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What is the one pivotal change that would make your life feel hotter than ever? As we arrive at episode 135 of Hotter Than Ever, we’re inviting you into an intimate and powerful reflection, marking both the close of 2025 and a new chapter for the show. As our beloved host, Erin, sets out to build her new venture, Broad Collective, the podcast is taking a break for now. In this episode, Erin reflects on the lessons learned from nearly three years of intimate, rule-breaking conversations on the podcast about sex, identity, pleasure, divorce, career reinvention, parenting, perimenopause, beauty, and the radical act of putting yourself at the center of your own story. If you’ve ever wondered what’s actually possible in midlife, or needed permission to do the scary, necessary thing, let this be your call to action. As Erin signs off (for now), remember: this isn’t the end. It’s your time to rewrite the rules and live your one wild, precious life your way. This episode is for all the women who are: Wrestling with burnout, perfectionism, and the myth of “having it all”Navigating divorce or feeling stuck in a marriage or career that no longer fitsHealing their relationships with their bodies, food, desire, and self-worthReady to rewrite the second half of life with more agency, courage, and joy ❤️ Love the show? Text an episode to a friend who needs it. 📝 Find out more about Broad Collective, our membership network for midlife women entrepreneurs, at broadcollective.com 📲 Stay connected with Erin on Instagram–her DMs are always open. Thank you for witnessing, for growing, and for being “Hotter Than Ever.” Apply to join Broad Collective at https://broad-collective-co.mn.co/landing Find episode transcripts at www.hotterthaneverpod.com Follow us on: Instagram: @hotterthaneverpodTikTok: @hotterthaneverpodYoutube: @hotterthaneverpodFacebook: @hotterthaneverpod Follow Hotter Than Ever wherever you listen to podcasts - we’re on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more! We’d love to hear what you think about the show - it helps us know what stories are resonating with you. DM us on Instagram and write us a review!

We talk a lot on Hotter Than Ever about midlife reinvention and the courage it takes to listen to your intuition, even when the outside world tells you to play it safe. Starting this podcast was a powerful turning point for Erin, but one of the best parts of reinvention? It doesn’t stop at just one chapter. In this episode, Erin steps into her next evolution with the launch of her new business, The Broad Collective, alongside her co-founder Sarah Gallagher Trombley. Sarah is an entrepreneur, former media and technology executive, and the founder of Digital Mom Media, a parent education platform helping families navigate the digital world. Together, Erin and Sarah dive into an honest conversation about the chaos of digital media, motherhood, and building something entirely new in midlife: this time with women’s expertise, values, and community at the center. This episode is your reminder that it’s never too late to pivot, redefine success, and build a life that actually fulfills you. Join us as we explore: The tension between ambition, motherhood, and the corporate structures that weren’t built for womenWhy both Erin and Sarah left high-profile roles to start their own venturesWhat happens when your values outgrow the company you work forThe birth of Broad Collective, a new network for midlife women entrepreneurs, and why community is the ultimate accelerator for women building businesses after 40The challenges of self-employment and building your own business beyond the myth of viral overnight successWhy real success means supporting and amplifying other women, not competing with them OUR GUESTS: Sarah Gallagher Trombley is an entrepreneur and thought leader working at the intersection of technology, content, revenue and safety. After more than 20 years working in media and technology as a partnerships and sales development executive for storied brands including Conde Nast, Time Inc, Interbrand, Flipboard and Snapchat, Sarah left the corporate world to found the parent education platform, Digital Mom Media. Through this platform Sarah helps parents navigate the digital world with and for their kids. Sarah founded Broad Collective with Erin Keating to help other women entrepreneurs at midlife accelerate their growth and success by providing them with the tools, strategy and support they need to truly thrive. Want more Sarah? Subscribe to her Substack, "Thoughts from a Digital Mom" Learn more about Broad Collective and our membership network for midlife women entrepreneurs at broadcollective.com. Apply to join Broad Collective at https://broad-collective-co.mn.co/landing Find episode transcripts at www.hotterthaneverpod.com Follow us on: Instagram: @hotterthaneverpod TikTok: a...

