In this episode of Love Notes, Allie Theiss dedicates the hour to emotional truth in love — the kind of honesty that creates clarity, self-respect, and real intimacy.

This episode is for anyone who has felt the cost of staying quiet to keep the peace, softening their needs to stay connected, or performing emotional strength while feeling unseen. Through a longer poem, heartfelt listener dedications, music that honors vulnerability, a Desire Drop™ centered on honesty as attraction, and a Soulful Connections teaching on alignment, this episode explores why truth is not a threat to love — but the foundation of it.

If you’re ready to stop editing yourself in relationships, this episode invites you to choose honesty over performance and peace over pretense.

A reflective opening and extended poem from Teaching My Mother How to Give Birth by Warsan Shire, naming the exhaustion of silence and the freedom found in emotional honesty.

1. A dedication from New Jersey about finally naming emotional needs
2. A reflection from Tennessee on choosing clarity over comfort
3. A message from Wisconsin honoring boundaries and self-truth
4. A closing dedication from California about the relief that comes with honesty

1. The Story – Brandi Carlile
2. I Can’t Make You Love Me – Bonnie Raitt
3. Everybody Hurts – R.E.M.
4. Unwritten – Natasha Bedingfield

The Time Traveler’s Wife

Published 2003

A love story shaped by honesty, timing, and emotional integrity — even when circumstances cannot be controlled.

A fresh Desire Drop™ exploring how attraction deepens when honesty replaces self-abandonment — and why being known is more intimate than being impressive.

A mini teaching and energy practice focused on congruence — when thoughts, feelings, words, and actions align, love becomes clearer and safer.

Blue Valentine

A raw, honest look at what happens when emotional truth is delayed — and why honesty matters before love erodes.

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January 12, 2026

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SHOW FORMAT: SEASON 2 – EPISODE 2

This episode is for informational purposes and should not replace professional medical advice.

* Introduction

* Announcements

1. Every Friday at 9 PM ET on TikTok, join me live for Love Notes—a cozy, late-night space at @the.passion.zone where we talk desire, confidence, and connection in midlife.
2. Submit your dedication: https://forms.gle/oDvyHqTt6Q8DeQFT8

Monthly Theme: Stabilizing the Menopausal Nervous System

* Topic: Irritability, Rage, and Emotional Reactivity: What’s Really Happening

THRIVE™ Pillars: Restorative Practices + Hormonal Balance

1. Segment 1: Why Irritability and Rage Increase During Menopause
2. Segment 2: Emotional Reactivity Is a Nervous System Issue
3. Segment 3: Why Suppressing Irritability Makes It Worse
4. Segment 4: Stabilizing Emotional Reactivity
5. Segment 5: What Emotional Stability Actually Feels Like
6. Your Spark Action for the week.

* Closing Thoughts

RESOURCES FOR EPISODE

Your Spark Action Steps This Week

Choose one emotional stabilizer and use it consistently this week:

1. protein-first breakfast
2. scheduled quiet time each day
3. a short walk when irritation rises
4. slow breathing with longer exhales
5. reducing evening stimulation

One steady practice can change how your nervous system responds.

If today’s episode hit home and you’re ready for relief beyond the podcast, there are three ways we can work together:

💠 1️⃣ THRIVE™ Menopause Coaching Experience

A six-month private program designed to rebalance your hormones, restore your energy, and relieve symptoms through personalized nutrition, movement, and mindset support.

https://menopausewellness.co/menopause-coaching/

💠 2️⃣ Menopause Appointments (30-Minute Sessions)

Think of this as a wellness-based doctor’s appointment—without the rush or dismissal. We’ll dive into your symptoms, review your habits, and create a tailored action plan for real relief.

January 5, 2026

MenopauseWellness.co

ThePassionZone.com

SHOW FORMAT: SEASON 2 – EPISODE 1

This episode is for informational purposes and should not replace professional medical advice.

