Midlife Love Out Loud

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195: The Power of Healthy Boundaries: Why They Matter More Than You Think with Junie Moon May 24, 2023

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Boundaries can be a little intimidating, but they can also be incredibly liberating. Trust me, there's a way to establish boundaries that truly reflect your values and what matters to you.

Let's be real, sometimes setting boundaries can feel tough and even scary, especially if you're not used to speaking up for your own needs. But here's the thing: boundaries can actually be an amazing opportunity to strengthen your connections with others and let them into your world.

Remember, boundaries are all about honoring yourself and what's important to YOU.. It's not about being selfish or shutting people out. It's about finding that balance between taking care of yourself and nurturing your relationships with others.

Junie Moon, CEO of Midlife Love Out Loud, a Global Love Mentor, Best-selling Author, Women's Empowerment Leader, and Certified Shadow Work® Coach, has supported thousands of women over the past 30 years to claim what is their birthright: the freedom to be and love themselves without apology. When women experience this freedom to love themselves without apology, they attract life-long Next Level Love and experience an extraordinary second half of life.

Take the "Discover Your Love Avatar" QUIZ! You'll learn about your super power, the love blocks that hold you back and how relationship ready you are. Go to: http://midlifeloveoutloud.com/lovequiz

If you'd like some one-to-one coaching with Junie, apply for a complimentary 30-minute Love Breakthrough Session here: https://calendly.com/juniemoon/lbtsession today so she can support you on your love path.

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194: Releasing Shame to Thrive in Your Relationships with Jill Schultz May 17, 2023

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The emotion of shame holds a significant influence over our desires in life, and if not addressed, can hinder our progress by causing us to hide and limit ourselves. This is especially true in cases where childhood sexual abuse is the root cause of shame, which can have a lasting impact on both our personal and relational lives.

To break free from this shame, it is crucial to confront it and seek healing. Jill Schultz sheds light on this taboo subject, offering a candid conversation that guides individuals towards a path of recovery and empowerment. Join in on this insightful discussion to learn how to overcome the shame associated with childhood sexual abuse and unlock the potential to pursue your dreams.

Jill Schultz is a serial entrepreneur, industry disruptor, author, motivational speaker, and business strategist. Finally, after years of praying for her purpose, she realized her life's work is to release people from shame and change the lens through which people see how children act out from sexual abuse. After years of deep personal work, she realized she is not alone and has been able to let go of the debilitating shame and self-loathing that has kept her paralyzed for the last 41 years. Jill brings this taboo topic to light so that people can get beyond the shame and live the life of their dreams. Jill's positive energy and quick wit bring a lightness to this heavy topic. Whether or not you have suffered from sexual abuse, Jill's approach to letting go of any kind of shame will leave you free to create a space for love, success, and abundance.

"6 Steps to Releasing and Living UN-SHAMED" go to: https://www.unshamed.live/sixstepstoreleasingshame

Grab your copy of UN-SHAMED The BOOK! here: unshamed.live/book

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Take the "Discover Your Love Avatar" QUIZ! You'll learn about your super power, the love blocks that hold you back and how relationship ready you are. Go to: MidlifeLoveOutLoud.com/lovequiz

193: Honest Sex - How to Have Healthy and Hot Intimacy with Shana James May 10, 2023

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Before communicating your desires in your relationships, how can you be truthful with yourself? What are your current wants and needs?

Shifting your focus from complaining to what you really desire can change your relationships. But how can you discuss sex without harming your sex life?

Mature and honest communication is the foundation of authentic sexuality. By assuming the best, speaking from a place of desire, and remaining curious, you can transform your relationships and develop healthy and passionate intimacy.

Tune in to this inspiring episode to learn how!

As a relationship coach for 20 years, Shana James has humbly discovered the cause of disconnection and distrust in relationships, as well as how to build trust and keep passion alive. Shana has a Master's in psychology, as well as DISC and Positive Intelligence certifications. She has facilitated decades of Authentic Relating workshops based on her training in communication, mindfulness, psychology and sensuality, and specializes in helping clients date and create healthy relationships after divorce.

Shana is the creator and host of the Man Alive podcast, with 250+ episodes and more than 1/2 million downloads, and has a TEDx Talk, 'What 1000 Men's Tears Reveal About the Crisis Between Men and Women.' She recently released her book Honest Sex: A Passionate Path to Deepen Connection and Keep Relationships Alive. She also published: Power and Pleasure: A Man's Guide to Becoming a Confident and Satisfied Lover and Leader.

For more information about Shana James go to: Shanajamescoaching.com

For her TedX Talk go to: https://youtu.be/GGIq5_Ll4zk

For her FREE chapter of Honest Sex - What is Sex actually? Go to: Shanajamescoaching.com/honest-sex

Take the "Discover Your Love Avatar" QUIZ! You'll learn about your super power, the love blocks that hold you back and how relationship ready you are. Go to: MidlifeLoveOutLoud.com/lovequiz

192: Transformational Intimacy with Ajaya Sommers May 03, 2023

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This episode explores the connection between coherence, embodiment, and finding one's true self. Ajaya highlights the importance of establishing a strong connection with oneself, which is key to building deep and meaningful relationships with others and finding your one.