For so many women, sexuality and intimacy feel like the missing piece in living a fully embodied life, especially as we age. Our culture rarely teaches us how to move past the superficial and toward deeper pleasure, healing, and connection. In this episode, longtime teachers and practitioners of tantric and somatic healing, Leah Piper and Dr. Willow Brown, join us to demystify tantra, explore its potential for personal transformation and show how it can help us gently release even the oldest wounds we’ve been carrying. We’ll unpack: What tantra actually is, beyond buzzwords, and how it turns sex into soul-to-soul connection and prayerSimple, practical ways to shift from goal-oriented sex to intentional intimacyWhy so many women hold emotional weight in their bodies and how to begin clearing grief, numbness, and old stories to make room for pleasureWhy women carry so much in their bodies and how to begin to release old wounds, grief, and numbness to make space for pleasureThe science behind the nervous system’s role in pleasure and healing, and how ritualized practices can help us release what's no longer serving usWhy giving your own sexuality permission and curiosity is the gateway to up-leveling every relationship in your life OUR GUESTS: Dr. Willow Brown and Leah Piper are leaders in tantric, somatic, and holistic sexual healing whose combined decades of experience have helped individuals reclaim deeper pleasure, embodiment, and emotional freedom. Dr. Willow Brown, a Doctor of Chinese Medicine, weaves ancient Taoist philosophy with sexual and spiritual practices to open the body’s innate pleasure pathways and facilitate profound cellular and somatic transformation. Leah, co-founder of the Sex Reimagined podcast and founder of More Love Works, brings expertise in Tantra Yoga, Positive Psychology, and Somatic Therapies, drawing from her own healing journey to guide individuals and couples toward conscious intimacy and awakened pleasure. Together, they offer a deeply integrative approach, bridging science, spirituality, and embodied practice, to help people release old wounds, reconnect with their true selves, and experience sexuality as a pathway to joy, vitality, and profound love. Want more Leah and Dr. Willow? Visit https://www.sexreimagined.com/adventure for resources, featuring audio trainings to support your journey with sexual, intimacy, and communication obstacles. Learn more about Sex Reimagined and follow their work on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sexreimagined YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SexReimagined TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sxreimagined Instagram: a href="https://www.instagram.com/sexreimaginedpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

Culture tells women over 40 that midlife is a time of decline: hot flashes, lost libido, and fading from relevance. But what if midlife is actually your portal to power, pleasure, and self-ownership? In this episode, we’re joined by Natty Frasca, a feminist coach, rebel rouser, and the founder of The Feminine Rebellion, to set fire to the script of people-pleasing and perfection and offer a toolkit for redesigning your one, wild life. Together, Erin and Natty dive into the realities of midlife: ending marriages (or reinventing them), raising kids (and yourself), walking away from “having it all,” and learning to put your actual desires at the very heart of your existence. Tune in as we discuss: Burning down the myth of midlife decline: how changing the narrative is the first step toward profound joy and agencyHow to know when “having it all” isn’t enough: whether it’s a health crisis, career shakeup, or finally naming what you wantSaying no, drawing boundaries, and giving up the performance of being the good girl, perfect wife, or supermomRedesigning relationships: how truth-telling (even when it feels scary or shameful) can be the beginning of deep intimacy, not the endWhy pleasure isn’t just a reward but an essential power sourceThe magic of midlife community: the necessity of surrounding yourself with women who see, support, and challenge youLiving with radical agency: trusting yourself to choose your work, your relationships, your body, your joy unapologetically OUR GUEST: Natty Frasca is a pleasure coach, rebel rouser, and the founder of The Feminine Rebellion. She helps high-achieving women over 40 unbind from burnout and “good girl” conditioning—so they can reclaim their confidence, sensuality, and power. Her work blends neuroscience, somatics, and radical pleasure to ignite a woman’s second act into her best one yet. Want more Natty? Connect with Natty Frasca, dive into her coaching work, and step inside the circle of women rising. Learn more about her coaching work at https://thefemininerebellion.com/ and check out her podcast The Feminine Rebellion wherever you listen https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-feminine-rebellion/id1501575954 Follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thefemininerebellion/ Find episode transcripts at www.hotterthaneverpod.com Follow us on: Instagram: @hotterthaneverpod TikTok: @hotterthaneverpod Youtube: a...

