Menopause Love Lounge

What happens when six women who have only known each other virtually finally spend an entire weekend together? We found out. And let's just say there were tears, laughter, uncomfortable conversations, some unexpected breakthroughs, and a whole lot of vulnerability. This week on Menopause Love Lounge, we're coming to you from our very first in person retreat in Arvada, Colorado, just outside Denver...

You can miss a friend and still know the friendship wasn’t working. So why does letting go feel like you’re doing something wrong? In this episode of MLL, we talk about friendship breakups in menopause: the grief of losing someone who’s still alive, the guilt of stepping back, and the confusing space between loving a friend and wanting her close. As life changes, so can your needs—and your beliefs...

Food noise in menopause can feel especially exhausting when you’ve already spent years thinking about eating, weight, and your body. You finish lunch and start planning dinner. You replay what you ate, compare your plate with someone else’s, and wonder why food still takes up so much room in your mind. Marla Mervis-Hartmann joins the Menopause Love Lounge for a candid conversation about food noise...

More hair in the shower? A thinner ponytail? Gray roots that seem to appear overnight? Menopause hair loss and changing hair can leave you questioning more than your hairstyle: Why is my confidence so tied to my hair and who decided what looking beautiful at this age should mean? In this episode of Menopause Love Lounge, the women get honest about thinning hair, going gray, changing texture, and t...

He came in to say goodnight. He hadn’t asked for a thing. So why did it feel like one demand too many? Irritability in menopause and midlife can be confusing, especially when it shows up with someone you love. Are you upset with them ? Are you overstimulated, exhausted, or in need of time that belongs only to you? And what happens to a relationship when you don’t know which it is yet? This week, L...

What happens when the man you love can't get an erection? For many women, the first thought is, "Is it me?" But erectile dysfunction is often about so much more than attraction. In this honest and compassionate episode of Menopause Love Lounge , the ladies tackle one of the most common yet least discussed challenges couples face in midlife. From low testosterone and performance anxiety to trauma,...

Sometimes the best conversations are simply women sharing what they genuinely love. In this special episode of Menopause Love Lounge, we're putting the hot flashes and hormone talk on pause and sharing the products, books, beauty finds, music, snacks, and everyday essentials that have become our absolute favorites. From Ryze Mushroom Coffee and Luminess Air Foundation to Forrest Frank's music, Gra...

Have you ever snapped over something tiny... forgotten words in the middle of a conversation... or wondered, "What is happening to me?" You're not crazy, and you're definitely not alone. In this episode of Menopause Love Lounge , we're diving into two of the most misunderstood symptoms of menopause: rage and brain fog. Our panel shares honest personal stories about losing patience, forgetting simp...

Welcome back to the very first episode of Menopause Love Lounge —the conversation that started it all. As we prepare Season 3, we're revisiting some of our favorite episodes for those who may have joined us later. And honestly...this conversation is just as relevant today as it was when we first recorded it. We're talking about body image, aging, beauty standards, self-worth, cosmetic procedures,...

Why do so many women become more confident after 40? In this episode of Menopause Love Lounge , we're diving into the surprising confidence shift that happens during midlife. From letting go of people pleasing to setting stronger boundaries, dating after divorce, body confidence, and finally trusting ourselves, this conversation is packed with honest stories and practical insights. Our panel share...

Think your bloating, constipation, food sensitivities, weight gain, and fatigue are just part of menopause? In Part 2 of our conversation with functional medicine practitioner Serena Teddy, we dive into the powerful connection between gut health, hormones, stress, and menopause symptoms. Serena explains how estrogen impacts the gut, why some women suddenly develop digestive issues during midlife,...

What if your hot flashes, anxiety, insomnia, brain fog, inflammation, and exhaustion aren't just about hormones? In this powerful conversation, the ladies of Menopause Love Lounge sit down with functional medicine practitioner Serena Teddy to explore the connection between chronic stress, emotional suppression, people-pleasing, burnout, nervous system dysregulation, and menopause symptoms. Togethe...

Menopause doesn’t just change your hormones. It can change how you think about money, security, independence, and what it would actually take to feel safe in your own life. Because for many women, money is never just money. It’s safety. Freedom. Choice. Identity. Power. Fear. And for some… proof that you’ll be okay if life changes overnight. In this deeply honest Menopause Love Lounge conversation...

