Transforming 45 is where midlife gets real. Host Lisa Boate, menopause coach and educator, dives into the truth about perimenopause, menopause, identity shifts, and midlife reinvention. Through candid stories and menopause conversations with men and women, Lisa helps listeners understand their bodies, relationships, and purpose in this powerful chapter. Honest, funny, and empowering—this is your go-to podcast for thriving through midlife transformation.
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Transforming 45 is where midlife gets real. Host Lisa Boate, menopause coach and educator, dives into the truth about perimenopause, menopause, identity shifts, and midlife reinvention. Through candid stories and menopause conversations with men and women, Lisa helps listeners understand their bodies, relationships, and purpose in this powerful chapter. Honest, funny, and empowering—this is your go-to podcast for thriving through midlife transformation.
Midlife Intimacy: Lube, Love & Liberation with Deb Porteous and Brian Starke
Transforming 45
48 minutes
4 weeks ago
Midlife Intimacy: Lube, Love & Liberation with Deb Porteous and Brian Starke
In this candid episode of Transforming Conversations, host Lisa Boate sits down with Deb and Brian, the dynamic co-founders of Pleasure Pods, to open up the conversation around sexual health and menopause. Together, they dive into how menopause impacts intimacy, communication, and connection—and why it’s time to ditch the stigma and talk openly about pleasure, comfort, and desire.
Discover how Pleasure Pods’ plant-based lubricants are helping women reclaim confidence, ease, and empowerment in their sexual health journey. This episode is packed with honest insights, laughter, and permission to put pleasure back on the table.
Key Takeaways:✨
Talking about sexual health is an act of empowerment.
🗣️ Menopause affects both partners—communication matters.
🌿 Pleasure Pods offer a clean, plant-based alternative to traditional lubricants.
🔥 Women over 50 deserve pleasure and satisfaction—without shame
💞 Lubricants and toys can enhance connection, comfort, and confidence.
💬 Men’s involvement in menopause conversations changes everything.
🚫 Breaking taboos around menopause = healthier relationships.
⚖️ Hormone therapy and natural lubricants can work together for optimal sexual health.
Why You’ll Love This Episode:
Because it’s real. Refreshing. And exactly the kind of conversation women (and men) need about menopause, intimacy, and pleasure
Listen if You’re Curious About:
Menopause and sexual health
Plant-based lubricants
Communication in long-term relationships
Female empowerment
Reclaiming intimacy after 45
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Transforming Conversations on Sexual Health
02:09 Deb's Journey: From Menopause to Empowerment
06:10 Brian's Perspective: Shared Responsibility in Menopause
11:41 Breaking the Silence: Men's Communication on Sexual Health
16:46 Facilitating Conversations: Teaching the Next Generation
22:56 Innovative Solutions: The Pleasure Pods Experience
25:46 Understanding Sensitivities and Product Safety
28:09 Innovative Product Features for Enhanced Experience
30:55 Navigating Intimacy and Communication in Midlife
36:35 Redefining Pleasure and Connection
40:27 The Importance of Health and Safety in Lubricants
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Transforming 45
Transforming 45 is where midlife gets real. Host Lisa Boate, menopause coach and educator, dives into the truth about perimenopause, menopause, identity shifts, and midlife reinvention. Through candid stories and menopause conversations with men and women, Lisa helps listeners understand their bodies, relationships, and purpose in this powerful chapter. Honest, funny, and empowering—this is your go-to podcast for thriving through midlife transformation.
