From Midlife to Best Life
From Midlife to Best Life
Podcast Description
This is a podcast dedicated to celebrating one of the most empowered, fun and challenging phases of life - midlife. Podcast hosts Iris and Ana (proud midlifers) invite their audience in on friendly, authentic and important conversations about anything related to midlife: relationships, career, transitions and other rich topics. They share personal stories, research insights, and learnings from their daily lives to inspire folks approaching or living midlife embrace fulfilling and rewarding lives.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
Key topics include relationships, personal growth, career transitions, and family dynamics during midlife, with episodes like Family of Origin exploring attachment styles and the impact of familial relationships on personal growth, and Friendship at Midlife addressing the challenges of cultivating meaningful adult friendships.
This is a podcast dedicated to celebrating one of the most empowered, fun and challenging phases of life – midlife. Podcast hosts Iris and Ana (proud midlifers) invite their audience in on friendly, authentic and important conversations about anything related to midlife: relationships, career, transitions and other rich topics. They share personal stories, research insights, and learnings from their daily lives to inspire folks approaching or living midlife embrace fulfilling and rewarding lives.
Episode Summary:
In this episode, Fernanda Souza and Ana discuss the complexities of sexuality, particularly in midlife. They explore how societal expectations and personal experiences shape our understanding of sexuality and relationships. The conversation emphasizes the importance of intentionality in maintaining erotic connections and the need for open discussions about sexuality with future generations. Key insights include the distinction between sexuality and sex, the evolving nature of women’s sexual experiences, and the necessity of education in fostering healthy relationships.
Host: Ana Yun [Instagram | Website: www.anayun.ca | LinkedIn Profile]
Guest: Fernada Souza [Instagram | website]
Key Takeaways:
- Sexuality is relevant throughout life, not just in youth.
- Midlife can bring challenges to sexual intimacy due to various life demands.
- Intentionality is crucial for maintaining erotic connections in relationships.
- Women often transition from being objects of desire to subjects of their own desire in midlife.
- Education about sexuality is essential for personal and relational growth.
- Complacency in long-term relationships can lead to dissatisfaction.
- Creating erotic space requires effort and planning, not just spontaneity.
- Open conversations about sexuality with children are vital for their understanding.
- The brain plays a significant role in sexual experiences and desires.
- Understanding the difference between sexuality and sex can enhance intimacy.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Topic of Sexuality
00:49 Exploring Midlife and Sexuality
03:19 Defining Sexuality vs. Sex
07:52 The Role of Women in Sexuality
12:34 The Impact of Caretaking on Sexuality
18:18 Exploring Gender Dynamics in Relationships
24:48 The Evolution of Women’s Sexuality
31:47 The Importance of Sexual Education
36:06 Key Takeaways and Resources for Sexual Awareness
Resources:
Come as you are and Come together by Emily Nagoski
So tell me about the last time you had sex by Ian Kerner
Taking sexy back by Alexandra Solomon
Untrue by Wednesday Martin
Mating in captivity and State of Affairs by Esther Perel
Tell me what you want and The Psychology of Human Sexuality by Justin Lehmiller
Reclaiming Pleasure: A Sex Positive Guide for Moving Past Sexual Trauma and Living a Passionate Life by Holly Richmond
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