This week on the Menopause Love Lounge, the conversation around empty nesting takes a much deeper turn. What happens when motherhood starts to shift? When the kids grow up, move out, pull away emotionally, or simply stop needing you the same way they once did? Andrea Knoche is joined by Laurie Gerber, Junie Moon, Dawn Wiggins, and Ozzie Osborne for one of the most vulnerable episodes yet as the la...

Why does menopause suddenly make confident women feel anxious, overwhelmed, emotional, and completely unlike themselves? In this episode of Menopause Love Lounge , the ladies get real about the menopause anxiety nobody prepares women for. From racing thoughts at 3am to questioning your confidence, identity, relationships, and purpose, this conversation dives into what’s really happening beneath th...

You lost your libido during menopause… and now the pharmaceutical industry may be trying to sell it back to you. You lost your libido. Maybe slowly. Maybe all at once. Maybe you didn’t even realize it until one day… …it just wasn’t there anymore. And now? There’s a solution waiting for you. A pill. A diagnosis. A way to “fix” what suddenly feels different in your body. But what if low libido durin...

What if your relationship struggles aren’t a communication problem… but a biology problem? You’re trying to communicate clearly. He’s taking it the wrong way. Getting defensive. Shutting down. Or acting like you’re overreacting. And you’re sitting there thinking… “How is this still so hard?” But what if it was never just communication to begin with? What if it’s hormones—and he doesn’t understand...

Thinking about HRT but feeling confused, overwhelmed, or honestly a little scared? You are not alone. Hormone replacement therapy has become one of the most talked about and misunderstood topics in menopause. Depending on who you ask, it is either the answer to everything or something to avoid at all costs. In this episode of Menopause Love Lounge , we cut through the noise and get real about HRT....

In this raw and heartfelt episode of Menopause Love Lounge , the ladies open up about one of the most frustrating and exhausting parts of midlife: those brutal 3 a.m. wake-ups that leave you wired, anxious, and completely drained the next day. We’re going beyond the usual hormone conversation. Yes, perimenopause and menopause disrupt sleep — but what if the real culprits are also decades of overgi...

What happens when the man you love can’t get it up… and no one knows how to talk about it? In this raw, real, and surprisingly relatable episode of Menopause Love Lounge , we’re breaking the silence around erectile dysfunction in midlife relationships. Because let’s be honest, it’s happening way more than anyone admits. Over 50 percent of men over 40 experience some form of ED, yet most couples su...

If you’ve ever wondered “ Why am I so angry all of a sudden? ” Or found yourself rage-cleaning the kitchen at 10:30pm, forgetting words mid-sentence, or losing all patience with customer service… you’re not crazy, and you’re definitely not alone. In this episode of Menopause Love Lounge, the ladies get real about menopause rage and brain fog — not as something to fear or shame, but as powerful sig...

You’re not struggling because you’re weak. You’re struggling because you’ve had to be strong for a very long time. In this episode of Menopause Love Lounge , we’re talking about something that doesn’t get said out loud enough—why so many capable, self-sufficient women hit a point in midlife where trusting masculine leadership in relationships feels… almost impossible. Not because they don’t want s...

There’s a kind of loneliness no one prepares you for in menopause. Not the loud, obvious kind. The quiet ache that shows up when your friendships start to feel… different. In this episode of Menopause Love Lounge , we’re talking about what happens when you begin to outgrow people you once felt deeply connected to—and how disorienting that can be in midlife. Because it’s rarely a dramatic ending. I...

Meet the Women of the Lounge: Junie Menopause can stir up more than physical symptoms—it can awaken the stories we’ve been carrying about ourselves for decades. In this episode of our Meet the Women of the Lounge series , Andrea talks with Junie Moon , a love coach and shadow work expert who helps women break free from limiting beliefs and reclaim their confidence. Junie explains how the stories w...

Meet the Women of the Lounge: Laurie Menopause has a funny way of making women rethink everything—including love. In this episode of our Meet the Women of the Lounge mini-series, Andrea sits down with fellow host Laurie Gerber , a dating and relationship coach who helps women over 50 stop settling and start choosing love differently. Laurie shares how menopause often removes the “buffer” that once...