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What the Pause?!

What the Pause?!

By: Amalia Kartsonas
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What the Pause?! – A Podcast for ALL !!!!

Are you navigating pre-, peri, menopause, or post-menopause? Then this podcast is for you! Hosted by Certified Holistic Perimenopause and Menopause Coach, Amalia Kartsonas, What the Pause?! takes a raw, real, and hilarious look at The Pause—the phase of life no one warns you about.

Amalia, a proud Gen X’er raising two teenage daughters, doesn’t hold back. With a no-nonsense attitude, she dives into the unfiltered reality of menopause. Her passion for this topic began 25 years ago while helping her mother through the transition, and now, at 54, she’s sharing her own journey—despite not having hit menopause yet!

Get ready for laughs, honesty, and straight talk about all things menopause. Because if we’re going through it, we might as well talk about it!

Podcast Disclaimer

"What the Pause" is for informational and entertainment purposes only. I am not a medical professional, and all opinions shared are based on my personal menopause journey.

Please consult a healthcare professional before making any decisions regarding your health.

2025 Hygiene & Healthy Living Social Sciences
Episodes
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    Exercise Science and Menopause
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    I interviewed a 15x Ironman triathlete about menopause…

    Jen Rulon has a master’s in kinesiology, has coached 50+ athletes, and has built a career on performance.

    Then menopause hit. Life circumstances hit.

    We talk about what actually happens to your body, why your workouts may not be working anymore, and how to adapt instead of pushing harder.

    If you’ve been feeling frustrated in your body lately, this one is for you.
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    28 mins
  • From Perimenopause to Post Menopause - Lesley's Journey

    From Perimenopause to Post Menopause - Lesley's Journey
    Apr 18 2026

    This episode is a must-watch if you are in late-stage perimenopause and wondering what actually happens next.

    Lesley shares her real journey from perimenopause into post menopause. This is the part no one prepares women for, and we wonder if we will ever become our normal selves again

    We talk about how stress can intensify symptoms in ways that feel completely out of control. Lesley speaks of her experience with doctors and why so many women are still left without real answers.

    Watch it. Share it. This conversation matters.

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    26 mins
  • A Menopause Love Letter to my Millennial Sisters

    A Menopause Love Letter to my Millennial Sisters
    Apr 5 2026

    A generation of women was told to fear hormones. GenX'ers have opened the door for our millennial sisters not to suffer during menopause. However, women are asking why HRT is still an issue in 2026!!

    It all traces back to one moment, the release of the Women's Health Initiative in 2002.

    But here’s what didn’t make the headlines: The average woman in that study was 63… not in early menopause.

    And that changes EVERYTHING.

    This episode is about:

    🔥 What really happened 🔥 How fear spread 🔥 Why the narrative needs correcting

    It’s something we deserve support for.

    #Menopause #HormoneHealth #HRT #WomensHealth #Perimenopause #MenopauseAwareness #WhatThePause
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    23 mins
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