In this episode of Love Notes, Allie Theiss dedicates the hour to emotional truth in love — the kind of honesty that creates clarity, self-respect, and real intimacy.

This episode is for anyone who has felt the cost of staying quiet to keep the peace, softening their needs to stay connected, or performing emotional strength while feeling unseen. Through a longer poem, heartfelt listener dedications, music that honors vulnerability, a Desire Drop™ centered on honesty as attraction, and a Soulful Connections teaching on alignment, this episode explores why truth is not a threat to love — but the foundation of it.

If you’re ready to stop editing yourself in relationships, this episode invites you to choose honesty over performance and peace over pretense.

A reflective opening and extended poem from Teaching My Mother How to Give Birth by Warsan Shire, naming the exhaustion of silence and the freedom found in emotional honesty.

1. A dedication from New Jersey about finally naming emotional needs
2. A reflection from Tennessee on choosing clarity over comfort
3. A message from Wisconsin honoring boundaries and self-truth
4. A closing dedication from California about the relief that comes with honesty

1. The Story – Brandi Carlile
2. I Can’t Make You Love Me – Bonnie Raitt
3. Everybody Hurts – R.E.M.
4. Unwritten – Natasha Bedingfield

The Time Traveler’s Wife

Published 2003

A love story shaped by honesty, timing, and emotional integrity — even when circumstances cannot be controlled.

A fresh Desire Drop™ exploring how attraction deepens when honesty replaces self-abandonment — and why being known is more intimate than being impressive.

A mini teaching and energy practice focused on congruence — when thoughts, feelings, words, and actions align, love becomes clearer and safer.

Blue Valentine

A raw, honest look at what happens when emotional truth is delayed — and why honesty matters before love erodes.

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January 12, 2026

MenopauseWellness.co

ThePassionZone.com

SHOW FORMAT: SEASON 2 – EPISODE 2

This episode is for informational purposes and should not replace professional medical advice.

* Introduction

* Announcements

1. Every Friday at 9 PM ET on TikTok, join me live for Love Notes—a cozy, late-night space at @the.passion.zone where we talk desire, confidence, and connection in midlife.
2. Submit your dedication: https://forms.gle/oDvyHqTt6Q8DeQFT8

Monthly Theme: Stabilizing the Menopausal Nervous System

* Topic: Irritability, Rage, and Emotional Reactivity: What’s Really Happening

THRIVE™ Pillars: Restorative Practices + Hormonal Balance

1. Segment 1: Why Irritability and Rage Increase During Menopause
2. Segment 2: Emotional Reactivity Is a Nervous System Issue
3. Segment 3: Why Suppressing Irritability Makes It Worse
4. Segment 4: Stabilizing Emotional Reactivity
5. Segment 5: What Emotional Stability Actually Feels Like
6. Your Spark Action for the week.

* Closing Thoughts

RESOURCES FOR EPISODE

Your Spark Action Steps This Week

Choose one emotional stabilizer and use it consistently this week:

1. protein-first breakfast
2. scheduled quiet time each day
3. a short walk when irritation rises
4. slow breathing with longer exhales
5. reducing evening stimulation

One steady practice can change how your nervous system responds.

If today’s episode hit home and you’re ready for relief beyond the podcast, there are three ways we can work together:

💠 1️⃣ THRIVE™ Menopause Coaching Experience

A six-month private program designed to rebalance your hormones, restore your energy, and relieve symptoms through personalized nutrition, movement, and mindset support.

https://menopausewellness.co/menopause-coaching/

💠 2️⃣ Menopause Appointments (30-Minute Sessions)

Think of this as a wellness-based doctor’s appointment—without the rush or dismissal. We’ll dive into your symptoms, review your habits, and create a tailored action plan for real relief.

January 5, 2026

MenopauseWellness.co

ThePassionZone.com

SHOW FORMAT: SEASON 2 – EPISODE 1

This episode is for informational purposes and should not replace professional medical advice.

* Introduction

* Announcements

1. Every Friday at 9 PM ET on TikTok, join me live for Love Notes—a cozy, late-night space at @the.passion.zone where we talk desire, confidence, and connection in midlife.
2. Submit your dedication: https://forms.gle/oDvyHqTt6Q8DeQFT8

Monthly Theme: Stabilizing the Menopausal Nervous System

* Topic: Anxiety and Menopause: What’s Happening in Your Nervous System

THRIVE™ Pillars: Restorative Practices + Hormonal Balance

1. Segment 1: Why Anxiety Increases During Menopause
2. Segment 2: Anxiety as a Nervous System Signal
3. Segment 3: Why You Can’t Think Your Way Out of Menopausal Anxiety
4. Segment 4: What Stabilizing the Nervous System Actually Means
5. Segment 5: What Regulation Actually Feels Like
6. Your Spark Action for the week.

* Closing Thoughts

RESOURCES FOR EPISODE

Your Spark Action Steps This Week

Choose one daily stabilization anchor and commit to it every day this week:

1. protein-first breakfast
2. 10-minute walk without your phone
3. dim lights after dinner
4. warm drink before bed
5. 5 minutes of slow breathing

If today’s episode hit home and you’re ready for relief beyond the podcast, there are three ways we can work together:

💠 1️⃣ THRIVE™ Menopause Coaching Experience

A six-month private program designed to rebalance your hormones, restore your energy, and relieve symptoms through personalized nutrition, movement, and mindset support.

https://menopausewellness.co/menopause-coaching/

💠 2️⃣ Menopause Appointments (30-Minute Sessions)

Think of this as a wellness-based doctor’s appointment—without the rush or dismissal. We’ll dive into your symptoms, review your habits, and create a tailored action plan for real relief.