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Send us Fan Mail Season 2, Episode 14:  Real Talk   Moms on Pause - Midlife, Menopause, & the Mundane The conversations continue post recording.  No agenda, no script - just the 3 of us catching up on the week's events and talking about what gives us pause.  This episode captures the spirit of why we started this podcast in the first place - to create a community of support and inspiratio...

Send us Fan Mail Season 2, Episode 13:  That's a Big No-No   Moms on Pause - Midlife, Menopause, & the Mundane Our super power is saying, "yes" to choices that keep us grounded, happy and confident.   Midlife gives us clarity, knowing exactly what we want and need and who we hold close in our circle.  We discuss our absolutes and non-negotiables and make no apologies for our hea...

Send us Fan Mail Season 2, Episode 12:  Remember When...   Moms on Pause - Midlife, Menopause, & the Mundane We're taking a trip down memory lane and reminiscing about the 80s and 90s.  Join us back - maybe way back - to that time of roller rinks and playing until the sun came down.   Take a deep breath — you’re not alone. Let's pause together. 

Send us Fan Mail Season 2, Episode 11:  Experts in Complaining  Moms on Pause - Midlife, Menopause, & the Mundane There aren't enough hormone patches to treat menopausal mood swings and all of life's ridiculous annoyances.  From familial pet peeves to apocalyptic insects invading a perfectly lovely and warm summer night, we laugh about life's midlife gripes. Take a deep breath —...

Send us Fan Mail Season 2, Episode 10:  Permission to Reset Moms on Pause - Midlife, Menopause, & the Mundane We talk about the version of self-care that midlife women are discovering — protecting our time, saying “no” without explanation, getting serious about sleep, moving our bodies, and prioritizing our mental health right alongside everyone else’s needs. We’re learning that caring for our...

Send us Fan Mail Season 2, Episode 9:  Fit for the Future Us     Moms on Pause - Midlife, Menopause, & the Mundane Welcome to the era of weighted vests, reading ingredient labels, and stretching before we sneeze. Midlife health isn’t about chasing our 30-year-old bodies. It’s about building a 60 year-old future self who can still carry groceries, travel the world, and get up off the floor with...

Send us Fan Mail Season 2, Episode 8:  Redefining Ambition in Midlife       Moms on Pause - Midlife, Menopause, & the Mundane In this episode, we discuss how our work habits have evolved and how we have too. From early-career hustle and proving ourselves at every turn to midlife clarity, we unpack what growth really looks like now. We talk boundaries, burnout, brain fog, confidence, and the fr...

Send us Fan Mail Season 2, Episode 7:  Circle Back to Sanity    Moms on Pause - Midlife, Menopause, & the Mundane Lean in as we tackle one of life’s most baffling modern dialects: business jargon. These are the phrases we all say with a straight face but secretly want to laugh. We digest the corporate word salads that somehow become normal adult conversation. Join us as we confess the phrases...

Send us Fan Mail Season 2, Episode 6:    Mute, Mute, Hooray: Surviving College Parent Group Chats     Moms on Pause - Midlife, Menopause, & the Mundane In this episode, we enter one of the most confusing modern survival arenas:  Facebook college parent groups. Join us as we laugh about digital oversharing, celebrate the helpful moms and dads who always have the answers, and admit that sometime...

Send us Fan Mail Season 2, Episode 5:    Menopause Called—It Has Updates   Moms on Pause - Midlife, Menopause, & the Mundane Midlife isn’t a crisis — it’s a chapter.  Whether you're happy with your current story or need to edit your life, we discuss navigating our health.  We're having an honest conversation to help you thrive through the changes and embrace the chaos with grace. Hel...

Send us Fan Mail Season 2, Episode 4:  Life, Interrupted Moms on Pause - Midlife, Menopause, & the Mundane When life feels like one long interruption, this episode is for you. We’re talking about the moments that get hijacked by unexpected events and emotional overload. We discuss how random disruptions can leave us overwhelmed and disconnected and why these moments hit differently in this sta...

Send us Fan Mail Season 2, Episode 3:  Letting Go Without Losing Ourselves Moms on Pause - Midlife, Menopause, & the Mundane Midlife has a way of revealing what’s weighing us down and quietly steals our peace. Sometimes it’s not just hormones or expectations, but the stuff piled up around us. In this episode, we revisit common problem areas, talk honestly about the things we think are importan...