“Your birthright is pleasure.” What if everything you’ve been taught about aging, sexuality, and womanhood is not only outdated, but completely wrong? Joining us to challenge all of it is Melissa Louise, a pleasure advocate and erotic blueprint coach whose perspective on midlife, menopause (or as she calls it, “regenopause”), patriarchy, and sex magic will have you rethinking every cultural script you’ve inherited. In this conversation, Erin and Melissa unpack the rules women internalize about their bodies, pleasure, and relationships and explore what becomes possible when we step outside those boxes. From raising her son barefoot in the jungles of Costa Rica to guiding clients toward sexual mastery, Melissa invites us to reclaim our agency and embrace our inherent power in the second half of life. We discuss: Why “menopause” is a social construct designed to weaken women and how “regenopause” can become a regenerative upgrade to wisdom and powerHow pleasure operates as a life force that fuels creativity, manifestation, and even financial abundanceHow society’s 24-hour sun cycle depletes women, and what it means to reconnect with the lunar rhythms of the female bodyThe difference between love and monogamy, and why relationship structures are due for a radical rethinkWhy older women have historically been the wisdom keepers, and how we can reclaim our place as guides, leaders, and culture-shapersPractical ways to bring more pleasure, freedom, and play into everyday life no matter your age, relationship status, or beliefs about midlife OUR GUEST: Melissa Louise is a leading Pleasure Advocate, Erotic Blueprint, Sex, Intimacy & Relationship Expert. She supports women to reclaim their divine birthright to feel alive, orgasmic and turned on no matter their age or relationship status. And men to be more attractive, powerful, trustworthy, make more money and find freedom by lasting longer in bed. It's the perfect erotic cocktail that nourishes health, wealth and well being. With certifications also in Kink 101, Accelerated Evolution and Access Consciousness, Melissa Louise truly embodies the principle that how we do life is how we do sex. Want more Melissa? Learn more about her work at https://melissalouise.substack.com/subscribe and www.melissalouise.world. Follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/melissa_louise_intimacy/ Find episode transcripts at www.hotterthaneverpod.com Follow us on: Instagram: @hotterthaneverpod TikTok: @hotterthaneverpod Youtube: a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChwbEXbAVqoNYd_g5ok7VPg" rel="noopener...

Ever wonder what it takes to create not just lasting love, but a partnership that feels intentional, exciting, and alive, even years in? Join us as we sit down with Rono and Sierra, lifelong friends turned business partners turned romantic couple, to peel back the curtain on what it means to make your relationship your true North Star. Rono and Sierra are the founders of Eden World, a vibrant community for couples who want to evolve how they love and live, through honest, peer-to-peer connection rather than traditional therapy or coaching. Their work is all about normalizing the messy, beautiful reality of long-term intimacy, where communication, self-awareness, and humor matter as much as passion. Whether you’re newly single, searching for your next great love, or looking to deepen the connection in your current relationship, this conversation will help you imagine what’s possible and offer real tools to start creating it now. Tune in as we discuss: Finding a partner who’s truly communicative, intentional, accountable, and sexyWhat makes a “conscious couple” and how self-awareness unlocks new levels of connectionWhy prioritizing your relationship (yes, even above work and kids!) might just be the secret to lasting joy and epic partnershipHow peer couples’ support, not advice-giving, can normalize struggles around everything from mismatched libido to communication, making you feel less alone, and more seenThe power of the “Epic Date Night”: creative, playful, sexy rituals you can introduce right now to reignite intimacy and laughter with your partnerHow to hold onto joy and playfulness in the face of messy relational dynamics, healing old stories, and rewriting limiting beliefs about love OUR GUESTS: Rono & Sierra are leading authorities in conscious partnership and legacy-driven love. As the founders of Eden World- the premier community for high-impact, purpose-driven couples- and creators of Rockstars of Relationship, they’ve spent over two decades helping visionary couples thrive in love, leadership, and legacy. Drawing from their own lived journey, they’ve built a proven path for turning coupleship into a source of strength, clarity, and growth. Passionate about connection and community, Rono & Sierra empower couples to lead, love, and live at their highest potential. Want more Rono and Sierra? Learn more about their work at https://edenworld.org/ Sign-up for a free guest pass at: https://EdenWorld.org/guest Get the Eden World 12 Principles Guidebook (free): https://edenworld.org/principles Get the Sacred Space Guide: https://edenworld.org/sacred-space Follow them on: Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/edenworldlovea href="https://www.instagram.com/sierrajsullivan"...

