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What a way to kick off our new season with a HOT topic! I am thrilled to be joined today by Celeste Hirschman and Danielle Harel. Sex is an important part of life but it can sometimes be tricky to keep things fresh when you reach a certain point. Celeste & Danielle are here to talk to us all about communication, relationships, sex and specific things you can do to work on these aspects in your relationships. Celeste & Danielle are sex therapists, who believe there is no right way to be sexual or have a relationship. They created the Somatica Method of Sex Therapy and Relationship Coaching that is experiential, practical, and effective. Sexual expression and communication skills can be learned and we offer step by step experiential practices so you can incorporate these new skills into your life. You can find Celeste & Danielle at celesteanddanielle.com , where you can learn more about what they do, as well as find their books and work with them. Also, if you are interested in becoming a sex therapist, you can find more information on their website.

I have started a new series called "Doryn & Friends"! Many of you have requested to hear from real women, real stories and real experiences in our 40s.I’m joined by a new friend of mine, Juliet Hahn . I met Juliet on Clubhouse and we had instant chemistry. You are really going to laugh with this one! Juliet inspired a whole episode on our show, with Dr. Elizabeth Kavaler, by sending me this YouTube video https://youtu.be/GhrBeWvdReY ...this should show you what you're in for. I was also a guest on her podcast recently and we had an amazing time together https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/doryn-wallach-podcast-host-creator-entrepreneur/id1488171559?i=1000516107081 . This episode is a bit different, because it was a free-flowing conversation, but I am sure that if you tune in and listen, you will definitely have a lot of fun and learn something too. Juliet is a health and fitness coach and she helps women beyond just their health and fitness. She now offers a workshop called Your Next Stop that empowers people to find their creative passion and turn it into a business. She also has her own podcast, called Your Next Stop https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-next-stop-with-juliet-hahn/id1488171559 Your Next Stop Workshop is a compact course that can be completed in one week! Juliet will help you follow your creative passion and turn it into a money making business. She will share what she has learned on her journey through this interactive workshop. She will get you thinking, creating, working hard and holding yourself accountable. Find out more here: https://www.iamjuliethahn.com/offers/q2EwUJMJ/checkout You can find more about Juliet on her website, iamjuliethahn.com or using her handle @iamjuliethahn or on Clubhouse @fulfilling.

Midlife is complicated as it is, with all its aspects. But what if suddenly you’re faced with the reality that your long lost biological family reaches out to you after so long? Cat Powell is a listener of the show who reached out to me because she wanted to share her story and raise awareness of the work there still is to be done with adoption laws and regulations. Cat’s story is amazing and I hope it helps you in your specific context. Cat is a Portland, Oregon based artist and writer with work that has been exhibited in several galleries up and down the west coast. In addition, she’s been featured in art and literary publications like Jam Magazine and Five:2:One . Drawing inspiration from her own experiences as a Korean American woman and mother, Cat shares her journey in her own visual love language for others to explore, celebrate with, and connect. Her latest artwork, “Church,” an illustration about believing in one’s self, was recently published in the digital magazine, Artfest . You can follow Cat on her personal Instagram page @GoddingCat and also her doodle page @RayetheCat .

Welcome back to a new episode where for the first time ever in my life, I’m talking to a Financial Therapist. Up until a few months ago I didn’t even know they existed! Back in Season 1 we had Jenn Uhen on the show talking about finances in midlife and I asked her to connect me to a Financial Therapist - that’s how I found Wendy Wright . We all know there’s a psychological aspect to money, but not many of us are aware of that in everyday life. Wendy is here to talk about emotions, our childhood background and how it all affects our financial decisions NOW. Wendy Wright specializes in the emerging field of Financial Therapy as a Certified Financial Recovery Counselor and is Licensed Therapist. She is also a member of the Financial Therapy Association, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Certified Financial Recovery Counselor based in Denver, but is available anywhere virtually thanks to the use of telehealth! You can find Wendy at wendywrightcouseling.com and contact her at wendy@wendywrightcounseling.com Tracking your finances with thoughts and feelings - https://wendywrightcounseling.com/5-days-financial-clarity/ The book mentioned in the episode, The Art of Money by Bari Tessler: https://amzn.to/3uEOFsn

I am joined by Veronica Cisneros , marriage and family therapist for an incredible episode. Together, we discuss how learning more about ourselves and our desire to be in control as women can help us also how to prevent conflict and divorce in our marriages the longer we are in them. This is not just an episode for married women, we also tackle how to make yourself a priority when you have spent years putting everyone first. Veronica is a licensed therapist specialized in women and couples. She is the founder of Empowered and Unapologetic , a community that helps women create the best version of themselves and thus saving their marriage. No woman should ever have to suffer in silence or hit rock bottom before she decides to live differently. You can find more about Veronica on her website, empoweredandunapologetic.com . She also hosts a podcast https://empoweredandunapologetic.com/podcasts/ and can be found everywhere on social media @empoweredandunapologetic and on Clubhouse @empoweredvero

