Summary:

In this empowering episode, Natty Frasca shares how she went from feeling unfulfilled in a seemingly perfect life to reconnecting with joy, purpose, and pleasure in midlife. As a pleasure coach, she explains how nervous system regulation, self-discovery, and rebellion can help women over 40 break free from burnout and societal expectations. Natty offers real talk, personal insights, and practical encouragement to help listeners prioritize their well-being and create a life that feels as good as it looks. Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction and Background 00:21 – The Turning Point: Realizing Something is Missing 05:01 – The Journey of Self-Discovery 12:08 – Understanding Guilt and Patriarchy 17:48 – The Power of Community and Support 18:51 – The Role of Pleasure in Rebuilding Confidence 25:55 – Finding Joy in Everyday Moments 28:21 – The Importance of Rebellion in Midlife 32:03 – Embracing Freedom and Choice 33:17 – Overcoming Fear and Taking Action 37:18 – Daily Reflection for Empowerment

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In the Season 5 premiere of Navigating Life After 40, host Roni Jai opens up about her recent journey as a caregiver and the emotional toll it’s taken. She shares how this experience shaped the direction for the new season, which focuses on empowering women over 40 in areas like entrepreneurship, dating, and self-care. Roni highlights the importance of checking in on the “strong friend” and building a supportive community. She also unveils her newest project—a telehealth platform created to support Black and Brown women through all stages of menopause. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation about resilience, reinvention, and prioritizing your well-being during life’s major transitions.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome Back and Season Overview

01:54 The Journey of Caregiving and Personal Growth

06:14 Reclaiming Rhythm and the Strong Friend

09:30 Building Community and Support

13:53 Introducing a New Telehealth Platform for Women

17:12 Exciting Updates and Future Plans

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In this rewind episode, Roni Jai sits down with Lauren Chiren, menopause advocate and founder of Women of a Certain Stage, to talk about the real challenges women face when navigating menopause in the workplace.

Lauren shares her personal journey with early menopause, including how her symptoms were initially misdiagnosed as depression—an experience far too common among midlife women. This honest conversation dives into the intersection of menopause, mental health, and professional life, and why it's time for more open dialogue and better support at work.

They explore: ✅ How menopause symptoms can be mistaken for mental health issues ✅ Whether or not women should disclose their menopause status at work ✅ What employers can do to support and retain midlife women ✅ Why education, awareness, and inclusive policies are crucial ✅ The importance of mental health support and creating space for real conversations

Whether you're experiencing perimenopause, supporting a coworker, or leading a team, this episode is packed with powerful insights that can help create a more supportive and inclusive workplace for women at every stage.