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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
Menopause Weight Gain: MHT and GLP-1
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In this episode of Grab Life by the Ovaries, we’re joined by Dr. Alexandra Sowa, a dual board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine, nationally recognized expert in metabolic health, and author of the best-selling book The Ozempic Revolution (HarperCollins, 2025).
Dr. Sowa is the founder of SoWell, the first doctor-developed wellness brand designed specifically for GLP-1 users, and a Clinical Instructor at NYU School of Medicine. Through her multi-state telehealth clinic, she has helped thousands of patients use GLP-1 therapies safely, sustainably, and effectively—cutting through hype, misinformation, and one-size-fits-all weight loss narratives.
Together, we dive into:
- What GLP-1 medications actually do in the body
- Why metabolism, hormones, and midlife changes matter more than willpower
- Common mistakes women make when starting GLP-1s—and how to avoid them
- The importance of nutrition, muscle, and long-term behavior change alongside medication
- How women in perimenopause and menopause should think differently about weight, health, and metabolic resilience
This is an honest, science-grounded conversation about using tools wisely, not chasing quick fixes—and why supporting women’s health at midlife requires nuance, compassion, and evidence.
If you’ve been curious, confused, or skeptical about GLP-1 medications, this episode will help you make sense of the landscape and understand how these therapies fit into a bigger picture of long-term health and vitality.
👩⚕️ Guest: Dr. Alexandra Sowa, MD
📘 Author of The Ozempic Revolution
📍 Founder, SoWell
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