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Hit Play Not Pause

Hit Play Not Pause
Menopause
Perimenopause
Nutrition
Hormone Therapy
Strength Training
Women's Health
Mental Health
Body Image
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Cycling
Community Support
Insulin Resistance
Hormones
Hot Flashes
Women Empowerment
Menopause Hormone Therapy
Women In Sports
Cardiovascular Disease
Weight Loss
Triathlon

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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Recent Guests

Jenn Sherman
Peloton instructor and early Peloton hire, activist for back-nine era mindset
Peloton
Episode: Welcome to Your Back Nine Era: Menopause, Muscle, and Making Every Year Count with Jenn Sherman (Episode 289)
Lauren Siff
Double board certified urogynecologist
Chief of Gynecology and Urogynecology for the Central Virginia VA Health Care System; Associate Professor at the VCU School of Medicine and VCU Institute of Engineering
Episode: Why Women Leak: The Truth About Incontinence, Menopause, and Sport with Lauren Siff, MD (Episode 288)
Ashley Koff
Best-selling dietitian, author of Your Best Shot, founder of the Better Nutrition Program
Better Nutrition Program
Episode: GLP-1 Shot or Not: The Weight Health Hormone Playbook Every Midlife Woman Needs with Ashley Koff, RD (Episode 287)
Ashley Selman
Veteran strength coach, CSCS
Selistrength
Episode: Saving Muscle in Midlife Menopause: The Case for Blood Flow Restriction with Ashley Selman, CSCS (Episode 286)
Tracey Clissold
Bone health researcher and founder of OSTEO-GAINS
OSTEO-GAINS
Episode: Land Your Way to Stronger Bones: Impact Done Right with Tracey Clissold, PhD (Episode 285)
Sara Aranda
Trail runner, writer, and run coach with BRCA1-related cancer history
Self-employed / Feisty guest
Episode: When BRCA1 Means Young, Surgical Menopause: Relief, Grief, and Starting Over with Sara Aranda (Episode 284)
Tara Findlay
Massage therapist and recreational athlete
RMT, perimenopause-informed practitioner
Episode: Frozen Shoulder, Cranky Tendons, and the Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause with Tara Findlay, RMT (Episode 281)
Rachel Zoffness
Pain psychologist and author of Tell Me Where It Hurts
zoffness.com / Tell Me Where It Hurts
Episode: The Brain on Pain: Why Women Hurt More—and What to Do About It with Rachel Zoffness, PhD (Episode 279)
Michelle Routhenstein
Preventive cardiology dietitian, founder of Entirely Nourished
Entirely Nourished
Episode: I’m Doing Everything Right…So Why Are My Labs Worse? Heart Health and Menopause with Michelle Routhenstein, MS, RD, CDN (Episode 278)

Host

Selene Yeager
Host of Hit Play Not Pause

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • Stay feisty

    super informative podcast for active women in (peri)menopause, with a different guest and topic every episode

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    1234amelie4321
    Denmark6 months ago
  • 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 States7 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 States9 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 States10 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 States10 months ago

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Welcome to Your Back Nine Era: Menopause, Muscle, and Making Every Year Count with Jenn Sherman (Episode 289)
Q: What role does hydration and fueling play in your routine now?
Hydration is non-negotiable and fueling centers on protein, balanced meals, and simple hacks to fit in nutrition, focusing on consistency and practicality rather than restrictive dieting.
Welcome to Your Back Nine Era: Menopause, Muscle, and Making Every Year Count with Jenn Sherman (Episode 289)
Q: How has your training changed since entering the Back Nine Era?
She shifted from cardio-centric training to prioritizing strength, reduced daily volume, and designed workouts that accommodate aging bodies while still pushing for progress and growth.
Saving Muscle in Midlife Menopause: The Case for Blood Flow Restriction with Ashley Selman, CSCS (Episode 286)
Q: Are there contraindications or safety concerns listeners should know about?
There are specific contraindications like untreated severe hypertension or significant vascular disease, but for generally healthy individuals, BFR is safe when proper cuffs and guidance are used; pregnancy is a contraindication, and those with clotting disorders should proceed cautiously.
Saving Muscle in Midlife Menopause: The Case for Blood Flow Restriction with Ashley Selman, CSCS (Episode 286)
Q: What exactly happens mechanistically when you use BFR?
Cuffs slow venous outflow while arterial inflow remains, causing pooling and cell swelling in the muscle, which triggers lactate buildup and activating anabolic pathways that promote muscle growth, improved capillary density, and better vascular efficiency.
Saving Muscle in Midlife Menopause: The Case for Blood Flow Restriction with Ashley Selman, CSCS (Episode 286)
Q: How did you discover BFR training and what drew you to it?
I began exploring BFR after my own injuries and the realization that heavy lifting wasn't always feasible; my curiosity led me to a deep dive into the science, and I saw how this method could produce meaningful gains with lighter loads, which is especially valuable for midlife women.

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This show centers on active women navigating perimenopause and menopause, focusing on how physiology changes alter training, recovery, and nutrition. Episodes frequently feature clinicians, researchers, and seasoned athletes who unpack practical strategies—from strength and bone health to gut health, sleep, and hormone therapy—so listeners can stay active and perform at their best. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on evidence-based guidance, real-world athlete experiences, and community-driven events that empower midlife women to pursue ambitious fitness goals without fear or shame.

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