In this episode of The Menowave Lounge: Hot Flashes and Cool Conversations, host Robin Duke sits down with Heather Moreno — wellness coach, exercise physiologist, and expert in mindset transformation for midlife women.

Heather helps smart, capable women cut through the noise and finally get unstuck. Whether it’s weight struggles, low energy, or that relentless inner critic, she offers tools that go deeper than "just be more disciplined." Her 3-Step Mindset Audit is a roadmap to stop self-sabotage and start feeling empowered in your body — without extreme diets or punishing workouts.

In this heartfelt and eye-opening conversation, Heather unpacks why so many of us know what to do... but don’t follow through — and how to change that, one thought at a time.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• Why self-sabotage happens — and how to recognize when it's taking over
• The tug-of-war between your logical brain and your impulse-driven brain
• Heather’s 3-Step Mindset Audit: Recognize excuses, identify limiting beliefs, and rewrite your story
• The sneaky stories we tell ourselves (like "I'm just not a workout person")
• How to know if you’re mentally tired — or making excuses
• Why small wins (like a 5-minute walk) build lasting momentum
• Tips for being kind to yourself without letting yourself off the hook

Heather also shares her free Mindset Audit Cheat Sheet — a powerful companion to help you notice your thought loops, shift your self-talk, and build habits that actually stick.

Whether you’re navigating midlife body changes or just want to feel better in your skin, this episode will leave you feeling seen, supported, and ready to reclaim your vitality.

Ready to step into the next chapter with strength and clarity? Let’s go.

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In this episode of The Menowave Lounge: Hot Flashes and Cool Conversations, host Robin Duke sits down with Anna Dannfelt — veteran aromatherapist, sacred transformation guide, and passionate educator on the healing power of scent.With over 35 years of experience, Anna’s journey began in a forest cottage in Sweden, where she discovered essential oils while raising her children and foraging herbs. What followed was a lifelong commitment to helping women navigate life’s natural transitions — especially menopause — with the support of nature, science, and spirit.In this conversation, Anna unpacks the deeper emotional and hormonal support essential oils can offer, and how even one drop can spark powerful shifts in mood, energy, and well-being.Whether you’re new to aromatherapy or looking to deepen your practice, this episode is a treasure chest of wisdom, science, and soulful guidance.In This Episode, We Cover:How essential oils impact the brain, emotions, and hormonal balanceWhy smell is the fastest way to shift your energyThe difference between true essential oils and synthetic fragrancesGeranium and Clary Sage: go-to oils for menopausal mood swingsTips for choosing high-quality oils (and avoiding oxidized ones!)Simple ways to use oils: rollers, diffusers, jewelry, and ritualsHow to build a scent practice that supports your intuition and energyAnna also shares a free beginner’s PDF guide to help you get started with aromatherapy, plus insights on her upcoming courses for women navigating emotional shifts, menopause, and personal transformation.Ready to rebalance your energy and reconnect with your senses? This is your sign.

n this episode of The Menowave Lounge: Hot Flashes and Cool Conversations, host Robin Duke sits down with Debbie Francis — Certified Organic Formulator, holistic wellness educator, and founder of ReFlourish Organics.

What started as a personal solution for vaginal dryness during menopause led Debbie to a profound mission: helping women feel empowered, informed, and intimately connected through all-natural self-care.

Debbie shares her journey from DIY coconut oil remedies to launching a wellness brand that educates women on what’s really in their products — and how to choose ingredients that nourish, not disrupt, our hormonal health.

From the hidden toxins in “natural” skincare to the emotional layers of intimacy in menopause, this conversation is rich with insight, heart, and practical wisdom.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• What it means to be a Certified Organic Formulator — and why that matters
• How petrochemicals and synthetic ingredients impact hormone balance
• The truth about “natural” vs. “organic” — and how to spot greenwashing
• Why menopause can disrupt intimacy — and how to gently restore it
• The “5 Re’s” framework to reconnect with your body, identity, and joy
• How to build a skincare and intimacy routine that truly supports you

Debbie also shares a free Ingredient Checklist to help you decode product labels and make empowered choices, plus a sneak peek at what’s ahead for ReFlourish Organics — including new product scents and a special live Q&A.

Ready to reconnect with your body and reimagine self-care as an act of joy? This one’s for you.

Join Debbie live in the Menowave Facebook Group next week for a Q&A session diving deeper into ingredients, intimacy, and holistic wellness. First-time customers can use code ROWELCOME at ReFlourishOrganics.com for special pricing.

In this episode of The Menowave Lounge: Hot Flashes and Cool Conversations, hosts Robin Duke and Janette Blissett sit down with Lisa Swanson, fitness and weight loss expert with over 35 years of experience helping women over 50 achieve sustainable, stress-free weight loss.

From crushing gym intimidation to rethinking metabolism, Lisa brings clarity, compassion, and practical wisdom to a topic so many women struggle with in silence. Her holistic approach — blending aligned nutrition, progressive strength training, and mindset support — is helping postmenopausal women reclaim energy, confidence, and joy in their bodies again.

Spoiler alert: If you’ve been trying to “eat less and move more,” you might be doing too much — and stressing your system into shutdown.

In This Episode, We Cover:

🔥 Why your metabolism is more like a stress barometer than a calorie calculator
🧠 The power of “baby step beliefs” — and how they rewire self-trust and motivation
💪 Why strength training matters more than cardio after 50
🧘‍♀️ The overlooked role of rest, recovery, and emotional stress on weight loss
👟 Walking, yoga, silence, and other gentle ways to reset cortisol
🌿 How to approach weight loss from wisdom, not punishment

Lisa also shares the truth about scale obsession, the myth of "starting over," and how to shift from overwhelm to empowerment with small, sustainable changes.

