MetalPausal

Why are so many women told "it's just stress" or "it's all in your head"? This week Jasmine, Sara, Cathi, Ida and Sheri explore medical dismissal, the differences between men's and women's symptoms, and the history of when women's bodies finally became a focus in medical research. Honest conversations, and a little metal along the way.

On this episode Jasmine, Peggy, Sara, Jen and Maria talk about what changed, what didn't and why we're finally talking about it!

Join Jasmine, Sara, Karen, Cathi and Sheri while we talk about the mental side of menopause, including forgetfulness, wordfinding struggles, and those "Why did I walk into this room?" moments. We are also sharing some of our favorite concert memories and the unforgettable moments that remind us why music keeps us going.

This episode Jasmine, Sara, Karen, Cathi and Bobbie talk about life as a band wife, the joys and struggles of the metal scene, and the little things at shows that can send us straight into a rage. Plus, we're talking body image and the unrealistic beauty standards the 90's and early 2000's dumped on us. Come laugh, relate and rage with us.

Episode 2 of MetalPausal Jasmine, Maria, Karen, and Cathi talk about the things we absolutely cannot tolerate anymore. What exhaust us. What to cook for dinner. The music that is getting us through this bs.

In our first episode, we talk about the real chaos of perimenopause, the rage, symptoms, mood swings, brain fog, and the moment we realized that this hormonal rollercoaster had officially arrived. We also reveal which metal songs best describe our symptoms and share our first official MetalPausal survival tip. What metal song describes YOUR current mood?

Full episodes will launch June 2026!