unPAUSED with Dr. Mary Claire Haver

Welcome to unPAUSED, the podcast where bold, unfiltered conversations take place about what it really takes for women to thrive in the second half of life. Every week, Dr. Mary Claire Haver, a board-certified Obstetrician-Gynecologist, Certified Menopause Practitioner, and #1 New York Times best-selling author, tackles the conversations women actually need to hear. Dr. Haver sits down with a variety of medical experts, CEOs, and risk-takers to discuss everything that matters, from hormones and identity to financial power, relationships, and the tools needed to build the life you want. unPAUSED is about reclaiming your healthspan—not just the number of years you live, but the number of years you live well. Tune in every Tuesday for new episodes of unPAUSED. Subscribe now so you don't miss it.

unPAUSED with Dr. Mary Claire Haver is a health podcast hosted by Dr. Mary Claire Haver, with 66 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Dr. Mary Claire Haver hosts unPAUSED with Dr. Mary Claire Haver, a health show with 66 episodes published.

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  How Menopause Changes Your Gut Health with a Leading Gastroenterologist

  Oct 6, 20261h 26m

  In this episode of unPAUSED, recorded on location at the Aspen Ideas Festival, Dr. Mary Claire Haver sits down with Dr. Trisha Pasricha, neurogastroenterologist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, and author of the new book You've Been Pooping All Wrong. Women in perimenopause and menopause who describe bloating, new constipation, or digestion that suddenly feels unfamiliar are often told it's stress or age — Dr. Pasricha explains the real biology, starting with the estrogen receptors inside the gut's own nervous system, and makes the case for treating the gut as a second brain rather than plumbing. She breaks down why IBS affects women about twice as often as men, and why women with gut pain are so often told it's all in their heads — in her words, it's not the stress causing the symptoms, it's the symptoms causing the stress. They cover the less obvious causes of bloating — including pelvic floor dysfunction — accidental bowel leakage after menopause and how it's treated, the link between smartphones in the bathroom and hemorrhoids, what to expect from GLP-1s, and why women treating iron deficiency can often take oral iron every other day to ease constipation. Then it's the serious part: the four colorectal cancer red flags women should stop normalizing, which stool colors need attention, why colonoscopy is the only screening option that prevents colorectal cancer, and why new bloating after menopause should always be evaluated. The practical takeaways include daily fiber targets, the case for psyllium and fermented foods, why ramping up fiber slowly prevents gas and bloating, a realistic approach to cutting ultra-processed foods — and the habit Dr. Pasricha asks of her own patients: look at your stool every day, because knowing what's normal for you is how you notice when something changes. Guest links: Dr. Trisha Pasricha (Website)  https://www.trishapasricha.com/ Dr. Trisha Pasricha (BIDMC Gut-Brain Institute)  https://research.bidmc.org/gut-brain/people/team-member-1 Dr. Trisha Pasricha (Instagram)  https://www.instagram.com/trishapasrichamd/ Dr. Trisha Pasricha (TikTok)  https://www.tiktok.com/@drtrishapasricha Gut Checker (Substack)  https://gutchecker.substack.com/ Ask a Doctor (Washington Post)  https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/trisha-pasricha/ Books: "You've Been Pooping All Wrong: How to Make Your Bowel Movements a Joy," by Dr. Trisha Pasricha  https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/776380/youve-been-pooping-all-wrong-by-trisha-pasricha-md-mph/ "The New Perimenopause," by Dr. Mary Claire Haver  https://thepauselife.com/pages/the-new-perimenopause-book "The New Menopause," by Dr. Mary Claire Haver  https://www.amazon.com/New-Menopause-Navigating-Through-Hormonal/dp/B0CKBZ4K1Z

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  Menopause Skin Changes and the Science of Skincare

