Afterpause

Jill Foos

Afterpause with Jill Foos is the menopause podcast for women who are done waiting for answers and ready to take action. Jill Foos is a Chicago-based National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach specializing in postmenopause and midlife women's health. Each episode delivers clear, evidence-based guidance on hormone health, sleep, sexual health, strength, metabolism, and skincare — featuring expert interviews with leading physicians and women's health specialists who tell you exactly what to do, not just what's happening. After menopause, women are left without a roadmap. Afterpause changes that. Whether you're navigating perimenopause, newly postmenopausal, or years into this stage and still looking for real answers — Jill gives you clarity, confidence, and control for the next 20 to 30 years of your life. New episodes every week on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

  1. -1 j

    The Truth About Hair Loss After Menopause - #147

    Over 50% of postmenopausal women experience significant hair loss. Most are dismissed. Most are spending money on products that don't work. And most have never had a proper hair loss workup from a provider who actually specializes in this. That changes today. Dr. Omer Ibrahim is a board-certified dermatologist and one of the most clinically sophisticated hair loss specialists in the country. This is the most comprehensive hair loss conversation you will hear, full of evidence-based treatments, action steps to take, and myths busted. Dr. Ibrahim treats hair loss every single day and understands the postmenopausal picture specifically. He is here to give you the truth. In this episode we cover: — The biology of hair loss at menopause — What is actually happening hormonally and why postmenopausal women are uniquely vulnerable — The specific types of hair loss and how the diagnosis changes everything about treatment — DHT and why estrogen loss amplifies its effect on your follicles — The complete lab panel every woman with hair loss should be requesting — When to get a scalp biopsy and what it tells you that labs cannot — In-office treatments — PRP, exosomes, Alma TED, and low-level laser therapy — what the evidence actually shows and who is the ideal candidate — Medications — oral minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, spironolactone, and how HRT intersects with hair loss treatment — Topicals — Rogaine, compounded formulas 82M, 82F, and 82D, the iPSC exosome topical formula, and rosemary oil — The social media overwhelm — scalp serums, caffeine shampoos, Nizoral, Kérastase, The Ordinary, Neutrogena, OneSkin OS-Hair, and the Hers minoxidil gummy — what works and what is wasting your money — The pipeline — what lies ahead — What to do this week if you have been losing hair for years and have no answers I share my own 30-year hair loss journey, and the equation I have built that works. If you have been told your hair loss is just aging and there is nothing to do, this episode will change everything for you. Find Dr. Ibrahim: IG: @chicagoskindoc Stay connected with JFW: Book your Menopause Care Consultation: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/menopause-care-consult-page Follow on Instagram: @jillfooswellness Follow on Facebook: @jillfooswellness Follow on YouTube: @jillfooswellness Grab discounts on my favorite menopause wellness products: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/health-products Enjoy 20% savings and free shipping at Fullscript for your favorite supplements by leading brands: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/jillfooswellness/store-start Subscribe to the JFW newsletter at www.jillfooswellness.com and receive your FREE Guide on How To Create Your Menopause Health Equation Ebook. Schedule your free 15-minute consultation here: https://calendly.com/jillfooswellness/15-minute-zoom-consultations If you're a Chicago-area midlife woman, check out the Chicago Menopause Collective, a nonprofit dedicated to navigating menopause locally with experts: https://chicagomenopausecollective.org

  2. 24 juil.

