Listen "Taboo No More: Sex, Hormones & Taking Back Your Power with Emilie Lavinia on The House Of Hormones"
Episode Synopsis
Ok, House of Hormones gang — this one’s powerful. In Episode 2, host Leah Christian, psychologist and certified menopause wellness coach, is joined by the incredible Emilie Lavinia — writer, presenter, and sex & relationships expert — for an honest, empowering, and much-needed conversation.💥 We’re diving deep into:– Optimising female health and wellbeing– Sexual empowerment and reconnecting with your body– Tackling hormonal imbalances, stress, and self-worth– Breaking the silence around women’s sexuality and body confidenceEmilie, who is also the Wellbeing Editor at The Independent, brings fresh perspective, practical tools, and a dose of realness to help you feel more connected, confident, and in control of your hormones, health, and identity.🎧 Whether you're navigating perimenopause, PMS, or just tired of outdated expectations about what it means to be a woman — this episode is for YOU.👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more powerful episodes every week!🌸 What we cover in this episode:00:00 – Intro01:00 – Who is Emilie Lavinia and what does she do?03:00 – We’re in the Menoboom era: Why menopause awareness is finally rising05:00 – The shocking truth: Women aren’t taken seriously by doctors until after 3510:00 – Emilie’s journey from sex and relationships editor at Cosmopolitan15:00 – If your doctor won’t listen—change your doctor17:00 – The truth about social media and curated wellness18:00 – What is Menowashing? And why you should care20:00 – Are brands profiting off menopause marketing without real value?23:00 – Overrated wellness trends exposed25:00 – Underrated wellness: the power of meditation and mantras29:00 – Leah’s personal experience doing guided meditation with Emilie33:00 – The backlash Emilie receives for discussing taboo topics38:00 – Why Emilie became a sex educator after receiving no education herself41:00 – Her dream dinner party: wellness experts who inspire45:00 – A calming moment: Emilie guides us through a short breathwork session#HouseOfHormones #WomensHealth #FemaleWellness #SexualEmpowerment #BodyConfidence #HormonalHealth #PerimenopauseSupport #PMSRelief #WomensPodcast #WellbeingForWomen #EmilieLavinia #LeahChristian
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