What does reinvention really look like when life keeps throwing curveballs? For Susan Guidi, it’s a story packed with twists, pivots, and badass comebacks. An ultrasound pioneer, mother of three, grandmother of seven, improv performer, stand-up comedian, and award-winning bodybuilder, Susan’s life is a masterclass in resilience and reinvention. At 66, she wrote and performed her own one-woman show, “What If Wonder Woman Was 66?”—and she hasn’t stopped breaking rules or deadlifting weights since. Join Erin and Susan as they dive into how she transformed loss into strength, defied cultural expectations, and kept discovering new versions of herself again and again. They explore: The art of starting over: whether in a new country, new career, or after heartbreakDefying cultural expectations about aging, ambition, and what women “should” want after 40Building a thriving business from scratch, with zero business trainingBodybuilding after menopause: the science, grit, and audacity it takes to compete and winHow “trying on” new identities, from entrepreneur to comic to Wonder Woman, opens up endless possibilities for finding joy and self-love OUR GUEST: Susan Guidi has been the owner of Advanced Ultrasound Services for more than 25 years. She is a pioneer in diagnostic ultrasound technology. Susan trained at John Hopkins Hospital. She taught some of the first courses in ultrasound in Chile and then received her master’s degree in Paris, France. She is a mother of 3 and grandmother of 7. In her spare time Susan is a standup comedian and improv artist. At 65 she became a bodybuilder and motivational speaker. Last year at 66 she produced, wrote and performed her One Woman Show, "What if Wonder Woman was 66." Want more Susan? Follow her on: Instagram @kikimousegetsfit Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/susan.guidi Learn more about her and her ultrasound work at www.advancedultrasound3d.com Find episode transcripts at www.hotterthaneverpod.com Follow us on: Instagram: @hotterthaneverpod TikTok: @hotterthaneverpod Youtube: @hotterthaneverpod Facebook: @hotterthaneverpod Follow Hotter Than Ever wherever you...

What does it really take to create a love that feels both grounded and expansive? A relationship where two whole people choose to grow together? In this week’s episode, we sit down with relationship coach and author Gabriela Embon to explore how to build a thriving partnership that balances individuality and intimacy. Drawing from her own journey and her book “Becoming a Power Couple: Four Pillars to Engineer Legendary Marriages”, Gabriela breaks down the deeper mechanics of lasting love, what it means to truly see and be seen by your partner, and why doing your own inner work is the most romantic act of all. Together, Erin and Gabriela unpack what it looks like to consciously create love after 40: how to navigate conflict with curiosity, rebuild trust after heartbreak, and make space for joy, desire, and emotional safety in equal measure. We discuss: The difference between codependence and true partnershipHow to communicate your needs without losing connectionWhy self-awareness and vulnerability are the foundation of intimacyThe “Four Pillars” of healthy relationships. Me, You, Our, and UsHow every couple must pass through the “power struggle” phase to reach true intimacyWhat it means to become a power couple, where both people are evolving, not performing OUR GUEST: Certified coach and author Gabriela Embon believes that a fulfilling adult life hinges on two essential components: an ideal career and a thriving primary relationship. In the last 2 decades as a coach, Gabriela has dedicated herself to helping couples build fulfilling and enduring relationships. Gabriela utilizes the analytical and problem-solving skills from her engineering background, and applies them to the intricacies of human relationships. By combining the precision of engineering with the emotional depth of human behaviour, she empowers couples to transform their relationships, and become a Power Couple. Want more Gabriela? Learn more about her and her work at https://gabrielaembon.com/ and check out her book, “Becoming a Power Couple” at https://gabrielaembon.com/book/ Follow her on: Instagram: @gabrielaembonFacebook: @gabriela.embon Find episode transcripts at www.hotterthaneverpod.com Follow us on: Instagram: @hotterthaneverpod TikTok: @hotterthaneverpod Youtube: a...

