# (#49) The Midlife Flame Part 2: Desire, Pleasure & The Rekindle Program (Part 2 with Aimee Ames)

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Published: 2025-11-13T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://motivatewithmelis.com/
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Hoops & Glossers… grab your gloss and maybe a fan — because this one's spicy. 🌶️ In Part 2 of The Midlife Flame , Melis and Aimee Ames turn up the heat and get real about physical intimacy, body confidence, and what happens when you decide midlife doesn't have to mean "meh." Aimee opens up about her Somatica coaching practice — yes, including the now-famous "throw me against the wall" exercise — and how learning new ways to connect can reignite passion in long-term relationships. They talk about shame, kink, curiosity, and the beauty of being fully seen (clothes on or off). If Part 1 was therapy, this is your permission slip to get bold, curious, and maybe a little wild. In this episode, we talk about: 🔥 Why desire shifts in midlife (and how to find it again) 💋 The power of Somatica work — fully clothed, deeply connected 💫 The link between body confidence, pleasure, and trust 🖤 How kink and BDSM can actually be healing and nurturing ✨ Inside The Rekindle Program : retreats, group calls, and relationship rebrands 💥 Why it's time to invest in your love life — not a lawyer Aimee's new Rekindle Program for couples launches this month, and it's all about helping midlife couples rebuild emotional attunement, intimacy, and fun — together. xoxo melis Connect with Aimee: Rekindle Program Info & Application → www.aimeeames.com Podcast → There She Is (on Apple & Spotify) Instagram → @aimeeamescoaching Connect with Melissa: Website → motivatewithmelis.com Instagram → @motivatewithmelis Email → info@motivatewithmelis.com

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