  Sep 29, 202647 min

  In this episode of unPAUSED, Dr. Mary Claire Haver sits down with Dr. Erica Kelly, board-certified dermatologist, Clinical Professor at the University of Texas Medical Branch, and founder and director of UTMB's Cosmetic Dermatology Division — and the first physician who ever connected the dots for Mary Claire between estrogen, collagen, and what happens to women's skin in midlife. Dr. Kelly explains why so many women feel their skin change almost overnight in their 40s and 50s — the sudden dryness, sensitivity, sagging, easy bruising, and acne all at once — and the mechanism behind it: women lose around 30% of their skin's collagen in the first five years after menopause, while estrogen receptors throughout the skin lose the hormone that kept the barrier, moisture, and elasticity working. Dr. Kelly walks through what's really happening layer by layer — why skin gets rough and pores dilate, why moisturisers you've used for years suddenly cause reactions, why acne and wrinkles show up together, the truth behind itchy ears, hyperpigmentation, and rosacea — and the "your face has gotten too small for your skin" anatomy of midlife sagging. Then it's the evidence: what the research actually shows about systemic hormone therapy and skin aging, her deep dive into topical estrogen creams (including why she uses estriol on the face and how long results take), and the skincare ingredients worth your money — why retinoids and sunscreen are "light years ahead of everything else," plus the honest verdict on hyaluronic acid, ceramides, niacinamide, vitamin C, exfoliating acids, peptides, and growth factors. This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation. Guest links: Dr. Erica Kelly at UTMB Health Aesthetics https://utmbhealth.com/aesthetics/about/erica-kelly Dr. Erica Kelly (UTMB Health) https://doctors.utmbhealth.com/profile/005428 Books: "The New Perimenopause," by Dr. Mary Claire Haver https://thepauselife.com/pages/the-new-perimenopause-book "The New Menopause," by Dr. Mary Claire Haver https://www.amazon.com/New-Menopause-Navigating-Through-Hormonal/dp/B0CKBZ4K1Z Never miss an episode—sign up for The 'Pause Life Newsletter: https://thepauselife.com/pages/newsletter Medical Disclaimer: The information, including opinions and recommendations, on this platform is meant for informational and educational purposes only. Mary Claire Media, LLC, the unPAUSED podcast, and The 'Pause Life are not medical organizations. Medical advice or medical diagnosis cannot be provided to you through the platform, any associated website, or customer portals. Using this platform does not establish a patient-physician relationship.

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  Building Muscle in Menopause: Protein, Creatine and Strength Training with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon

  Sep 25, 20261h 1m

  In this episode of unPAUSED, Dr. Mary Claire Haver continues her conversation with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, board-certified family physician, founder of the Institute for Muscle-Centric Medicine, and bestselling author of Forever Strong — this time with the practical roadmap for building muscle in your 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond. Dr. Lyon explains why your first meal of the day matters most and why 30–50 grams of protein at that meal can change your body composition on its own. She breaks down anabolic resistance — why the diet and training that worked at 20 stops working at 58 — and the research showing it's reversible: women over 60 got no muscle response from 15 grams of protein, but at 30 grams responded just like 20-year-olds. They get specific: what a 50-gram breakfast looks like, why two eggs won't stimulate aging muscle, how essential amino acids and creatine fill the gap, why the protein RDA is a floor rather than a target, the truth about red meat and saturated fat, the honest state of the evidence on hormones and muscle, and Dr. Lyon's warning about GLP-1 medications and accelerated sarcopenia. Plus: why progressive overload should really be progressive stimulus, where a woman who has never lifted should start, and why getting bulky isn't the risk — becoming frail is. Guest links: Dr. Gabrielle Lyon (Website)  https://drgabriellelyon.com/ Dr. Gabrielle Lyon (Instagram)  https://www.instagram.com/drgabriellelyon/ Dr. Gabrielle Lyon (YouTube)  https://www.youtube.com/drgabriellelyon Books: "Forever Strong," by Dr. Gabrielle Lyon  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C4VSDWQ2 "The Forever Strong PLAYBOOK," by Dr. Gabrielle Lyon  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FL32CJ81 "The New Perimenopause," by Dr. Mary Claire Haver  https://thepauselife.com/pages/the-new-perimenopause-book "The New Menopause," by Dr. Mary Claire Haver  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKBZ4K1Z For full show notes, please visit: [ BIT.LY LINK] Never miss an episode—sign up for The 'Pause Life Newsletter:  https://thepauselife.com/pages/newsletter Medical Disclaimer: The information, including opinions and recommendations, on this platform is meant for informational and educational purposes only. Mary Claire Media, LLC, the unPAUSED podcast, and The 'Pause Life are not medical organizations. Medical advice or medical diagnosis cannot be provided to you through the platform, any associated website, or customer portals. Using this platform does not establish a patient-physician relationship.