To help listeners cultivate a stronger sense of self-awareness and embodiment, the speaker suggests a practical exercise that encourages individuals to embrace their humanity and fully inhabit their bodies. By doing so, we can tap into our full potential and nurture a more fulfilling and authentic relationship with ourselves.

Ultimately, the episode argues that love, relationships, and intimacy all stem from our ability to connect with ourselves first and foremost. By tuning in to this transformative discussion, listeners can learn how to relax and open up to new possibilities for personal growth and connection

Ajaya Sommers, RCST is a gifted teacher, author, public speaker and creative catalyst in the field of psycho-spiritual somatic integration. For the last 27 years, she has been instrumental in facilitating conscious evolution in thousands of people's lives. She designs and facilitates training programs for professionals, leads retreats, and offers both live and on-line group platforms for organizations that are ecologically regenerative, socially just and spiritually connected. All of her programs are grounded in science, expanded through devotional practice and made real through direct experience.

Ajaya is the founder of a unique somatic discovery process called, Core Embodiment® — an integrated system of embodiment practices, principles and perceptual orientations to awaken and align with the power of your human potential. She is a certified Biodynamic Craniosacral Integration Teacher, a NARM practitioner (Neuro-affective-relational model -which addresses developmental trauma) as well as an Authorized Continuum Teacher.

For more information about Ajaya Sommers go to: https://ajayasommers.com

For her FREE Flow-based Leadership Checklist gift go to: https://flowbasedleadership.pages.ontraport.net/opt-in?fbclid=IwAR3VI5yN5XZ6x9-WRUl32caKKP2ptSjj-T28KxQqJy8dUNT5z2ZegTXRyOk

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191:Self Pleasure: Igniting Your Inner Flame with Junie Moon Apr 26, 2023

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In this episode, we delve into the topic of female self-pleasure during midlife. It's a subject that many of us may feel uncomfortable discussing, but it's a natural and integral part of our sexuality that deserves recognition.

Are you neglecting your own sexual needs and desires, prioritizing sleep or Netflix instead? It's easy to fall into this pattern, but it can have long-term consequences on our libido and connection with ourselves.

By nurturing our sexual fire through solo pleasure, we become more in tune with our bodies and open to exploring with partners. Join us for an honest conversation as Junie shares the importance of keeping our inner flame burning.

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What's your Love Avatar? Take the 2 minute quiz: https://midlifeloveoutloud.com/quiz/

Want to stop going on sucky dates? Grab your MIDLIFE LOVE GUIDE TO SUCCESSFUL DATING HERE: http://midlifeloveoutloud.com/loveguide and learn how you can call in Mr. Right, right now!

190: The Secret to Finding Your Soulmate with Arielle Ford Apr 18, 2023

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Arielle Ford is a relationship expert who has written extensively about attracting a soulmate and creating a loving and fulfilling relationship. She speaks about love - what it is and isn't, how to spot and avoid narcissists and most importantly how to attract a man that will treat you the way you dream to be treated.

She shares a ton of tools that you can put into action right now so you too can call in your soulmate. One such tool is to focus on cultivating feelings of love and gratitude in your daily life. This can involve practicing self-care and self-love, expressing gratitude for the blessings in your life, and taking actions that align with your desired outcome.

Arielle Ford is a celebrated love and relationship expert, author, and speaker whose mission is to help people Find Love, Keep Love, and most importantly, Be Love.

She is a gifted writer and the award-winning author of eleven nonfiction books, including the international bestseller, THE SOULMATE SECRET: Manifest the Love of Your Life with The Law of Attraction.

She has also written many groundbreaking books including Turn Your Mate into Your Soulmate and Wabi Sabi Love: The Ancient Art of Finding Perfect Love in Imperfect Relationships.

Arielle has been called "The Cupid of Consciousness" and "The Fairy Godmother of Love."

Her debut novel, The Love Thief, is a roller-coaster ride of love, betrayal, and unexpected transformation with a juicy revenge sub-plot and a surprise ending. One reviewer said:

The Love Thief is an emotional journey where you'll finish so completely satisfied, you'll want a hypothetical cigarette."

Get her very special Heart Healing Yoga video series here: www.thelovethief.com

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Want to stop going on sucky dates? Grab your MIDLIFE LOVE GUIDE TO SUCCESSFUL DATING HERE: http://midlifeloveoutloud.com/loveguide and learn how you can call in Mr. Right, right now!

189: How to be Happy For No Reason with Marci Shimoff Apr 12, 2023

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We have an epidemic of unhappiness in our society, many people are struggling with unhappiness, as evidenced by the high number of women on antidepressants. But is happiness predetermined by genetics or can we take control of our own happiness? In this thought-provoking podcast episode with Marci Shimoff, we explore the concept of a happiness set point and how much of it is influenced by habits, thoughts, and behaviors. Regardless of your current happiness set point, there are steps you can take to increase your overall happiness. Marci shares seven key areas of focus and practical tools to help you change habits that may be hindering your happiness. Tune in for a truly inspiring conversation.

