Does it feel like you and your partner are on different pages when it comes to intimacy? Whether you’re the one feeling rejected or the one struggling with desire, you’re not alone. Desire disparity is a common challenge in relationships—but it’s rarely talked about openly.

In this episode, I sit down with Tarah & E.J. Kerwin, relationship experts and founders of Relationship Renovation, to dive deep into the real reasons behind mismatched libidos and how couples can bridge the intimacy gap. They share expert advice on fostering emotional connection, navigating desire differences with compassion, and creating intimacy beyond just sex.

If you’ve ever felt frustrated, disconnected, or unsure how to address desire imbalance in your relationship, this episode is for you!

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✔️ What is desire disparity? Why couples often struggle with mismatched sex drives.

✔️ How stress, hormones, and life changes impact intimacy—and what you can do about it.

✔️ Why couples avoid talking about sex and intimacy—and how to break the silence.

✔️ Practical strategies for reigniting intimacy—without pressure or resentment.

✔️ Why sex doesn’t define a relationship and how to shift your mindset around intimacy.

Tarah & E.J. also share their personal experiences, expert insights, and a powerful approach to strengthening relationships—so couples feel more connected than ever.

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Today, we’re diving deep into transformation, confidence, and radical self-trust with powerhouse guest Andrea Owen. Andrea is a best-selling author, life coach, and host of the popular Make Some Noisepodcast, dedicated to helping women step into their power.

In this episode, we unpack the newly updated re-release of her first book, 52 Ways to Live a Kick Ass Life and explore how to ditch self-doubt, embrace bold living, and create a life that excites you. Andrea shares her wisdom on breaking free from self-abandonment, trusting yourself fully, and navigating the ups and downs of midlife with resilience and courage.

If you’re ready to stop playing small and start living boldly, this episode is for YOU!

🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✔️ How to ditch self-doubt and fully trust yourself

✔️ Why self-abandonment keeps us stuck (and how to break the cycle)

✔️ The power of bold decision-making and owning your life

✔️ How Andrea’s life completely transformed since her first book release

✔️ The difference between toxic positivity vs. real empowerment

✔️ How to navigate big life changes—divorce, career shifts, midlife reinvention—with confidence

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If you’ve ever felt stuck, uninspired, or like you’re just going through the motions, this episode is your wake-up call! Marni Battista, transformational coach, relationship expert, and author of Your Radical Living Challenge (Available NOW!), is back for round two! You may remember her from Episode 135: Finding Love at Midlife—if you haven’t listened to it yet, go check it out.

Marni’s journey is all about reinvention, resilience, and radical living. After a traumatic ski accident, she completely reset her life, ditched the “shoulds,” and developed 7 life-changing questions that will help you reclaim your power, embrace change, and build a life you truly love.

In this episode, Marni and I go deep into what it really means to live radically, why waiting for one dayis a trap, and how small steps can lead to big transformations. Plus, she shares insights on overcoming fear, testing new possibilities, and learning how to trust yourself.

Get ready for an inspiring, thought-provoking, and fun conversation! 🚀

🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ What radical living actually means (and why it’s not just for risk-takers!)

✅ How a ski accident became the catalyst for Marni’s biggest transformation

✅ The 7 essential questions to guide you through reinvention

✅ How to test and scale changes in your life without blowing everything up

✅ Why being radically honest with yourself is the key to fulfillment

✅ The power of resonance vs. dissonance in decision-making

✅ How to stop waiting for one day and start living today

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✨ Now go out there and start living your radical life! ✨

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Welcome back, midlife mavens! 🎉 In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into the power of bold living with none other than Leigh Burgess—entrepreneur, visionary leader, and author of Be Bold Today: Unleash Your Potential, Master Your Mindset, and Achieve Success. Leigh shares her inspiring journey from burnout to breakthrough, and how she turned her life around to build a multi-seven-figure business while empowering women to take bold steps in their own lives. Whether you’re ready for a big life change or just need a little nudge, this episode is packed with wisdom, inspiration, and practical steps to help you embrace your boldness and design a life you love.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to define your version of boldness and take action.
• Why small, quiet bold steps are just as powerful as big, audacious ones.
• How to reframe failure and use it as a stepping stone to success.
• Practical tips for overcoming fear and self-doubt.
• How to align your values with your goals to create a life of purpose.
• The importance of celebrating small wins and owning your journey.

