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PAUZ Grab Life by the Ovaries
Welcome to PAUZ-Grab Life by the Ovaries: The Podcast — your go-to space for real talk, expert insight, and evidence-based guidance on navigating midlife with strength, clarity, and confidence. Hosted by Dr. Natalie Perkins, PhD in Public Health, health behavior change expert, and founder of PAUZ Health, this show brings together top experts in women’s health, hormone therapy, fitness, nutrition, mindset, sexual health, hormone therapy, and more—because thriving in your 40s, 50s, and beyond means more than managing symptoms. It’s about redefining what’s possible.
Whether you’re trying to understand perimenopause, lift heavier, sleep better, get your groove back in the bedroom, or finally step into the version of yourself you’ve always wanted to be—this is where the transformation begins. Smart, science-backed, authentic, vulnerable, and never judgmental. Let’s rewrite the rules of aging, together.
PAUZ Grab Life by the Ovaries
Beyond Hormones: The Science of Pleasure and Women’s Evolution
In this episode of PAUZ: Grab Life by the Ovaries, we dive deep into the science of pleasure — and why it’s essential to women’s health, resilience, and joy at every age.
Dr. Nan Wise, a behavioral neuroscientist, certified sex therapist, and author of Why Good Sex Matters, joins Dr. Natalie Perkins to unpack what happens in the brain during desire, arousal, and orgasm — and how understanding these neural pathways can transform our mood, motivation, and connection.
We explore why so many women are caught in a “pleasure crisis,” how stress and midlife changes hijack our emotional brain, and what we can do to rewire for vitality. From solo sex to emotional authenticity, Dr. Wise shares research-backed insights on reclaiming pleasure as a core part of well-being — not a luxury.
If you’ve ever wondered what’s happening inside your brain when it comes to sexual desire, or why pleasure is truly medicine, this conversation is a masterclass in science, self-awareness, and unapologetic empowerment.
Tune in to learn:
- Why pleasure is a biological necessity, not indulgence
- How the female brain processes desire and reward
- The link between emotional suppression, mood disorders, and low libido
- Practical ways to reignite pleasure and purpose during perimenopause and beyond
About PAUZ:
PAUZ isn’t another menopause clinic — it’s a movement redefining women’s health as evolution, not decline. Evidence-based, collaborative, and inclusive, PAUZ helps women thrive through every stage with care that’s personalized, science-driven, and deeply human.