Todd Zemek, Dr Rosie Ross, & Dr Kelly Teagle • Past • 3 October 2024

Midlife Relationships

Most men have never been taught how to connect deeply and be close…

If men don’t know exactly how to succeed, they typically pull away. This is often the case when their partner is going through menopause, when in fact their intention is to minimise distress. The resulting disconnection leads to painful consequences for both men and women.

We held a webinar on Thursday September 26, 2024 to shed light on this very topic. A webinar designed for couples, to stimulate frank discussions about midlife relationship and intimacy issues.

Meet “Mr and Mrs Meno,” a couple who are navigating life and their relationship through the peri/menopausal transition. Who are they? What challenges does Midlife throw at them? How do they manage these challenges day to day whilst still remaining connected as a couple and honouring their individual needs and growth? What if they can’t???

Clinical psychologist and podcaster Todd Zemek teams up with WellFemme menopause expert Dr. Rosie Ross to explore the pitfalls and opportunities that midlife presents in relationships.

WellFemme Founder Dr Kelly Teagle will facilitate as they discuss:

The gendered perspective of our partners, relationship and menopausal symptoms (from both sides)
Tips on nurturing a supportive relationship at this time
How partners can support their loved one through the menopausal transition, and
How women can communicate their needs effectively

NOTE: We will present a cis/hetero couple as the example, but the experiences and advice are mostly translatable to other non-intimate and non-hetero relationships as well.

Learn more by reading “How to Support Your Partner Through Menopause” HERE

About the Speakers

Todd Zemek

For the last 30 years, Todd Zemek has been a clinical psychologist and relationships educator. He assists couples with painful relationship patterns and finding new and creative ways to be with each other. He believes that healthy relationships are the foundation of healthy lives that feel worth living. Listen to Todd’s “Love Smarter” podcast episode with Dr Kelly Teagle on Menopause and Building Better Relationships HERE.

Dr Rosie Ross

Rosie is an Integrative GP with a special interest in midlife women’s health. Having experienced menopause herself, she understands the challenges and uncertainties that many women face. Co-author of ‘Approaching the ‘Pause: Candid Conversations on the Journey toward menopause’, and an international speaker, Rosie is dedicated to empowering women with evidence-based information and practical ways to navigate menopause and make their midlife years positively life-changing.

Dr Kelly Teagle

Dr Kelly Teagle is a GP in Canberra specialising in Women’s health. She worked in the RAAF as a Medical Officer until 2010, then became a General Practitioner and completed further studies and work in reproductive and sexual health. Dr Teagle is the Founder and Principal of WellFemme Women’s Health Services. She also writes blog articles and is a women’s health speaker.

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