Menopause can bring some big changes – and not just to our bodies. From shifting priorities and emotional ups and downs to changes in communication and connection, this stage of life can also have a profound impact on our relationships.

So, what happens when menopause starts changing the dynamics between you and your partner? And how can you navigate those changes without growing apart?

In this episode of Thriving in Menopause, host Zoe Meunier chats with couples therapist, psychotherapist and sexologist Isiah McKimmie about why relationships can feel particularly challenging during perimenopause and menopause, and how couples can find their way through this often misunderstood life stage.

Together, they explore why women may start reassessing their relationships in midlife, how to communicate your changing needs without triggering conflict and why menopause can actually be an opportunity to build a stronger, more fulfilling partnership.

With practical advice for navigating difficult conversations, managing resentment and reconnecting with your partner, this is an episode for anyone who's ever wondered whether it's their relationship that's changing – or themselves.