Rethinking Alcohol: Exploring Sobriety and Non-Alcoholic Alternatives Below Dive into the complexities of alcohol consumption in our latest podcast episode. Spoiler alert: it's not good for you, period. From its depressive effects to disrupting sleep patterns and being recognized as a poison by your body, the downsides are clear. But what about the allure of bars and social settings? Non-alcoholic bars are popping up in NYC, reflecting a growing trend. Struggling to give up booze? We've got you covered with some essential reads: "Quit Like a Woman: The Radical Choice to Not Drink in a Culture ..read more

For episode notes check out this blog post link! There are a lot of posts to look at if you want. Don't forget to subscribe, like, share, and all that shit. Earl Talbot is a renowned Drummer, Composer, Producer, and Music Instructor. He wrote and produced over 90 songs broadcast regularly on the Oprah Winfrey Show. His career includes performances with house music legends Derick Carter and Mark Farina, as well as touring and recording with Master Griots Dialy Mady Cissoko, Morikeba Kouyate, Christian Bourdon, Poi Dog Pondering, The Chicago Sinfonietta, as well as scores of other artists and cl ..read more

Welcome to Agelust, the podcast where we dive deep into the complexities of aging. I'm Jessica, your host, a double board-certified family nurse practitioner and menopause provider, guiding you through our shared experiences and musings. But remember, this podcast isn't medical advice – always consult with your healthcare professionals. ?️ **What to Expect:** - **New Focus for 2024:** This year, we're exploring creativity and introducing "333" – short episodes with intriguing musings at 3:33 AM. - **Mind-Body Connection:** Delve into the intriguing concept that menopause might be "all in your ..read more

Why talk about herpes in a show about aging? Because it’s so common! You DEFINITELY know someone with a cold sore, if that someone isn't you. According to the WHO “An estimated 3.7 billion people under age 50 (67%) globally have herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) infection, the main cause of oral  herpes.”  Then, what does this mean for those of us already in our 50s and beyond, those understanding their Agelust through expanding their experience, maybe divorce, or dating? The question is how can we even reframe herpes as a gift, one not offered or asked for, but rather one that hel ..read more

Do you know the 5 stages of grief? Chances are that if you are going through menopause you are also experiencing the stages of grief; denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Calm down, not everyone feels grief but a lot of us do. Just like other transitions, rites of passage, they are best navigated with a guide, whether an Auntie, a community, or a doula.  Grace Veras Sealy is one of those guides. Grace is a Women's Holistic Health Coach (IIN), Perinatal Consultant, Doula, and Educator. She is a Menopause Health Guide at Elektra Health, a digital health company that p ..read more

Agelust is all about breaking from the shoulds and giving ourselves PERMISSION to grow and exist as our full selves. Dr. Bianca Laureano has been hold space for folks to do that for clise to 2 decades. Dr. Bianca I Laureano is an award-wining educator, curriculum writer, facilitator, and sexologist. She is a Foundress of the Women of Color Sexual Health Network (WOCSHN), The LatiNegrxs Project, ANTE UP! Virtual Freedom Professional Development School for Justice Workers, and hosts LatinoSexuality.com. She has written several curricula that focus on communities of color: What’s the REAL DEAL ab ..read more

Apologies for the plosive Ps, in. the beginning intros. One day I will have a sound person/editor for these episodes, today is not that day. If you know someone please send them my way. In this episode of the "Agelust" podcast, two generations of Jessicas engage in an insightful conversation with the founder and primary herbalist of Sexpot Apothecary, Jessica Godfrey. The episode delves into Jessica Godfrey's journey in herbal medicine, starting from her childhood experiences of crafting teas, salves, and tinctures with her German herbalist grandmother. They explore the importance of preservi ..read more

Mini episode - off the top of my head on being invisible!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/agelust/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/agelust/support ..read more

In January 2022 a group of women came together for what turned out to be 1 year of sharing and learning about menopause. This group was the Mistresses of the Menopausal Mind. We would meet 2x a month. ! first meeting of the month was all about community building, laughing, bitching, and teaching perimenopause who was the Madam. The second meeting would be learning from an Expert Mistress. Topics included Human Design, Sex toys, relationships, scarcity, beauty, Low-Pressure Fitness, psychedelics, and of course the science of the menopausal journey. With the permission of the mistresses and the ..read more

In 2021 I started the Mistresses of the Menopausal Mind, a Mistress Mind all about the menopause transitions. We would come together 2x a month, once meeting to shoot the shit and the other to learn about how to support ourselves through this transition in ways we may not have thought of. In total, there were 11 expert sessions ranging from Human Design and transition, psychedelics, hormones, scarcity, beauty, and of course sex. One of these sessions was on Low-Pressure Fitness. The pelvic floor can be a part of our bodies often overlooked until it gives us issues. We settle with sneezing and ..read more