We are back again with Susan Bratton! I’m thrilled to welcome my friend and sex and intimacy expert Susan Bratton back to the podcast for another eye-opening conversation. Susan always brings the real talk, and today we’re going even deeper—literally and figuratively—into the world of sexual wellness.
We covered so much in this episode:
💫 Yoni massage—what it is, why it’s powerful, and how it can help women reconnect with their bodies
🧠 The science (and magic) behind orgasmic activation
🔍 Why understanding female anatomy is essential for better sex—for everyone
💉 The importance of blood flow, hormones, and tools for managing erectile dysfunction
📣 And of course, why communication is the real MVP when it comes to intimacy
We also touched on the realities of STIs in midlife, why sexual wellness is a lifelong journey, and how dropping the shame around pleasure opens the door to true empowerment.
This conversation is a blend of science, wisdom, and no-BS practical advice. Whether you’re curious about new techniques, want to support your partner better, or are just exploring what sex can look like in this next chapter of life—Susan brings it all to the table.
Let’s keep normalizing the conversations we never got to have. Because guess what? You’re not broken—and pleasure is not optional.
— Kelly
https://susanbratton.com/
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338. Perimenopause with Dr. Hirsch
In this episode of the You Are Not Broken podcast, Dr. Heather Hirsch joins Dr. Kelly Casperson to discuss the complexities of perimenopause and menopause. They explore the importance of understanding hormonal health, the misconceptions surrounding these transitions, and the need for better education and treatment options for women. The conversation emphasizes the significance of quality of life and the role of hormone therapy in managing symptoms. They also address the challenges in the medical community regarding women's health and the necessity for a shift in how these topics are approached.
Dr. Hirsh's Book
Want more honest, empowering conversations like this one? Order my New Book share this episode, and leave a review to help others find this important work. Let's stop leaving women out of the conversation—especially when it comes to sex, health, and healing.
Listen to my Tedx Talk: Why we need adult sex ed
Take my Adult Sex Ed Master Class:
My Website
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Thanks to our sponsor Midi Women's Health. Designed by midlife experts, delivered by experienced clinicians, covered by insurance.Midi is the first virtual care clinic made exclusively for women 40+. Evidence-based treatments. Personalized midlife care.https://www.joinmidi.com
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337. Author Q&A #2 - The Menopause Moment
Another live author Q&A for my newly released 2nd book "The Menopause Moment" - get your copy today!
In this episode we talk a lot about mindset and how important it is in midlife - and then I take a bunch of questions about hormones and more!
Get your copy now!
Thanks to our sponsor Midi Women's Health. Designed by midlife experts, delivered by experienced clinicians, covered by insurance.Midi is the first virtual care clinic made exclusively for women 40+. Evidence-based treatments. Personalized midlife care.https://www.joinmidi.com
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336. Author Q&A #1 - The Menopause Moment
The book is out! This was one of two author Q&A's I did with the amazing humans who pre-ordered the book. But there is something in here for everyone. Enjoy the show!
Thanks to our sponsor Midi Women's Health. Designed by midlife experts, delivered by experienced clinicians, covered by insurance. Midi is the first virtual care clinic made exclusively for women 40+. Evidence-based treatments. Personalized midlife care. https://www.joinmidi.com
To learn more about GennaMD by Solv Wellness, visit for 20% off your first order. For an additional $5 off, use coupon code DRKELLY5. Providers can request patient education materials or samples at gennaMDHCP.com
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335. Chapter 1 of "The Menopause Moment"
Publication date is September 16th!
What if everything you've been told about midlife and menopause is wrong?For too long, women have been fed fear and confusion about hormones, aging, and what it means to navigate midlife. The result is a generation of women left guessing about their own bodies, misinformed by outdated science, and held back by myths that serve no one.This book is not here to tell you what to do; it's here to give you the knowledge to decide for yourself because women like you are smart. You'll learn the truth about what happens to your body in midlife, how hormones actually work (without the hype or fearmongering), and evidence-based strategies to feel your best and the power to live life on your terms - in health and with science-backed strategies for your longevity.Midlife isn't an ending. It's an evolution. And when you understand what's happening in your body, you can step into this next chapter with confidence, clarity, and power.Are you ready to take back the narrative?
Get your copy now!
Thanks to our sponsor Midi Women's Health. Designed by midlife experts, delivered by experienced clinicians, covered by insurance.Midi is the first virtual care clinic made exclusively for women 40+. Evidence-based treatments. Personalized midlife care.https://www.joinmidi.com
To learn more about GennaMD by Solv Wellness, visit gennaMD.com for 20% off your first order. For an additional $5 off, use coupon code DRKELLY5. Providers can request patient education materials or samples at gennaMDHCP.com.
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Empowering women (and the partners who love them) to live their best mid lives. Combining the power of mind-work, body-science and relationships, I joyously smash the societal barriers that are keeping us from living our best intimate lives. Whether you are young or past menopause, single or in a long-term relationship, it is never too late or too early to realize YOU ARE NOT BROKEN. With humor, candor and ease, I break down the stories that we have been told about being sexual beings, to help us play, and normalize our intimacy and health. Nothing in this podcast is personal medical advice, of course.
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