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 health, trauma-informed coaching, hypnotherapy/energy work, pelvic floor healing, cyclical living, and conscious kink, these three women offer a comprehensive and holistic approach to educating and empowering vulva owners through nervous-system safety, embodied practices, modern education, and community connection. vulvA isn't just women's empowerment - it's a movement of returning to what's already inside you: truth, self-awareness, and erotic aliveness. In this episode, we explore: Why shame is a primary ingredient in silencing our truth, and how simply naming "vulva" can begin to break the spell The difference between physical safety and emotional safety and how they are both needed for your nervous system regulation How silence and shame around periods, anatomy, and desire gets passed down - and how we change the legacy The truth about vulva diversity - there is no "normal" vulva (and why seeing real vulvas can be profoundly healing) How grief, chronic pain, and pelvic floor dysfunction can be invitations back into the body Why midlife can be an awakening, not a crisis - and a powerful time to reconnect with your body and pleasure – not for a partner but for you Meet the founders of vulvA: Cory, a registered nurse for 30 years, former labor & delivery nurse with deep expertise in anatomy, hormones, menopause, creates safety through consent and attuned care. Danielle, a self-relationship coach using hypnotherapy/RTT, energy healing, health + nutrition support, and intuitive guidance helps clients return to truth and authenticity. Alisa, a sex, kink, & intimacy coach and former business psychologist; shares her journey through grief, divorce, pelvic floor pain, somatic healing, cyclical living, and conscious kink as a path back home. If this episode spoke to you,  share it with a friend who's ready to drop the shame and come home to herself. And if you love the podcast, please subscribe, rate, and review—it helps more midlife women find these important conversations.   Find Vulva: Email: [email protected] www.vulvahh.com IG: @vulva.community  https://www.instagram.com/vulva.community Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584460624516  Youtube: @vulvAcommunity https://www.youtube.com/@vulvAcommunity  LinkedIn: vulva https://www.linkedin.com/company/vulva  TikTok: vulvacommunity https://www.tiktok.com/@vulvacommunity?_r=1&_t=ZT-91tK5xKqUs2    You can connect with Aimee at www.aimeeames.com or book a complimentary call to learn more about working together here. If you know there's something more for you but you're not sure what to do next, book the call and let's chat.   

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 recommitting to a long-term marriage, rewriting the rules completely, or deepening your own self-love so you can welcome the relationship you truly desire. Our juicy highlights include - ❤️ The original vow that had Megan feeling misaligned from day one ❤️ How those of us raised female are conditioned to believe love means self-sacrifice — and how we can undo that messaging ❤️ The abundance of "quantum love" available to us — and how to open to both giving and receiving it ❤️ The 5 pillars Megan and Jason built their renewed partnership upon ❤️ A surprise announcement that may never have happened without this conscious recommitment ❤️ How you can access more of your Radiant Self through Megan's signature 6-session experience If you are enjoying the show, please leave a review or rating and share it with another powerhouse of a woman, or a man who loves her. Thanks for listening! You can connect with Megan at 🌐 www.animasounds.com or on 💫 Instagram: @megankamosi You can connect with Aimee at www.aimeeames.com or book a complimentary call to learn more about working together here. If you know there's something more for you but you're not sure what to do next, book the call and let's chat. 

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 is a conversation about listening to your body, questioning old narratives, and allowing yourself to evolve into the woman you want to be.   Listen in to explore how this season can help you release what you've been holding, reconnect to your desires, and build a life that actually reflects who you are now. Some of the Juicy Highlights - Symptoms as information: how hot flashes, dryness, itchiness, headaches, joint pain, sleep shifts, and more can be invitations to pause and listen Somatic release + emotional truth: what might be "bubbling up" after years of repressing anger, sadness, or unmet needs The end of the "reproduce" storyline: how the body's shift can free up energy for you — your heart, your purpose, your pleasure From depletion to abundance: why nourishing yourself isn't selfish; it creates more capacity to love, lead, and give Body acceptance in midlife: learning to honor your changing body with compassion, pride, and even more sensual confidence Mindset + "heart-set": the role of inner dialogue, self-compassion, and nervous system calm in healing and thriving Tools that help you come home to yourself: acupuncture, spiritual coaching, lifestyle support, energy work, and breathwork as pathways to release and renewal Listener Reflection Prompts What is my body asking me to pause and pay attention to right now? Where have I been repressing my truth (anger, grief, desire, needs)… and how might my body be speaking it for me? If this isn't just a new chapter but a whole new novel, where I am the leading character, who exactly do I want to be? Connect with Carine Carine offers acupuncture in Lafayette, CA (Bay Area) and offers spiritual coaching, lifestyle support, and energy healing virtually. www.carrinna.com [email protected] Connect with Aimee Aimee works virtually and in-person with clients in the Bay Area. You can learn more and schedule a complimentary connection call at www.aimeeames.com IG @aimeeamescoaching [email protected]      