    Skin Treatments for Postmenopausal Women - #146

    You are being marketed to. Aggressively. And the people doing it know exactly when to come for you: when your skin starts changing, when the products that worked for years suddenly stop working, when you catch yourself in a mirror and think, what is happening to my face. That moment of vulnerability is worth billions of dollars to the aesthetics industry. And most of what they're selling you is not backed by clinical evidence. Here's what's actually happening. When estrogen drops during menopause, your skin loses collagen at a rate of about 2.1% per year, and in the first five years after menopause alone, you can lose up to 30% of your skin's collagen. No serum fixes that. No $300 peptide cream fixes that. In this episode, I'm getting you straight answers. I brought in the person I would send my own clients to, and he's going to walk you through every major in-office skin treatment being marketed to midlife women right now. Lasers, peels, injectables, microneedling, red light, and exosomes, all of it. What actually works, what's overhyped, what's a waste of money, and what to ask before you hand over your credit card to anyone. My guest is Dr. Omer Ibrahim, MD, a board-certified, fellowship-trained dermatologist. His fellowship in cosmetic, laser, and dermatologic surgery was completed with clinical faculty from Harvard, Yale, and Brown. He did his residency at Cleveland Clinic, where he served as Chief Resident. He's a published researcher, adjunct faculty at Cleveland Clinic, and a member of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery. He specializes in every major laser procedure and the full range of injectables, and he has no financial stake in selling you any particular device or product. There is no room for bias here. You deserve an action plan that actually works. Find Dr. Ibrahim here: Instagram: @chicagoskindoc and @Salmalita_Cosmetics Stay Connected with JFW: Book your 60-minute Menopause Care Consultation: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/menopause-care-consult-page Follow on Instagram: @jillfooswellness Follow on Facebook: @jillfooswellness Follow on YouTube: @jillfooswellness Grab discounts on my favorite menopause wellness products: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/health-products Enjoy 20% savings and free shipping at Fullscript for your favorite supplements by leading brands: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/jillfooswellness/store-start Subscribe to the JFW newsletter at www.jillfooswellness.com and receive your FREE Guide on How To Create Your Menopause Health Equation Ebook. Schedule your free 15-minute consultation here: https://calendly.com/jillfooswellness/15-minute-zoom-consultations If you're a Chicago-area midlife woman, check out the Chicago Menopause Collective, a nonprofit dedicated to navigating menopause locally with experts: https://chicagomenopausecollective.org

  3. 19 juil.

    The Postmenopause Wardrobe Reset - #145

    Something shifts in midlife that nobody talks about in the fashion conversation. It's not just that your body changes, though it does. It's that your entire life changes. Menopause. Divorce. Career transitions. Kids leaving. And suddenly the clothes that defined you for twenty-plus years don't fit, not just physically, but emotionally. Most women respond by either ignoring their wardrobe entirely or going on a shopping spree that doesn't actually solve anything. Today's guest believes there is a better way. Gayle Perry is one of New York City's most sought-after personal stylists and the force behind @gaylestyle, where nearly half a million followers come for exactly what she delivers: style that heals, empowers, and makes you feel like the most confident version of yourself, regardless of your body, your budget, or your age. Her philosophy is called The Wellness of Style, and once you hear it, you will never think about getting dressed the same way again. This episode is for every woman who has looked in her closet and felt like none of it belongs to her anymore. In this episode: — How to dress the body and the life you have right now, not the one you had at 40 — Why postmenopause is the most liberating style moment of your life if you approach it right — How to shop with intention instead of impulse — Dressing for different body shapes, comfort, and reclaiming your style — Building a wardrobe that reflects who you are becoming, not who you used to be Find Gayle Perry: IG: @gaylestyle Website: https://gaylestyle.squarespace.com/ Stay connected with JFW: Book your 60-minute Menopause Care Consultation: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/menopause-care-consult-page Follow on Instagram: @jillfooswellness Follow on Facebook: @jillfooswellness Follow on YouTube: @jillfooswellness Grab discounts on my favorite menopause wellness products: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/health-products Enjoy 20% savings and free shipping at Fullscript for your favorite supplements by leading brands: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/jillfooswellness/store-start Subscribe to the JFW newsletter at www.jillfooswellness.com and receive your FREE Guide on How To Create Your Menopause Health Equation Ebook. Schedule your free 15-minute consultation here: https://calendly.com/jillfooswellness/15-minute-zoom-consultations If you're a Chicago-area midlife woman, check out the Chicago Menopause Collective, a nonprofit dedicated to navigating menopause locally with experts: https://chicagomenopausecollective.org Subscribe to Afterpause with Jill Foos on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

  4. 9 juil.

