Your 2nd Act
Welcome to Your 2nd Act podcast - where we celebrate the power and beauty of women in their middle years. Join me each week as I chat to inspiring women from all walks of life, sharing their stories, insights, and hard-earned wisdom. Together, we'll explore the limitless possibilities of your next chapter and trust me, the curtain has just risen on your most exciting act yet.
Your 2nd Act
Connection, Laughter, and Orgasms: Keeping Love Alive in Midlife!
In this episode of Your 2nd Act, we explore the unique challenges and opportunities of midlife relationships with Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Dawn Dominguez. As couples face shifting priorities, empty nests, and rediscovering each other, midlife can be a time of both tension and transformation. Dawn brings her expertise to help navigate these moments with intention and clarity.
Dawn unpacks why we’re often drawn to partners who reflect our early caregivers and how this unconscious choice can lead to both connection and conflict. She explains how these dynamics play out over time and offers actionable advice on how to address power struggles, reignite intimacy, and deepen understanding in long-term relationships.
This conversation emphasises the value of being purposeful and mindful in nurturing midlife marriages. Dawn emphasises the power of play, meaningful communication, and regular check-ins to strengthen your bond. She also shares how therapy can be a game-changer, not just for couples in crisis, but for those who want to grow and thrive together. Therapy, she explains, helps couples break unhelpful patterns, heal from old wounds, and create space for renewed connection.
Dawn’s insights will inspire you to see midlife as a chance to redefine your relationship, whether it’s working through challenges, rediscovering joy, or building a stronger foundation for the future. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to nurture their marriage and embrace midlife as an opportunity for growth—together.
Tune in now and discover how to keep your relationship strong, no matter where you are in your journey!
To connect with Dawn and explore more about her work, you can follow her on Instagram or visit her website at Windows of Hope Counseling.
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