* Introduction

* Announcements

1. Every Friday at 9 PM ET on TikTok, join me live for Love Notes—a cozy, late-night space at @the.passion.zone where we talk desire, confidence, and connection in midlife.
2. Submit your dedication: https://forms.gle/oDvyHqTt6Q8DeQFT8

Monthly Theme: Stabilizing the Menopausal Nervous System

* Topic: Anxiety and Menopause: What’s Happening in Your Nervous System

THRIVE™ Pillars: Restorative Practices + Hormonal Balance

1. Segment 1: Why Anxiety Increases During Menopause
2. Segment 2: Anxiety as a Nervous System Signal
3. Segment 3: Why You Can’t Think Your Way Out of Menopausal Anxiety
4. Segment 4: What Stabilizing the Nervous System Actually Means
5. Segment 5: What Regulation Actually Feels Like
6. Your Spark Action for the week.

* Closing Thoughts

RESOURCES FOR EPISODE

Your Spark Action Steps This Week

Choose one daily stabilization anchor and commit to it every day this week:

1. protein-first breakfast
2. 10-minute walk without your phone
3. dim lights after dinner
4. warm drink before bed
5. 5 minutes of slow breathing

If today’s episode hit home and you’re ready for relief beyond the podcast, there are three ways we can work together:

💠 1️⃣ THRIVE™ Menopause Coaching Experience

A six-month private program designed to rebalance your hormones, restore your energy, and relieve symptoms through personalized nutrition, movement, and mindset support.

https://menopausewellness.co/menopause-coaching/

💠 2️⃣ Menopause Appointments (30-Minute Sessions)

Think of this as a wellness-based doctor’s appointment—without the rush or dismissal. We’ll dive into your symptoms, review your habits, and create a tailored action plan for real relief.

December 29, 2025

MenopauseWellness.co

ThePassionZone.com

SHOW FORMAT: SEASON 1 – EPISODE 49

This episode is for informational purposes and should not replace professional medical advice.

* Introduction

* Announcements

31 Days of FREE Resources for Menopause & Midlife:

1. Sign up here: https://wildsavvy.com/thrive- then click the “confirm” button in the welcome email.
2. Every Friday at 9 PM ET on TikTok, join me live for Love Notes—a cozy, late-night space at @the.passion.zone where we talk desire, confidence, and connection in midlife.
3. Submit your dedication: https://forms.gle/oDvyHqTt6Q8DeQFT8

December Theme: Reflecting on Menopause Wellness and Planning Ahead

* Topic: Year in Review: Honoring Your Body, Celebrating Progress, and Setting Intentions for the Year Ahead

1. Segment 1: What Your Symptoms Were Trying to Teach You This Year
2. Segment 2: Redefining What “Progress” Looks Like in Menopause
3. Segment 3: Letting Go of What No Longer Belongs in the New Year
4. Segment 4: Setting Intentions That Support Your Nervous System
5. Your Spark Action for the week.

* Closing Thoughts

RESOURCES FOR EPISODE

Your Spark Action Steps This Week

Before the year ends, I invite you to take 10 quiet minutes and reflect.

Write down:

1. One thing your body asked for repeatedly this year
2. One way you supported yourself—even imperfectly
3. One habit that made a positive difference
4. One belief about your body, you’re ready to release
5. One intention you want to carry into the new year

There’s no right or wrong here.

This is about acknowledging the relationship you’re building with your body—one based on listening instead of control.

If today’s episode hit home and you’re ready for relief beyond the podcast, there are three ways we can work together:

💠 1️⃣ THRIVE™ Menopause Coaching Experience

A six-month private program designed to rebalance your hormones, restore your energy, and relieve symptoms through personalized nutrition, movement, and...

December 22, 2025

MenopauseWellness.co

ThePassionZone.com

SHOW FORMAT: SEASON 1 – EPISODE 48

This episode is for informational purposes and should not replace professional medical advice.

* Introduction

* Announcements

31 Days of FREE Resources for Menopause & Midlife:

1. Sign up here: https://wildsavvy.com/thrive- then click the “confirm” button in the welcome email.
2. Every Friday at 9 PM ET on TikTok, join me live for Love Notes—a cozy, late-night space at @the.passion.zone where we talk desire, confidence, and connection in midlife.
3. Submit your dedication: https://forms.gle/oDvyHqTt6Q8DeQFT8

December Theme: Reflecting on Menopause Wellness and Planning Ahead

* Topic: Digestive Issues: Maintaining Gastrointestinal Health During Menopause

1. Segment 1: Why Digestion Changes During Menopause
2. Segment 2: Common Digestive Symptoms During Menopause
3. Segment 3: Supporting Digestive Health the Hormone-Aware Way
4. Segment 4: When Digestive Issues Are Asking for a Bigger Shift
5. Your Spark Action for the week.

