The 'Pause
Valerie Lego
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About This Podcast
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.
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S2E4 Mirror Shock: Why menopause changes the way you look and how it affects your mental health
Send us Fan MailMenopause 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…
S2E3 Your Brain on Perimenopause: Why Anxiety, ADHD, and Brain Fog Suddenly Show Up
Send us Fan MailWe 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”…
S2E2 ADHD or Hormones? The Perimenopause Brain
Send us Fan MailWe 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…
S2E1 The Year Menopause Went Mainstream
Send us Fan MailWe 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…
Your Skin Can Bounce Back: Why Estrogen Loss Causes Wrinkles, Zits and Saggy Knees!
Send us Fan MailLoved this conversation? Let’s keep it going. Join our private Facebook group, The Pause Diaries, where we dive deeper into all things perimenopause and menopause—without judgment,…
S1E19 Hot Flashes in Your Mouth? Your Teeth are Going Through Menopause Too
Send us Fan MailPerimenopause affects your oral health in surprising ways, creating symptoms like dry mouth, bleeding gums, and persistent bad breath due to changing estrogen levels in your body.•…
S1E18 The FDA Black Box Warning: Why Vaginal Estrogen Deserves Freedom
Send us Fan MailThe FDA is considering removing the black box warning from low-dose vaginal estrogen products following a unanimous opinion from an expert advisory panel that risks have been…
S1E17 Bioidentical vs. Traditional: The Hormone Therapy Truth
Send us Fan MailBioidentical hormones are simply those with the identical chemical structure to what our bodies naturally produce, though the term has become more marketing than medicine. We examine…
S1E16 The Midlife Bedroom: Sex During Perimenopause
Send us Fan MailSex during perimenopause changes for everyone. We dive into the often-silent topic of midlife intimacy with sex therapist Nisha McKenzie, who helps us understand why our desire shifts…
S1E15 Menopause Is Better Together: How Girlfriends Make the Journey Easier
Send us Fan MailEvery woman's perimenopause journey has unique twists and turns, but one thing remains constant we shouldn't have to navigate it alone. This heartfelt episode brings together host Val…
S1E14 Menopause: Michigan's New Movement
Send us Fan MailMichigan is leading a revolutionary approach to women's health through a groundbreaking menopause policy initiative championed by Governor Whitmer and the Michigan Women's Commission.…
S1E13 Hormone Testing: Beyond Blood Work
Send us Fan MailWe dive deep into why standard hormone tests often miss the full picture of what's happening during perimenopause and explore comprehensive testing options that provide better…
S1E12 The Birth Control vs. HRT Dilemma
Send us Fan MailPerimenopause symptoms are often mismanaged with birth control pills instead of appropriate hormone replacement therapy (HRT) because many practitioners lack knowledge about the…
S1E11 What if your workplace actually understood menopause? How office design company MillerKnoll is revolutioninzing workpaces for women
Send us Fan MailVal Lego speaks with Ryan Anderson and Rebecca Horton from Miller Knoll about their pioneering work to create workplace environments that better support women experiencing…
S1E10 Help! I Keep Forgetting My Grocery List (and Everyone's Name)
Send us Fan MailRemember walking into a room and forgetting why you're there? Or that moment when you can't recall the name of someone you've known for years? You're not losing your mind — you're…
S1E9 Estrogen Isn't the Enemy: Unpacking 20 Years of Menopause Misinformation
Send us Fan MailHormone replacement therapy has been widely misunderstood since alarming headlines in 2002 claimed it caused increased risks of breast cancer, heart attacks and strokes based on the…
S1E8 Unmasking Menopause Fatigue: Is Testosterone Your Missing Link?
Send us Fan MailDiscover why testosterone might be the missing piece in your menopause treatment plan and how this misunderstood "male hormone" could help restore your energy, focus, and vitality.•…
S1E7 Beyond HRT: Natural Treatments for Perimenopause
Send us Fan MailLoved this conversation? Let’s keep it going. Join our private Facebook group, The Pause Diaries, where we dive deeper into all things perimenopause and menopause—without judgment,…
S1E6 Why Your Joints Hurt More During Menopause
Send us Fan MailWomen going through menopause often experience intense joint pain that differs from typical pain, now recognized as Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause (MSM).• MSM includes joint…
The Menobelly Mystery: Hydration and Hormones
Send us Fan MailMenopause transforms our hydration needs and digestive function, often leading to that frustrating "menobelly" bloat when hormone levels fluctuate. Understanding the connection…
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The 'Pause has published 24 episodes since March 2025, covering topics in Education, Health & Fitness.
The 'Pause is currently declining with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 24m.
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