    Welcome to Afterpause: The Roadmap Nobody Gave Us - #144

    Welcome to Afterpause with Jill Foos — the menopause podcast built for women who are done waiting for answers and ready to take action. In this first episode, I'm sharing why I changed the name of my podcast, what Afterpause means and why it matters, and exactly what this show is going to do for you every single week. This isn't another menopause awareness podcast. It's a roadmap — built specifically for women navigating postmenopause who want to know what to do next, not just what's happening to them. After menopause, most women are handed information and sent home without direction. Their body is changing, their energy is shifting, their relationships are evolving, and no one is speaking to this phase directly or practically. Afterpause exists to change that. Every episode features evidence-based conversations with leading physicians and experts in women's health and lifestyle, giving you the clarity, confidence, and action steps to take ownership of the next 20 to 30 years of your life. Introducing the Menopause Care Consult. If you're ready to stop guessing and start getting real answers about your menopause health, I now offer a private one-on-one Menopause Care Consult. This is a personalized session designed to help you understand exactly where you are in your menopause journey, what your symptoms are telling you, what questions to ask your provider, and how to build a healthcare team that actually supports this stage of your life. Whether you're in perimenopause, recently postmenopausal, or years into this chapter and still looking for clarity — this consult gives you a roadmap that is specific to you. Learn more and book your Menopause Care Consult at: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/menopause-care-consult-page In this episode: — Why I changed my podcast name from Health Trip to Afterpause — What Afterpause means and who it's for — Why postmenopause is not a closing chapter — it's the longest one — What you can expect from this podcast every week — How to work with me directly through the Menopause Care Consult This podcast is for you if: — You are in postmenopause and want real answers — You feel dismissed or undertreated by your current healthcare team — You want evidence-based guidance on hormones, sleep, sexual health, heart health, metabolism, skincare, and strength — You refuse to accept that the best years are behind you Subscribe now so you never miss an episode — and if this resonates, share it with every midlife woman in your life who deserves a roadmap. Find Jill Foos: Website: www.jillfooswellness.com Instagram: @jillfooswellness FB: @jillfooswellness Podcast: Afterpause with Jill Foos on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

  5. 9 juil.

    Heart Disease and Menopause with Dr. Jayne Morgan - #143

    Heart disease is the number one killer of women. Not breast cancer. Not ovarian cancer. Heart disease. And yet most women — and many of their doctors — still don't recognize it in time. Why? Because heart disease in women doesn't look the way we've been taught. No crushing chest pain. No dramatic collapse. Instead: fatigue, jaw pain, nausea, GI upset. Symptoms so commonly dismissed as anxiety or perimenopause that women leave emergency rooms undiagnosed, undertreated, and in danger. Here's what I've learned after 29 years as a hockey mom: every year I hear about another hockey mom who died from a heart attack. Women in their 50s. Some healthy, some not. The message from their families is always the same — "it was out of nowhere" or "it was sudden." But after interviewing some of the country's best preventive cardiologists, I know the truth: heart attacks don't just show up. They've been brewing for years. No one looked. That changes today. Dr. Jayne Morgan is one of the country's leading cardiologists and a fierce advocate for women's cardiovascular health. As Vice President of Medical Affairs at Hello Heart, she has made it her life's mission to change the trajectory of women's heart health — and she is here to tell you exactly what to watch for, what to ask your doctor, and what to do right now to protect your heart through menopause and beyond. In this episode we cover: — Why heart disease is dramatically underdiagnosed in women — How menopause accelerates cardiovascular risk and why the transition window matters — The symptoms of heart disease in women that are routinely missed or dismissed — What a heart-healthy lifestyle actually looks like for postmenopausal women — The tests and screenings every woman over 40 needs to ask for — Why your risk profile changes after your last period — and what to do about it This is the conversation that could save your life. Share it with every woman you know. Medical Disclaimer: By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice or to make any lifestyle changes to treat any medical condition in yourself or others. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This entire disclaimer also applies to any of my guests on my podcast. Learn more about Dr. Jayne Morgan: IG: drjaynemorgan Hello Heart: https://www.helloheart.com/ Stay Connected with Jill Foos Wellness: Book your 60-minute Menopause Care Consultation: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/menopause-care-consult-page Follow on Instagram: @jillfooswellness Follow on Facebook: @jillfooswellness Follow on YouTube: @jillfooswellness Grab discounts on my favorite menopause wellness products: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/health-products Enjoy 20% savings and free shipping at Fullscript for your favorite supplements by leading brands: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/jillfooswellness/store-start Subscribe to the JFW newsletter at www.jillfooswellness.com and receive your FREE Guide on How To Create Your Menopause Health Equation Ebook. Schedule your free 15-minute consultation here: https://calendly.com/jillfooswellness/15-minute-zoom-consultations If you're a Chicago-area midlife woman, check out the Chicago Menopause Collective, a nonprofit dedicated to navigating menopause locally with experts: https://chicagomenopausecollective.org

