Midlife Love Out Loud with Junie Moon

Midlife Love Out Loud with Junie Moon: Your body is speaking—are you listening?

Your Body Is Speaking… Here’s How to Finally Listen
Your body is speaking—are you listening?
In this week’s episode, I sit down with author, TEDx speaker, and leadership coach Jen Aks to explore how tapping into the body’s wisdom can unlock healing, authenticity, and deeper connection. Jen shares her groundbreaking Power of Gesture practice and her new book Your Body is Speaking, showing us how simple movements can transform self-doubt into confidence and open the door to more love, joy, and fulfillment in the second half of life.
We dive into:
The difference between mindset and bodyset—and why both matter
Jen’s Power of Gesture practice and the G.I.F.T. method (Ground, Imagine, Feel, Transform)
How gestures help us release contraction and step into expansion
Why so many of us disconnect from our body’s wisdom—and how to reconnect
Sneak peeks from Jen’s upcoming book Your Body is Speaking
Practical ways to use body wisdom for love, relationships, and everyday confidence
Jen Aks is a Leadership Coach, Author, and Speaker who empowers individuals to lead with authenticity, clarity, and confidence by trusting the body's wisdom. With over 30 years of experience as a dance educator, Jen brings a deep understanding of how movement, emotion, and self-awareness creates lasting transformation. At the core of Jen’s work is The Power of Gesture®, her signature bodyset practice using hand gestures to process emotion and access inner truth. 
Jen's practice blends somatic awareness with kinesthetic and emotional intelligence. Whether working with executives, teams, or individuals at personal crossroads, Jen guides each person toward emotional mastery and body-based wisdom essential for both personal fulfillment and professional success.
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Midlife Love Out Loud with Junie Moon: What High-Quality Men Secretly Want

What High-Quality Men Secretly Want (And Why Anxiety Pushes Them Away)
Dating a high-quality man isn’t about playing games—it’s about becoming your most authentic, magnetic self.
In this episode of Midlife Love Out Loud, Junie Moon sits down with international relationship coach Clayton Olson to reveal what high-quality men secretly want—and why dating anxiety can quietly sabotage your love life.
You’ll discover:
The “finite vs. infinite” mindset shift that makes dating feel exciting instead of exhausting
Why being willing to walk away is incredibly attractive
How showing your “dark side” can deepen trust
The art of challenging a man in a way that inspires growth, not defensiveness
If you’ve ever felt like dating in midlife is a high-stakes game, this conversation will help you relax into the journey, keep your standards high, and attract love that lasts.
Clayton Olson transforms lives through the heart. As an International Executive Relationship Coach and Author, he's guided nearly 1,000 clients across four continents over 11 years, turning relationship pain into lasting love.
After scaling startup teams for a decade, Clayton made a bold leap into transformational coaching—yearning for those raw, life-changing conversations that matter most. He's invested over $200,000 in his own growth, mastering Transformational NLP and earning CTA accreditation.
Clayton doesn't offer band-aid solutions. He dives deep into the painful patterns that keep people stuck, rewiring them from the inside out. His clients don't just fix their relationships—they discover peace, clarity, and joy that ripples into every corner of their lives: career, purpose, spirituality, and beyond.
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Midlife Love Out Loud with Junie Moon: Too Old to Feel Sexy? Think Again.

Too Old to Feel Sexy? Think Again. This Changes Everything After 50
Feeling disconnected from your body in midlife? Like your sensuality has disappeared? You're not alone—and you're not broken.
In this powerful episode of Midlife Love Out Loud, love coach Junie Moon sits down with embodiment specialist Michelle Nayeli Bouvier to explore how movement can reignite your confidence, unlock healing, and bring your sexy spark back—no matter your age.
 We talk about:
Why trauma gets stuck in the body (and how to release it)
How sensual movement builds confidence & joy
The surprising link between embodiment and mental health
Easy practices to reconnect with your body—starting today
This isn’t about working out. It’s about waking up.
Michelle Nayeli Bouvier is an interdisciplinary embodiment specialist, yoga therapist, teacher trainer & creator of the cutting-edge Kutilaa School of Embodied Resilience.
Rooted in passionate, cutting-edge study of ancient teachings meeting modern science, Michelle’s decades of experience & groundbreaking work are helping lead the evolution of integrative embodied practice for personal & collective, mental, emotional & physical resilience.
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Midlife Love Out Loud with Junie Moon: Can You Be Happy and Still Miss Someone?

