There She Is

(#025) vulvA - Breaking the Silence + Building Community with Cory, Alisa & Danielle

Aimee sits down with three Somatica-trained coaches - Cory, Alisa, and Danielle - the founders of vulvA, a modern sanctuary and community for vulva owners. Together, they share the "why" behind building this platform, their personal origin stories, and how shame is one of the biggest forces that silences our truth - and how we begin to undo it. With backgrounds spanning nursing and women's health, trauma-informed coaching, hypnotherapy/energy work, pelvic floor healing, cyclical living, and conscious kink, these three women offer a comprehensive and holistic approach to educating and empowering vulva owners through nervous-system safety, embodied practices, modern education, and community connection. vulvA isn't just women's empowerment - it's a movement of returning to what's already inside you: truth, self-awareness, and erotic aliveness. In this episode, we explore: * Why shame is a primary ingredient in silencing our truth, and how simply naming "vulva" can begin to break the spell * The difference between physical safety and emotional safety and how they are both needed for your nervous system regulation * How silence and shame around periods, anatomy, and desire gets passed down - and how we change the legacy * The truth about vulva diversity - there is no "normal" vulva (and why seeing real vulvas can be profoundly healing) * How grief, chronic pain, and pelvic floor dysfunction can be invitations back into the body * Why midlife can be an awakening, not a crisis - and a powerful time to reconnect with your body and pleasure – not for a partner but for you Meet the founders of vulvA: * Cory, a registered nurse for 30 years, former labor & delivery nurse with deep expertise in anatomy, hormones, menopause, creates safety through consent and attuned care. * Danielle, a self-relationship coach using hypnotherapy/RTT, energy healing, health + nutrition support, and intuitive guidance helps clients return to truth and authenticity. * Alisa, a sex, kink, & intimacy coach and former business psychologist; shares her journey through grief, divorce, pelvic floor pain, somatic healing, cyclical living, and conscious kink as a path back home. If this episode spoke to you, share it with a friend who's ready to drop the shame and come home to herself. And if you love the podcast, please subscribe, rate, and review—it helps more midlife women find these important conversations. Find Vulva: Email: connect@vulvahh.com [connect@vulvahh.com] www.vulvahh.com [http://www.vulvahh.com] IG: @vulva.community https://www.instagram.com/vulva.community Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584460624516 Youtube: @vulvAcommunity https://www.youtube.com/@vulvAcommunity LinkedIn: vulva https://www.linkedin.com/company/vulva TikTok: vulvacommunity https://www.tiktok.com/@vulvacommunity?_r=1&_t=ZT-91tK5xKqUs2 You can connect with Aimee at www.aimeeames.com [https://www.aimeeames.com/] or book a complimentary call [https://aimeeames.as.me/?appointmentType=37011482] to learn more about working together here. If you know there's something more for you but you're not sure what to do next, book the call and let's chat.

(#024) Rising in Love - More Than Just a Vow Renewal with Megan Kamosi

Megan Kamosi, Sound & Hypnotherapy Specialist and founder of Anima Sounds, intimately shares the story of the powerful vow renewal she and her partner of 10 years consciously co-created after realizing their original vows were no longer in integrity with who they had become. This episode is for anyone in midlife who is ready to reimagine love based on who they are now — whether that means recommitting to a long-term marriage, rewriting the rules completely, or deepening your own self-love so you can welcome the relationship you truly desire. Our juicy highlights include - ❤️ The original vow that had Megan feeling misaligned from day one ❤️ How those of us raised female are conditioned to believe love means self-sacrifice — and how we can undo that messaging ❤️ The abundance of "quantum love" available to us — and how to open to both giving and receiving it ❤️ The 5 pillars Megan and Jason built their renewed partnership upon ❤️ A surprise announcement that may never have happened without this conscious recommitment ❤️ How you can access more of your Radiant Self through Megan's signature 6-session experience If you are enjoying the show, please leave a review or rating and share it with another powerhouse of a woman, or a man who loves her. Thanks for listening! You can connect with Megan at 🌐 www.animasounds.com [https://www.animasounds.com] or on 💫 Instagram: @megankamosi You can connect with Aimee at www.aimeeames.com [https://www.aimeeames.com] or book a complimentary call [https://AimeeAmes.as.me/?appointmentType=37011482] to learn more about working together here. If you know there's something more for you but you're not sure what to do next, book the call and let's chat.

(#023) The Empowering Invitations of Perimenopause with Carine Camara

In this episode of There She Is, Aimee is joined by Carine Camara, licensed acupuncturist and spiritual life coach, for a deeply affirming conversation about the powerful invitations that midlife and perimenopause bring. Corinne shares how perimenopause can be a wake-up call and symptoms can be approached not only from a physical lens—but also as messages from the body calling us inward. This is a conversation about listening to your body, questioning old narratives, and allowing yourself to evolve into the woman you want to be. Listen in to explore how this season can help you release what you've been holding, reconnect to your desires, and build a life that actually reflects who you are now. Some of the Juicy Highlights - Symptoms as information: how hot flashes, dryness, itchiness, headaches, joint pain, sleep shifts, and more can be invitations to pause and listen Somatic release + emotional truth: what might be "bubbling up" after years of repressing anger, sadness, or unmet needs The end of the "reproduce" storyline: how the body's shift can free up energy for you — your heart, your purpose, your pleasure From depletion to abundance: why nourishing yourself isn't selfish; it creates more capacity to love, lead, and give Body acceptance in midlife: learning to honor your changing body with compassion, pride, and even more sensual confidence Mindset + "heart-set": the role of inner dialogue, self-compassion, and nervous system calm in healing and thriving Tools that help you come home to yourself: acupuncture, spiritual coaching, lifestyle support, energy work, and breathwork as pathways to release and renewal Listener Reflection Prompts * What is my body asking me to pause and pay attention to right now? * Where have I been repressing my truth (anger, grief, desire, needs)… and how might my body be speaking it for me? * If this isn't just a new chapter but a whole new novel, where I am the leading character, who exactly do I want to be? Connect with Carine Carine offers acupuncture in Lafayette, CA (Bay Area) and offers spiritual coaching, lifestyle support, and energy healing virtually. www.carrinna.com [https://www.carrinna.com] hello@carrinna.com [hello@carrinna.com] Connect with Aimee Aimee works virtually and in-person with clients in the Bay Area. You can learn more and schedule a complimentary connection call at www.aimeeames.com [https://www.aimeeames.com] IG @aimeeamescoaching aimee@aimeeames.com [aimee@aimeeames.com]