  6. 3 juin

    NAD+ and Menopause: The Molecule That Could Change How You Age - 141

    NAD+ is one of the most critical molecules in your body — essential for energy production, DNA repair, brain function, metabolism, and healthy aging. And after menopause, your levels drop significantly. The result is fatigue that sleep doesn't fix, brain fog that won't lift, and a body that stopped responding the way it used to. But here is what most women — and most doctors — don't know: supplementing without testing is guesswork. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jin-Xiong She, founder of Jinfiniti Precision Medicine and one of the world's leading NAD+ researchers, to talk about why intracellular NAD+ testing is the only way to know where your levels actually are — and what to do about it. About Dr. Jin-Xiong She: Dr. Jin-Xiong She is the founder and CEO of Jinfiniti Precision Medicine and a Distinguished Research Professor at Augusta University. He has authored more than 400 peer-reviewed scientific publications, secured over $100 million in research funding, and holds multiple patents in precision medicine and metabolic health. His work on intracellular NAD+ testing has made him one of the most important voices in longevity and cellular health science today. In this episode: Why NAD+ declines so dramatically after menopause What low NAD+ actually feels like in your body The difference between intracellular testing and guessing NR versus NMN — what the science actually says How to dose correctly based on your results Why most women are supplementing wrong This is not another supplement conversation. This is precision medicine for midlife women. Medical Disclaimer: By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice or to make any lifestyle changes to treat any medical condition in yourself or others. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This entire disclaimer also applies to any of my guests on my podcast. Learn more about Jinfiniti: Save 15% on all products and NAD test kits: https://www.jinfiniti.com/shop/?_ef_transaction_id=&oid=4&affid=128 Stay connected with JFW: Book your 60-minute Menopause Care Consultation: https://calendly.com/jillfooswellness/menopause-care-consult Follow on Instagram: @jillfooswellness Follow on Facebook: @jillfooswellness Follow on YouTube: @jillfooswellness Grab discounts on wellness products: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/health-products Enjoy 20% savings and free shipping at Fullscript for your favorite supplements by leading brands: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/jillfooswellness/store-start Subscribe to the JFW newsletter at www.jillfooswellness.com and receive your FREE Guide on How To Create Your Menopause Health Equation Ebook. Schedule your complimentary consultation here: https://calendly.com/jillfooswellness/30-minute-zoom-consultations Join the Group Health Coaching cohort here: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/group-coaching If you're a Chicago-area midlife woman, check out the Chicago Menopause Collective, a nonprofit dedicated to navigating menopause locally with experts: https://chicagomenopausecollective.org

