In episode 8 of the Mind & Muscle Beyond 40 podcast, I sit down with Charlotte Body, the visionary founder behind PAUSE Live - the UK’s leading consumer event dedicated to women’s health, perimenopause, menopause, and midlife empowerment! Charlotte shares her personal "sledgehammer" perimenopause story and explains how her frustration with conflicting advice and "meno-washing" products inspired her to build a vibrant, hype-free community where women get real, science-backed answers. Whether you’re in your 20s or your 60s, navigating hormonal shifts, or looking to reignite your daily vitality, this conversation is packed with humour, honesty, and actionable wisdom. In this episode, we cover: Why PAUSE Live is for EVERY Woman: How the event serves women of all ages, covering everything from perimenopause to endometriosis, PMDD, and women's health.The "Sledgehammer" Season: Charlotte’s personal story of symptoms hitting in her mid-40s and why biohacking her own biological baseline changed everything.Busting the Big HRT Myth: Why HRT is safe, evidence-based, and essential for long-term bone, brain, and heart health - plus why every woman needs to understand the "PET" stack (Progesterone, Estrogen, and Testosterone).What to Expect at PAUSE Live: Highlights from the upcoming event on October 10th, including over 100 doctors, the new Neurodiversity Stage, expert relationship workshops, and hands-on experience hubs.Addressing Male Hormones & Relationships: Why Charlotte is launching a dedicated Men's Health event on November 19th to tackle andropause, testosterone declines, and communication breakdowns in midlife.Quickfire Wisdom: Charlotte’s non-negotiable morning routine, her take on Professor Joyce Harper’s book The Joys of Living, and her best piece of advice for navigating midlife: stop caring what people think and own your strength!Links & Special Ticket Offer: 🎟️ Get 20% Off PAUSE Live Tickets: Visit pauselive.com and use the code PAUSE20 at checkout!🗓️ PAUSE Live Date: 10th October 10th 2026📱 Follow PAUSE Live on Instagram: @pauselive📱 Follow Charlotte Body on Instagram: @thebxdy📖 Grab my book: Project 80: Your Mind & Muscle Blueprint for Ageing Strong in your 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond. Signed copies here and E-book on AmazonCHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro & Welcome 01:30 - Charlotte Body’s "Sledgehammer" Perimenopause Story 05:15 - The Birth of PAUSE Live & Cutting Through "Menowashing" 09:40 - Demystifying HRT: Protecting Bone, Brain, and Heart Health 13:50 - The "PET" Stack Explained: Progesterone, Estrogen, and Testosterone 18:10 - What to Expect at PAUSE Live & The New Neurodiversity Stage 22:45 - Addressing Male Hormones, Andropause & Midlife Relationships 26:50 - Quickfire Wisdom: Morning Routines, Recommended Reads & Mindset Shifts 30:15 - Final Takeaways, Links & PAUSE Live Ticket Discount Code