Working it Out Together: How to communicate in your relationship through midlife and menopause - with Stephanie & Marvin Ambrosius

In this episode, we're talking about relationships. And I'm so pleased to be joined by fitness coach and presenter Marvin Ambrosius and his wife, Stephanie, an experienced individual and relationship therapist. With the average age of divorce in this country being 45 to 55, we're going to be exploring all of the challenges that come with relationships in midlife, and tips on how to navigate through these to build stronger relationships with our loved ones. From the impact of perimenopause and menopause, on relationships, how to prioritise the relationship amongst the juggle of work, and parents and kids, as well as through life. And we'll also be looking at how men and women approach this phase of life differently, and why communication really is key. 

Stephanie is a relationship therapist with over 14 years of experience. After growing up in an environment where marriage appeared to be very hard work, Stephanie became motivated to want to help people to find happiness, both within themselves and also with their partners. She currently works with individual adults and couples at all stages of relationship. Joining Stephanie is her husband, personal trainer and fitness presenter Marvin Ambrosius. You may know Marvin from the hit ITV television series, Eat Shop Save, and Sky TVs Fit in Five series. It was his own personal battle with losing weight that inspired him to help individuals with limited time in their day to still be able to work out and move closer towards their fitness goals. 

In this episode

• 2:11 Relationship challenges in your 40s and 50s
• 5:19 Bringing men into the conversation
• 10:41 Why are some people reluctant to talk about hard topics?
• 17:30 Strategies to encourage communication 
• 20:15 Talking about sex
• 23:28 The role of fitness in relationships
• 28:10 When is it time to give up on a relationship?

 

About The Latte Lounge:

This episode of the Latte Lounge podcast was presented by Katie Taylor from The Latte Lounge. We help women over 40 navigate perimenopause, menopause and midlife with confidence!

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• Katies's Book - Midlife Matters will be published by DK RED on March 6th 2025 and is now available to pre order now here!

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Links from this episode:

Marvin’s website: www.fitfreaks.tv

Socials: @MarvinAmbrosius

Stephanie’s Instagram: @satherapies_official

Stephanie’s YouTube: @satherapies

Staphanie’s website: www.satherapies.com

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