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Hit Play Not Pause

Hit Play Not Pause
Menopause
Perimenopause
Cardiovascular Disease
Hormones
Cycling
Hot Flashes
Women's Health
Mindset
Brain Aging
Brain Fog
Glp-1 Receptor Agonists
Mental Health
Women Empowerment
Community Support
Obesity
Weight Loss
Triathlon
Genitourinary Syndrome Of Menopause
Sleep Disorders
Trauma and Mental Health

Perimenopause and menopause hit active women differently. We have a different lifestyle and different goals. And we know our bodies. Whether you run and hike or do CrossFit and ski (or a little of everything!), you’ve had a way of eating and exercising that worked…until the menopause transition, when it all goes out the window as body composition changes, fatigue, body aches, sleepless nights, hot... more

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Shawna Norton
Kinesiology specialist, strength coach, and nutrition coach; founder of Competitive Female Training
Competitive Female Training / Deep End Fitness
Episode: When Perimenopause Gets Personal: Training Through the Chaos with Shawna Norton (Episode 265)
Diana Reid
Dietitian and public health nutrition specialist
Episode: Understanding Midlife Weight Gain, Menopause, and GLP-1s with Diana Reid, MPH, RDN (Episode 264)
Meghann Featherstun
Sports dietitian and endurance athlete, expert in nutrition for female athletes
Featherstone Nutrition
Episode: Stop Spinning Your Wheels: Fueling for Real Midlife Gains with Meghann Featherstun, MS, RD, CSSD (Episode 263)
Andrea Matsumura
Board-certified sleep medicine physician and menopause expert
Episode: The Menopause Sleep Syndrome: Why You’re Up at 3 a.m.—and What Helps with Andrea Matsumura, MD, MS, FACP, FAASM (Episode 262)
Cindy Scharkey
OB-GYN nurse and women's sexuality educator, author of Permission for Pleasure
Episode: Why So Many Midlife Women Stop Wanting Sex—and What Helps with Cindy Scharkey, RN, BSN, PHN (Episode 261)
Carla DiGirolamo
Reproductive endocrinologist and menopause specialist
Consultant for Eternal and Wild Health
Episode: Hard Conversations in the Menopause Transition: Hormones, Testing, GLP-1s & What’s “Ideal” Now with Carla DiGirolamo, MD, PhD (Episode 260)
Bill Campbell
Professor of Exercise Science and Director of the Performance and Physique Enhancement Laboratory
University of South Florida
Episode: What the Largest Menopause Fitness Survey Reveals About Hormones, Calories, and Fat Loss with Bill Campbell, PhD (Episode 258)
Sarah Gray
Pharmacist, nutritionist, and certified menopause lifestyle practitioner, author of 'It's Not You, It's Perimenopause'
Episode: Building Your Personalized Peri/Menopause Plan with Sarah Gray (Episode 257)
Kristen Arnold
Women's sports dietician who specializes in nutrition for active women
Episode: Carbohydrates: The Key to Midlife Health & Performance with Kristen Arnold, MS, RDN, CSSD (Episode 256)

Hosts

Selene Yeager
Host of Hit Play Not Pause, Feisty Media
Dr. Erin Ayala
Licensed psychologist and mental performance consultant; frequent guest on menopause and mental health topics

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • Amazing and insightful

    Selene and her guests continue to beat the drum for women’s health, especially for menopausal women. A smart podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tuxcat1
    United States2 months ago
  • Science based!

    I love that you guys get into the details and put the links to the papers in the show notes!!! The episodes on bone density and hormones are SO helpful!! Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bikecookie
    United States4 months ago
  • You don't need to be an athlete to listen to this podcast!

    Solid science to help you cope with perimenopause and menopause. I've learned a lot from this podcast and feel more empowered to get the care I deserve. Women supporting women FTW!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eleodes
    United States4 months ago
  • Stay feisty, love it!

    Largely due to this fun, conversational straight talk podcast full of great info, I am lifting heavier and love how that has helped my health. Appreciate Celine’s manner and ability to get to the relevant and helpful info while interviewing her guests. Ty!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nickname4happylisten
    United States4 months ago
  • Game changer

    Just found this podcast, and I can only say I wish I’d found it years ago when menopause (unbeknownst to me) first started to derail my training. THANK YOU for focusing on this topic so professionally and inspiringly. I’m sharing with all my athletic female friends of every age!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Astor Lynn
    United States5 months ago

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listeners appreciate science-backed, practical guidance for menopausal athletes
strong positive sentiment about community and normalizing midlife athletic goals
praise for diverse, expert guests and host's approachable style
critique about sponsor frequency in some episodes

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When Perimenopause Gets Personal: Training Through the Chaos with Shawna Norton (Episode 265)
Q: What practical steps have you found helps manage symptoms, particularly around blood sugar and training needs?
Discussion on CGMs as a tool for awareness, large meals around training, protein-forward meals, and balancing carbs with activity to improve insulin sensitivity and energy.
When Perimenopause Gets Personal: Training Through the Chaos with Shawna Norton (Episode 265)
Q: Tell us where you are in the perimenopause journey and what you feel like apologizing for.
Shawna talks about the disbelief she previously held and how she now recognizes that hormonal changes can occur quickly, leading to weight gain, joint pain, and cognitive shifts.
Why So Many Midlife Women Stop Wanting Sex—and What Helps with Cindy Scharkey, RN, BSN, PHN (Episode 261)
Q: What are some things that women need to give themselves permission for?
Women often struggle to articulate their desires due to focusing on caregiving roles and not prioritizing self-reflection.
Why So Many Midlife Women Stop Wanting Sex—and What Helps with Cindy Scharkey, RN, BSN, PHN (Episode 261)
Q: Why did you call this book Permission for Pleasure?
Many women don't give themselves permission to explore their desires and sexuality, needing to unravel societal expectations.
Why So Many Midlife Women Stop Wanting Sex—and What Helps with Cindy Scharkey, RN, BSN, PHN (Episode 261)
Q: What was the catalyst that brought you to women's sexuality?
After 40 years of working with women, I realized many lacked education about their bodies and sexuality, particularly around pleasure.

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The show targets active, midlife women navigating perimenopause and menopause, focusing on evidence-based training, nutrition, sleep, and mental health strategies to maintain performance and well-being. Episodes feature a mix of athletes, clinicians, and researchers who share practical, science-informed guidance — from hormone therapy considerations to strength training, nutrition timing, and sleep optimization. A standout pattern is the emphasis on validating experiences, debunking myths, and highlighting gender-specific programming and community support for menopausal athletes and active women. The format blends personal stories with expert insights, helping listeners feel informed, capable, and less alone during the transition.

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1. Shawna Norton
2. Diana Reid
3. Meghann Featherstun
4. Andrea Matsumura
5. Cindy Scharkey
6. Carla DiGirolamo
7. Bill Campbell
8. Sarah Gray

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