Pauseandlaughter

Pause and Laughter

Health EN ↓ 29 episodes

Pause and Laughter is the podcast that takes the misery and a good amount of mystery out of menopause. Hosted by producer and voice over artist Tabitha Onofri and scientist/researcher Amy Piacentino, each episode blends real talk with laughter as they swap personal stories dealing with the change. Along the way, they test out products and treatments, compare notes on what helps, and speak with a diverse lineup of guests to share their experience and knowledge. Honest, funny, and refreshingly relatable, PAL reminds you that the transition doesn't have to be faced without a sense of humor.

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# 4 A Frozen Shoulder or Stiff and Achy? What’s Really Happening to Your Body 02.02.2026 32:13

In this episode, Tabitha and Amy discuss why regular stretching is crucial for women navigating perimenopause and menopause. They explore how regular stretching can alleviate joint pain, stiffness and prevents future painful symptoms. Tabitha reveals her personal experience with discovering she had a frozen shoulder and then the hosts share a simple stretching routine and how to incorporate it in...

# 3 Fiber, Microbiome and HRT: What you didn’t know! 26.01.2026 30:48

In this episode of "Pause and Laughter"Tabitha and Amy explore the critical role that fiber plays for women experiencing perimenopause and menopause. They discuss how fiber interacts with hormones, aids digestion, and supports weight management and heart health. The conversation then shifts on the importance of having a healthy microbiome and how prebiotics and probiotics can usher that along whil...

# 2 Gray Hair, Better Skin, and Using the NuDerma Wand 19.01.2026 32:06

In this episode, Tabitha and Amy explore the relationship between menopause, aging, and hair. They share anecdotes about questioning when to stop coloring your hair, the perceptions of going gray and the emotional impact of hair loss. The conversation delves into the cultural double standards of going gray surrounding men and women. They also introduce a segment on hair products aimed at addressin...

# 1 Surprising Symptoms - When To Know You Are In Perimenopause 12.01.2026 39:58

In Pause and Laughter’s PREMIERE episode, Tabitha and Amy trade menopause stories dealing with their first unexpected symptoms like frozen shoulder and forgetfull moments. The ladies then disuss the importance of understanding hormonal health, particularly for women navigating perimenopause and menopause. They then hammer home the importance for having a hormonal baseline, the need to be an advoca...