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  Muscle is the Organ for Longevity with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon

  Sep 22, 202656 min

  In this episode of unPAUSED, Dr. Mary Claire Haver sits down with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, board-certified family physician, founder of the Institute for Muscle-Centric Medicine, and bestselling author of Forever Strong, to explain why skeletal muscle — not body fat — determines how well women age. Dr. Lyon shares the case that changed her career: a patient in her mid-fifties who had done everything she was told — dieting, cardio, the food pyramid — yet showed signs of accelerated brain aging. The problem wasn't her fat. It was her muscle. Dr. Lyon explains why muscle is the body's largest site for glucose disposal — meaning low muscle mass can cause insulin resistance and prediabetes even in lean women — and why muscle quality, not just quantity, drives the metabolic dysfunction usually blamed on obesity, yet still isn't measured in routine care. She and Dr. Haver dig into why 60–70 grams of protein a day isn't enough to protect muscle through perimenopause and menopause and why women should aim for closer to 100 grams alongside resistance training, how sedentary muscle lowers your carbohydrate tolerance before blood sugar and insulin become dysregulated, and the myokines — including BDNF — released when muscle contracts that support brain health, metabolism, and long-term independence. Dr. Lyon's takeaway: resistance training and adequate protein are the two things women actually control as they age, and no hormone therapy can make up for them if they're missing. Guest links: Dr. Gabrielle Lyon (Website)  https://drgabriellelyon.com/ Dr. Gabrielle Lyon (Instagram)  https://www.instagram.com/drgabriellelyon/ Dr. Gabrielle Lyon (Facebook)  https://www.facebook.com/doctorgabriellelyon/ Dr. Gabrielle Lyon (LinkedIn)  https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-gabrielle-lyon-00175a1a8/ Dr. Gabrielle Lyon (YouTube)  https://www.youtube.com/drgabriellelyon The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show (Apple Podcasts)  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dr-gabrielle-lyon-show/id1622316426 Books: "Forever Strong: A New, Science-Based Strategy for Aging Well," by Dr. Gabrielle Lyon  https://www.amazon.com/Forever-Strong-Science-Based-Strategy-Aging/dp/B0C4VSDWQ2 "The Forever Strong PLAYBOOK: A Six-Week, Science-Based Plan to Sharpen Your Mind, Strengthen Your Body, and Get Healthy at Any Age," by Dr. Gabrielle Lyon  https://www.amazon.com/Forever-StrongTM-PLAYBOOK-Science-Based-Strengthen/dp/B0FL32CJ81 "The New Perimenopause," by Dr. Mary Claire Haver  https://thepauselife.com/pages/the-new-perimenopause-book "The New Menopause," by Dr. Mary Claire Haver  https://www.amazon.com/New-Menopause-Navigating-Through-Hormonal/dp/B0CKBZ4K1Z

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  Menopause Masterclass: Why Your Hair Is Thinning and What Works

  Sep 15, 202652 min

  In this solo episode of unPAUSED, Dr. Mary Claire Haver tells the truth about hair loss in women over 40 — a medical condition with real, identifiable causes, not a vanity complaint to be dismissed as stress or aging. She breaks down the biology of the hair growth cycle and the hormonal mechanism driving midlife thinning: as estrogen declines, androgens like DHT take over at the follicle, shrinking it with every cycle. She walks through the five most common causes of hair loss in midlife women — female pattern hair loss, telogen effluvium (including the dramatic shedding triggered by illness, surgery, stress, and rapid weight loss on GLP-1 medications), iron deficiency, thyroid dysfunction, and nutrient deficiencies and medications — plus the red flags, like bald patches, a receding hairline, or scalp scarring, that need a dermatologist immediately. Dr. Haver then details exactly how to advocate for yourself: the full lab workup to request (and why ferritin must be checked even when standard blood counts look normal), what to bring to your appointment, and the treatment options that actually work — from correcting deficiencies first, to topical and oral minoxidil, finasteride, spironolactone, PRP, microneedling, and laser therapy. She gives the honest answer on whether hormone therapy treats hair loss, which supplements have real evidence behind them, why biotin is unlikely to help without a true deficiency, and shares her own experience with both female pattern hair loss and a post-illness shed. The episode closes with a practical five-step action plan for documenting your hair loss, requesting the right tests, and getting the workup you deserve — because your hair is a vital sign. Resources: Download the FREE Midlife Hair Loss Guide  https://thepauselife.com/pages/the-midlife-hair-loss-guide Dr. Mary Claire Haver (Substack)  https://drmaryclairehaver.substack.com/ Books: "The New Perimenopause," by Dr. Mary Claire Haver  https://thepauselife.com/pages/the-new-perimenopause-book "The New Menopause," by Dr. Mary Claire Haver  https://www.amazon.com/New-Menopause-Navigating-Through-Hormonal/dp/B0CKBZ4K1Z

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