Marci Shimoff is a #1 NY Times bestselling author, a world-renowned transformational teacher, and an expert on happiness, success and unconditional love. Her NY Times bestselling books Happy for No Reason, Love for No Reason and six titles in the Chicken Soup for the Woman's Soul series have sold more than 16 million copies and are translated in 33 languages. She's also a featured teacher in The Secret and narrator of the award-winning movie, Happy. She currently co-leads a global online program called Your Year of Miracles to help people live more miraculous lives.

When you follow the practices in Happy for No Reason you'll increase your capacity to experience greater happiness for yourself, for others, and for life. In the FREE Happy for No Reason Workbook, you'll find material that will help support your growth and help you raise your happiness set-point.

Get it here: www.happyfornoreason.com/workbook

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188: How to Avoid Toxic Relationships (And Find a Healthy One!) with Carla Romo and Sherry Gaba Apr 05, 2023

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The first step in finding a healthy relationship is identifying what a healthy relationship is and what an unhealthy or toxic relationship looks like.

In this episode, Carla and Sherry share what are toxic relationship red flags, and what could be happening that causes you to end up in one.

Carla Romo certified Life Coach and Sherry Gaba, LCSW & coach say, love doesn't have to suck. They know this from overcoming their own dating and relationship horror stories, which led them to being experts in healing from codependency, dating and toxic relationships. Their 30 year age difference brings you an array of perspectives for any stage in life. If you're dating, in a relationship or divorced, they've got your back. With leading experts, they host the podcast The Love Fix offering the latest tools on how to navigate dating and how to thrive in a successful relationship.

For more information about Carly and Shery go to: www.thelovefix.com where you can also take the "Are my relationships healthy?" QUIZ!

Are you ready to Magentize Midlife Love? Grab your FREE access pass to the 2023 Love-A Thon! Learn how to amp up your confidence, handle your fear and discover best dating strategies so you can attract your Divine Right Partner. Go to MidlifeLoveOutLoud.com/Loveathon

Want to stop going on sucky dates? Grab your MIDLIFE LOVE GUIDE TO SUCCESSFUL DATING HERE: http://midlifeloveoutloud.com/loveguide and learn how you can call in Mr. Right, right now!

187: How to Stay Open to Love and Life -No Matter What! with Tessa Krone Mar 29, 2023

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What is the difference between an Empty Nester and Open Nester? This is an easy one. It's the energy behind the words. Empty tends to have negative meanings connected to sadness and maybe even grief. Open Nester means to Open to the areas between black, white in all areas in your life.

It's about looking at life in new ways. And there are so many possibilities to adventure, newness, and even sadness or grief when we are open to life.

Tessa Krone is the engine behind and the face of The Open Nesters.

Tessa holds an MA in Consciousness Studies and is a speaker, coach, program and journey facilitator & leader, author and, of course, Podcaster.

Her offerings are based in her mission to help people open to their most self-expressed, loving selves. Tessa's specialties include embodiment from all the senses and elements of our inner and outer lives, ranging from mindfulness, dance, play, and sensory exploration in nature. If she had one superpower, it would be to help people, especially as they age, to live more open hearted lives

Check out Tessa and Subscribe here:

https://theopennesters.com/the-open-nesters-newsletter/

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186: Balancing Work, Love, and Life: How to have it all with Sage Lavine Mar 22, 2023

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Have you ever met someone who just radiates positive energy? Meet Sage Lavine, founder and CEO of Women Rocking Business. Not only has she built a wildly successful business and manifested the man of her dreams, she's done it with such grace and warmth that it's impossible not to be inspired by her.

She is helping thousands of entrepreneurs and knows how to prioritize what matters most which has allowed her to call in Next Level Love!

Can you have both success in business and love? Listen to this inspirational episode to learn how you too can have it all!

Sage Lavine is the founder & CEO of Women Rocking Business, a training company reaching over 400,000 women entrepreneurs around the world, and the #1 best-selling Hay House author of Women Rocking Business.

As a notable women's empowerment speaker and coach, Sage has delivered business-building training across global platforms, including the TedX stage, major media networks like Inc Magazine, NPR, Fox, Microsoft Headquarters, Apple and inside her comprehensive programs that serve thousands of women entrepreneurs annually.

Sage believes in purpose-based business. She has fundraised over a million dollars for humanitarian projects, focusing on empowering girls and women in developing countries and promoting a healthy environment. She is also an active advocate for closing the gender pay gap.

Watch Sage's TedX talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjfnKO2ihr8

Learn more about Sage's book: https://www.hayhouse.com/women-rocking-business-ebook

Read about Sage and Women Rocking Business: https://womenrockingbusiness.com/about/

Women Rocking Business: https://womenrockingbusiness.com

Want to stop going on sucky dates? Grab your MIDLIFE LOVE GUIDE TO SUCCESSFUL DATING HERE: http://midlifeloveoutloud.com/loveguide and learn how you can call in Mr. Right, right now!

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