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Pleasure In The Pause: Smart, Sexy Midlife Conversations about Menopause, Hormones & Female Pleasure
Gabriella Espinosa
72 episodes
2 days ago
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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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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Episodes (20/72)
Pleasure In The Pause: Smart, Sexy Midlife Conversations about Menopause, Hormones & Female Pleasure
16 | Is Silence Costing You Your Health (and Your Pleasure)?
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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4 days ago
26 minutes

Pleasure In The Pause: Smart, Sexy Midlife Conversations about Menopause, Hormones & Female Pleasure
15 | The Girlfriend Doctor's Essential Guide to Intimate Wellness for Midlife Women with Dr. Anna Cabeca
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's act...
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3 weeks ago
45 minutes

Pleasure In The Pause: Smart, Sexy Midlife Conversations about Menopause, Hormones & Female Pleasure
14 | Finding Your Way Back to Pleasure After Surgical Menopause with Dr. Juliana Hauser
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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1 month ago
1 hour 5 minutes

Pleasure In The Pause: Smart, Sexy Midlife Conversations about Menopause, Hormones & Female Pleasure
13 | From Empty Nest to Open Door: Reclaiming Your Whole Self After College Drop-Off
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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1 month ago
22 minutes

Pleasure In The Pause: Smart, Sexy Midlife Conversations about Menopause, Hormones & Female Pleasure
12 | When Your Hormone Therapy Isn't Working: A Deep Dive into Optimization with Dr. Jila Senemar
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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2 months ago
1 hour 14 minutes

Pleasure In The Pause: Smart, Sexy Midlife Conversations about Menopause, Hormones & Female Pleasure
11 | A Historic Day for Women's Health: Inside the FDA Expert Panel on Menopause and Hormone Replacement Therapy
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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2 months ago
23 minutes

Pleasure In The Pause: Smart, Sexy Midlife Conversations about Menopause, Hormones & Female Pleasure
10 | From Silence to Satisfaction: 10 Steps to Communicate About Pleasure
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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2 months ago
25 minutes

Pleasure In The Pause: Smart, Sexy Midlife Conversations about Menopause, Hormones & Female Pleasure
9 | The Anatomy of Pleasure: A Midlife Guide to Body Awareness
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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2 months ago
36 minutes

Pleasure In The Pause: Smart, Sexy Midlife Conversations about Menopause, Hormones & Female Pleasure
8 | Midlife Private Parts: Stories to Inspire Your Next Chapter with Dina Aronson
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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3 months ago
47 minutes

Pleasure In The Pause: Smart, Sexy Midlife Conversations about Menopause, Hormones & Female Pleasure
7 | Millennial Menopause: Prepare for Life's Next Period with Confidence with Lauren Tetenbaum
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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3 months ago
44 minutes

Pleasure In The Pause: Smart, Sexy Midlife Conversations about Menopause, Hormones & Female Pleasure
6 | How to Give Words to Your Deepest Wants and Desires with Anna Sansom
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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3 months ago
54 minutes

Pleasure In The Pause: Smart, Sexy Midlife Conversations about Menopause, Hormones & Female Pleasure
5 | Reconnecting with Your Changing Midlife Body
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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3 months ago
29 minutes

Pleasure In The Pause: Smart, Sexy Midlife Conversations about Menopause, Hormones & Female Pleasure
4 | Body Wisdom for Women Over 40: How to Listen When Your Body Speaks
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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4 months ago
29 minutes

Pleasure In The Pause: Smart, Sexy Midlife Conversations about Menopause, Hormones & Female Pleasure
3 | 12 Life Changing Lessons that Made My 50s the Most Powerful Decade Yet
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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4 months ago
31 minutes

Pleasure In The Pause: Smart, Sexy Midlife Conversations about Menopause, Hormones & Female Pleasure
2 | Menopause Got You Disconnected? Try These 5 Pathways to Reconnection
Have you ever felt like a stranger in your own body, wondering where the vibrant, confident woman you once knew has gone? If you're navigating perimenopause or menopause and experiencing unexplained mood shifts, anxiety, or a profound sense of disconnection, you're not alone. In fact, 60% of women experience what researchers call "not feeling like myself" during this transformative phase. Reclaim your sensuality and step into a powerful new chapter. The Midlife Pleasure Collective is a ...
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4 months ago
23 minutes

Pleasure In The Pause: Smart, Sexy Midlife Conversations about Menopause, Hormones & Female Pleasure
1 | Reclaiming Sensuality in Midlife: A Mother's Guide to Pleasure and Empowerment
We know how to be mothers, nurturing and giving endlessly, but have we forgotten how to be lovers? For years, we've been celebrated for our selfless motherhood, yet midlife presents a powerful invitation to shift the narrative. 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. What if, instead of continuing ...
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4 months ago
11 minutes

Pleasure In The Pause: Smart, Sexy Midlife Conversations about Menopause, Hormones & Female Pleasure
54 | The Top 5 Pleasure Principles Every Woman Needs in Midlife
In this milestone 54th episode of Pleasure in the Pause, I’m unveiling five revolutionary pleasure principles designed to empower women navigating perimenopause and menopause. Breaking through societal taboos, this intimate exploration offers midlife women a roadmap to reclaiming their sexual wellness, body confidence, and personal joy during an often misunderstood life stage. Are you ready to awaken your sensuality and feel more empowered in your body? Access the FREE Pleasure Upgrade Bundle...
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5 months ago
19 minutes

Pleasure In The Pause: Smart, Sexy Midlife Conversations about Menopause, Hormones & Female Pleasure
53 | How a Health Coach can Transform your Midlife Wellness Journey with Jill Foos
What if you had a partner in your health journey, someone who didn't just tell you what to do, but helped you figure out what actually works for you? And what if, instead of feeling overwhelmed by midlife changes, weight gain, brain fog, anxiety, and fatigue, you had someone in your corner helping you cut through the noise, stay motivated and create a personalized plan to thrive? Today's guest is going to walk us through exactly how health coaching can do just that, how it empowers you to tak...
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5 months ago
59 minutes

Pleasure In The Pause: Smart, Sexy Midlife Conversations about Menopause, Hormones & Female Pleasure
52 | Sleep Solutions for Midlife Women: Overcome Insomnia and Restore Energy with Morgan Adams
Are You Struggling to Get a Good Night's Sleep in Midlife? Sleep is a critical component of health, yet many women in midlife find themselves battling insomnia, disrupted sleep patterns, and nighttime anxiety. Many midlife women, especially busy mothers, find sleep elusive. They often feel wired and tired, running on adrenaline. Perimenopause can exacerbate these issues, causing fatigue, disrupted sleep, mood swings, and disconnection. Sleep affects every aspect of life, including energ...
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6 months ago
54 minutes

Pleasure In The Pause: Smart, Sexy Midlife Conversations about Menopause, Hormones & Female Pleasure
51 | The Future of Female Pleasure Goes High-Tech and Mainstream with Colette Courtion
Use code PLEASURE offers an exclusive discount for 15% off Joylux vFit Why is it that men's sexual health products, from Viagra to testosterone supplements, are openly advertised and celebrated while women's intimate health solutions are censored, shamed or simply ignored? Why in 2025 is the word vagina still considered taboo today? We're diving into a conversation that challenges these outdated norms and puts women's pleasure, healing and power at the center where they belong. This week, epi...
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6 months ago
55 minutes

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