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Pleasure In The Pause: Smart, Sexy Midlife Conversations about Menopause, Hormones & Female Pleasure

Gabriella Espinosa

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

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76 | Midlife As A Living Bardo: How To Embrace Change...

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2025/11/05

Feeling stuck in the unsettling space between who you were and who you're becoming? If you're navigating midlife transitions—whether it's empty nest, perimenopause, aging parents, or shifting identity—this episode of Pleasure in the Pause offers a transformative perspective on living consciously through change. Host Gabriela Espinosa sits down with Ann Tashi Slater to explore the Buddhist concept of "bardo"—the in-between state—as a powerful model for midlife transformation. If you've been re...

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75 | Nervous System Regulation for Menopause: Reduce...

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2025/10/30

Are you struggling with anxiety, sleeplessness, and low libido in perimenopause—even after starting hormone therapy? You're doing everything right, but still feel wired, exhausted, and disconnected from pleasure. The missing piece might surprise you: it's your nervous system. In this episode of Pleasure in the Pause, host Gabriela Espinosa reveals why balancing hormones alone isn't enough. Groundbreaking research from UC San Francisco shows that your nervous system is literally woven into you...

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20 | Dating After Divorce in Midlife: Rebuilding...

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2025/10/22

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, how do you navigate desire, boundaries, and intimacy in this completely new chapter? Dr. Jasmonae Joyriel, licensed clinical psychologist and founder of Ignite Anew, helps high-performing individuals and couples transform their relationships, friendships, and sex ...

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19 | Lifestyle Medicine for Menopause: 6 Pillars to...

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2025/10/16

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. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or Pleasure in the Pause. Are you struggling with anxiety, brain fog, sleepless nights, and exhausting hot flashes during perimenopause or menopause? Feeling like...

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18 | Second Spring: Transforming Menopause Through...

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2025/10/08

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. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or Pleasure in the Pause. Struggling with hot flashes, anxiety, sleepless nights, or joint pain during perimenopause or menopause? In this episode of Pleasure In ...

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17 | Breaking Cultural Barriers: Gaby Natale on...

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2025/10/01

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 entrepreneur Gaby Natale to discuss how she's revolutionizing menopause education for Latinas through her groundbreaking bilingual platform, Menopausia.com. Whether you're struggling with medically-induced menopause after breast cancer treatment, searchi...

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26:41

16 | Is Silence Costing You Your Health (and Your...

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2025/09/24

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 this silence is costing us our health, relationships, and vitality. Learn why sexual health isn't optional—it's essential to your overall wellbeing in perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. Pleasure Upgrade VIP Coaching Program: One-to-one coaching experie...

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45:48

15 | The Girlfriend Doctor's Essential Guide to...

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2025/09/03

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 health or treatment. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or Pleasure in the Pause. Are you standing in the pharmacy aisle, staring at rows of intimate care products, feeling overwhelmed and confused about what'...

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14 | Finding Your Way Back to Pleasure After Surgical...

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2025/08/13

If you're one of the 600,000 women who undergo hysterectomies annually in the US—with 73% having their ovaries removed—you may feel completely unprepared for the sexual and emotional changes that follow surgical menopause. On Pleasure and the Pause, we're breaking the silence around this isolating journey. Host Gabriella Espinosa sits down with Dr. Juliana Hauser, a nationally recognized sex therapist who personally navigated surgical menopause, to explore how women can reclaim their sexualit...

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13 | From Empty Nest to Open Door: Reclaiming Your...

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2025/08/07

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 Gabriella Espinosa addresses one of midlife women's most challenging transitions - the empty nest syndrome. Are you ready to awaken your sensuality and feel more empowered in your body? Access the FREE Pleasure Upgrade Bundle at https://www.pleasureinth...

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12 | When Your Hormone Therapy Isn't Working: A Deep...

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2025/07/26

Have you been on hormone therapy for months (or even years) but still feel terrible? If you're dealing with brain fog, 3 AM wake-ups, energy crashes, and that stubborn weight around your middle despite being on HRT, this conversation is exactly what you need to hear. I sat down with Dr. Jila Senemar, and honestly, this interview changed how I think about hormone optimization. We talked about why so many women are being undertreated, why your doctor might not be checking your levels, and what ...

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11 | A Historic Day for Women's Health: Inside the...

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2025/07/18

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 millions of women have been waiting to hear: their experiences matter, their suffering is real, and there may be evidence-based solutions that have been withheld. This historic hearing offers tremendous hope for women navigating menopause. Are you ready...

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10 | From Silence to Satisfaction: 10 Steps to...

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2025/07/12

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 intimacy, or articulating our sexual needs to partners) we often find ourselves speechless. Reclaim your sensuality and step into a powerful new chapter. The Midlife Pleasure Collective is a monthly membership designed to help midlife women reconnect with...

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9 | The Anatomy of Pleasure: A Midlife Guide to Body...

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2025/07/02

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 as a woman in midlife. Access the FREE guided Vulva Love Meditation at https://www.pleasureinthepause.com/vulva Today, I'm sharing an intimate workshop that will transform how you view your body. We'll explore comprehensive vulva anatomy, challeng...

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8 | Midlife Private Parts: Stories to Inspire Your...

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2025/06/25

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 what if this chapter is actually about expansion, revealing more of who we are, not less? Because let's be honest, midlife women are not a monolith. We're complex, multifaceted, full of rage and tenderness, reinvention and regret, humor and heartbreak. So ...

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7 | Millennial Menopause: Prepare for Life's Next...

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2025/06/18

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, compassionate perspective to a topic that has been shrouded in silence for far too long. Together, we explore how this generation can rewrite the narrative around menopause, embracing it not as an ending, but as an exciting new chapter of empowerment, self-disco...

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6 | How to Give Words to Your Deepest Wants and...

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2025/06/11

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 Anna Sansom shatters the outdated narratives that keep midlife women feeling invisible and sexually irrelevant. Drawing from her experiences as a queer woman, sexual surrogate, and creative provocateur, Anna offers a revolutionary roadmap for reclai...

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5 | Reconnecting with Your Changing Midlife Body

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2025/06/04

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 familiar, know that you are not alone. This episode delves into a deeply personal exploration, drawing directly from a body love challenge I led earlier this year. You can explore day one of the challenge right here. Reclaim your sensuality and step into a ...

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4 | Body Wisdom for Women Over 40: How to Listen When...

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2025/05/28

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 chapter. The Midlife Pleasure Collective is a monthly membership designed to help midlife women reconnect with their bodies, embrace their desires, and cultivate deeper pleasure. As a midlife woman, I know the journey of feeling disconnected, of wrestling with ...

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3 | 12 Life-Changing Lessons for Midlife Women

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2025/05/21

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 expectations of aging, this episode is for you. I'm here to tell you that midlife isn't about fading away, it's about stepping into your most powerful, pleasure-filled, unapologetic self. Reclaim your sensuality and step into a powerful new chapter...

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