What the Pause?!

I had such a meaningful conversation with Jean Leggett on the podcast. We spoke openly about confidence, self-perception, menopause, and how easy it can be for women to lose sight of themselves through different stages of life and career. What I loved most was how honest and human the conversation felt. Just two women talking candidly about growth, identity, and finding your voice again. The episo...

How many high-performing women are silently navigating menopause while still expected to lead at full capacity? In S2 Episode 6 of What the Pause?! , I sit down with Laura Kusto to talk about her menopause journey, identity, and what true leadership looks like when supporting women through this transition. Menopause is not just a personal issue. It is a workplace conversation. If leaders want stro...

Canadian women are paying private telehealth clinics for menopause care because the public healthcare system keeps failing them. Women wouldn’t be forced into paying hundreds or thousands out of pocket just to feel human again. This isn’t about attacking telehealth. It’s about asking why women have been left with this as their only realistic option. THAT'S SYSTEMIC BIAS. #Menopause #WomensHealth #...

In this episode of What the Pause?! , I sit down with Licensed Professional Counselor Jennifer Naspinski from Philadelphia, PA to talk about her personal menopause journey and why women MUST learn to advocate for themselves. Jennifer shares what it felt like to navigate symptoms while trying to continue showing up professionally, emotionally, and personally, all while realizing how little support...

I interviewed a 15x Ironman triathlete about menopause… Jen Rulon has a master’s in kinesiology, has coached 50+ athletes, and has built a career on performance. Then menopause hit. Life circumstances hit. We talk about what actually happens to your body, why your workouts may not be working anymore, and how to adapt instead of pushing harder. If you’ve been feeling frustrated in your body lately,...

This episode is a must-watch if you are in late-stage perimenopause and wondering what actually happens next. Lesley shares her real journey from perimenopause into post menopause. This is the part no one prepares women for, and we wonder if we will ever become our normal selves again We talk about how stress can intensify symptoms in ways that feel completely out of control. Lesley speaks of her...

A generation of women was told to fear hormones. GenX'ers have opened the door for our millennial sisters not to suffer during menopause. However, women are asking why HRT is still an issue in 2026!! It all traces back to one moment, the release of the Women's Health Initiative in 2002. But here’s what didn’t make the headlines: The average woman in that study was 63… not in early menopause. And t...

Perimenopause is often thought of as something that begins in a woman’s 40s. But for many women, the first hormonal changes and symptoms can begin much earlier. In this episode of What the Pause?! , Amalia speaks with Carly Malo of MyStoria, who shares her personal perimenopause journey and how that experience led her to work in the women’s health space supporting others through hormonal changes a...

Menopause isn’t optional. It’s half the population. Yet in Canada, many women are still paying out of pocket for treatments that can dramatically improve their quality of life. Meanwhile, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Yukon now cover menopausal hormone therapy through FEDERAL pharmacare that your PREMIER must buy into. If this matters to you, share this post and ask your provincial leaders why m...

If you’ve noticed weight gain, brain fog, anxiety, sleep issues, joint pain, or sudden emotional shifts, you’re not imagining it. Perimenopause and menopause bring hormonal, metabolic, and nervous system changes that can make your body feel unfamiliar. As a former fitness instructor and 54-year-old woman living this chapter myself, I share both science and lived experience so you can understand wh...

Midlife career loss, menopause, parenting a teenager, and identity shifts don’t always unfold one at a time. Sometimes they collide. This audio-only episode is an honest reflection on arbitration, professional silence after reaching out to 100+ HR leaders, and navigating challenges at home while feeling the weight of the world. If you’re experiencing job loss at 50, hormonal shifts, burnout, or pa...

Join Amalia for the inaugural episode of her new "Pause Talk" Interview series. Jenn joins Amalia as she discusses life before perimenopause and her experience in the Pause so far. It's a story that will resonate with you!

Why is menopause still missing from leadership conversations — and what does that cost women at work? In this episode of What the Pause?! , we explore the lack of female leadership during menopause and how that absence impacts confidence, visibility, and career longevity. Many Gen X women built their careers without visible female leaders, and during perimenopause and menopause, that silence often...

Happy 2026!! Let's tackle the next challenge we may face during menopause: becoming invisible. This episode is a candid discussion about menopause and the loneliness that can accompany it. I share how easy it is to feel unseen and disconnected during this stage of life, even when everything looks fine on the outside. If you feel or have felt this way in your menopause journey, this conversation is...

Is this perimenopause… or am I actually sick? If you’ve Googled your symptoms at 3 a.m., felt anxious out of nowhere, gained weight for no reason, or wondered why you don’t recognize yourself anymore — this episode is for you. In Part 2 of this two-part countdown, we break down the top 10 questions people ask during perimenopause , starting with hormones and working our way down to the question th...

“Your labs are normal.” “You’re too young for that.” “Come back when it’s worse.” In Part 1 we count down the top 10 things doctors don’t tell you about perimenopause —from why hormone tests can be misleading to why anxiety, brain fog, weight gain, sleep disruption, and painful sex are so often dismissed or misunderstood. This episode isn’t about blaming doctors; we are exposing a system that neve...

Christmas + Menopause = a whole new level of “Are you kidding me right now?” In this episode, I break down why the holidays hit so damn hard during perimenopause/menopause, the hot flashes, the sleep chaos, and the emotional overload. You will learn how to take back your peace without apologizing for it. If you’re overwhelmed, overstimulated, or one gingerbread cookie away from losing it… this one...

Menopause is transforming us. Puberty is transforming them. And somehow, we’re learning to grow together, rather than apart. This week on What the Pause?! , I’m opening up about raising teenage daughters while navigating menopause, using coping mechanisms, engaging in open and respectful conversations, and teaching them body literacy.

Join Amalia as she divulges her perimenopause journey into cannabis and cats. Cannabis to assist with insomnia, moods, and anxiety, and her cat Pepper, who has become her best friend.

I’m sharing my personal journey through the messy middle of life, navigating perimenopause, the challenges of marriage, and ultimately, divorce. This channel is about honesty, humor, and healing. It’s for every woman who’s ever felt like her body, emotions, or identity hit the “pause” button—and wondered, what now? Subscribe and join me on this journey of rediscovery, resilience, and reinvention.

Amalia discusses the global, cultural, and gender differences in their knowledge about menopause. Ladies, invite the MEN in your life to hear her provide the education men need to support you throughout this new pause!

Amalia describes her personal experience and research with those considering taking a GLP-1 during all stages of menopause. The findings are very interesting...

Amalia covers the phenomenon on general practitioners dismissing our pleas for help during menopause. Have a story to share? Contact me at amalia@whatthepause.co

Amalia discusses the premise of why menopause is rarely discussed in the workplace, where are all the FEMALE decision and policy makers? I challenge you who are leaders to listen and provide commentary should I stand corrected. Need help to make CHANGES for women navigating through perimenopause and menopause? See me @ linktr.ee/whatthepause

Amalia covers what happens to our confidence as we embrace this stage of menopause. Why some women SHOULD give Zero F***s, and how our partners should be sensitive to this during this time.