Menopause Love Lounge

About Menopause Love Lounge

Menopause Love Lounge is a menopause podcast for women in midlife who feel misunderstood, dismissed, and quietly blamed—and know that what they’re experiencing deserves more than surface-level answers. Menopause isn’t just a hormonal transition. It’s happening inside a culture that profits from women feeling broken, depleted, and “behind”—offering quick fixes that keep us disconnected from our bodies, our relationships, and each other. Six women talk honestly about sex after menopause, intimacy, menopause-related anxiety, emotional burnout, identity shifts, nervous system overload, boundaries, self-trust, changing relationships, and the quiet loneliness that so often defines midlife. Many women reach this season having pulled back from female friendships—not because they don’t value them, but because years of comparison, fear of judgment, and emotional self-protection made closeness feel risky. We name that honestly, and we talk about what it takes to rebuild connection in ways that feel safe, real, and nourishing again. Six hosts matter because no single woman gets to be the answer. This isn’t single-voice authority—it’s real women thinking together, questioning out loud, and letting complexity be honest. This isn’t another podcast telling you what to buy, fix, or optimize. It’s a place to slow down, tell the truth, and remember that what you’re feeling makes sense. Welcome to the lounge. (Hosted by Andrea Knoche, Ozzie Osborne, Dawn Wiggins, Junie Moon, and Laurie Gerber.)

Publisher

Andrea Knoche

Category

education · health & fitness · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

1 Oct 2025

Latest episode

7 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

36 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Oct 2026

   Can Our Relationship Survive Menopause? Why Little Things Make Me Want to Scream

   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, Laurie shares the moment her husband interrupted her first few minutes of quiet and how they found a better way to handle it. We also talk about the physical changes that can affect our capacity, the invisible work women often carry at home, and the difference between taking space to recover and pulling away from everyone. You’ll hear us explore what your irritation may be asking you to notice, how to tell someone what you need before you reach your limit, and why a difficult moment with your partner doesn’t have to be the end of the conversation. If you’ve ever thought, “I love this person, so why can’t I handle one more thing from them?” well then..press play. Welcome to the Lounge! 🕰️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Cold Open: Conflict, Repair & Changing Tolerance 00:32 Menopause Love Lounge Intro 01:01 Why Is Everyone Suddenly So Annoying? 03:34 When Low Tolerance Becomes Selective Tolerance 05:36 People Pleasing, Social Media & Emotional Burnout 07:30 Conflict, Repair & Your Window of Tolerance 10:09 When You Can’t “Mindset” Your Way Out of It 12:51 Boundaries, Discernment & Outgrowing Relationships 15:45 FOMO to FOGO: The Fear of Going Out 17:00 Why Alone Time Becomes Non-Negotiable 20:33 Understanding What Your Body Is Telling You 24:34 Dating, Friendship & Trusting Yourself Again 29:18 The Stats: Rage, Emotional Labor & Midlife Burnout 31:13 Who’s Carrying the Invisible Load? 35:18 Protecting Your Peace vs. Isolating Yourself 36:39 Legs Wide Open: Nope or Absolutely Yes 38:38 Phone Calls, Hosting & Things We No Longer Tolerate 43:53 Houseguests, Touching & Personal Space 46:32 Do We Really Have to Respond to Every Text? 49:17 Sometimes You Just Need Everyone to Leave You Alone 50:37 Final Thoughts & Listener Callout Stay connected with the Menopause Love Lounge: ▶ YouTube: @MenopauseLoveLounge (https://www.youtube.com/@MenopauseLoveLounge) ◎ Instagram: @menopauselovelounge (https://www.instagram.com/menopauselovelounge/) ♪ TikTok: @menopauselovelounge (https://www.tiktok.com/@menopauselovelounge?lang=en) 🌐 Website: www.menopauselovelounge.com (www.menopauselovelounge.com) ✉️ Email: menopauselovelounge@gmail.com

2. 

   30 Jul 2026

   He Can't Get It Up... Is It You? Let's Talk About It!

