Sex, Drugs & Perimenopause: Breaking Every Taboo with Tanya Griffin of OoYes
Wed Feb 04 2026
In this candid, unfiltered conversation, Tanya Griffin, founder of oOYes wellness products and longtime cannabis industry leader, joins us to dismantle the silence around perimenopause, sexual wellness, hormone therapy, and holistic health.
With nearly two decades in cannabis, Tanya bridges the gap between plant medicine, product innovation, and women’s evolving bodies—while challenging the shame that’s historically surrounded these conversations.
This episode explores what really happens during hormonal transition—and how women can reclaim sleep, desire, confidence, and vitality along the way.
Perimenopause & Hormonal Health
Recognizing early perimenopause symptoms
Navigating hormone therapy conversations
Sleep disruption, mood shifts, and body changes
Why women are often under-supported medically
Sexual Wellness & Desire
How hormones impact libido and pleasure
Why sexual wellness belongs in health conversations
Product innovation in intimacy care
Reclaiming confidence in midlife
Cannabis & Plant Medicine
The role of cannabinoids in stress and sleep support
Cannabis as part of holistic wellness routines
Terpenes and formulation basics
Industry evolution through a women-led lens
Entrepreneurship & Leadership
Scaling cannabis retail from 4 to 14 locations
Building a wellness brand in emerging markets
Women founders reshaping the industry
Consumer education as a business model
Living Authentically
Parenting through honest wellness conversations
Breaking generational shame cycles
Supporting LGBTQ+ family members
Aging with power instead of invisibility
0:00 – Intro & Tanya’s industry roots3:15 – Cannabis career journey12:20 – Launching oOYes wellness18:45 – Perimenopause realities24:30 – Hormone therapy conversations35:40 – Cannabis & the endocannabinoid system42:10 – Holistic wellness approaches54:20 – Relationship & intimacy wellness1:18:00 – Product development insights1:32:40 – Parenting & communication1:38:50 – Aging authentically
Perimenopause impacts millions of women—yet remains widely misunderstood, under-discussed, and under-treated.
By combining clinical insight, plant medicine education, and lived experience, this episode reframes midlife not as decline—but as a power transition.
This episode includes frank discussions about:
Sexual wellness
Hormonal health
Cannabis use
Adult relationships
Intended for mature audiences and educational purposes.
MIDI Health — Menopause telehealth services
Dr. Lauren Streicher — Menopause specialist education
Website: https://www.ooyes.loveLinkedIn: Tanya Griffin
Instagram: @oOYesLove
Website: TheCannaBossBabes.com/podcastInstagram: @thecannabossbabes
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In this candid, unfiltered conversation, Tanya Griffin, founder of oOYes wellness products and longtime cannabis industry leader, joins us to dismantle the silence around perimenopause, sexual wellness, hormone therapy, and holistic health. With nearly two decades in cannabis, Tanya bridges the gap between plant medicine, product innovation, and women’s evolving bodies—while challenging the shame that’s historically surrounded these conversations. This episode explores what really happens during hormonal transition—and how women can reclaim sleep, desire, confidence, and vitality along the way. Perimenopause & Hormonal Health Recognizing early perimenopause symptoms Navigating hormone therapy conversations Sleep disruption, mood shifts, and body changes Why women are often under-supported medically Sexual Wellness & Desire How hormones impact libido and pleasure Why sexual wellness belongs in health conversations Product innovation in intimacy care Reclaiming confidence in midlife Cannabis & Plant Medicine The role of cannabinoids in stress and sleep support Cannabis as part of holistic wellness routines Terpenes and formulation basics Industry evolution through a women-led lens Entrepreneurship & Leadership Scaling cannabis retail from 4 to 14 locations Building a wellness brand in emerging markets Women founders reshaping the industry Consumer education as a business model Living Authentically Parenting through honest wellness conversations Breaking generational shame cycles Supporting LGBTQ+ family members Aging with power instead of invisibility 0:00 – Intro & Tanya’s industry roots3:15 – Cannabis career journey12:20 – Launching oOYes wellness18:45 – Perimenopause realities24:30 – Hormone therapy conversations35:40 – Cannabis & the endocannabinoid system42:10 – Holistic wellness approaches54:20 – Relationship & intimacy wellness1:18:00 – Product development insights1:32:40 – Parenting & communication1:38:50 – Aging authentically Perimenopause impacts millions of women—yet remains widely misunderstood, under-discussed, and under-treated. By combining clinical insight, plant medicine education, and lived experience, this episode reframes midlife not as decline—but as a power transition. This episode includes frank discussions about: Sexual wellness Hormonal health Cannabis use Adult relationships Intended for mature audiences and educational purposes. MIDI Health — Menopause telehealth services Dr. Lauren Streicher — Menopause specialist education Website: https://www.ooyes.loveLinkedIn: Tanya Griffin Instagram: @oOYesLove Website: TheCannaBossBabes.com/podcastInstagram: @thecannabossbabes