#9 Sexy Is an Inside Job: Redefining Desire After 50 w Loriann Stanislawski

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In this episode of Empowered Over 50, host Miriam Bulcher speaks with Loriann Stanislawski about the journey of rediscovering one's sense of sexiness and self-identity as one ages. They discuss the impact of motherhood, divorce, and societal expectations on women's self-perception and the importance of wellness in feeling sexy. Loriann shares her personal experiences with boudoir photography as a means of empowerment and self-love, emphasizing that feeling sexy is an internal journey that requires self-acceptance and permission to embrace one's body and identity. In this conversation, Loriann Stanislawski and Miriam Bulcher discuss the journey of women over 50 in embracing their sexuality, fashion, and self-acceptance. They explore the societal expectations placed on women as they age, the importance of self-expression through fashion, and the need for women to give themselves permission to feel sexy and desirable. The discussion also touches on overcoming self-judgment, the benefits of exploring intimacy, and practical advice for women looking to reconnect with their bodies and confidence.

Here are the references for books Loriann recommended:

| Book Recommendations:
| The Body Keeps Score: Brain, mind, and body in the healing of trauma
| Come as You Are: The surprising new science that will transform your sex life And accompanying workbook, The Come as You Are Workbook: A practical guide to the science of sex.
| Dreams of Love and Fateful Encounters: The power of romantic passion
| The Ethical Slut
| Facing Codependence: What it is, where it comes from, how it sabotages our lives
| Feeling & Knowing
| The Intimacy Factor: The ground rules for overcoming the 9obstacles to truth, respect, and lasting love
| The Mindfulness Workbook
| The Pleasure Gap: American women and the unfinished sexual revolution
| The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F#ck: A counterintuitive approach to living a good life

Other items:

The Wellness Wheel, The Eight Dimensions of Wellness: https://www.headspace.com/mindfulness/wellness-wheel

The Six Dimensions of Wellness: https://nationalwellness.org/resources/six-dimensions-of-wellness/

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs (for Nurses): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK499937/figure/article-26037.image.f1/

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