“We have this capacity to create our love life, our pleasure life in any way we want.” What if pleasure wasn’t something to chase, but something to come home to? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Diane Mueller, sexual wellness expert, naturopathic doctor, and founder of MyLibidoDoc.com, to explore how women can rewrite their pleasure stories, let go of shame, and rediscover connection in midlife and beyond. Dr. Mueller’s journey from a strict Catholic upbringing to discovering how self-pleasure helped heal her body is as candid as it is empowering. Together, she and Erin get real about rebranding our language around sex, why pleasure is essential to health, and how women can cultivate sensuality as an everyday practice, not just something that happens behind closed doors. Join us as we discuss: How childhood messages and cultural shame shape our adult relationship to pleasure, and ways to reframe these narrativesWhy libido and desire evolve throughout our lives, and what they reveal about our physical and emotional well-beingThe surprising science behind pleasure as a healing practiceHow to practice pleasure beyond the bedroom and why it’s key to longevity and vitalityWays to break out of “relationship scripts,” reignite novelty, and redefine intimacy in all types of relationshipsSimple techniques to reconnect with your senses, quiet distractions, and cultivate everyday joy OUR GUEST: Dr. Diane Mueller, ND, DAOM, is a sexual wellness expert with dual doctorates in Naturopathic as well as Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She is the founder of the sex education center MyLibidoDoc.com and hosts 'The Libido Lounge' podcast, blending personal experience with clinical expertise. Want more Dr. Diane? Learn more about her and her work at MyLibidoDoc.com and listen to her podcast "Libido Lounge" at mylibidodoc.com/podcast Follow her on: Youtube: Youtube.com/@mylibidodoc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mylibidodoc/ Check out her resources below: Free Libido Quiz: Find the root causes (and solutions) for low libido: https://t.ly/NeKEx Revive Your Love Life: https://mylibidodoc.com/revive-your-love-life /Sex Type/Libido Code: LibidoCode.com Orgasm Perception Quiz a href="https://mylibidodoc.com/orgasmic-perception-questionnaire/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

“There’s a freedom in not auditioning for your life anymore.” What happens when you’re no longer living by someone else’s playbook and finally start telling your own story? This week on Hotter Than Ever, we sit down with Julie Golden, reality TV producer, screenwriter, stand-up comedian, and creator of The Big D, a heart-forward and hilarious dating show for divorced singles. Julie opens up about her own midlife transformation: from shaping other people’s stories in Hollywood to taking the mic and telling her own. She shares how grief, motherhood, and divorce led her to comedy, how she stopped waiting for permission to create, and why midlife is the most creatively and emotionally free chapter yet. Join us, as we dig into: What it means to stop “auditioning for your life” and finally choose yourself at work, in love, and in every creative pursuitHow building community and producing her own shows helped Julie reclaim her voice, empower other women, and make comedy a space for healing and honestyWhy authenticity beats approval every time and how midlife can be the most creative, connected, and joyful chapter yetWhat really goes on behind the scenes in reality television and how empathy can change everythingHow the hormonal shifts of midlife actually liberate women from people-pleasing and open the door to deeper self-trustWhy post-divorce dating isn’t about looking for someone to “complete” you, but finding someone who’s additive OUR GUEST: Julie Golden is a former film executive turned screenwriter, reality TV producer, and stand-up comic whose career has spanned every corner of storytelling. Drawing on her love of comedy, matchmaking, and human behavior, she created The Big D, a heart-forward comedy dating show for divorced singles that’s as much about laughter and connection as it is about second chances. A single, divorced mom herself, Julie brings authenticity, empathy, and humor to everything she creates, building a community where people can show up as they are, one laugh (and awkward flirt) at a time. Want more Julie? Learn more about “The Big D” at https://www.thebigddatingshow.com/ and follow her and her work on Instagram at @juliegoldengirl Find episode transcripts at www.hotterthaneverpod.com Follow us on: Instagram: @hotterthaneverpod TikTok: @hotterthaneverpod Youtube: @hotterthaneverpod Facebook: @hotterthaneverpod Follow Hotter Than...