* Closing Thoughts

RESOURCES FOR EPISODE

Your Spark Action Steps This Week

Choose one joint-supportive habit and practice it every day this week:

1. 10 minutes of gentle morning mobility
2. A daily walk focused on circulation, not pace
3. Adding one anti-inflammatory food per day
4. A warm shower or bath before bed
5. Stretching hips, knees, shoulders, and hands

Consistency beats intensity—every time.

If today’s episode hit home and you’re ready for relief beyond the podcast, there are three ways we can work together:

💠 1️⃣ THRIVE™ Menopause Coaching Experience

A six-month private program designed to rebalance your hormones, restore your energy, and relieve symptoms through personalized nutrition, movement, and mindset support.

https://menopausewellness.co/menopause-coaching/

💠 2️⃣...

December 15, 2025

MenopauseWellness.co

ThePassionZone.com

SHOW FORMAT: SEASON 1 – EPISODE 47

This episode is for informational purposes and should not replace professional medical advice.

* Introduction

* Announcements

31 Days of FREE Resources for Menopause & Midlife:

• Sign up here: https://wildsavvy.com/thrive- then click the “confirm” button in the welcome email.
• Every Friday at 9 PM ET on TikTok, join me live for Love Notes—a cozy, late-night space at @the.passion.zone where we talk desire, confidence, and connection in midlife.
• Submit your dedication: https://forms.gle/oDvyHqTt6Q8DeQFT8

December Theme: Reflecting on Menopause Wellness and Planning Ahead

* Topic: Joint Pain: Long-Term Management and Relief

1. Segment 1: Why Joint Pain Increases During Menopause
2. Segment 2: What Menopausal Joint Pain Feels Like
3. Segment 3: Long-Term Strategies for Joint Relief
4. Segment 4: When Joint Pain Is Asking for a Bigger Shift
5. Your Spark Action for the week.

* Closing Thoughts

RESOURCES FOR EPISODE

Your Spark Action Steps This Week

Choose one joint-supportive habit and practice it every day this week:

• 10 minutes of gentle morning mobility
• A daily walk focused on circulation, not pace
• Adding one anti-inflammatory food per day
• A warm shower or bath before bed
• Stretching hips, knees, shoulders, and hands

Consistency beats intensity—every time.

If today’s episode hit home and you’re ready for relief beyond the podcast, there are three ways we can work together:

💠 1️⃣ THRIVE™ Menopause Coaching Experience

A six-month private program designed to rebalance your hormones, restore your energy, and relieve symptoms through personalized nutrition, movement, and mindset support.

https://menopausewellness.co/menopause-coaching/

💠 2️⃣ Menopause Appointments (30-Minute Sessions)

Think of this as a wellness-based doctor’s appointment—without the rush or dismissal. We’ll dive into your symptoms, review your habits, and create a tailored action plan for real relief.

https://menopausewellness.co/menopause-care-appointment/

💠 3️⃣ Unpause™ Menopause Wellness Audit

If you’re just starting your menopause journey, this quick and comprehensive audit identifies your biggest blockers, maps your symptom triggers, and gives you a plan to move forward.

https://menopausewellness.co/unpause-menopause-wellness-audit/

Menopause Wellness Courses:

December 8, 2025

MenopauseWellness.co

ThePassionZone.com

SHOW FORMAT: SEASON 1 – EPISODE 46

This episode is for informational purposes and should not replace professional medical advice.