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 Nutritionist, and Doctor of Natural Medicine—who has a true gift for making hormones make sense. Together, they dive into the science and the soul of hormones in midlife, blending practical wisdom with deep empowerment for women navigating perimenopause and beyond. In this episode, we talk about  The "personalities" of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone—and how they shape mood, energy, and desire Why perimenopause is a powerful threshold into our inner Fall How modern life can disconnect us from our body's innate wisdom Simple, actionable steps to ease symptoms and support your body through change The seasons and soul of womanhood—how our cycles mirror nature's rhythms Reclaiming midlife as a time of choice, agency, and authentic self-discovery   Connect with Janel Anderson Empowering midlife women to understand their body + use food + lifestyle to ALIGN & THRIVE You can find Janel online at Mountain Rebalance and The Empowered Midlife Method 🌿 Instagram: @mountain.rebalance.wellness Podcast: Midlife Wellness in the Mountains   Connect with Aimee Ames 💫 www.aimeeames.com 💫 Book a Discovery Call 💫 Join My Newsletter 💫 Instagram: @aimeeamescoaching Disclaimer: This conversation is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider about your personal health and hormonal needs.

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 you're opening into. We talk about moving from grind to flow, releasing limiting beliefs, trusting desire, and why center stage might be the next right place to sit—quietly, confidently—especially in midlife. This may sound and feel mysterious and "woo", and yet it has the potential to inspire and empower you in beautiful ways. If you're open and curious, I highly recommend getting a reading with Jane. She's talented, warm, and generous, and will have your soul shining even more brightly in just an hour! *There are a few long pauses in her reading. They are intentionally not shortened so you can get a feel for a true reading.* In this episode, we joyfully discuss: What the Akashic is - from "records" to an alive, loving mirror of your soul The power of ease over effort - how we've opened to allowing the next right step to appear rather than succumbing to the paradigm of "working hard" Embracing confidence as a practice of confiding in yourself to build inner trust and letting joy lead Allowing our desires to be limitless - there is no ceiling on our joy! A moving, mini live reading and a powerful visual for Aimee's next phase as an empty-nester and midlife woman - and an invitation for all of us to put ourselves center stage   About Jane Sterken Jane is a midlife mama of 3 kids who has been on a deep and exciting spiritual journey since the fall of 2020. About 2 years ago, the Akashic opened up for her and she's eager to share the high-vibe expansive Akashic energy and help people feel more whole and healed by reconnecting with their own heart and soul and JOY! Jane is the intuitive behind Akashic Joy, offering 1:1 Akashic readings, a weekly guided Akashic meditation (Wednesdays, 10:00am PT on Zoom), and a new Akashic + Reiki Joy Immersion—four weeks of readings and distance Reiki to create lasting energetic shifts.  Website: akashicjoy.com YouTube: Akashic Joy (guided meditations & replays) Offerings: 1:1 readings, weekly group meditation, Akashic + Reiki Joy Immersion Work with Jane Book a session or the 4-week immersion at akashicjoy.com Join the Wednesday 10am PT guided Akashic meditation on Zoom Listener special ✨  Let her know you heard her on There She Is! $20 off a single Akashic reading $30 off the Akashic + Reiki Joy Immersion package   Learn more about Aimee Ready to go deeper than the podcast? Learn more about private coaching with Aimee at www.aimeeames.com or schedule a complimentary connection call.   

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 are "a lot" or "too much". But in midlife, I'm learning to see it differently. It's about knowing, celebrating, and owning your worth.  In this episode, I share: ✨ Why I decided to take the summer off - and the freedom of creating a life on my terms ✨ The story behind my bold, unapologetic comment about finding my dream man ✨ How women's egos are often undernourished—not overinflated—and why building yours may be essential ✨ The practices and reflections that helped me shift from self-doubt to grounded confidence ✨ An exercise from Mama Gina's Holy Trinity that can help you strengthen your own healthy ego - especially if done with other supportive women Let's stop shrinking and second-guessing, and start building the self-worth that allows us to attract—and live—the life we truly desire. 🎧 What bold, brave thought, action, or manifestation will this new season bring for YOU? Tune in and let's step boldly into this new season together! Book a complimentary coaching call with me. Learn more about Aimee Ames at www.aimeeames.com and/or follow her on Instagram at @aimeeamescoaching. 