(#022) Making Hormones Make Sense with Janel Anderson

The menopause transition can feel overwhelming, confusing, and downright uncomfortable—it can knock us off balance in every way. What if we welcomed this change not as a crisis, but as a profound invitation to learn more about our body and find a deeper alignment with who we truly are? In this episode, Aimee is joined by Janel Anderson—a Certified Functional Medicine Nutritionist, Board Certified Nutritionist, and Doctor of Natural Medicine—who has a true gift for making hormones make sense. Together, they dive into the science and the soul of hormones in midlife, blending practical wisdom with deep empowerment for women navigating perimenopause and beyond. In this episode, we talk about * The "personalities" of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone—and how they shape mood, energy, and desire * Why perimenopause is a powerful threshold into our inner Fall * How modern life can disconnect us from our body's innate wisdom * Simple, actionable steps to ease symptoms and support your body through change * The seasons and soul of womanhood—how our cycles mirror nature's rhythms * Reclaiming midlife as a time of choice, agency, and authentic self-discovery Connect with Janel Anderson Empowering midlife women to understand their body + use food + lifestyle to ALIGN & THRIVE You can find Janel online at Mountain Rebalance [https://mountainrebalance.com/] and The Empowered Midlife Method [https://empowered-midlife-method-hub.mn.co/plans/1536833?bundle_token=ec79d915456c568534a485e85082ba92&utm_source=manual] 🌿 Instagram: @mountain.rebalance.wellness [https://www.instagram.com/mountain.rebalance.wellness] Podcast: Midlife Wellness in the Mountains [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/midlife-wellness-in-the-mountains/id1744051339] Connect with Aimee Ames 💫 www.aimeeames.com [http://www.aimeeames.com] 💫 Book a Discovery Call 💫 Join My Newsletter 💫 Instagram: @aimeeamescoaching Disclaimer: This conversation is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider about your personal health and hormonal needs.

(#021) Taking Center Stage in Midlife - An Akashic Reading with Jane Sterken

This week I invited Akashic reader Jane Sterken to join me for a heart-opening conversation—and a mini live reading. I've had two sessions with Jane over the past year, each one a catalyst for growth, confidence, and that unmistakable There She Is energy. Jane modernizes and reframes "Akashic Records" beautifully as the space of the soul—a loving field that reflects who you truly are and what you're opening into. We talk about moving from grind to flow, releasing limiting beliefs, trusting desire, and why center stage might be the next right place to sit—quietly, confidently—especially in midlife. This may sound and feel mysterious and "woo", and yet it has the potential to inspire and empower you in beautiful ways. If you're open and curious, I highly recommend getting a reading with Jane. She's talented, warm, and generous, and will have your soul shining even more brightly in just an hour! *There are a few long pauses in her reading. They are intentionally not shortened so you can get a feel for a true reading.* In this episode, we joyfully discuss: * What the Akashic is - from "records" to an alive, loving mirror of your soul * The power of ease over effort - how we've opened to allowing the next right step to appear rather than succumbing to the paradigm of "working hard" * Embracing confidence as a practice of confiding in yourself to build inner trust and letting joy lead * Allowing our desires to be limitless - there is no ceiling on our joy! * A moving, mini live reading and a powerful visual for Aimee's next phase as an empty-nester and midlife woman - and an invitation for all of us to put ourselves center stage About Jane Sterken Jane is a midlife mama of 3 kids who has been on a deep and exciting spiritual journey since the fall of 2020. About 2 years ago, the Akashic opened up for her and she's eager to share the high-vibe expansive Akashic energy and help people feel more whole and healed by reconnecting with their own heart and soul and JOY! Jane is the intuitive behind Akashic Joy, offering 1:1 Akashic readings, a weekly guided Akashic meditation (Wednesdays, 10:00am PT on Zoom), and a new Akashic + Reiki Joy Immersion—four weeks of readings and distance Reiki to create lasting energetic shifts. * Website: akashicjoy.com * YouTube: Akashic Joy (guided meditations & replays) * Offerings: 1:1 readings, weekly group meditation, Akashic + Reiki Joy Immersion Work with Jane * Book a session or the 4-week immersion at akashicjoy.com * Join the Wednesday 10am PT guided Akashic meditation on Zoom Listener special ✨ Let her know you heard her on There She Is! * $20 off a single Akashic reading * $30 off the Akashic + Reiki Joy Immersion package Learn more about Aimee Ready to go deeper than the podcast? Learn more about private coaching with Aimee at www.aimeeames.com [https://www.aimeeames.com] or schedule a complimentary connection call. [https://AimeeAmes.as.me/?appointmentType=37011482]