Reclaim The Pause

In this empowering episode, Lindsey sits down with Ami, The Midlife Muscle Mentor, to unpack what truly happens inside a woman’s body during perimenopause and how strength, mindset, and lifestyle shifts can restore energy and confidence. They discuss the realities of visceral fat, why the scale is the worst progress tracker, the connection between carbs and nervous system health, and how overtrain...

In this conversational episode, Lindsey and Beth explore the deeper layers of women’s health—how physical symptoms often point to emotional needs, energetic imbalances, or lifestyle stressors. Beth shares her transition from mechanical engineering into bioenergetics and explains how digital muscle testing, homeopathy, and emotional release work together to restore balance.   They also discuss the...

Episode Overview In today’s episode, Lindsey sits down with Dr. Alexandra Gajer , board-certified physician and founder of The Gajer Practice , who specializes in metabolic medicine, hormone balance, and cutting-edge peptide therapies for women. Dr. Gajer shares her personal journey from residency to Lyme disease, and how that experience reshaped her entire approach to medicine — moving from sympt...

Today on Reclaim the Pause, I’m joined by Nicki — a certified breathwork facilitator, nervous system coach, and founder of Return to Radiance. After 25 years in corporate and hitting a wall of burnout, Nicki left everything she knew to rebuild her health. Breathwork became the tool that brought her back to herself… and now she helps midlife women do the same.   In this episode, we talk openly abou...

Dr. Tanya Paynter, Naturopathic Doctor & Founder of Psalm Medical and the Christian Women’s Health Fellowship When you’ve tried every supplement, diet, or wellness plan and still feel stuck—maybe it’s not your body that’s failing you. Maybe it’s an invitation to come back to the One who made it. In this powerful conversation, Lindsey sits down with Dr. Tanya Paynter , a Naturopathic Doctor and fou...

Are you dragging through your day, foggy, exhausted, and secretly wondering if you’re doing something wrong with food? You’re not alone. In this episode of *Reclaim the Pause*, Lindsey Spivey busts some of the biggest nutrition myths that keep women stuck in shame and fatigue—and shows you what really restores energy in perimenopause. Here’s what you’ll learn: Why calories and carbs aren’t the ful...

Poor Stress Management & the Cortisol Drain No supplement or diet can outpace chronic stress. Lindsey explores how the “pregnenolone steal” connects stress and progesterone loss—and why calming your nervous system is the first step toward restoring energy. Takeaways • Chronic stress hijacks hormone balance and fuels fatigue. • Small practices—breathing, movement, prayer—reset cortisol naturally. F...

Your Body Remembers—Healing the Hidden Stress of Perimenopause with Maisie Smith-Lovett Guest: Maisie Smith-Lovett, CEO and Founder of MSL Holistic Wellness Coaching In this episode, Lindsey sits down with Maisie Smith-Lovett , a holistic wellness coach who helps high-achieving women heal their bodies from the inside out. Maisie shares her powerful story of overcoming autoimmune disease, refusing...

Nighttime Scrolling, TV & Poor Sleep Habits You’re wiped out—but still scrolling at midnight. In this quick listen, Lindsey explains how blue light and late-night habits disrupt melatonin, spike cortisol, and throw off hormone rhythm, leaving you groggy and foggy the next day. Takeaways • Blue light delays melatonin and fuels insomnia. • Simple rituals—dim lights, no screens, bedtime prayer—restor...

Not Asking for Help When You Truly Need It Exhaustion often hides beneath self-reliance. Lindsey shares why asking for help isn’t weakness—it’s physiology. Social connection reduces stress hormones, protects mood, and even steadies energy during the hormonal ups and downs of midlife. Takeaways • Support lowers cortisol and improves emotional resilience. • You were never meant to navigate menopause...

Saying yes when you mean no You eat well, you move your body… yet you’re still exhausted. What if the real energy drain isn’t physical—but emotional? In this episode, Lindsey unpacks how over-commitment and people-pleasing quietly raise cortisol, lower progesterone, and steal the rest your body craves. Takeaways • Chronic “yes-fatigue” keeps your stress hormones elevated and depletes energy. • Pro...

In this heartfelt conversation, Lindsey sits down with Amy D'Agrosa , a transpersonal life coach, clinical hypnotherapist, and spiritual guide who helps women navigate life’s big transitions—from perimenopause and identity shifts to spiritual awakening. Amy opens up about her own journey through perimenopause and bioidentical hormone therapy, and how that experience deepened her calling to help ot...

