What really happens to long-term relationships when women hit midlife and menopause? In this powerful conversation, Dr. Mindy Pelz sits down with relationship expert Jillian Turecki to unpack the emotional, hormonal, and neurological shifts that impact love, connection, communication, and desire between ages 40–60. If your relationship feels different in midlife, this episode will help you understand why and how to move forward with clarity and compassion. To view full show notes - check out drmindypelz.com/ep316/ TIMESTAMPS 01:39 – Why relationships shift in midlife 04:50 – The female midlife awakening explained 09:12 – Why women need more space + men need more connection 12:45 – Emotional safety and the “threat radar” 15:33 – How resentment builds in long-term relationships 19:02 – Libido, desire, and the role of mystery 22:15 – Nervous system overload & communication breakdown 26:40 – The 60–90 day reset Jillian uses with couples 30:05 – Why alone time strengthens relationships 34:21 – Marriage 3.0: redefining partnership in midlife 38:55 – When to repair vs when to let go 42:00 – Final takeaways RESOURCES & LINKS Jillian Turecki Website → https://jillianturecki.com Podcast → https://jillianturecki.com/podcast Membership: The Conscious Woman → https://jillianturecki.com/membership Book → https://jillianturecki.com/book Dr. Mindy’s Books Age Like a Girl → http://bit.ly/agelikeagirl Fast Like a Girl → https://drmindypelz.com/books/ Eat Like a Girl → https://drmindypelz.com/books/ 💛 Join Reset Academy Fasting guidance, courses, community → https://resetacademy.drmindypelz.com/reset-academy