Pause Pleas3
Midlife, menopause and the mundane. Creating a community of support and inspiration, and finding humor in it all.
Episodes
29 episodes
Purpose and Possibilities
2026 invites the New Year and brings a new season of episodes. In the meantime, listen to one of our past discussions, including Episode 10: What's New What's Next.Pause Pleas3 is evolving—just like we are. What star...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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28:28
Survival Skills 101
Join us as we return January 7 for a new season. In the meantime, lean in to one of our past discussions, including Episode 17: Sweating, Forgetting, and Still Thriving. Are you celebrating and thriving through the perimenopause and...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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37:19
De-cember De-clutter
Episode 27: De-cember De-clutter Moms on Pause - Midlife, Menopause, & the MundaneWe’re taking on the world of decluttering—the sport no one asked to compete in. We tackle the overflowing junk drawers...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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29:54
An Edited Guide to Marriage - Menopause Edition
Episode 26: An Edited Guide to Marriage - Menopause Edition Moms on Pause - Midlife, Menopause, & the MundaneOh, the beautifully complicated evolution of our relationships with our husbands. Fro...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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40:00
Midlife on the Move
Episode 25: Midlife on the Move Moms on Pause - Midlife, Menopause, & the MundaneWe’re packing our bags, grabbing our favorite books - and the readers we always forget - and taking a trip. From long-dr...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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29:34
Season's Feelings
Episode 24: Season's Feelings Moms on Pause - Midlife, Menopause, & the MundaneIf midlife had a holiday soundtrack, it would probably be a mix of festive jingles and someone muttering “I’m too old for ...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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30:00
Gather, Grumble, Repeat
Episode 23: Gather, Grumble, Repeat Moms on Pause - Midlife, Menopause, & the MundaneIn this episode, we discuss the beauty and madness of holiday traditions—midlife style. Bring on the ibuprofen, fewe...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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41:43
You Gotta Have Faith
Episode 22: You Gotta Have Faith Moms on Pause - Midlife, Menopause, & the MundaneA candid chat about our own faith journey and watching our kids navigate with the confidence of someone who once thoug...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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37:09
Netflix and No Chill (It's Too Hot for That)
Episode 21: Netflix and No Chill (It's Too Hot for That)Moms on Pause - Midlife, Menopause, & the MundaneGrab your comfy blanket and your reading glasses, if you can find them. This week, we're diving into ...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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23:01
Shaken, Stirred and Slightly Sweaty
Episode 20: Shaken, Stirred and Slightly Sweaty Moms on Pause - Midlife, Menopause, & the MundaneIn this offbeat episode, we stir together midlife musings and mixology madness. Join us as we sip, laug...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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23:32
Small Town Vibes
Episode 19: Small Town Vibes Moms on Pause - Midlife, Menopause, & the MundaneThere’s something special about a place where the coffee shop owner greets you by name and Friday nights revol...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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32:23
What's In Your Wallet
Episode 18: What's In Your Wallet Moms on Pause - Midlife, Menopause, & the MundaneFrom lip balm to reading glasses (and everything in between), we’re digging through our purses and laughi...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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33:14
Sweating, Forgetting, and Still Thriving
Episode 17: Sweating, Forgetting, and Still Thriving Moms on Pause - Midlife, Menopause, & the MundaneHot flashes, mood swings, and “where did I put my keys?” moments—welcome to the...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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37:19
Follow the Leader
Episode 16: Follow the LeaderMoms on Pause - Midlife, Menopause, & the MundaneIn this episode of Pause Pleas3, we’re talking about women in leadership—what it looks like and how it changes over time. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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34:34
Threads That Connect Us
Episode 15: Threads That Connect UsMoms on Pause - Midlife, Menopause, & the MundaneIn this episode, we delve into the ways shared experiences bring us closer together. What ties us together in this s...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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21:59
The Shifting Tides of Relationships
Episode 14: The Shifting Tides of RelationshipsMoms on Pause - Midlife, Menopause, & the MundaneFrom friendships forged in our early years to connections that shift in midlife, relationships take many...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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25:27
Life Lessons in Work
Episode 13: Life Lessons in WorkMoms on Pause - Midlife, Menopause, & the MundaneOur first jobs may not have been glamorous but they taught us grit, patience, and the value of a hard-earned dollar. In this ...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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33:40
Letting Go....Again
Episode 12: Letting Go....AgainMoms on Pause - Midlife, Menopause, & the MundaneThe first-year goodbye with college drop-off was hard but somehow the second-year send-off carries its own kind of ache. Join ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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31:02
Southern Comforts
Episode 11: Southern ComfortsMoms on Pause - Midlife, Menopause, & the MundaneFrom sugar-sweet greetings to polite shade-throwing, Southern slang is its own love language. This week, we’re fixin’ to dive in...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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32:24
What's New What's Next
Episode 10: What's New What's NextMoms on Pause - Midlife, Menopause, & the MundanePause Pleas3 is evolving—just like we are. What started as a space to talk midlife, menopause, and the everyday ha...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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28:28
Sam’s Club vs Costco: The Midlife Membership Debate
Episode 9: Sam’s Club vs Costco: The Midlife Membership DebateMoms on Pause - Midlife, Menopause, & the MundaneIs your loyalty card a reflection of your stage in life? In this episode of Pause Pleas3
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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25:15
Hot Flashes, Hormones & Holding It All Together
Episode 8: Hot Flashes, Hormones & Holding It All Together Moms on Pause - Midlife, Menopause, & the MundaneIn this episode of Pause Pleas3, we’re bringing together voices from across the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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29:17
Growing Up in the Glorious ’80s and ’90s
Episode 7: Growing Up in the Glorious ’80s and ’90sMoms on Pause - Midlife, Menopause, & the MundaneIn this episode of Pause Pleas3, we take a memory-lane detour back to the days when sunscreen was option...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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37:25