In this episode of The Menowave Lounge: Hot Flashes and Cool Conversations, host Robin Duke sits down with Anna Dannfelt — veteran aromatherapist, sacred transformation guide, and passionate educator on the healing power of scent.With over 35 years of experience, Anna’s journey began in a forest cottage in Sweden, where she discovered essential oils while raising her children and foraging herbs. What followed was a lifelong commitment to helping women navigate life’s natural transitions — especially menopause — with the support of nature, science, and spirit.In this conversation, Anna unpacks the deeper emotional and hormonal support essential oils can offer, and how even one drop can spark powerful shifts in mood, energy, and well-being.Whether you’re new to aromatherapy or looking to deepen your practice, this episode is a treasure chest of wisdom, science, and soulful guidance.In This Episode, We Cover:How essential oils impact the brain, emotions, and hormonal balanceWhy smell is the fastest way to shift your energyThe difference between true essential oils and synthetic fragrancesGeranium and Clary Sage: go-to oils for menopausal mood swingsTips for choosing high-quality oils (and avoiding oxidized ones!)Simple ways to use oils: rollers, diffusers, jewelry, and ritualsHow to build a scent practice that supports your intuition and energyAnna also shares a free beginner’s PDF guide to help you get started with aromatherapy, plus insights on her upcoming courses for women navigating emotional shifts, menopause, and personal transformation.Ready to rebalance your energy and reconnect with your senses? This is your sign.

n this episode of The Menowave Lounge: Hot Flashes and Cool Conversations, host Robin Duke sits down with Debbie Francis — Certified Organic Formulator, holistic wellness educator, and founder of ReFlourish Organics.

What started as a personal solution for vaginal dryness during menopause led Debbie to a profound mission: helping women feel empowered, informed, and intimately connected through all-natural self-care.

Debbie shares her journey from DIY coconut oil remedies to launching a wellness brand that educates women on what’s really in their products — and how to choose ingredients that nourish, not disrupt, our hormonal health.

From the hidden toxins in “natural” skincare to the emotional layers of intimacy in menopause, this conversation is rich with insight, heart, and practical wisdom.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• What it means to be a Certified Organic Formulator — and why that matters
• How petrochemicals and synthetic ingredients impact hormone balance
• The truth about “natural” vs. “organic” — and how to spot greenwashing
• Why menopause can disrupt intimacy — and how to gently restore it
• The “5 Re’s” framework to reconnect with your body, identity, and joy
• How to build a skincare and intimacy routine that truly supports you

Debbie also shares a free Ingredient Checklist to help you decode product labels and make empowered choices, plus a sneak peek at what’s ahead for ReFlourish Organics — including new product scents and a special live Q&A.

Ready to reconnect with your body and reimagine self-care as an act of joy? This one’s for you.

Join Debbie live in the Menowave Facebook Group next week for a Q&A session diving deeper into ingredients, intimacy, and holistic wellness. First-time customers can use code ROWELCOME at ReFlourishOrganics.com for special pricing.

In this episode of The Menowave Lounge: Hot Flashes and Cool Conversations, hosts Robin Duke and Janette Blissett sit down with Lisa Swanson, fitness and weight loss expert with over 35 years of experience helping women over 50 achieve sustainable, stress-free weight loss.

From crushing gym intimidation to rethinking metabolism, Lisa brings clarity, compassion, and practical wisdom to a topic so many women struggle with in silence. Her holistic approach — blending aligned nutrition, progressive strength training, and mindset support — is helping postmenopausal women reclaim energy, confidence, and joy in their bodies again.

Spoiler alert: If you’ve been trying to “eat less and move more,” you might be doing too much — and stressing your system into shutdown.

In This Episode, We Cover:

🔥 Why your metabolism is more like a stress barometer than a calorie calculator
🧠 The power of “baby step beliefs” — and how they rewire self-trust and motivation
💪 Why strength training matters more than cardio after 50
🧘‍♀️ The overlooked role of rest, recovery, and emotional stress on weight loss
👟 Walking, yoga, silence, and other gentle ways to reset cortisol
🌿 How to approach weight loss from wisdom, not punishment

Lisa also shares the truth about scale obsession, the myth of "starting over," and how to shift from overwhelm to empowerment with small, sustainable changes.

Ready to reclaim your metabolism and reframe your mindset? You’re not starting over — you’re starting from experience.