Today I am joined by my good friend Tanya, as we continue our ‘Doryn & Friends’ series. Tanya McQueen Forman is smart, funny, positive and incredibly genuine. She’s a total open book and I think that’s why we clicked like we did. Tanya is most well known for being a co-host on hit ABC show, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. She is also a mother of two, a step-mother of two, ages 16-26, a producer husband named Tom and a 7 year old terrier named Never, who needs to drop a few pounds. We discuss her experience on becoming a hit tv show co-host, being a step-mother, as well as the physical changes she’s experiencing at 49. You can find Tanya on Instagram @tlmcqueen

I am joined by Diann Wingert where we discuss ADHD after 40 in female entrepreneurs and beyond . You will LOVE Diann! We discuss the impact of ADHD on women of our generation, the gifts that come with ADHD and also the issues that it presents. Diann is a trained psychotherapist, an expert on ADHD in women but also a coach and entrepreneur. Her goal is to help others who have ADHD like herself to become more successful in life and work, believe in themselves and unlock their true potential for radical results. During her 20-year career as a licensed psychotherapist, she worked with hundreds of ambitious women who struggled with habits and mindsets that held them back. After realizing that psychotherapy was not the answer, Diann trained and certified as a coach in order to shift the conversation from problems to possibilities. Her jam is helping the driven but distracted woman eliminate procrastination, perfectionism, and people-pleasing, so she can level up her business and life. She is an expert in ADHD in adult women and the link between ADHD and entrepreneurship. Resources mentioned in the episode: ADHD 2.0 by Ned Hallowell - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0399178732 ADHD for Smartass Women - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adhd-for-smart-ass-women-with-tracy-otsuka/id1443678424 You can find Diann on diannwingertcoaching.com and @coachdiannwingert Tune in to listen to her podcast, The Driven Woman Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-driven-woman/id1513039926

Amy E. Smith is a certified and credentialed life coach and hypnotherapist, masterful speaker, and personal empowerment expert. Founder of TheJoyJunkie.com , Amy uses her roles as coach, writer, podcaster, and speaker to move individuals to a place of radical personal empowerment and self-worth. With an acute focus on helping people “find their voice”, she is highly sought after for her uncommon style of irreverence, wisdom, and humor and has been a featured expert in Inspired Coach Magazine and on Fox 5 San Diego. Together with Amy, we discuss self-worth, relationships, freeing yourself and your identity from what others think about you and much more. I am thrilled to be touching on this subject, because I think it’s of great significance for us, even at our age.

In this episode I am joined by Dr. Megan Fleming as we discuss infidelity among women over 40. We don’t often talk about women’s reasons for infidelity and felt this was a relevant topic for our age and time of life. We discuss many things such as why it happens, how to repair a relationship after an affair and much more. Dr. Fleming is a nationally recognized certified sex and relationship expert. She has over 20 years of experience working with individuals and couples to discover what’s getting in their way and teaches them the skills and strategies to get the sex and relationships they want. Learn more about women’s reasons for having affairs, compared to men, why they happen, how to repair your relationship if an affair took place on both sides and how we can have a more open dialogue about this. You can find Dr. Fleming on social media @dr.megan.fleming as well as her own website https://greatlifegreatsex.com/ You can also visit the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists at aasect.org to find a certified expert in your area.

We all know that what you put into your body affects your mood, your hormones and ultimately - your whole day. But in our quest for the healthiest diets, we often forget to indulge in what we like. In this episode, Jen Smiley joins me as we discuss reading labels, choosing healthier alternatives to products we can’t live without and figuring out how we can tweak our nutrition for the best possible results. Jen Smiley is an expert food coach at Wake Up and Read the Labels . She has been a fitness instructor for 5 years, owns a spin studio and has been helping clients both locally and internationally to find cleaner brands at the grocery store and understand labels. You can find Jen on social media at @wakeupandreadthelabels as well as her website https://www.getjensmiley.com/ Plus, visit freemorningguide.com for 3 common morning foods that are killing your energy and ruining your day.

There’s a lot of stigma around women deciding to not have children and it’s a pity that society still can’t get out of this mentality. My guest is a pioneer and advocate for women who decide to take that path and she reassures women that this choice is valid, correct and should be guilt-free. Marcia Drut-Davis came into the spotlight when she appeared on a “60 minutes” interview in 1974, where she talked about how she had decided to not have or raise children. The interview sparked controversy that cost Marcia her teaching job of ten years, but ultimately fueled her drive to open a dialogue and the minds of people towards childfree life. Marcia was 6 when she first thought about being childfree for the rest of her life. She wrote her memoir Confessions of a Childless Woman , where she looks back and shares what led her to make that choice and if looking back she has any regrets. She has and continues to live a wonderfully rich life, without raising any children of her own, and offers her resources to people who want to live the same way. You can find Marcia @childfree_guru , email her at marciadavis@ketravel.com and check out her website https://www.childfreereflections.com/

How do you use past trauma to fuel your drive for entrepreneurship? In this episode I am joined by my friend, Zara Tisch , who used to be my neighbor about 10 years ago in Manhattan. I’ve always admired her style, her personality, her openness and her desire to do some good in this world. Zara Terez Tisch founded her company, Terez in New York, where she also currently lives with her husband, three kids and three dogs. You can find Zara @zaratisch and find her products on https://www.terez.com/