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Sex Advice for Seniors PodcastEpisode 140: Pain Free PenetrationOnce whispered about in hushed tones, the topic of painful penetration is finally finding its voice. It’s surprising, as well as alarming, how many women endure this struggle in silence, putting up with traditional sexual intercourse through gritted teeth, simply because it hurts too much.For older women, pain during penetration is often blamed on hormonal change but it’s not just about biology. There’s the fear that can be as a result of trauma, an accident, for example, that can make penetration feel like an insurmountable hurdle. And it doesn’t matter whether it’s a partne...2025-05-0731 min
Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleTarot, Astrology, and Psychics in RomanceWe'll be honest, we don't know what the heck is going on, either. If we could find someone or something to make all this chaos make sense, we'd be very very happy. And so, we're reading books this week about people and things that make sense of chaos--that realign the universe. It's tarot, astrology and psychics this week!If you want more Fated Mates in your life, please join our Patreon, which comes with an extremely busy and fun Discord community! Join other magnificent firebirds to hang out, talk romance, and be cool together in a private...2025-01-271h 36
Sex Advice for Seniors PodcastEpisode 114: Understanding your Pelvic FloorIn every episode, I learn something new and in this conversation with pelvic floor physiotherapist (yup, it’s a thing) Amanda Olson and I talk about pelvic health, especially for women navigating menopause and beyond. It’s a topic that often lurks in the shadows, but it’s about time we confront many of the issues that arise from having a weak pelvic floor that go beyond incontinence!Understanding Pelvic Health and Intimate RosePelvic health is a vital part of overall well-being, affecting individuals of all genders and ages. Many people don’t realise how impa...2024-11-2731 min
The Open NestersJazz Up Your Aging with Suzanne Noble (Season 2 | Episode 56)
Jazz Up Your Aging with Suzanne Noble
(Season 2 | Episode 56)
Jazz Up Your Aging
[Tessa] Meet Suzanne Noble, founder of The Advantages of Age and Startup School for Seniors. I sat down with Suzanne to talk about raising adult boys (now successful digital marketing professionals), her nomadic and surprising life (full of jazz and joy) and entrepreneurship for the 50+ crowd.
An Excerpt from Our Show
[Suzanne] So I was sitting in a hot tub, which is my thing, I have this hot tub in my back garden, with some...2022-03-0342 min
The Book JamSeason 2, Episode 7: It's PRIDE Month!Marisa and Mary are back with a new episode of The Book Jam! June is Pride Month and celebrating by talking about a plethora of LGBTQIAP+ books! Hawke and Grayson flee a political coup of their noble house, to stay alive they must hide and assume new identities in Niki Smith’s debut middle grade graphic novel, The Deep & Dark Blue. Dahlia Adler's Cool for the Summer is a story of self-discovery and new love, as high school senior Lara attempts to figure out her life and what she wants. Come jam with us!Check out the Boo...2021-06-2547 min
Women of Substance Music Podcast#1185 Music by Randi Fay, Suzanne Hodson (feat. Becky Willard), Bree Noble, Graciela Pena, Katy Kinard, Anita Ivette Ferrer, Andrea Sandefur, Laini Risto, Kate Magdalena, Diane Sciachitano of "The Shockitanos", Trina Brunk, Jill Detroit, Ninette ChristinTo get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit This show includes the following songs: Randi Fay - Joy Whispered Suzanne Hodson (feat. Becky Willard) - I Sing of Christmas Bree Noble - Gabriel's Message Graciela Pena - The Long Awaited One Katy Kinard - Once In Royal David's City Anita Ivette Ferrer - Silent Night Andrea Sandefur - O Come O Come Emmanuel Laini Risto - A Gift To All Kate Magdalena - Cherry Tree Diane Sciachitano of "The Shockitanos" - Nativity Scene Trina Brunk - Ave Maria Jill Detroit - Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee ...2020-12-061h 05
Women of Substance Music Podcast#1184 Music by Emily Linge (writer Simon Cheshire), Willow Stephens & Matthew Grant, Cayla Brooke, Ananda Duo, The 3D Jazz Trio, ,Kate Magdalena, Ann-Marita, Laini Risto, The Tanya Wills Quartet, Suzanne Roux, Yvette Medina, Ana O'Brien, Katherine Moller,To get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit This show includes the following songs: Emily Linge (writer Simon Cheshire) - Yes We Know It's Christmastime Willow Stephens & Matthew Grant - This Christmas Cayla Brooke - Christmas With Love Ananda Duo - Angels We Have Heard on High The 3D Jazz Trio - Up On The Housetop Kate Magdalena - It Came Upon A Midnight Clear Ann-Marita - Christmas With You Laini Risto - O Come, O Come Emmanuel, We Three Kings The Tanya Wills Quartet - Waitin To Be Kissed Suzanne Roux - Memory Key Yve...2020-12-0459 minFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel People“It’s Sinister, right?! - Devil's Bride by Stephanie LaurensThis week we’re reading a favorite of both Sarah & Jen — Stephanie Laurens’s Devil’s Bride! We’re so excited to talk about ridiculous (we mean amazing) nicknames, about 30 page sex scenes, and about how we crushed our SATs thanks to romances like this one! We’re also hoping you are keeping a safe distance from others and washing your hands lots!We love having you with us! — subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and like/review the podcast, please!Next week, we’re reading Susan Elizabeth Phillips’s Nobody’s Baby But Mine, and we cannot WAIT...2020-03-181h 16
Women of Substance Music Podcast#1023 Music by Benita Charles, Carrie Marshall, Amanda McCarthy, Bree Noble, Cora Vasseur, Laini Risto, Christy Wessler, Helen O’Shea, Ed & Carol Nicodemi, Rita Weyls, Stacy Fahrion, The Unstuck in Time Band, Dawn O’Keefe Williams, Glory Taylor#1023 Music by Benita Charles, Carrie Marshall, Amanda McCarthy, Bree Noble, Cora Vasseur, Laini Risto, Christy Wessler, Helen O’Shea, Ed & Carol Nicodemi, Rita Weyls, Stacy Fahrion, The Unstuck in Time Band, Dawn O’Keefe Williams, Glory Taylor ---------------------------------------------------- To get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit This show includes the following songs: Benita Charles - Christmastime Carrie Marshall - Back in Boston Amanda McCarthy - Christmas Without You Bree Noble - I Wonder As I Wander Cora Vasseur - Keep Rudolf Runnin' Laini Risto - Merry Christmas Darling Christy Wessler - Christmas Wish Helen O'She...2019-12-0656 min