Pleasure In The Pause: Smart, Sexy Midlife Conversations about Menopause, Hormones & Female Pleasure
Menopause doesn't mean the end of pleasure—it's a new beginning! Pleasure in the Pause is dedicated to inspiring midlife women to feel more connected to their bodies, pleasure, and power through perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. Every week, we dive into informative and thought-provoking conversations with doctors, thought leaders, and experts in midlife wellness on pleasure and sexuality, menopause, embodiment and female empowerment.
Hosted by Gabriella Espinosa, a menopause and female pleasure coach who is committed to guiding women to connect with their bodies, take charge of their health and live their fullest potential in midlife and beyond. Together, we'll reframe the conversation around pleasure, sex and menopause so you can be the best advocate for your body in and out of the bedroom. We want you to feel PLEASURE HAS NO EXPIRATION DATE! Say YES to Pleasure at www.pleasureinthepause.com
Episodes
75 episodes
20 | Dating After Divorce in Midlife: Rebuilding Identity, Desire & Connection with Dr. Jasmonae Joyriel
Rediscovering yourself after divorce—especially during midlife and menopause—can feel overwhelming. When decades of partnership end, you're left asking: Who am I now? What do I really want? And if you're thinking about dating again, ho...
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19 | Lifestyle Medicine for Menopause: 6 Pillars to Restore Energy, Sleep & Hormonal Balance
The information shared on Pleasure in the Pause is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making any decisions about your health or treatment. Th...
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18 | Second Spring: Transforming Menopause Through Yoga and Mindfulness with Petra Coveney
The information shared on Pleasure in the Pause is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making any decisions about your health or treatment. Th...
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17 | Breaking Cultural Barriers: Gaby Natale on Resilience, Reinvention, and Menopause
Navigating menopause as a Latina woman often means facing it alone—without adequate information, representation, or community support. On this episode of Pleasure in the Pause, host Gabriela Espinosa sits down with Emmy-winning journalist and e...
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16 | Is Silence Costing You Your Health (and Your Pleasure)?
Did you know that 75% of midlife women experience sexual health changes, but only 7% receive treatment. Why? Because we're staying silent. In this episode of Pleasure In the Pause, certified women's health coach Gabriela Espinosa reveals how th...
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Episode 16
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15 | The Girlfriend Doctor's Essential Guide to Intimate Wellness for Midlife Women with Dr. Anna Cabeca
Disclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making any decisions about your heal...
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14 | Finding Your Way Back to Pleasure After Surgical Menopause with Dr. Juliana Hauser
Disclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making any decisions about your heal...
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Episode 14
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13 | From Empty Nest to Open Door: Reclaiming Your Whole Self After College Drop-Off
Are you struggling with the emotional rollercoaster of your children leaving for college? Feeling lost, heartbroken, and uncertain about your identity beyond motherhood? You're not alone. In this powerful episode of Pleasure in the Pause, host ...
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12 | When Your Hormone Therapy Isn't Working: A Deep Dive into Optimization with Dr. Jila Senemar
Disclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making any decisions about your heal...
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Episode 12
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11 | A Historic Day for Women's Health: Inside the FDA Expert Panel on Menopause and Hormone Replacement Therapy
This week, something extraordinary happened: menopause took center stage at the highest levels of US government in an unprecedented way. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) convened leading experts from across the country to discuss what ...
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Episode 11
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10 | From Silence to Satisfaction: 10 Steps to Communicate About Pleasure
The conversation around menopause is finally being normalized, allowing us to openly discuss physical changes like hot flashes, brain fog, and sleepless nights. However, when it comes to our sexuality (describing shifts in desire, changes in in...
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Episode 10
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9 | The Anatomy of Pleasure: A Midlife Guide to Body Awareness
Despite living decades in our bodies, many of us remain disconnected from our sexual anatomy, trapped by societal shame and silence. But knowing your vulva isn't just about sexual pleasure—it's about health, vitality, and reclaiming your power ...