Can You Be Happy and Still Miss Someone?
How do you keep living when your heart feels broken?
In this raw and real episode of Midlife Love Out Loud, I open up about navigating deep grief while still choosing joy, laughter, and love.
Can you grieve and still thrive?
What if healing doesn’t mean “letting go”?
Is it really possible to feel everything and still move forward?
Listen in and remember, being human is full of paradoxes. This is one a big one.
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Midlife Love Out Loud with Junie Moon: Why Smart Women Still Struggle to Be Heard

Why Smart Women Still Struggle to Be Heard (and How to Change It for Good)
Feeling unheard in your relationships — no matter how much you try — can be heartbreaking. In this episode of Midlife Love Out Loud, I sit down with master communication and relationship coach Robyn Smith to unpack why even the most self-aware women struggle to be understood…and how to change it.
We cover:
The real reasons “communication skills” aren’t enough
How early patterns and trauma silently shape your connections
The 3 biggest pitfalls that keep women from feeling truly heard
Simple, loving boundaries that bring people closer
Whether you’ve been people-pleasing, avoiding conflict, or walking away frustrated, this conversation will give you hope — and practical tools — to create deeper, more fulfilling relationships.
Robyn Smith is an award-winning speaker and master trauma, communication, and relationship coach for women. Founder of the Rock Your Relationship movement, she’s helped thousands transform frustration into fulfillment by cultivating deeper, more conscious, and loving connections. With her thriving 24-year marriage as inspiration, Robyn combines practical relationship strategies with emotional healing to create lasting change.
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Midlife Love Out Loud with Junie Moon: Want to Be Truly Happy? Do This!

Want to Be Truly Happy? Do This! with Matt Gersper
Aging doesn’t mean fading.It means rising—with power, grace, and purpose.
This week’s Midlife Love Out Loud episode is a soul-filling conversation with Matt Gersper of @happyliving — and you’re going to love it.
We dove deeply and covered:
-The 4 keys to aging with joy-Why gratitude is your daily medicine-How to live from your spirit, no matter what your body’s doing
This episode is truly inspiring. Enjoy!
Bio: Matt Gersper is an author, motivational speaker, and entrepreneur. He is the Founder of Happy Living: a health and wellness media and book publishing company. He is the author of Turning Inspiration into Action, The Belief Road Map, and Inspiring Women. 
Matt believes a better self is always possible – today, and every day… and he has dedicated the rest of his professional life to developing and sharing best practices for health and happiness. Happy Living is on a mission to improve the health and wellbeing of the world, one person at a time. 
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Midlife Love Out Loud with Junie Moon: Key Ingredients to Lasting Love in Midlife

The Key Ingredients to Lasting Love in Midlife 
"How I Finally Found Lasting Love in Midlife – Insights from Coach Laurie Gerber" What if the love you've been searching for isn’t behind you—but just ahead, waiting for a new approach? In this heartfelt episode of Midlife Love Out Loud, I sit down with renowned love and relationship coach Laurie Gerber to explore what really makes love last. Laurie opens up about her own journey to finding deep, lasting connection and shares the exact mindset shifts that helped her—and her clients—build powerful partnerships that go the distance. Together, we unpack the most overlooked ingredients of a thriving relationship, including: - The real reason clear communication changes everything - How to stop settling and start attracting the right partner - Why shared values matter more than butterflies If you’ve ever questioned whether real love is still possible in midlife, this episode will show you that not only is it possible—it might be closer than you think.  Tune in now and let this conversation be the turning point in your love story.
Why shared values and conflict resolution skills matter more than chemistry alone
If you’re ready to stop guessing and start building a love that lasts, this episode is packed with real, practical advice you can use right away. Ever feel like dating in midlife comes with a whole new set of challenges? How do you know if someone is truly the right fit for a long-term relationship?
In this episode of Midlife Love Out Loud Podcast, I sit down with Laurie Gerber, a love and relationship coach who knows exactly what it takes to create lasting, meaningful partnerships. She opens up about her own journey to finding love and shares key insights on navigating the early stages of dating with clarity and confidence.
We dive into:The importance of clear communication from day oneHow to define what you really want in a relationship
Bio: Laurie Gerber
Founder, Laurie Gerber Coaching, Inc.
Laurie Gerber is one of the most engaging and effective life coaches and presenters in the country. 
After holding several positions at Handel Group® over the last 20 years, including President of HG Life, Laurie is currently licensing The Handel Method® and running Laurie Gerber Coaching, Inc. focusing on LOVE coaching. 
Laurie has appeared on the Today Show, Dr, Phil, MTV and A & E and been the resident love expert at Match, Zoosk, Jdate, and many more. 
She has been presenting to and coaching individuals, couples, and groups, with a wide range of partners including: the dating sites above, General Assembly, She Tribe, BeSocialChange, IvyConnect, Ellevate, and many more. She has appeared on television shows, podcasts, radio shows, and all over the internet. Check out “The Secret-Free Diet”, her TedX talk on the power of truth telling.
For more information about Laurie Gerber http://lauriegerber.com
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Midlife Love Out Loud with Junie Moon: My Ex Is Crazy!