Have you missed us? We’re thrilled that Hotter Than Ever is back after an unplanned summer hiatus. Not only did Erin sell her house and move, but she’s also in the midst of launching a new business while solo parenting—no big deal. We’re returning with a bang and more real talk than ever, as Erin gets radically honest about navigating massive life transitions in midlife: letting go of old definitions of “success,” reimagining what home means, and choosing growth, even when it’s messy, expensive, and terrifying. Then, Erin sits down with relationship coach, non-monogamy educator, and founder of Passport to Pleasure, Ally Iseman, to explore how to live and love on purpose. In this episode, Ally helps us unpack the rules of monogamy women grow up with, and asks: what if, instead of defaulting to the one-size-fits-all model, we designed our relationships on our own terms? Join Erin and Ally as they discuss: The journey from serial monogamy to expansive, intentional relationship designCompersion, jealousy, and why feeling joy for your partner’s joy can be a gamechangerThe differences between boundaries, rules, and agreements and why most of us were trained to get them muddledWhat happens when you actually talk about your needs (spoiler: intimacy gets real!)Exploring play parties, and what they reveal about consent, courage, and communityHow to find your people and build community, whether you’re single, partnered, monogamous, or in the delicious unknownChoosing adventure, whether it’s relocating to Europe, reframing “failure,” or falling in love with yourself at 40+ OUR GUEST: Ally Iseman is a writer, TV host, NCSF-registered Kink Aware Professional relationship coach certified by The Consent Academy, and Founder of the educational platform Passport2Pleasure.com. She has been a speaker, community organizer, and non-monogamy educator and practitioner since 2016. A sought after podcast guest, Ally is also a featured subject matter expert for The New York Times, Cosmo, Well+Good, Romper, PureWow, and Yahoo! and others and a contributing writer for Sexual Health Magazine. Want more Ally? Find her and her work online at www.passport2pleasure.com and access her free tools at the links below: Relationship Ratio: www.passport2pleasure.com/ratioBig Why: www.passport2pleasure.com/bigwhy Follow her and Passport to Pleasure on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@passport2pleasure Substack: https://allyiseman.substack.com Instagram: a href="https://www.instagram.com/passport2pleasure" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

“Having a fantastic relationship is a learnable skill.” So many of us crave deeper connection, more spark, and a sense of feeling not just content, but truly alive, decades into love and relationships. But what if your desire has dulled, your partnership feels stuck on autopilot, or you’re no longer even sure what you want, let alone how to ask for it? Enter Dr. Alexandra Stockwell, “The Intimacy Doctor”, a physician, relationship coach, author, and podcast host, whose mission is to help women and couples create conscious, erotically vibrant partnerships in midlife and beyond. Join us for a candid and empowering conversation with Dr. Stockwell on breaking the cycle of compromise, rediscovering your desires, and bringing more pleasure into your life… and your bedroom. We dive into why: Great relationships and intimacy are built through intention and skill, not just chemistry or timeDesire alone isn't enough to sustain relationships and the importance of reflecting on how deeply you truly want somethingMany women discover deeper pleasure and connection later in lifeUncompromising intimacy, rather than compromise, is the real secret to a nourishing, fulfilling relationshipEveryday interactions shape long-term intimacy just as much as what happens in the bedroomCuriosity and asking open-ended questions can reignite emotional and sexual intimacy with your partnerVulnerably sharing how something made you feel creates more connection than placing blame OUR GUEST: Alexandra Stockwell, MD, “The Intimacy Doctor”, is a relationship and intimacy expert who helps high-achieving couples create emotionally connected, erotically vibrant partnerships. A physician-turned-coach, she’s the bestselling author of Uncompromising Intimacy, host of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, and creator of the Aligned & Hot Marriage program. Married for 28 years with four children, Dr. Alexandra teaches that the key to lasting passion isn’t compromise, it’s authenticity. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Cosmopolitan, and more. Want more Dr. Stockwell? Find her online at https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/ and listen to her podcast, “The Intimate Marriage Podcast”, using the link below or wherever you get your podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intimate-marriage-podcast-with-intimacy/id1548060690 Follow her on: IG: @intimacydoctor FB: @Intimacydoctor Youtube: @intimacydoctor Tiktok: a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@intimacydoctor"...