Ready to reclaim your metabolism and reframe your mindset? You’re not starting over — you’re starting from experience.

In this episode of The Menowave Lounge: Hot Flashes and Cool Conversations, hosts Robin Duke and Janette Blissett welcome Jen Kunkel, a Midlife Women’s Wellness Strategist and host of the Women Rocking Midlife podcast. With a background in chemical and biomedical engineering, Jen challenges outdated views on menopause and embraces a holistic, empowered approach to well-being. In This Episode, We Cover:

✨ How emotional energy gets stored in the body and resurfaces during menopause
✨ The connection between menopause, chakras, and vibrational energy
✨ Practical techniques for releasing stuck emotions and balancing your energy
✨ How mindfulness and meditation can ease menopause symptoms like anxiety and sleep disturbances
✨ The power of setting daily intentions to recognize and manage emotional triggers

Jen shares her personal journey through perimenopause and how she discovered the deep mind-body connection. She offers insightful strategies for shifting energy, healing past emotional imprints, and finding peace during this transformative stage of life. Key Takeaways:

✨ Menopause is not just a physical transition—it’s an emotional and energetic one, too.
✨ Identifying triggers and emotional patterns can help reduce mood swings and anxiety.
✨ Simple practices like chakra balancing, mindful eating, and daily reflection can make a big difference.
✨ Menopause is not just a physical transition—it’s an emotional and energetic one, too.
✨ Identifying triggers and emotional patterns can help reduce mood swings and anxiety.
✨ There is no one-size-fits-all approach—find what works best for your body, mind, and spirit.

Looking for more support on your menopause journey? Join our supportive community for expert resources, connection, and inspiration designed to help you thrive through every stage of midlife.

About Our Guest:
Jen Kunkel is on a mission to empower women to take control of their own physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Despite holding a degree in Chemical/Biomedical Engineering, she, like many women, has been frustrated by conflicting and missing mainstream advice on women's fitness and health. Jen believes that society’s approach to menopause and aging is outdated—it's not a disease to be cured, nor a fact of life to simply suffer through. Instead, she advocates for a holistic, high-vibration, and purposeful lifestyle that allows women to take personal responsibility for their well-being. Having overcome teen depression through fitness, meditation, and personal growth, Jen turned to these same methods when facing the emotional turmoil of perimenopause. Through deeper exploration of the mind-body-emotion connection, she developed transformative practices that helped her escape anxiety and depression, dramatically improving her quality of life.

Now, she helps other women experience their own enchanted menopause journey.

Learn more about Jen and listen to her podcast at jenkunkel.com and wildsavvy.com. If you’re stuck in the Meno Spiral of Doom, get Jen’s latest FREE resource at wildsavvy.com/gift. Tune in for a fascinating discussion on emotional well-being, energy healing, and how to thrive through midlife with vitality and self-awareness.

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In this episode of The Menowave Lounge: Hot Flashes and Cool Conversations, hosts Robin Duke and Janette Blissett dive into the complexities of intimacy, relationships, and self-care during menopause. As women experience hormonal shifts, changing libido, and emotional transitions, these changes also impact their relationships—especially with partners going through their own midlife transformations.

Robin and Janette explore:

✨ How menopause and “men-opause” affect intimacy and connection
✨ Ways to communicate openly with your partner about changing needs
✨ The role of self-care, humor, and grace in navigating this life stage
✨ How to embrace new dimensions of intimacy beyond physical connection

Whether you're partnered or single, this episode offers real talk, expert insights, and empowering strategies to help you redefine intimacy and deepen emotional connections during menopause.

Looking for more support on your menopause journey?

Join our community for expert advice, connection, and inspiration to thrive through every stage of midlife.

In this episode ofThe Menowave Lounge: Hot Flashes and Cool Conversations, hosts Robin Duke and Janette Blissett welcomeZuzana Turinic, a Fitness Trauma Menopause Coach with over two decades of experience in health and fitness. Zuzana’s journey began in Slovakia, where she earned her first fitness certification and led aerobics classes. After moving to Australia, she deepened her commitment to empowering women, even winning a bodybuilding competition in her 40s. But when she faced a cancer diagnosis and the onset of perimenopause, her perspective on health and strength transformed. Now, she’s on a mission to help women navigate menopause with confidence and vitality.

Join us as Zuzana shares her90-day framework for creating a sustainable healthy lifestyle. We’ll explore:✅ Why strength training is a game-changer for menopause and longevity✅ How to overcome barriers like fear and uncertainty around fitness✅ The step-by-step plan to build consistency, increase intensity, and sustain progress✅ The mindset shifts that turn exercise into self-care instead of a chore

Tune in forpractical, empowering strategies to take control of your health and thrive at any stage of life.

💜 Looking for more support on your menopause journey?Join the Menowave community at Menowave.org/community for expert resources, connection, and inspiration designed to help you thrive through every stage of midlife.

In this episode of The Menowave Lounge: Hot Flashes and Cool Conversations, hosts Robin Duke and Janette Blissett sit down with women’s health expert Maraya Brown to explore how ambitious women can reclaim their vitality, balance their hormones, and thrive through the menopause journey.Maraya shares her powerful story of transformation, insights from over 23 years of experience, and practical strategies to help women unlock confidence, energy, and passion—all while navigating the demands of modern life.Tune in to discover actionable tips for embracing your changing body, advocating for your health, and building a vibrant, balanced life.Feeling inspired by this episode? Take the next step on your wellness journey! Join our supportive community and access exclusive resources designed to help you thrive through every stage of life. https://www.facebook.com/groups/439232282854798Join Maraya for Pause and reclaim your time - stop struggling to figure it out on your own and enduring poor care: https://www.facebook.com/events/s/pause/2019406991833281/