My Ex Is Crazy! How Do I Co-Parent When It's So Messy? Navigating High-Conflict Situations
Divorce is tough — but co-parenting in a high-conflict situation? That’s a whole different challenge.
I’m excited to share that I’ll be featured on the Midlife Love Out Loud radio show with Junie Moon, airing this Thursday at 2 AM and 2 PM (ET) on DreamVisions 7 Radio Network!
In this episode, we’re diving into how to co-parent effectively even when emotions are running high.
I’ll be sharing strategies for:
Shifting from an intimate relationship to a business-like co-parenting partnership
Setting healthy boundaries that protect your peace
Improving communication with your kids
Navigating the extra challenges of co-parenting teenagers
Creating new traditions to help your family adjust and heal
If you’re navigating divorce or struggling with co-parenting dynamics, this episode is filled with tools and insights to help you move forward with confidence — while supporting your children along the way.
Karen McMahon is a High Conflict Divorce Strategist, Certified Divorce Coach and Founder of Journey Beyond Divorce. She began divorce coaching in 2010 after recognizing that the pain of her divorce led her on a transformational journey into a powerful and unexpected new life. Karen leads a national team of divorce coaches in supporting men and women around the world to become calm, clear and confident as they navigate divorce. Karen is the host of the acclaimed Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast, and co-author of ‘Stepping out of Chaos: Turning Pain to Possibility” and creator of JBD’s exclusive Divorce 101: Strategic Blueprint for High Conflict Divorce Program.
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Midlife Love Out Loud with Junie Moon: How We Give our Power Away in Relationships

How We Give our Power Away in Relationships Without Even Realizing It (and how to STOP doing this!)
Have you ever found yourself shrinking in a relationship? Saying yes when you meant no? Or staying silent just to keep the peace—even when it costs you?
You’re not alone.
So many of us, especially women, unknowingly give our power away in love. Whether it’s through codependency, people-pleasing, or staying in relationships that slowly chip away at our self-worth, these patterns can leave us feeling lost and disconnected from who we really are.
In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Megan Walrod — writer, women’s empowerment coach, and founder of Live Your Yes. Together, we pull back the curtain on what it really means to reclaim your power in relationships and come back home to yourself.
We explore:
           *How to recognize when you’ve given up your agency           *What codependency actually looks like (and how to break the cycle)           *Why boundaries are essential for peace — and how to set them without guilt           *How to begin healing after betrayal and rebuild your sense of worth
Whether you’ve struggled with saying no, experienced heartbreak, or are simply ready to feel stronger and more aligned in your relationships, this episode offers the clarity, courage, and self-love you’ve been looking for.
Megan Walrod is a writer, women’s empowerment coach, and founder of Live Your Yes, LLC. Over the past sixteen years, she’s supported thousands of women to break free from their “good girl” training and create fun, fulfilling lives by unapologetically owning their true selves. Her debut novel, "It’s Always Been Me," brings these themes to life in a powerful story of feminine awakening and the courageous journey from self-abandonment to self-trust. Megan brings a playful yet powerful approach to personal transformation and has a thing for mermaids, cupcakes, and skinny dipping.
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Midlife Love Out Loud with Junie Moon: JP and Kalpna What They Finally Got Right in Love

JP and Kalpna What They Finally Got Right in Love — After Years of Getting It Wrong
In this vulnerable and hope-filled episode, we sit down with a courageous couple who open up about the years they spent struggling to get love right—and what finally made the difference. From patterns of miscommunication and failed relationships to the breakthroughs that led to a deeply connected partnership, this is a story so many of us can relate to.
Together, we explore what real love takes—not just sparks and chemistry, but healing, courage, and a willingness to grow.
We focus on:
The relationship traps they kept falling into—and how they broke the cycle
The internal shifts that created space for true intimacy
How doing their own personal growth work transformed the way they show up in love
Why timing, self-awareness, and emotional maturity matter more than perfection
What it actually looks like when two people meet at the right time, as their best selves
Whether you’re single and wondering if healthy love is still possible, or partnered and working through your own patterns, this episode offers deep insight, reassurance, and inspiration. You’ll leave feeling more hopeful—and more empowered—to create the love you truly desire.
Bio: John Patrick Morgan and Kalpna Morganare partners in life, love, and creation. Together for over 15 years, they bring a rare depth of intimacy, philosophy, and spiritual embodiment to the conversation on conscious relationship. John is a philosopher and founder of Creating, a coaching and teaching company devoted to the cultivation of freedom, love, and power through radical self-authorship. Kalpna is a former optometrist and award winning wine educator whose journey from science to spirit reflects her devotion to beauty, refinement, and deep presence.
Now co-creating both a life and a body of work, they live with their two sons on Happy Farm in Kula, Maui. Their relationship is not a performance but a practice—of honesty, devotion, and the everyday art of choosing love. Together, they explore the sacred intersection of romantic partnership, parenting, and self-realization as a spiritual path.
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