and the ones you've told yourself—aren't true? In this episode, we dive deep into the process of unlearning the limiting beliefs that have kept us small, disconnected, and out of alignment with our true selves. My guest shares her raw and powerful journey from people-pleasing and self-abandonment to reclaiming her voice, her body, and her desires. We talk abo...

Welcome to the very first episode of There She Is ! I'm your host, Aimee Ames — a spiritual, joy-seeking sex and relationship coach — here to help midlife women rediscover themselves, unapologetically. In this intimate kickoff episode, I'll share the inspiration behind the name There She Is and why midlife isn't a crisis — it's a powerful awakening . We'll dive into what this podcast is all about:...