“Adolescence isn’t the end of your close relationship with your child, it’s the beginning of the best one you’ve ever had.” For so many parents, the teenage years loom like a storm cloud, fraught with anxiety, conflict, and the fear of losing connection. But what if everything you think you know about adolescence is dead wrong? What if it’s not a time to dread or simply get through, but an invitation to lifelong closeness and understanding with your kids? In this episode we sit down with Megan Saxelby, founder of Wild Feelings, veteran educator, and reformed “middle school monster” on a mission to radically reframe how we all understand and approach adolescence. Drawing from 17 years in middle school classrooms and her pioneering work in dignity-based conflict resolution, Megan shares how these pivotal years can unlock the best, most meaningful relationships we’ll ever have with our kids. We discuss: Why the “doom and gloom” narrative about teens does everyone (kids and adults alike!) a massive disservice, and what actually happens when we expect more from themThe powerful science behind adolescent brain development (hint: ages 11–17 are just as crucial as birth to five—and why we need to stop checking out right when it matters most)How dignity-based conflict resolution can transform peer relationships, empower young people to speak up, and bring empathy and accountability into every hard conversationThe number one thing teens want: to truly MATTER, to belong, and to have agency—along with simple, actionable shifts you can use to support them (no matter whose kid they are)Real talk about parenting through change: whether that’s divorce, growing up, or just learning how to be your child’s anchor, not their peerPractical ways to help teens (and yourself) meet the chaos of growing up, especially in a world that makes belonging and inclusion feel more urgent (and more fraught) than ever OUR GUEST: Megan Saxelby is on a mission to reframe adolescence as a time of growth and connection—not chaos. A veteran educator and founder of Wild Feelings, she brings 17 years of classroom experience and cutting-edge research to her work with parents. Megan has collaborated with thought leaders like Rosalind Wiseman and Dr. Donna Hicks, and helped develop core curriculum for #halfthestory, a leading digital wellness nonprofit. Through Wild Feelings, she offers practical, evidence-based tools that help parents navigate the teen years with confidence and compassion. Want more Megan? Find her online at https://www.wildfeelings.co/ and check out her parenting course here: https://www.wildfeelings.co/parents/ Follow her on Instagram at @wildfeelings.co and on Substack https://wildfeelings.substack.com/ Want more Hotter Than Ever? Subscribe to the Hotter Than Ever Substack to dive deeper. Find episode transcripts at a...

