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Hosted by Valerie Lego · health · EN-US
T he menopause podcast with unfiltered conversations about the symptoms you hate, the changes you didn’t see coming, and the hilarious moments midlife can bring. You've got questions and we've got the experts to answer them.
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Booking probability
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Signup to Generate a PitchT he menopause podcast with unfiltered conversations about the symptoms you hate, the changes you didn’t see coming, and the hilarious moments midlife can bring. You've got questions and we've got the experts to answer them.
The 'Pause is hosted by Valerie Lego. The show has published 25 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Most Men Are not "Fine": Low Testosterone, Male Menopause, and the Symptoms Men Ignore" (2 September 2026, 24 minutes), "Mirror Shock: Why menopause changes the way you look and how it affects your mental health" (9 April 2026, 22 minutes), and "Your Brain on Perimenopause: Why Anxiety, ADHD, and Brain Fog Suddenly Show Up" (11 March 2026, 14 minutes).
The 'Pause publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 23 minutes across 25 episodes.
Booking probability for The 'Pause is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The 'Pause requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The 'Pause's contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for The 'Pause are Health & Wellness Services. The 'Pause has a health audience.
Valerie Lego hosts The 'Pause, a health podcast with 25 episodes published.
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Episode #3
Send us Fan Mail Male menopause, often called andropause, is real, but it does not mirror menopause in women. Instead of a sudden shutdown, men usually experience a slow testosterone decline across decades. The effects...
Episode #4
Send us Fan Mail Menopause can make us feel like strangers in our own skin, and that disconnect can quietly shrink our lives. We talk with psychotherapist Dr. Stacy Kratz about the biology and culture behind the...
Episode #3
Send us Fan Mail We talk with Michigan State University researcher Dr Kristen Colbert about how perimenopause hormone fluctuations may shape the brain and mental health, and why “it’s just menopause” can feel so...
Episode #2
Send us Fan Mail We explore how hormone swings in perimenopause can reshape mental health, from anxiety and low mood to attention changes, and highlight new research that validates women’s lived experience. A Michigan...
Episode #1
Send us Fan Mail We look back at how menopause went mainstream in 2025 and map what’s ahead for 2026, from the end of the estrogen black box warning to new nonhormonal options. We share practical steps to find better...
Episode #20
Send us Fan Mail Loved this conversation? Let’s keep it going. Join our private Facebook group, The Pause Diaries , where we dive deeper into all things perimenopause and menopause—without judgment, just real talk. If...
Episode #19
Send us Fan Mail Perimenopause affects your oral health in surprising ways, creating symptoms like dry mouth, bleeding gums, and persistent bad breath due to changing estrogen levels in your body. • Estrogen receptors...
Episode #18
Send us Fan Mail The FDA is considering removing the black box warning from low-dose vaginal estrogen products following a unanimous opinion from an expert advisory panel that risks have been overstated for years. •...
Episode #17
Send us Fan Mail Bioidentical hormones are simply those with the identical chemical structure to what our bodies naturally produce, though the term has become more marketing than medicine. We examine what "bioidentical"...
Episode #16
Send us Fan Mail Sex during perimenopause changes for everyone. We dive into the often-silent topic of midlife intimacy with sex therapist Nisha McKenzie, who helps us understand why our desire shifts and what we can do...
Episode #15
Send us Fan Mail Every woman's perimenopause journey has unique twists and turns, but one thing remains constant we shouldn't have to navigate it alone. This heartfelt episode brings together host Val Lego, menopause...
Episode #14
Send us Fan Mail Michigan is leading a revolutionary approach to women's health through a groundbreaking menopause policy initiative championed by Governor Whitmer and the Michigan Women's Commission. Executive Director...
Episode #13
Send us Fan Mail We dive deep into why standard hormone tests often miss the full picture of what's happening during perimenopause and explore comprehensive testing options that provide better answers. • Dr. Erica...
Episode #12
Send us Fan Mail Perimenopause symptoms are often mismanaged with birth control pills instead of appropriate hormone replacement therapy (HRT) because many practitioners lack knowledge about the menopausal transition. •...
Episode #11
Send us Fan Mail Val Lego speaks with Ryan Anderson and Rebecca Horton from Miller Knoll about their pioneering work to create workplace environments that better support women experiencing perimenopause and menopause...
Episode #10
Send us Fan Mail Remember walking into a room and forgetting why you're there? Or that moment when you can't recall the name of someone you've known for years? You're not losing your mind — you're likely experiencing...
Episode #9
Send us Fan Mail Hormone replacement therapy has been widely misunderstood since alarming headlines in 2002 claimed it caused increased risks of breast cancer, heart attacks and strokes based on the Women's Health...
Episode #8
Send us Fan Mail Discover why testosterone might be the missing piece in your menopause treatment plan and how this misunderstood "male hormone" could help restore your energy, focus, and vitality. • Women naturally...
Episode #7
Send us Fan Mail Loved this conversation? Let’s keep it going. Join our private Facebook group, The Pause Diaries , where we dive deeper into all things perimenopause and menopause—without judgment, just real talk. If...
Episode #6
Send us Fan Mail Women going through menopause often experience intense joint pain that differs from typical pain, now recognized as Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause (MSM). • MSM includes joint pain, frozen...
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MD, FMCP-M, Founder & CEO, Root Functional Medicine
Director of Commercialization & Business Development, IoT, University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Michigan State University
Michigan Women's Commission
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