Send us Fan Mail Season 2, Episode 2:  Starting is the Hardest Part Moms on Pause - Midlife, Menopause, & the Mundane We’re still decluttering and yes, the piles are still there. In this episode, we keep the conversation going by acknowledging how hard it is to start, why clutter feels so personal in midlife, and how we’re managing the chaos one small decision at a time. No timelines, no label...

Send us Fan Mail Season 2, Episode 1:  The Midlife Declutter Challenge Moms on Pause - Midlife, Menopause, & the Mundane Is it really clutter or have we just been too tired to deal with it? In this episode, we tackle the piles, the drawers, and the doom closets that seem to multiply in midlife. We identify the spaces that cause the most frustration and challenge ourselves to create a calmer, m...

Send us Fan Mail 2026 invites the New Year and brings a new season of episodes.  In the meantime, listen to one of our past discussions, including Episode 10:  What's New What's Next. Pause Pleas3 is evolving—just like we are. What started as a space to talk midlife, menopause, and the everyday has grown into a deeper conversation about purpose and possibilities. We open up about our own...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we return January 7 for a new season. In the meantime, lean in to one of our past discussions, including Episode 17:  Sweating, Forgetting, and Still Thriving.  Are you celebrating and thriving through the perimenopause and menopause waves of symptoms?  If you're in survival mode - crawling your way through the holidays - we're keeping it real, raw and ridicul...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 27:  De-cember De-clutter   Moms on Pause - Midlife, Menopause, & the Mundane We’re taking on the world of decluttering—the sport no one asked to compete in. We tackle the overflowing junk drawers, the “skinny jeans of delusion,” and the forgotten gadgets that promised to change our lives. With plenty of laughs and a sprinkle of shame, we talk about the midlife urge to...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 26:  An Edited Guide to Marriage - Menopause Edition    Moms on Pause - Midlife, Menopause, & the Mundane Oh, the beautifully complicated evolution of our relationships with our husbands. From shifting hormones to shifting priorities, we explore how marriage stretches, settles, surprises, and sometimes downright confuses us in midlife. We talk about renegotiating roles...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 25:  Midlife on the Move  Moms on Pause - Midlife, Menopause, & the Mundane We’re packing our bags, grabbing our favorite books - and the readers we always forget - and taking a trip. From long-dreamed-of bucket-list adventures to the practical do’s and don’ts we’ve learned the hard way, we talk about what it means to explore the world (or just a new Costco) in this se...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 24:  Season's Feelings  Moms on Pause - Midlife, Menopause, & the Mundane If midlife had a holiday soundtrack, it would probably be a mix of festive jingles and someone muttering “I’m too old for this.” This episode explores the chaos of Black Friday, the emotional rollercoaster of holiday prep, and the reality of managing it all while your hormones stage a season...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 23:  Gather, Grumble, Repeat  Moms on Pause - Midlife, Menopause, & the Mundane In this episode, we discuss the beauty and madness of holiday traditions—midlife style. Bring on the ibuprofen, fewer breakable ornaments, and a strict “no one talks to me until I’ve had coffee” policy. We unpack the rituals we grew up with and the new traditions we’re trying to invent now...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 22:  You Gotta Have Faith   Moms on Pause - Midlife, Menopause, & the Mundane A candid chat about our own faith journey and watching our kids navigate with the confidence of someone who once thought ramen counted as a vegetable. In this episode of Pause Pleas3 , we open our hearts to the quiet questions that come with watching our older children step into the world on...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 21:  Netflix and No Chill (It's Too Hot for That) Moms on Pause - Midlife, Menopause, & the Mundane Grab your comfy blanket and your reading glasses, if you can find them. This week, we're diving into our favorite binge-worthy shows and movies! We dish on what's keeping us glued to the couch, besides hot flashes and exhaustion. Whether you're intro...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 20:  Shaken, Stirred and Slightly Sweaty   Moms on Pause - Midlife, Menopause, & the Mundane In this offbeat episode, we stir together midlife musings and mixology madness. Join us as we sip, laugh, and decode the quirkiest cocktail terms you never knew existed - from "dirty" martinis to "muddled" emotions. Between hot flashes and highballs, we expl...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 19:  Small Town Vibes    Moms on Pause -  Midlife, Menopause, & the Mundane There’s something special about a place where the coffee shop owner greets you by name and Friday nights revolve around the local team. In this episode, we explore how living in a smaller town — with its slower pace and strong sense of community — shapes our midlife season in ways a big city ne...