The Positive Pause
Our motivational-minded podcast covers topics women want to know about as they journey to and through menopause. We cover topics that impact women’s health and healthy aging, including what it means to age healthfully. Hosted by the National Menopause Foundation's Founder & President, Claire Gill.
Episodes
33 episodes
Heal, Evolve, Reignite: Navigating Midlife Mental Health
In this episode, Dawn Van Berkel, LPC, CCTP, CST, a mental health counselor and founder of H.E.R. Therapy, joins us for a discussion to explore the emotional challenges and opportunities women...
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31:42
Navigating Menopause with Humor and Strength
In this episode, Colleen McIntosh, author of Menopause: The Horror, Humility, and Humor of It All joins us to discuss her candid and humorous approach to navigating menopause. She shares insights on how humor, support, and self-care ca...
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Episode 32
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36:02
Understanding Pelvic Health with Ingrid Harm-Ernandes, PT, WCS
In this episode, Ingrid Harm-Ernandes, PT, WCS, a seasoned physical therapist, author, and speaker with over 40 years of experience, including almost three decades specializing in women’s health, joins us for a discussion into the often overloo...
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Episode 31
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33:45
Unlocking Hormonal Balance with Deborah Maragopoulos, FNP
In this episode, Deborah Maragopoulos, FNP an intuitive integrative family nurse practitioner with over 30 years of experience in neuroimmune endocrinology, joins us for a discussion around the crucial role of the hypothalamus in managing menop...
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Episode 30
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36:05
The Motivational Force of Menopause
In this episode, Stephanie Mitchell, a certified personal trainer (CPT) and the inspiring wellness coach behind Stephanie Mitchell Fitness, joins us for a discussion around how women can prioritize wellness through the complex journey of perime...
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Episode 29
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38:59
Workplace Fairness for Women at Midlife: A Conversation on Menopause and Employee Rights
In this episode Jack Tuckner, Esq. and Catherine Crider, Esq. of Tuckner, Sipser, Weinstock & Sipser, LLP, a NY-based law firm dedicated to workplace gender rights, join us to discuss the significant challenges faced by women at midlife, pa...
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Episode 28
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46:10
Empowering Women Through Perimenopause with Laura Okafor
In this episode, Laura Okafor, founder and CEO of perry, joins us for a conversation about why perimenopause needs its own awareness month, how to help women understand & support them during the menopause transition, and misconceptions arou...
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Episode 27
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25:05
Self-Care Strategies with Cara-Michele Nether, L.Ac., FNC, CPT
In this episode, Cara-Michele Nether, a distinguished licensed health practitioner, author, and founder of Strength & Vitality Wellness, joins us for a conversation about the self-care crisis and the four urgent steps women aged 45 and olde...
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Episode 26
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27:37
Understanding Menopause Through the Lens of Eastern Medicine
In this episode, Dr. Evan M. Rabinowitz, the founder of the Yao Shan Center for Chinese Medicine in Washington, DC, joins us for a conversation about acupuncture for menopause symptom treatment relief, the importance of treatment for the indivi...
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Episode 25
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52:08
Building Strength from Within
In this episode, Rebekah Rotstein, NCPT, joins us for a conversation about the unique health challenges women face at midlife particularly regarding bone health and osteoporosis, and ways in which women can maintain and build bone health and mu...
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Episode 24
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33:18
Navigating Menopausal Care with Dr. Samantha Dunham
In this episode, Dr. Samantha Dunham joins us for a conversation on the crisis around menopausal care as often, women experience menopausal symptoms without understanding what’s happening and without knowing where to go for help.Dr. Sama...
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Episode 23
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32:45
Holistic Wellness and a Purpose-Filled Life
In this episode, we talk about the balance of physical movement and mental clarity, and how they lead to emotional balance and help you set and implement your goals. with guest Sonia Satra.Sonia Satra, certified Neuro-Linguistic Programm...
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Episode 22
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31:23
Getting Your Zzzzzz During Menopause
In this episode, we focus on the importance of sleep and how aging & menopause can affect our sleep habits with guest, Dr. Whitney Roban, PhD.Dr. Roban is a renowned sleep expert, author, and founder of
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Episode 21
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32:22
Heart Health & Menopause with Michelle Routhenstein, MS, RD, CDCES, CDN
In this episode, we focus on heart health and menopause, and how we can be proactive in keeping our hearts healthy as we age with guest Michelle Routhenstein.Michelle is the owner and president of
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Episode 20
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31:23
Episode #19 - Protecting Your Pelvic Floor with Ingrid Harm-Ernandes, PT, WCS, BCB-PMD
In this episode, we discuss how important our pelvic floor is to our overall health with guest Ingrid Harm-Ernandes. Many women experience symptoms in the pelvic region during menopause. These are known as genitourinary syndrome of menopause (G...
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Episode 19
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33:33
Maximizing Quality of Midlife Through Fitness - Dr. Maria Luque
In this episode we discuss how physical activity affects the quality of life of women going through menopause, with guest Maria Luque, Ph.D. Dr. Luque is a menopause fitness expert, health science professor, U.S. Air Force veteran, and busy mom...
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Episode 18
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35:17
Cultural Impacts on Menopause – Meera Bhogal
Today’s episode of the Positive Pause is with Meera Bhogal. Meera, who is lives in the UK, is a menopause expert, personal trainer & fitness coach and provides training, classes & advocacy on the topic of menopause throughout the UK and...
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Episode 17
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31:55
Managing Menopause in the Workplace – Dr. Mache Seibel
Today’s episode of the Positive Pause is with Dr. Mache Seibel. Dr. Seibel is known for his expertise in helping menopausal women regain control over their lives, work, and relationships. With an impressive 25-year tenure as a Harvard Medical S...
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Episode 16
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37:36
The Art of Being Unmessablewith – Josselyne Herman-Saccio
Today’s episode of the Positive Pause is with Josselyne Herman-Saccio. For more than 30 years, Josselyne has been leading transformative programs and coaching people who experience themselves stuck or "messablewith" in certain areas. She has wo...
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Episode 15
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30:14
Taking a Big Bite out of Life: Combining Foods, Friends and Fun
In today's episode of The Positive Pause, Bonnie Tandy Leblang, National Menopause Foundation Board Member, leads the conversation on the fun of life with guest, Silvia Baldini.Silvia is a branding expert and an Italian-born chef known f...
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31:57
Body Image at Midlife with Ellen Albertson
In today's episode of The Positive Pause, we get to hear a relatable discussion on some of the shared struggles of women: low self-image, comparison, practicing self-compassion, going through menopause. Claire is joined by Dr. Ellen Albertson.<...
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Episode 12
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33:40
Women’s Health Tech with Ann Garnier
Today’s guest is Ann Garnier, a healthcare leader and the driving force behind Lisa Health, the creator of the Midday App for menopause and healthy aging. As co-founder and CEO, Ann has dedicated her career to improving women's health using tec...
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Episode 11
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31:02
The Whole Body Reset
Heidi Skolnik is joining Claire on the podcast today. Considered a thought leader in nutrition, Heidi has influenced millions through her media work, writing and thriving consulting business. Heidi has been part of The Women’s Sports Medicine C...
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Episode 10
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34:30
Reproductive Longevity with Dr. Jennifer Garrison
Joining me on the podcast today is Jennifer Garrison PhD. Jennifer is an assistant professor at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging and also holds appointments in the Department of Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology at University of Calif...
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Episode 9
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35:14