Women Unmuted Podcast

Meet Jana Danielson, Founder of the Cooch BallFrom battling chronic pain and incontinence in her early twenties to becoming a Pilates Master Instructor and pelvic floor expert, Jana Danielson has dedicated over 30 years to helping women better understand their bodies.As the founder of the award-winning Cooch Ball, Jana is breaking the stigma surrounding pelvic health and challenging the belief that bladder leaks, discomfort, and changes in sexual wellness are simply part of aging.Join us on Women Unmuted as Jana shares her inspiring journey and reveals why everything you thought you knew about pelvic floor health might be wrong!💗 Discover the Cooch Ball at https://bloombetter.life/pages/cooch-ballUse Promo Code:  COOCH15 for 15% off your order.🎧 Welcome to Season 2 of Women Unmuted – Real Talk. Real Life. Real Women.CHAPTERS:00:44 Introduction to Women Unmuted and Guest Introduction02:27 Jana's Journey: From Pain to Purpose07:18 Understanding the Cooch Ball and Pelvic Floor Health11:32 The Importance of Relaxation in Pelvic Health16:52 Challenging the Narrative Around Incontinence21:03 The Role of Shame in Pelvic Health Conversations26:51 When to Start Focusing on Pelvic Health29:48 The Connection Between Voice and Pelvic Health31:08 Breaking Taboos in Masculine Spaces32:15 The Bold Branding of the Cooch Ball40:13 Understanding the Cooch Ball's Functionality49:53 Empowering Women Through Pelvic Health Awareness🔗 Follow Jana DanielsonFacebook:   https://www.facebook.com/thecoochballInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jana.danielson/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jana.danielsonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jana-danielson-b3ba7317/Website:  https://bloombetter.life/pages/cooch-ball🌿 SponsorPleasure Pods – More than just a lubricant.Changing how you look and feel about personal lubrication.https://www.thepleasurepods.com📲 Follow UsSocial Media:@thePleasurePods@menohealthnurse@Serena_Haines@lboate

Season 2 starts by turning the microphones on ourselves.Before we bring you more experts, bold conversations and unfiltered stories, we thought it was time you really got to know the four women behind Women Unmuted—Serena, Amanda, Lisa and Deborah.In this candid and often hilarious conversation, we share the experiences that shaped who we are today: career burnout, motherhood and identity, menopause, sexual wellness and pleasure, leaving lives that no longer fit, finding our voices, ADHD diagnosed later in life, HRT, GLP-1s, and the courage it takes to reinvent yourself in midlife.Amanda shares how a personal health crisis ultimately led her from nursing to becoming a menopause educator—and now writing the new edition of Menopause For Dummies. Lisa opens about walking away from a 20-year career in education and turning her experience into work advocating for menopause-supported workplaces. Serena reveals how losing sight of who she was beyond being everyone else's “somebody” led her into sexology, pleasure advocacy and eventually the TEDx stage. And Deborah shares her experience growing up on a different path than expected, being diagnosed with ADHD at 61, navigating menopause without the information women have today, and continuing to advocate for herself and other women.Along the way, we get into bigger conversations about women in the workplace, sexuality, pleasure, outdated systems, misinformation and what can happen when a woman finally decides: I belong in the room.This episode is personal, vulnerable, funny and very Women Unmuted.And consider it a preview of Season 2—because we're going deeper, getting bolder and having the conversations women have been told for far too long not to have out loud.🎧 Welcome to Season 2 of Women Unmuted – Real Talk. Real Life. Real Women.CHAPTERS:0:00 – Episode Introduction2:24 – Amanda: Menopause health and reinvention24:53 – Lisa: Midlife and workplace change41:05 – Serena: Sexual health and pleasure1:02:26 – Deborah: Personal story and Pleasure Pods1:12:16 – Books and resources🌿 SponsorPleasure Pods – More than just a lubricant.Changing how you look and feel about personal lubrication.https://www.thepleasurepods.com📲 Follow Us on Social Media:@thePleasurePods@menohealthnurse@Serena_Haines@lboate

We’re excited to share an update on our podcast and let you know that we’ll be taking a short summer break as we prepare for an exciting new season ahead.Join us as we discuss what’s coming next, our plans for the podcast, and how you can be part of the journey.Featuring:✨ Serena Haines – Sexologist✨ Amanda Otterman – Registered Nurse & Menopause Expert✨ Lisa Boate – Menopause Coach (absent)✨ Deborah Porteous – Co-Founder of Pleasure PodsThank you for being part of our community. We can’t wait to reconnect with you later this summer with fresh conversations, inspiring guests, and meaningful discussions that support and empower women at every stage of life.Be sure to subscribe, follow, and stay connected for updates throughout the summer.Follow us on Instagram & Facebook @unmutedmidlifepodcast#UnmutedPodcast #WomenSupportingWomen #Menopause #MidlifeWomen #Women'sHealth #PleasurePods #MenopauseSupport #PodcastUpdate