   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, stress, aging and emotional connection, this conversation explores why erectile dysfunction affects both partners and how couples can navigate it together. While we share plenty of laughter throughout the episode, our goal is never to make light of erectile dysfunction itself. Instead, we use humor the way close friends often do to ease the discomfort around difficult conversations and create a safe space to talk openly about a topic that carries so much unnecessary shame. You'll hear personal stories, expert insights, surprising statistics and practical advice for maintaining intimacy even when sex doesn't go exactly as planned. In this episode: • Why ED is rarely just a physical issue • Why women often blame themselves • The connection between stress, hormones, trauma and intimacy • Performance anxiety and the emotional impact on men • How to communicate without increasing shame • Creative ways to stay connected beyond intercourse • Viagra, testosterone and treatment conversations • Why emotional safety is often creates deeper intimacy 🕰️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Why we're finally talking about erectile dysfunction 01:10 How ED affects both partners emotionally 02:05 Performance anxiety, trauma or health? 06:50 Why women often think it's their fault 09:00 Andrea shares her personal dating experience 12:00 Testosterone, mental health & masculinity 16:20 When couples should have the conversation 20:10 Body image, shame & emotional intimacy 27:20 Surprising erectile dysfunction statistics 29:40 Viagra, testosterone & treatment options 31:45 Bedroom innovations beyond intercourse 38:00 Final thoughts Listen Here: Audio (www.menopauselovelounge.com) Stay connected with the Menopause Love Lounge: ▶ YouTube: @MenopauseLoveLounge (https://www.youtube.com/@MenopauseLoveLounge) ◎ Instagram: @menopauselovelounge (https://www.instagram.com/menopauselovelounge/) ♪ TikTok: @menopauselovelounge (https://www.tiktok.com/@menopauselovelounge?lang=en) 🌐 Website: www.menopauselovelounge.com (www.menopauselovelounge.com) ✉️ Email: menopauselovelounge@gmail.com Thank you for joining us for another episode of Menopause Love Lounge. Be sure to follow the show so you never miss future conversations about menopause, relationships, intimacy, health and thriving in midlife.

3. 

   23 Jul 2026

   The Unexpected Little Things Making Menopause More Fun

   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, Grant Knoche's latest songs, the Woozoo fan from Costco, Rescue Remedy Pastilles, and the novel Yesteryear, we're giving you our honest recommendations. Nothing is sponsored. These are simply the things we'd tell our best friends to buy. Whether you're looking for beauty products that work for mature skin, wellness favorites, or just a few new ideas to brighten your day, we hope you'll discover something new to love. 🕰️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Welcome to our Favorite Things episode 04:08 Forrest Frank's music and why it inspires us 07:18 The must read book Yesteryear 08:57 Grant Knoche's music and the Woozoo Costco fan 11:21 Favorite finds under $25 including Ryze Mushroom Coffee 15:55 Affordable beauty products we swear by 17:15 Luminess Air Foundation for mature skin 29:40 Our newest obsessions including the Ember Mug and auto curling iron 44:20 Favorite snacks, wellness habits, and everyday essentials 50:31 Our favorite podcasts and where to find us A few links to a few of our favorite things: From Mrs to Ms Podcast (https://frommrs2ms.com/) Laurie Gerber Relationship Quiz (https://lauriegerber.com/quiz) Wellegant Woman (https://www.instagram.com/wellegantwoman/) America's Favorite Couple Voting (https://americasfavcouple.org/2026/junie-amp-michael) Dear Divorce Diary Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dear-divorce-diary-a-fresh-approach-to-healing/id1629538946) Tymo Curl Iron (https://go.shopmy.us/p-73756453) Stay connected with the Menopause Love Lounge: ▶ Audio: Menopause Love Lounge (https://www.menopauselovelounge.com/) ▶ YouTube: @MenopauseLoveLounge (https://www.youtube.com/@MenopauseLoveLounge) ◎ Instagram: @menopauselovelounge (https://www.instagram.com/menopauselovelounge/) ♪ TikTok: @menopauselovelounge (https://www.tiktok.com/@menopauselovelounge?lang=en) 🌐 Website: www.menopauselovelounge.com (www.menopauselovelounge.com) ✉️ Email: menopauselovelounge@gmail.com Support the Show (https://menopauselovelounge.com/support)

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