There She Is

There She Is

Welcome to There She Is, an intimate space for and about midlife women diving into all that's possible. I'm Aimee Ames, a spiritual, joy seeking sex and relationship coach.  Let's jump in!

Episodes

June 26, 2025 50 mins

What happens when we begin to choose what lights us up — whether it fits into our identity as a mom or not? We reconnect with the woman we truly are.

In this heartfelt conversation, Aimee sits down with midlife powerhouse Melissa Murphy — certified nutrition and fitness coach, mom of three, and host of the Now What? podcast — t...

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Part 2 of 2 in the “Alcohol & Midlife” mini-series

In Part 2 of my conversation with coach and functional nutritionist Teri Patterson, we explore how our relationship with alcohol impacts our relationships with others—especially when it comes to intimacy, sex, and connection.

This is a tender, honest conversation about what happens when we stop numbing and start ...

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In Part 1 of this honest and empowering two-part series, I sit down with my dear friend and coach Teri Patterson to explore how so many women in midlife are courageously re-evaluating their relationship with alcohol. I also share my own multi-year journey—from daily drinking to (mostly) alcohol-free living—and why choosing this path has been one of the most empowering decisions I’ve made.

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In this solo “Quickie with Aimee,” I’m sharing a gentle reminder—for both of us—on how to find calm in the midst of midlife transitions.

My twins just graduated high school, the future feels uncertain, and summer’s lack of structure has me swimming in emotions. I’ll be honest: I forgot my tools for a minute and I was feeling a bit lost in the fog.

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In this powerful final episode of our three-part BDSM series, I share a deeply personal experience: the scene I participated in during a professional training—a scene that pushed my edges, met a core childhood wound, and reminded me of the power of safe, consensual play.

Alongside my sweet guest and fellow Somatica-trained coach, Daisy Fulgham, we unpack what made this scene so impactful—from th...

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In this second episode of our 3-part series on BDSM, Daisy and I go deeper into the heart of this often-misunderstood world—exploring its powerful potential for healing, agency, and joyful discovery.

We share personal reflections from a recent BDSM training for coaches, including what it felt like to learn and practice giving a...

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What if surrendering control could be the most empowering thing you’ve ever done?

In this juicy first installment of a 3-part series on BDSM, Aimee is joined by fellow Somatica® coach Daisy Fulgham to explore the psychology, playfulness, and healing power behind BDSM dynamics. Recorded just after an immersive BDSM training, this episode offers a soft introductio...

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It’s my birthday and There She Is is 2 months old! I have appreciation gifts for YOU!

In this special birthday episode of There She Is, I’m celebrating by sharing one of my most cherished rituals: a powerful self-devotion practice I do each year to honor my body, reflect on my growth, and deepen my self-love. 

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If you’re feeling disconnected from your sex life in midlife, you’re not alone.

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Welcome to our first "Quickie with Aimee" - a solo episode in 20 minutes or less. I'm getting even more vulnerable in this one and diving into a topic I promised this podcast would explore more fully - sex in midlife.

Inspired by a recent New York Times article about Gen X women having the best sex of their lives, I couldn’t help but shout <...

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In this soul-nourishing episode, I’m joined by one of my dearest friends and chosen family, Marni Ilyse Rivera. We explore the power of deep friendship in midlife — the kind that sees you, supports you, and ...

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In this episode, Kelly Day O’Brien and I continue our conversation, this time with sleep in midlife as the focus. As a mindfulness and sleep coach, Kelly has some surprising and helpful insights and tips on ...

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In this episode of There She Is, I’m joined by my accountability coach, Kelly, for an honest and empowering conversation about what it really means to hold yourself accountable—especially in midlife.

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In this rich and revealing episode of There She Is, Aimee is joined by three radiant women—Carrie Vanhouten, Lisa Ann Morrison, and Lulu Braunstein—who are bringing light, hot flashes, and heart to the stage with their bold, beautiful project: The Menopause Monologues.

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In my very first interview on There She Is, I share an intimate and inspiring conversation with Sarah Knapik, a mother, spiritual coach, and Bufo priestess stewarding Oakland’s first 5-MeO-DMT church. Sarah vulnerably shares her powerful story of how walking away from a picture-perfect life led her home to her own divine love. 

In this episode we dive into:

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What if the beliefs you’ve carried about love, worthiness, and intimacy aren’t actually yours? In this episode, we dive deep into the ways childhood conditioning shapes our sense of self — and how we can break free from the patterns that no longer serve us.

In this episode, I open up about my transformative journey of unlearning the belief that love must be earned. I explore how deep-seated wounds shape ou...

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What if the stories you’ve been told — and the ones you’ve told yourself—aren’t true? In this episode, we dive deep into the process of unlearning the limiting beliefs that have kept us small, disconnected, and out of alignment with our true selves. My guest shares her raw and powerful journey from people-pleasing and self-abandonment to reclaiming her voice, her body, and her desires.

We talk about the im...

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Welcome to the very first episode of There She Is! I’m your host, Aimee Ames — a spiritual, joy-seeking sex and relationship coach — here to help midlife women rediscover themselves, unapologetically.

In this intimate kickoff episode, I’ll share the inspiration behind the name There She Is and why midlife isn’t a crisis — it’s a powerful awakening. We’ll dive into what this podcast is all about: reclaiming...

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