* Introduction

* Announcements

31 Days of FREE Resources for Menopause & Midlife:

• Sign up here: https://wildsavvy.com/thrive- then click the “confirm” button in the welcome email.
• Every Friday at 9 PM ET on TikTok, join me live for Love Notes—a cozy, late-night space at @the.passion.zone where we talk desire, confidence, and connection in midlife.
• Submit your dedication: https://forms.gle/oDvyHqTt6Q8DeQFT8

December Theme: Reflecting on Menopause Wellness and Planning Ahead

* Topic: Sleep Disturbances: Achieving Restful Nights

1. Segment 1: Why Menopause Disrupts Your Sleep
2. Segment 2: Understanding Your Sleep Pattern
3. Segment 3: Three Strategies to Improve Sleep Quality
4. Segment 4: When Sleep Disturbances Are Sending a Message
5. Your Spark Action for the week.

* Closing Thoughts

RESOURCES FOR EPISODE

Your Spark Action Steps This Week

Choose ONE “Sleep Builder” and commit to it for seven nights straight:

Turn your home into a calm zone.

Great for women who wake up hungry or anxious around 2–3 a.m.

Raises your body temperature so you cool gradually—signaling sleep.

This directly lowers cortisol.

Your circadian rhythm loves darkness.

Your brain needs fewer inputs—not more.

Pick one. Not three. Not five. One.

Mastery comes from consistency, not intensity.

If today’s episode hit home and you’re ready for relief beyond the podcast, there are three ways we can work together:

💠 1️⃣ THRIVE™ Menopause Coaching Experience

A six-month private program designed to rebalance your hormones, restore your energy, and relieve symptoms through personalized nutrition, movement, and mindset support.

https://menopausewellness.co/menopause-coaching/

💠 2️⃣ Menopause Appointments (30-Minute Sessions)

Think of this as a wellness-based doctor’s appointment—without the rush or dismissal. We’ll dive into your symptoms, review your habits, and create a tailored action plan for real relief.

https://menopausewellness.co/menopause-care-appointment/

💠 3️⃣ Unpause™ Menopause Wellness Audit

If you’re just starting your menopause journey, this quick and comprehensive audit identifies your biggest...

December 1, 2025

MenopauseWellness.co

ThePassionZone.com

SHOW FORMAT: SEASON 1 – EPISODE 45

This episode is for informational purposes and should not replace professional medical advice.

* Introduction

* Announcements

Every Friday at 9 PM ET on TikTok, join me live for Love Notes—a cozy, late-night space at @the.passion.zone where we talk desire, confidence, and connection in midlife.

Submit your dedication: https://forms.gle/oDvyHqTt6Q8DeQFT8

December Theme: Reflecting on Menopause Wellness and Planning Ahead

* Topic: Cold Flashes: Understanding and Managing Sudden Chills

1. Segment 1: What Are Cold Flashes?
2. Segment 2: Why Cold Flashes Happen During Menopause
3. Segment 3: How to Get Warm During a Cold Flash
4. Segment 4: How to Reduce Cold Flashes Over Time
5. Your Spark Action for the week.

* Closing Thoughts

RESOURCES FOR EPISODE

Your Spark Action Steps This Week

Create a Warmth Ritual.

Choose one warming practice you will commit to this week:

• Morning ginger tea
• Keeping a warm layer at your desk
• A 5-minute movement burst
• Evening slow-breathing ritual

Small rituals bring stability back into your day—and give you a sense of control that cold flashes often steal.

If today’s episode hit home and you’re ready for relief beyond the podcast, there are three ways we can work together:

💠 1️⃣ THRIVE™ Menopause Coaching Experience

A six-month private program designed to rebalance your hormones, restore your energy, and relieve symptoms through personalized nutrition, movement, and mindset support.

https://menopausewellness.co/menopause-coaching/

💠 2️⃣ Menopause Appointments (30-Minute Sessions)

Think of this as a wellness-based doctor’s appointment—without the rush or dismissal. We’ll dive into your symptoms, review your habits, and create a tailored action plan for real relief.

https://menopausewellness.co/menopause-care-appointment/

💠 3️⃣ Unpause™ Menopause Wellness Audit

If you’re just starting your menopause journey, this quick and comprehensive audit identifies your biggest blockers, maps your symptom triggers, and gives you a plan to move forward.

https://menopausewellness.co/unpause-menopause-wellness-audit/

Menopause Wellness Courses:

https://menopausewellness.co/menopause-wellness-courses/

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