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 24-year marriage, the role therapy has played, and what it means to grow together rather than apart. We also wander into the real, behind-the-scenes stuff—my work as a sex and relationship coach, Melissa's exciting new coaching offer for women navigating perimenopause and menopause, and why sometimes the bravest thing we can do is try something new before we hit "rock bottom." In this episode, you'll hear us talk about: How to rekindle intimacy and connection in long-term relationships The surprising benefits of therapy or coaching—for yourself and your marriage Melissa's personalized "Now What?" coaching offer for women ready to feel their best in midlife - just in time for FALL! Why investing in your relationship before there's a crisis is so powerful The joy of listening to that inner voice and saying yes to the thing that excites you Whether you're married, divorced, dating, or somewhere in between, this conversation is full of honesty, laughter, and ideas for creating more love, joy, and connection in your own life. Learn more about and connect with Melissa: Instagram: @motivatewithmelissa Follow Aimee on Instagram or schedule a complimentary call to learn about working together. Learn more about her and her offerings at www.aimeeames.com.   

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 living for (and through) our children. Together, they talk about the identity shift that happens as motherhood evolves, the courage it takes to say yes to something new, and how Melissa found her growing edge by training for her first bodybuilding competition — at 54. Inside this episode: Why midlife can be a time of possibility, purpose, and reinvention How to move from perfectionism and paralysis to inspired action — even if it's messy What it looks like to unapologetically reclaim your body, your voice, and your goals Why choosing yourself is a powerful gift to model for your children — even if they don't fully get it (yet) The quiet magic that emerges when we ask, "Now what?" This is a real, vulnerable conversation between two midlife women finding their way back to themselves, while still navigating the ever-shifting landscape of parenting young adults. Whether you're in the fog of empty nesting, craving something more, or simply wondering what's next — this episode is a reminder: This is not the end. It might just be your beginning. 🎧 Listen now and meet the woman underneath all the roles. There she is   Follow Melissa on IG @motivatewithmelis Follow Aimee on Instagram or schedule a complimentary call to learn about working together. Learn more about her and her offerings at www.aimeeames.com.   

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 bodies, and able to feel again. Together, we explore:   How alcohol can create emotional distance, even in close relationships The vulnerability and beauty of sober sex—and why it can be so intense Why presence is the foundation of real connection  How early sexual experiences shaped by alcohol affect us long after What shifts in partnership and friendship when one person stops drinking The power of shared vulnerability in safe, supportive spaces This episode is an invitation to return to your body, deepen your capacity for connection, and trust in the kind of intimacy that's built on presence, not performance. 🎧 Haven't listened to Part 1 yet? Start there → The Courage to Question – What Alcohol Is (and Isn't) Doing for You More About Teri -  Teri Patterson is a Functional Nutritionist and Senior Coach with This Naked Mind, blending science-backed nutrition with mindset coaching to help mid-life women thrive without alcohol. As a group coach with Alcohol-Free Lifestyle, Teri supports high-achieving women in creating true wellness from the inside out. She's the creator of The SELF Experience, host of the Sober Edge podcast, and co-founder of the Sober Edge Book Club. Teri believes living alcohol-free is the key to designing a vibrant, purpose-driven life at any age. Visit her website https://thesobernutritionist.com/ to learn more.  Follow her on Instagram. Follow Aimee on Instagram or schedule a complimentary call to learn about working together. 

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, we unpack:   Why it's time to move beyond the question of "problem drinking" The fear, identity shifts, and deep curiosity that often spark change How simply getting curious is its own courageous act Why alcohol can be a coping tool—and how to build a more supportive toolkit Why letting go doesn't have to mean forever—and how it often leads to more of who you truly are Whether you're sober curious, taking a break, or just beginning to wonder,  this conversation invites you to explore what's possible. As always, this is a shame-free place.  Just curiosity, support, and the potential to explore more of your There She Is energy! 🎧 Listen now, and then follow up with Part 2: "The Power of Presence - Intimacy Without Alcohol" — where we explore how alcohol impacts relationships, intimacy, and your ability to be fully present. More About Teri -  Teri Patterson is a Functional Nutritionist and Senior Coach with This Naked Mind, blending science-backed nutrition with mindset coaching to help mid-life women thrive without alcohol. As a group coach with Alcohol-Free Lifestyle, Teri supports high-achieving women in creating true wellness from the inside out. She's the creator of The SELF Experience, host of the Sober Edge podcast, and co-founder of the Sober Edge Book Club. Teri believes living alcohol-free is the key to designing a vibrant, purpose-driven life at any age. Visit her website https://thesobernutritionist.com/ to learn more.  Follow her on Instagram. Follow Aimee on Instagram or schedule a complimentary call to learn about working together.