Ep157: Menopause Myths & Intimacy Tips

In this live workshop recording, Michaela challenges menopause myths, offers skllful strategies for the transition, considers menopause as an initiation into sovereignty, and gives advice on how to relate to one’s partner’s desires while honoring your preferences. 00:00 - Luteal phase symptoms and panic attacks 01:50 - Why is menopause such a big deal? 05:24 - The benefits of menopause 07:48 - The downside of being hot when young 08:48 - Hormone replacement 11:04 - Dogma around women’s health 12:00 - How to make the transition easier 17:30 - Men’s ageing 18:32 - Sovereignty vs accommodating a partner 21:13 - Desire doublebind 25:09 - Codewords 26:49 - Taking turns 28:06 - Low libido 30:10 - Advice from older women 31:00 - Layers of menopause 33:03 - Intrusive thoughts during intimacy 39:17 - Most of human experience is energetics 42:46 - The Non-Linear Movement Method 46:09 - Masculine and feminine dogma 47:25 - Gender stereotypes 52:11 - Boy toys 52:50 - Assume the position to get what you want 58:31 - Codewords and Michaela’s parents 01:02:06 - Michaela’s capacious generosity 01:03:32 - You can’t abdicate something you’ve never had. 01:05:44 - Gender war Check out Michaela’s instant-access courses about relationships: - https://www.michaelaboehm.com/workshops/instant-access-the-intimacy-toolkit-online-course/ - https://www.michaelaboehm.com/workshops/instant-access-the-untamed-heart-the-relationship-course/ For workshops, teacher training and courses: https://www.michaelaboehm.com To order Michaela's book "The Wild Woman's Way" : https://amzn.to/2BQ5WpY Music ‘Deva Dasi’ by Steve James at https://www.guruviking.com