There’s a cloud of shame surrounding the conversation about libido, sexual health, and desire in midlife women, and today, we aim to discard the shame and shine a new light on how to reconnect with your sexual self. We begin with the importance of today’s discussion before learning why your libido shifts in perimenopause and menopause. Then, we unpack desire as an emotional and physical entity, responsive desires versus spontaneous desires, the factors affecting libido and desire, and how to address these factors in body, mind, and heart. To end, Dr. Jenna reiterates the importance of self-love and communication in healing your body image, and she shares vital advice for reclaiming your body, reclaiming your power, and rewriting your own story.

Key Points From This Episode:

• Why libido, desire, and sexual health are important topics to discuss for midlife women.
• Understanding why your libido shifts during menopause and perimenopause.
• How desire is both emotional and physical, and responsive versus spontaneous desires.
• The factors affecting desire and libido and how to address them in body, mind, and heart.
• Self-love, communication, and healing your body image.
• Revisiting the best practices for reconnecting with your sexual self.
• Journal prompts for self-reflection.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

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Are you feeling stuck or unmotivated? It might be connected to your nervous system, your body’s internal operating system. In this episode, Dr. Jenna explores how the state of the nervous system affects both the body and mind, and what you can do to support a more balanced and regulated state. The conversation highlights why nervous system health is especially important for women in midlife and perimenopause, and how your own healing can spark lasting benefits for your overall well-being. Dr. Jenna discusses why it’s essential to respond to your body’s need for rest and how doing so can help you treat yourself with greater compassion. You’ll also hear about ways to move toward real healing and thriving, even in a culture that often rewards burnout. Plus, you’ll learn practical tools to create a sense of calm and safety in your body, no matter how busy your schedule is. If you’ve ever felt like your body is working against you, this episode offers insight, guidance, and hope.

Key Points From This Episode:

• The many experiences, symptoms and feelings that are rooted in the nervous system.
• What it feels like to have a regulated nervous system versus a dysregulated one.
• Signs and symptoms of nervous system dysregulation.
• The interconnected nature of health and why a holistic approach is essential.
• Why working with the nervous system is especially relevant to women in midlife.
• How healing the nervous system creates a ripple effect.
• Assessing opportunities for greater alignment in your life.
• What it might look like to heal the nervous system when it is dysregulated.
• Cultural norms of overworking in the US.
• Tools for building a sense of safety in the body.
• Why it’s so important to engage in daily regulation rituals.
• A reminder that perfection is not the aim.
• Dr. Jenna’s journal prompt: What would I do differently if I believed that my nervous system mattered as much as my goals?

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Many of us expect to feel inspired and energized all the time. But the truth is, that’s unrealistic, and we all go through periods of lows. If you’ve been feeling heavy, exhausted, or have been wondering, ‘what’s the point?’ then this episode is for you! Tuning in, you’ll hear Dr. Jenna talk about what inspired her to record this episode, the power and importance of listening to your body, why you need to be aware of what no longer feels like it aligns with you, how to recognise that your worth isn’t tied to your production, why discipline is the greatest form of self-love, and so much more! We delve into learning how to find your spark again before discussing why creativity slumps are opportunities. Finally, Dr. Jenna shares three grounded actions for anyone to do today to improve a slump. Thanks for listening in, and be sure to email your topic suggestions to hello@uplevelholistichealth.com!

Key Points From This Episode:

• What your body is trying to tell you when you feel uninspired.
• The importance of listening to your body and understanding its messages.
• Asking yourself what you’re focusing on that doesn’t feel aligned.
• Separating your worth from your productivity levels and the power of discipline.
• Why inspiration often comes after action and how to reignite your spark.
• Why creativity slumps are opportunities to reset.
• Three grounded actions you can do today.

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