The 'Pause

The menopause podcast with unfiltered conversations about the symptoms you hate, the changes you didn’t see coming, and the hilarious moments midlife can bring. You've got questions and we've got the experts to answer them.

Podcasting since 2025 • 24 episodes

The 'Pause

Latest Episodes

Mirror Shock: Why menopause changes the way you look and how it affects your mental health

Menopause can make us feel like strangers in our own skin, and that disconnect can quietly shrink our lives. We talk with psychotherapist Dr. Stacy Kratz about the biology and culture behind the identity shift and how self-compassion helps us r...

April 09, 2026 • Season 2 • Episode 4 • 22:16

Your Brain on Perimenopause: Why Anxiety, ADHD, and Brain Fog Suddenly Show Up

We talk with Michigan State University researcher Dr Kristen Colbert about how perimenopause hormone fluctuations may shape the brain and mental health, and why “it’s just menopause” can feel so dismissive. We break down how daily symptom track...

March 11, 2026 • Season 2 • Episode 3 • 13:36

ADHD or Hormones? The Perimenopause Brain

We explore how hormone swings in perimenopause can reshape mental health, from anxiety and low mood to attention changes, and highlight new research that validates women’s lived experience. A Michigan State University study using daily saliva t...

March 04, 2026 • Season 2 • Episode 2 • 17:56

The Year Menopause Went Mainstream

We look back at how menopause went mainstream in 2025 and map what’s ahead for 2026, from the end of the estrogen black box warning to new nonhormonal options. We share practical steps to find better care, unpack testosterone access, and invite...

February 18, 2026 • Season 2 • Episode 1 • 33:45