If Part 1 changed how you think…Part 2 will change how you experience.What if the biggest lie women have been taught about intimacy… is that their pleasure comes second?In Part 2 of our powerful conversation with intimacy expert Susan Bratton, we move beyond technique and into something deeper: permission.Susan Bratton—known as the Intimacy Expert to Millions—is a bestselling author of 44 books and programs, a leading voice in sexual wellness, and has helped hundreds of thousands of people create deeper connection, stronger intimacy, and more pleasure-filled relationships.This became one of the most emotional conversations we’ve had on Unmuted.Permission to stop performing.Permission to release guilt.Permission to stop putting someone else’s satisfaction ahead of your own.Susan explains why so many women feel “dead inside” sexually… and why they’re not broken at all. She shares how desire really works, why trust changes everything, and how women can reconnect to pleasure at any age—especially in midlife.In this episode we explore:• Why women don’t walk around turned on all day• The damaging performance script many couples still follow• How safety, surrender, and communication unlock intimacy• Why novelty creates new relationship energy again• Hormones, blood flow, libido support & alternatives• Why mutual pleasure matters more than goal-oriented sex• How shame keeps women silent—and how to reclaim your voiceAnd then came the line that changed the room:“It is not your job to finish him off.”What followed was raw, vulnerable, healing, and something many women may need to hear more than once.If you’ve ever felt pressure, guilt, numbness, confusion, or disconnected from your sensual self… this episode may change the way you see intimacy forever.🎙️ Featuring Susan Bratton with the hosts of Unmuted Midlife Podcast.⏱️ Chapters00:00 Intro00:30 Pleasure & Empowerment05:21 Sex Life Bucket List10:52 Male Pleasure & Health16:20 Connection & Desire21:20 Sexual Biohacking28:02 Addyi & Desire Pills32:01 Patriarchy & Women’s Health38:50 Key Takeaways🔗 Follow Susan:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trustedhotsexadvisortomillions/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susanbratton/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BetterLoverLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanbratton/Website: https://www.betterlover.com🌿 SponsorPleasure Pods – More than just a lubricant.Changing how you look and feel about personal lubrication.https://www.thepleasurepods.com📲 Follow Us@thePleasurePods@menohealthnurse@Serena_Haines@Lboate@Mediocremom76

What if nothing is wrong with you…and everything you’ve been taught about desire is?In Part 1 of this powerful conversation, we sit down with “Intimacy Expert to Millions💋”, Susan Bratton—a bold, brilliant sexual biohacker on a mission to extend your sex span and lengthen your health span.She’s the best-selling author of 44 books and programs that transform having sex into making love. Her specialty? Passionate lovemaking techniques, erotic bedroom communication, and orgasmic mastery—for ageless, ever-expanding intimacy.For over 20 years, Susan has guided more than 300,000 readers through her hit newsletters Better Lover and Longevity Wins. She is CEO of Personal Life Media and The 20.You’ve seen her on ABC, CBS, NBC—and heard her on 1,000+ podcasts and summits.Her work reaches over 200,000 people across her platforms, with 100,000 YouTube subscribers.From the very beginning, Susan reframes one of the biggest misconceptions women carry:👉 You’re not broken. Desire doesn’t just “show up”—it’s something you build.This episode goes deep into what’s really happening in women’s bodies, relationships, and minds as we move through midlife—and what becomes possible when we relearn how to connect to pleasure.We explore:Why sexual mastery is a learned skill—not something you’re born knowingThe truth about desire vs arousal (and why most people get it wrong)Why your best orgasms may still be ahead of youHow performance-based conditioning disconnects us from intimacyThe power of slowing down, presence, and connectionHow redefining pleasure can transform your confidence and lifeThis isn’t just about intimacy.It’s about how you feel in your body—and how you experience your life.⏱️ Chapters00:00 Introduction to Intimacy and Empowerment03:12 The Journey of Sexual Mastery06:07 Redefining Orgasms in Midlife08:45 The Importance of Pleasure and Vitality11:34 Navigating Identity and Nurturing Conversations14:16 Beyond Patriarchy: A New Paradigm17:07 Processing Emotions and Collective Healing19:58 Exploring Personal Strengths in Sexual Evolution28:07 The Power of Sensuality and Connection30:00 Navigating Relationships and Personal Growth32:31 The Importance of Slowing Down in Intimacy35:34 Breaking Free from Performance Anxiety41:13 Exploring New Dimensions of Pleasure🔗 Follow Susan:FB: https://www.facebook.com/trustedhotsexadvisortomillions/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susanbratton/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BetterLoverLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanbratton/Website: https://www.betterlover.com🌿 SponsorPleasure Pods – More than just a lubricant.https://www.thepleasurepods.com📲 Follow UsInstagram:@thePleasurePods@menohealthnurse@Serena_Haines@intimatelygigimarie@Lboate@Mediocremom76