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
45 episodes
Underfunded Areas of Women's Health - Part 2
Women's health has come a long way, but significant funding gaps continue to slow the development of new treatments and therapies. In this episode of The Positive Pause, Claire Gill welcomes back Sabrina Martucci Johnson, President & CEO of...
Underfunded Areas of Women's Health - Part 1
Women's health has historically been overlooked in research and investment, but that landscape is beginning to change. In this episode of The Positive Pause®, host Claire Gill talks with Sabrina Martucci Johnson, President & CEO of...
The Importance of Heart Health and Nutrition for Women As They Age
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women, yet awareness is still surprisingly low. In this episode of The Positive Pause®, host Claire Gill sits down with two of NMF’s Medical Advisory Committee (MAC) members, Dr. Emily Lau, a cardi...
Healthspan Over Lifespan: What Women Need to Know About Aging Well
In this episode of The Positive Pause®, host Claire Gill speaks with Leslie Kenny, co-founder of the Oxford Longevity Project and founder of
The Importance of Women-Centered Healthcare Practices
In this episode of The Positive Pause®, Claire Gill sits down with Dr. Soma Mandal, a leading board-certified Internist and midlife women’s health expert, to talk about her personal path into women’s health, the evolution of menopause care, her...
From Confusion to Confidence: How NNABI Is Changing the Perimenopause Conversation
In this episode of The Positive Pause, host Claire Gill sits down with EJ Kim and Marina Pen, co-founders of NNABI, the first company built specifically to support women in perimenopause, for a disc...
Reclaiming Menopause: Nutrition, Phytoestrogens and Hormonal Health
On this episode of The Positive Pause®, host Claire Gill welcomes Maryon Stewart, BEM, a pioneer in natural menopause care, the Founder & CEO at Femmar, and Creator of N-HRP™, the Natural Hormo...
Beyond Hot Flashes: Root-Cause Menopause Care
In this episode of The Positive Pause®, host Claire Gill sits down with integrative and hormonal medicine expert Shivani Doctor, PA-C, BHMS, MPAS, founder of Integrative He...
Rethinking Bone Health at Menopause
In this episode of The Positive Pause®, host Claire Gill speaks with Dr. Adrienne Bitar, PhD and Dr. Jennifer Han, PharmD, BCACP, co-founders of Seen Nutrition about their personal experienc...
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More Than a Headache: Understanding Migraine at Midlife
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A Smarter Approach to Pelvic and Hormonal Health with Jenna Perkins
In this episode, Jenna Perkins, RN, WHNP-BC, a board-certified women’s health and gender-related nurse practitioner and founder of DiscovHER Health joins us for a discussion about the importance unders...
Gaining Strength At Midlife
In this episode, Joe Hoye, Owner/Operator of Hoye Fit, joins us for a discussion about how he helps women, especially those over the age of 40, in creating lasting change through fitness, nutrition, health and...
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...
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...
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...
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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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...