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Join Wendy Valentine as she chats with Dr. Amber Wardell, psychologist, Psychology Today contributor, and author of Beyond Self Care Potato Chips. In this inspiring conversation, Amber shares the science of reframing our minds, rewiring our neural networks, and embracing nourishing self-care in a quick-fix culture. Get ready to ditch those metaphorical “potato chips” and embrace deeper, more fulfilling self-care that truly supports your well-being.

What You’ll Learn:

• The difference between quick-fix self-care and truly nourishing self-care
• How to rewire your brain using “truth trenches”
• The impact of perfectionism and how to overcome it
• How to identify and release limiting beliefs
• Why real self-care isn’t always easy—but it’s worth it
• The importance of having honest conversations and building a trusted support circle

Episode Highlights:

• Amber’s Journey: Amber shares her inspiration to become a psychologist, growing up with parents who struggled with mental health, and her mission to eliminate shame around it.
• Unlearning Limiting Beliefs: How childhood experiences shape beliefs, and how unlearning them is a crucial part of self-growth.
• Truth Trenches Explained: Amber explains her concept of “Truth Trenches” and how reframing thoughts can rewire the brain.
• Identifying Truth vs. Lies: Amber provides practical advice on how to differentiate between limiting beliefs and reality.
• Toxic Self-Care Culture: Amber talks about how social media often presents self-care in a rigid and unhealthy way.
• The Pendulum of Self-Care: How self-care journeys often start with extremes before finding balance.
• True Nourishing Self-Care: Amber shares what real, sustainable self-care looks like and how to balance quick fixes with deeper practices.
• Self-Care in the Abyss: Amber discusses how self-care needs to adapt to life’s tougher moments and why “potato chips” self-care is sometimes necessary.

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In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, Wendy Valentine sits down with actor, filmmaker, and storyteller Katie Prentiss to discuss her transformative journey of caregiving, creativity, and healing. Katie shares the deeply personal story of losing her mom to frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and how it inspired her upcoming film, Wake Up Maggie. This film is more than a project—it’s a mission to raise awareness about dementia, honor caregivers, and explore life’s most profound moments of love, loss, and awakening. Tune in for a powerful conversation that will inspire you to embrace life, find meaning in the challenges, and live fully in the present.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Katie’s personal journey of caregiving for her mom and how it changed her life.
• The differences between frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and other forms of dementia, like Alzheimer’s.
• The emotional impact of caregiving and how it can lead to personal transformation.
• The inspiration and process behind Katie’s film, Wake Up Maggie, and how storytelling can drive awareness and change.
• Practical advice and uplifting words for caregivers and those impacted by dementia.

Episode Highlights:

• Katie’s Story: From navigating caregiving challenges to rediscovering herself as a filmmaker and actor.
• FTD Awareness: Understanding the symptoms and challenges of frontotemporal dementia.
• Finding Purpose Through Grief: How Katie turned her fear and loss into a mission to inspire and educate others.
• Caregiver Resilience: A look at the sacrifices and joys of caring for loved ones with dementia.
• The Power of Storytelling: Katie’s vision for Wake Up Maggie and its potential to spark conversation and change.

This episode is a must-listen for caregivers, storytellers, and anyone seeking to find light through life’s darkest moments. Tune in now and be inspired!

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Have you ever dreamed of starting over, simplifying your life, and finding true fulfillment? Gail McNeill shares her inspiring journey of leaving her corporate job in the UK at 56, selling her 22-room home, and creating a minimalist, vibrant life in Portugal. In this episode, Gail and Wendy dive into the courage it takes to embrace change, the beauty of downsizing, and the freedom that comes with focusing on what truly matters. Gail also offers her top wellness tips, her experience with intermittent fasting, and insights from her transformative book, The Midlife Edit. If you’re ready to thrive in midlife, this episode is your guide to designing your next chapter!

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