hol+ by Dr. Taz

This is episode (5) of our special nine-part series entitled Sex is Complicated. Our hosts Julie Flakstad & Dr. Taz Bhatia, welcome celebrated urologist, author, and podcast host, Dr. Kelly Casperon to unravel why sex + intimacy becomes more nuanced as we age. Kelly’s direct and approachable style provides valuable perspective and much needed advice on all things adult sex-ed. In this episode, Kelly breaks down:

  • Why sex + intimacy is nuanced + layered as we transition into midlife
  • What's happening physically + emotionally and how to navigate it both in and out of the bedroom
  • Advice + perspective on how to take charge of your sexual wellness including the importance of vaginal estrogen, knowing your anatomy, and how to talk more openly with your partner and/or spouse
  • The importance of rethinking sex + intimacy as ‘PLAY’


About Our Guest, Kelly Casperson MD.

Dr. Casperson is a board-certified practicing urologist interested in the power of the mind and science to change our views on sexuality. After years in medical practice, she had a life-changing patient who fueled not only her interest in learning everything she could about female sexual wellness but ultimately, her passion for educating women everywhere that they are not broken in the bedroom. They just didn’t get a proper education (and neither did their partners).

She created a podcast called You Are Not Broken which consistently ranks in the top 10 in the Apple “sexuality” category in multiple countries. It has been nominated for an AASECT award for three years running.

She went on to develop online courses teaching women the fundamentals of their anatomy and physiology, discussing their limiting beliefs, and normalizing their normal female sexual function, so that they are empowered to live their best love lives yet. She has a premier, private podcast/group coaching experience, which started in July 2022 to help people create desire and agency in their intimate lives.

Certified through the Life Coach School and the North American Menopause Society, she now combines her medical knowledge with mind-work to help women have more understanding and agency over their sexuality.

An engaging and humorous storyteller, she is a nationally recognized speaker, known for being approachable (like your big sister who is a doctor), making people feel comfortable with these often-uncomfortable topics, and changing lives in and out of the bedroom with her practical and useful tips.

She is opening The Casperson Clinic in October 2024

Connect with Our Hosts and Conversation Partner!

Kelly Casperson

Julie Flakstad

Dr. Taz Bhatia

Tune in next Wednesday, 10/23, when we drop our next episode in this special (9) part series, called “Friendship Matters” with podcaster and life coach, Paige Nolan. In this episode, our hosts, Julie Flakstad and Dr. Taz Bhatia, get into the ever changing landscape of adult friendships as we age.. Available on Audio and on YouTube!

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This series is presented by Womaness

Created by women for women, Womaness (https://womaness.com/) offers clinically and doctor tested supplements, sexual wellness, and skincare products that help you navigate hot flashes, changing skin, vaginal dryness, sleepless nights, and more—empowering you to live your life fully and age well.

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Production:

This show is produced by Rainbow Creative with Evy Bjorn and Matthew Jones as Executive Producers, and Nathan Wheatley as Lead Video and Audio Editor. Learn more about them at https://www.rainbowcreative.co. 

What is hol+ by Dr. Taz?

Welcome to hol+, the podcast where science meets spirit. I’m your host, Dr. Taz, a double board-certified medical doctor, integrative health expert, nutritionist, acupuncturist and founder and CEO of hol+. This show empowers you with the knowledge to heal not just your body but also your relationships, your communities, and our world.

Medicine is in crisis and the path and journey to healing is far too fragmented. Globally, the medicine of today is far behind the calling of our current times. Our current healthcare system leaves patients fed up and frustrated, symptoms and complaints are dismissed and the global disease burden only gets more expensive and illusive–all in the context of a changing environment, toxic planet, and increasingly fractured family units.

Dr. Taz MD and her guests tackle all things medicine, health, wellness, and family. Each episode enters that space where the layers of our being intersect; physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, community, and even the influence of our environment. You’ll hear expert interviews, personal stories, and actionable tips that cut through the noise, bringing you clarifying and coveted "aha!" moments for both you and your loved ones.

hol+ is more than a podcast—it’s a movement. It’s an invitation to heal not just our bodies, but our relationships, our communities, and our world. Tune in today!