When we think of menopause, hot flashes usually get all the attention. But for many women, the emotional side of perimenopause is what feels most overwhelming. Mood swings, anxiety, brain fog, irritability, and that deep tiredness can leave you wondering if you’re losing yourself. In this episode, Lindsey unpacks what’s really happening behind the emotional rollercoaster. She explains the *endocri...

Episode Summary: In this powerful and deeply grounded conversation, Lindsey is joined by naturopath, acupuncturist, and homeopath Dr. Carol Lourie to explore what’s really happening in perimenopause—and how small, intentional choices can help women reclaim energy, balance, and peace of mind. Together, they unpack:  Why perimenopause can feel so overwhelming and why preparation matters How the Stan...

In this powerful episode of Reclaim the Pause , Lindsey sits down with Nancy, a skincare expert and early menopause thriver, to explore the intersection of women’s health, skincare, and spirituality. Together they discuss: The gaps in medical education around menopause and why women’s health deserves better research and advocacy. How hormonal changes impact skin health and barrier repair , and why...

In this episode of Reclaim the Pause , Lindsey sits down with Lisa Manca , a licensed professional clinical counselor and board-certified dance therapist based in San Francisco, to explore how movement can help women navigate the emotional and physical transitions of perimenopause and menopause. Lisa shares her journey into dance therapy and how movement becomes a powerful tool for processing emot...

What if 20 seconds of cold water could ease hot flashes, calm anxiety, and even lift your mood in perimenopause? In this episode, Lindsey shares new research on cold water swimming for menopausal women—and how you can get the same benefits right at home. From lymphatic support and immune resilience to nervous system resets and mood boosts, discover why this ancient practice is finding new relevanc...

Perimenopause can feel overwhelming—fatigue, mood swings, and stress often collide with the pressure of managing busy lives. In this episode, Lindsey sits down with Carla Wainwright, a women’s holistic wellness coach, to talk about practical and compassionate ways to navigate this season. Carla shares her journey from science to holistic wellness, and how her own health challenges led her to creat...

What if the key to feeling more energized, reducing PMS symptoms, and restoring balance was already built into your body? In this episode, Lindsey sits down with Amy , a women’s wellness coach and former physician assistant, who helps women overcome PMS symptoms through cycle syncing —the practice of aligning food, exercise, and self-care with the four phases of the menstrual cycle. Amy shares her...

Perimenopause can feel like chaos—your body is changing, your energy feels drained, and your sense of self may feel unsteady. But what if this season could be the doorway to clarity, confidence, and freedom? In this episode, Lindsey welcomes international bestselling author and CEO of Embody Midlife, Victoria , to share her powerful Chaos to Confidence method. Together, they explore how mindset, n...

If you’ve been navigating the double challenge of perimenopause and chronic illness or autoimmunity , you know the exhaustion runs deeper than just feeling “a little tired.” It’s bone-deep fatigue. It’s brain fog that makes simple decisions feel impossible. It’s the grief of losing who you once were—paired with the pressure to “keep up” like nothing has changed. In this episode of Reclaim the Paus...

In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Lindsey sits down with Kasey Leigh— creator of Boss Body Energy and wellness advocate—to explore the truth behind diet culture and why your weight is not the real problem. Together, they unpack the emotional toll of chronic dieting, the silent damage of internalized shame, and the freedom that comes from reconnecting with your body. You’ll hear: Why...

You’re tired, foggy, anxious, and not sleeping—and someone tells you it’s just “hormones.” But what if that’s only part of the story? In this episode of Reclaim the Pause , we’re digging deeper into why perimenopause symptoms feel so unpredictable, intense, and isolating. It’s not just a hormone drop—it’s a breakdown in your body’s internal communication system. I’ll walk you through the five key...

“Are Your Bones at Risk? What Every Woman Over 40 Needs to Know About Osteoporosis” Summary: Osteoporosis is one of the most overlooked health risks for women in midlife—and it can begin earlier than you think. In this episode, Lindsey breaks down the science of bone loss in peri- and post-menopause, shares practical steps for protecting your bones naturally, and offers encouragement for staying s...

Cardiovascular disease is the #1 killer of women—but most of us don’t realize how much menopause impacts our heart health. In this episode, Lindsey breaks down the link between declining estrogen and increased risk, the emotional toll of fatigue and confusion, and most importantly—what you can do naturally to protect your heart. From food and movement to supplements and nervous system care, this i...