What the Pause?!

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What the Pause?! – A Podcast for ALL !!!! Are you navigating pre-, peri, menopause, or post-menopause? Then this podcast is for you! Hosted by Certified Holistic Perimenopause and Menopause Coach, Amalia Kartsonas, What the Pause?! takes a raw, real, and hilarious look at The Pause—the phase of life no one warns you about. Amalia, a proud Gen X’er raising two teenage daughters, doesn’t hold back. With a no-nonsense attitude, she dives into the unfiltered reality of menopause. Her passion for this topic began 25 years ago while helping her mother through the transition, and now, at 54, she’s sharing her own journey—despite not having hit menopause yet! Get ready for laughs, honesty, and straight talk about all things menopause. Because if we’re going through it, we might as well talk about it! Podcast Disclaimer "What the Pause" is for informational and entertainment purposes only. I am not a medical professional, and all opinions shared are based on my personal menopause journey. Please consult a healthcare professional before making any decisions regarding your health.

  1. Perimenopause in Your 30s? Carly's Journey and the Signs Women Miss

    13H AGO

    Perimenopause in Your 30s? Carly's Journey and the Signs Women Miss

    Perimenopause is often thought of as something that begins in a woman’s 40s. But for many women, the first hormonal changes and symptoms can begin much earlier. In this episode of What the Pause?!, Amalia speaks with Carly Malo of MyStoria, who shares her personal perimenopause journey and how that experience led her to work in the women’s health space supporting others through hormonal changes and fertility. This is a MUST-WATCH, especially if you are trying to conceive in your 30s! To contact Carly at MyStoria: Instagram: @carly_mystoria and/or @mystoriafertility website: https://www.mystoria.com/

    30 min
  2. HRT Risks vs Benefits and how many women in Canada do not have access.

    6D AGO

    HRT Risks vs Benefits and how many women in Canada do not have access.

    Menopause isn’t optional. It’s half the population. Yet in Canada, many women are still paying out of pocket for treatments that can dramatically improve their quality of life. Meanwhile, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Yukon now cover menopausal hormone therapy through FEDERAL pharmacare that your PREMIER must buy into. If this matters to you, share this post and ask your provincial leaders why menopause care still isn’t being prioritized. CONTACT YOUR MPP and PREMIER HERE to start the process: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EFJC5pYQWL5-w_AQ9kx-8S007UEbqOvT/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=100576893768407455433&rtpof=true&sd=true

    28 min
  3. What is happening to my body after 40?

    FEB 22

    What is happening to my body after 40?

    If you’ve noticed weight gain, brain fog, anxiety, sleep issues, joint pain, or sudden emotional shifts, you’re not imagining it. Perimenopause and menopause bring hormonal, metabolic, and nervous system changes that can make your body feel unfamiliar. As a former fitness instructor and 54-year-old woman living this chapter myself, I share both science and lived experience so you can understand what’s happening. I cover my Threads follower questions!!! Stick around so you don't miss out!!

    22 min
  4. Recalibration Under Pressure

    FEB 12

    Recalibration Under Pressure

    Midlife career loss, menopause, parenting a teenager, and identity shifts don’t always unfold one at a time. Sometimes they collide. This audio-only episode is an honest reflection on arbitration, professional silence after reaching out to 100+ HR leaders, and navigating challenges at home while feeling the weight of the world. If you’re experiencing job loss at 50, hormonal shifts, burnout, or parenting stress in midlife, this conversation is for you. Feeling worn down is not the same as being finished.

    20 min
  5. NEW **Pause Talk** Interview with Jenn

    JAN 30

    NEW **Pause Talk** Interview with Jenn

    Join Amalia for the inaugural episode of her new "Pause Talk" Interview series. Jenn joins Amalia as she discusses life before perimenopause and her experience in the Pause so far. It's a story that will resonate with you!

    28 min
  6. Female Leadership and Menopause

    JAN 22

    Female Leadership and Menopause

    Why is menopause still missing from leadership conversations — and what does that cost women at work? In this episode of What the Pause?!, we explore the lack of female leadership during menopause and how that absence impacts confidence, visibility, and career longevity. Many Gen X women built their careers without visible female leaders, and during perimenopause and menopause, that silence often shows up as burnout, isolation, and women quietly stepping back. This episode is for women navigating menopause at work, leaders who want to better support midlife employees, and anyone searching for honest conversations about menopause, women in leadership, and workplace burnout. If you’ve ever felt unseen during this stage of life, this conversation will resonate.

    19 min
  7. You're not invisible!! - Loneliness and Menopause

    JAN 8

    You're not invisible!! - Loneliness and Menopause

    Happy 2026!! Let's tackle the next challenge we may face during menopause: becoming invisible. This episode is a candid discussion about menopause and the loneliness that can accompany it. I share how easy it is to feel unseen and disconnected during this stage of life, even when everything looks fine on the outside. If you feel or have felt this way in your menopause journey, this conversation is for you and a reminder that you are not alone.

    24 min
  8. PART 2 - Is This Perimenopause or Am I Dying? A Top 10 Countdown

    12/27/2025

    PART 2 - Is This Perimenopause or Am I Dying? A Top 10 Countdown

    Is this perimenopause… or am I actually sick? If you’ve Googled your symptoms at 3 a.m., felt anxious out of nowhere, gained weight for no reason, or wondered why you don’t recognize yourself anymore — this episode is for you. In Part 2 of this two-part countdown, we break down the top 10 questions people ask during perimenopause, starting with hormones and working our way down to the question that keeps many of us awake at night. No medical gaslighting. Just real talk about anxiety, rage, brain fog, sleep, weight gain, libido, chaotic periods, and the symptoms nobody warned us about. You’re not broken. You’re not dramatic. And you’re definitely not alone.

    17 min
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What the Pause?! – A Podcast for ALL !!!! Are you navigating pre-, peri, menopause, or post-menopause? Then this podcast is for you! Hosted by Certified Holistic Perimenopause and Menopause Coach, Amalia Kartsonas, What the Pause?! takes a raw, real, and hilarious look at The Pause—the phase of life no one warns you about. Amalia, a proud Gen X’er raising two teenage daughters, doesn’t hold back. With a no-nonsense attitude, she dives into the unfiltered reality of menopause. Her passion for this topic began 25 years ago while helping her mother through the transition, and now, at 54, she’s sharing her own journey—despite not having hit menopause yet! Get ready for laughs, honesty, and straight talk about all things menopause. Because if we’re going through it, we might as well talk about it! Podcast Disclaimer "What the Pause" is for informational and entertainment purposes only. I am not a medical professional, and all opinions shared are based on my personal menopause journey. Please consult a healthcare professional before making any decisions regarding your health.

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  • Creator
    Amalia Kartsonas
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025
  • Show Website
    What the Pause?!