  7. 27 mai

    Menopause Is Coming for the Workplace - #140

    Most workplaces are completely unprepared for what happens when their most experienced women hit menopause, and the cost is enormous. In this episode of the Health Trip Podcast, I sit down with Kim Hart and April Haberman, co-founders of MiDOViA and certified health coaches, to talk about one of the most overlooked issues in today's workforce: midlife women navigating menopause at the height of their careers. We cover why women are quietly leaving the workforce during their most valuable professional years, the real career impact of unmanaged menopause symptoms, what forward-thinking companies are doing differently, and what an ideal workplace environment for midlife women actually looks like. And whether you're a corporate executive, a woman re-entering the workforce, or building something new in midlife, this conversation is for you. In this episode, we cover: Why menopause and peak career performance collide The economic cost of losing midlife women from the workforce What organizations can do right now to change the conversation How to be the one who starts the conversation where you work Learn more about Midovia: Website: https://www.midovia.com/ IG: @mymidovia FB: @MiDOViA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/midovia/posts/?feedView=all Stay connected with JFW: Book your 60-minute Menopause Care Consultation: https://calendly.com/jillfooswellness/menopause-care-consult Follow on Instagram: @jillfooswellness Follow on Facebook: @jillfooswellness Follow on YouTube: @jillfooswellness Grab discounts on wellness products: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/health-products Enjoy 20% savings and free shipping at Fullscript for your favorite supplements by leading brands: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/jillfooswellness/store-start Subscribe to the JFW newsletter at www.jillfooswellness.com and receive your FREE Guide on How To Create Your Menopause Health Equation Ebook. Schedule your complimentary consultation here: https://calendly.com/jillfooswellness/30-minute-zoom-consultations Join the Group Health Coaching cohort here: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/group-coaching If you're a Chicago-area midlife woman, check out the Chicago Menopause Collective, a nonprofit dedicated to navigating menopause locally with experts: https://chicagomenopausecollective.org

  8. 26 mai

    Menopause Through a Root Cause Lens - #139

    Most women enter menopause expecting hot flashes and sleep disruption. What nobody tells you is that menopause is also a window of increased vulnerability to some of the most significant disease states of your lifetime — cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, autoimmune conditions, cognitive decline, osteoporosis, and cancer. Menopause doesn't cause all of these. But it creates the biological conditions that accelerate them in women who already have underlying vulnerabilities, most of which have been building for decades, completely undetected. Here's what I've come to believe after years in this space, and from navigating menopause myself: the women who fare best aren't just asking what I'm feeling, they're asking why. That question is the entire foundation of today's guest's practice. Dr. Derek Guillory is a board-certified emergency medicine physician, one of the first certified functional medicine practitioners in Texas, and founder of Root Causes Medicine in San Antonio, a practice built around the one question most conventional doctors never answer: Why am I sick? We cover: Why menopause accelerates disease in women with underlying vulnerabilities What inflammation has to do with your hormonal transition How to shift from symptom management to true prevention What functional medicine looks for that conventional medicine misses How to advocate for yourself in a healthcare system not built for midlife women If you've ever felt dismissed, confused, or like something deeper is going on — this episode is for you. Learn more about Dr. Guillory: Website: https://rootcauses.com IG: ‪@RootCauses-medicine‬‍ ‍ FB: ‪@rootcausesmedicine‬‍ ‍ Stay connected with JFW: Book your 60-minute Menopause Care Consultation: https://calendly.com/jillfooswellness...‍ ‍ Follow on Instagram: / jillfooswellness ‍ ‍ Follow on Facebook: / jillfooswellness ‍ ‍ Grab discounts on wellness products: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/heal... Enjoy 20% savings and free shipping at Fullscript for your favorite supplements by leading brands: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/jil...‍ ‍ Subscribe to the JFW newsletter at www.jillfooswellness.com and receive your FREE Guide on How To Create Your Menopause Health Equation Ebook. Schedule your complimentary consultation here: https://calendly.com/jillfooswellness...‍ ‍ Join the Group Health Coaching cohort here: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/grou...‍ ‍ If you're a Chicago-area midlife woman, check out the Chicago Menopause Collective, a nonprofit dedicated to navigating menopause locally with experts: https://chicagomenopausecollective.org

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Afterpause with Jill Foos is the menopause podcast for women who are done waiting for answers and ready to take action. Jill Foos is a Chicago-based National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach specializing in postmenopause and midlife women's health. Each episode delivers clear, evidence-based guidance on hormone health, sleep, sexual health, strength, metabolism, and skincare — featuring expert interviews with leading physicians and women's health specialists who tell you exactly what to do, not just what's happening. After menopause, women are left without a roadmap. Afterpause changes that. Whether you're navigating perimenopause, newly postmenopausal, or years into this stage and still looking for real answers — Jill gives you clarity, confidence, and control for the next 20 to 30 years of your life. New episodes every week on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

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  • Création
    Jill Foos
  • Années d’activité
    2021 - 2026
  • Épisodes
    96
  • Classification
    Contenu explicite
  • Copyright
    © 2026
  • Site web de l’émission
    Afterpause

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