Dating in today’s world can feel confusing, lonely, and (thanks to the apps) a lot like a part-time job with no benefits. But what if finding a connection isn’t about chasing elusive chemistry, endlessly scrolling, or pretending to be someone you’re not? Enter Dr. Frankie Bashan: a clinical psychologist, longtime connector, and pioneering LGBTQIA+ matchmaker whose mission is to help every person find authentic love, no matter what boxes they check. In this conversation, Dr. Frankie joins Erin to share her personal story and lift the veil on what really works (and what doesn’t) when it comes to finding partnership in midlife, especially for those outside the hetero dating mainstream. We dive into: Turning your strengths and superpowers into a careerThe power and success that come from finding your niche in business and serving underserved communitiesWhy dating apps are designed to keep you wanting, not finding, and how matchmaking flips the scriptWhy chasing the “fireworks” in dating chemistry can be a trap and not a path to a healthy, sustainable relationshipHow your “list” might be holding you back, and why letting go of overly specific criteria in favor of three core dealmakers can open you up to real connectionHow matchmaking for the LGBTQ+ community is different and what straight daters can learn from queer dating wisdom OUR GUEST: Dr. Frankie Bashan is a clinical psychologist, sex therapist, and founder of Little Gay Book, the leading LGBTQ+ matchmaking service in the U.S. With over 20 years of experience supporting queer individuals and couples, she combines emotional intelligence, intuition, and a personalized approach to help clients find meaningful, lasting love. Known for her emotional intelligence and trauma-informed approach, Dr. Frankie boasts an 85% matchmaking success rate to support clients around the world. She also co-hosts MTV’s Are You The One and offers coaching globally via Zoom. Want more Dr. Frankie? Find her and her matchmaking services online at https://littlegaybook.com and follow her on Instagram at @littlegaybookmatchmaking Want more Hotter Than Ever? Subscribe to the Hotter Than Ever Substack to dive deeper. Find episode transcripts at www.hotterthaneverpod.com Follow us on: Instagram: @hotterthaneverpod TikTok: @hotterthaneverpod Youtube: @hotterthaneverpod Facebook: a...

Divorce is often treated as the end of the story, but what happens after the separation, when the real work of navigating co-parenting begins? In this episode, we sit down with Christina McGee, renowned divorce parenting expert and author of Parenting Apart: How Separated and Divorced Parents Can Raise Happy and Secure Kids. With over 20 years of experience supporting families through change, Christina reminds us that divorce doesn’t make you a bad parent, it simply means you’re a parent navigating a tough chapter. Join us for an honest and deeply practical convo of what it means to redefine “family” when the old scripts of custody battles, “my time,” and visitation as a commodity, no longer serve us or our children. Erin and Christina dig into: Why terms like “custody” and “visitation” turn parenting into a transaction and how shifting to “parenting time” can center kids and reduce emotional strainHow kids come to take on the emotional burden of divorce, especially when parents get stuck on splitting time "equally"Why 50/50 custody isn’t one-size-fits-all and how to build a parenting plan that actually works for your childWhat to do when your values clash with your co-parent’s discipline style and how to respond with empathy instead of reactivityConcrete strategies for holding space for big feelings, validating your kid’s emotions, protecting their right to love both parents, and avoiding the blame gameHow to lean into your co-parent’s strengths (even if they’re not your strengths) so your child feels supported from all sides OUR GUEST: Christina McGhee is a divorce-parenting expert who believes divorce doesn’t make you a bad parent—just a parent going through a tough time. For over 20 years, she’s helped families and professionals keep the focus on what matters most: the kids. She’s the author of Parenting Apart: How Separated and Divorced Parents Can Raise Happy and Secure Kids, creator of the Co-Parenting Specialist™ Certification Program, and Education Director for the SPLIT Outreach Project, which produced the acclaimed Split documentary films. Learn more at divorceandchildren.com or coparentingspecialist.com. Want more Christina? Find her online at www.divorceandchildren.com and www.coparentingspecialist.com. Check out her Book: “Parenting Apart: How Separated and Divorced Parents Can Raise Happy and Secure Kids” on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2MK4Mya Follow her on: IG: @divorceandchildren Facebook: @divorceandchildren Linkedin: @christinamcghee Want more Hotter Than Ever? Subscribe to the Hotter Than Ever Substack to dive deeper. Find episode transcripts at a href="http://www.hotterthaneverpod.com"...