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Episode 9
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8 | Midlife Private Parts: Stories to Inspire Your Next Chapter with Dina Aronson
What if the very parts of yourself you've been hiding—the messy, the marvelous, the unspoken—are the ones that will set you free in midlife? We're often told to shrink, to quiet down, to accept invisibility, like it's a rite of passage. But wha...
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7 | Millennial Menopause: Prepare for Life's Next Period with Confidence with Lauren Tetenbaum
Navigating perimenopause and menopause can feel like uncharted territory for millennial women, but it doesn't have to be a journey of uncertainty and anxiety. Lauren, author of the upcoming book "Millennial Menopause," brings a fresh, compassio...
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6 | How to Give Words to Your Deepest Wants and Desires with Anna Sansom
What happens when you feel disconnected from your sexuality in midlife? When hot flashes, body changes, and societal myths about aging make you question your sensual self? In this raw and transformative episode, multi-published erotic author An...
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Episode 6
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5 | Reconnecting with Your Changing Midlife Body
Have you ever looked in the mirror and felt like a stranger was staring back? Have you mourned the body you once had, or grown frustrated that your form, vitality, and sensuality no longer resonate as they once did? If these feelings sound fami...
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Episode 5
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4 | Body Wisdom for Women Over 40: How to Listen When Your Body Speaks
Have you ever felt like your body was speaking to you, but you didn't know how to listen? In this episode, I'm inviting you into a sacred space of body love and self-discovery. Reclaim your sensuality and step into a powerful new...
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Episode 4
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3 | 12 Life Changing Lessons that Made My 50s the Most Powerful Decade Yet
Today, I'm pulling back the curtain and sharing something deeply personal - 12 profound lessons I've learned navigating my 50s. If you've ever wondered whether your best years are behind you, if you've felt invisible or diminished by societal e...
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Episode 3
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2 | Menopause Got You Disconnected? Try These 5 Pathways to Reconnection
Have you ever felt like a stranger in your own body, wondering where the vibrant, confident woman you once knew has gone? If you're navigating perimenopause or menopause and experiencing unexplained mood shifts, anxiety, or a profound sense of ...
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Episode 2
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1 | Reclaiming Sensuality in Midlife: A Mother's Guide to Pleasure and Empowerment
We know how to be mothers, nurturing and giving endlessly, but have we forgotten how to be lovers? For years, we've been celebrated for our selfless motherhood, yet midlife presents a powerful invitation to shift the narrative. R...
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54 | The Top 5 Pleasure Principles Every Woman Needs in Midlife
In this milestone 54th episode of Pleasure in the Pause, I’m unveiling five revolutionary pleasure principles designed to empower women navigating perimenopause and menopause. Breaking through societal taboos, this intimate exploration offers m...
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Episode 54
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53 | How a Health Coach can Transform your Midlife Wellness Journey with Jill Foos
What if you had a partner in your health journey, someone who didn't just tell you what to do, but helped you figure out what actually works for you? And what if, instead of feeling overwhelmed by midlife changes, weight gain, brain fog, anxiet...
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Episode 53
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52 | Sleep Solutions for Midlife Women: Overcome Insomnia and Restore Energy with Morgan Adams
Are You Struggling to Get a Good Night's Sleep in Midlife? Sleep is a critical component of health, yet many women in midlife find themselves battling insomnia, disrupted sleep patterns, and nighttime anxiety. Many midlife women, especially bus...
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Episode 52
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51 | The Future of Female Pleasure Goes High-Tech and Mainstream with Colette Courtion
Use code PLEASURE offers an exclusive discount for 15% off Joylux vFitWhy is it that men's sexual health products, from Viagra to testosterone supplements,...
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Episode 51
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50 | 5 Key Insights that will Change how You See Pleasure in Midlife
Are you ready to transform your understanding of pleasure and midlife? Join me as we celebrate a milestone 50th episode of Pleasure in the Pause, reflecting on the most powerful conversations that have reshaped how women understand their bodies...
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Episode 50
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