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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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It's been three years since Leka Fineman last joined the show — and in that time she won the CrossFit Games at 56, retired from competition, took up surfing for the first time in her 50s, started menopause hormone therapy (including testosterone), an... more

When people go on GLP-1 medications, part of the treatment plan is to encourage them to exercise. But what about all the already active–even athletic–women who are layering them onto serious training? That’s less clear…and far less researched. Perfor... more

Today's menopause conversation is dominated by hormone therapy, which leaves many women who can't use it feeling left out and worried about their current and future health and well-being. This week's guests, Drs. Rebecca Dunsmoor-Su and Amy Voedisch ... more

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Anxiety, rage, depression, 3am wake-ups, fear that freezes you in your tracks — psychiatrist Dr. Allie Sharma joins us this week to explain why perimenopause is a real window of mental health risk. We unpack how shifting and declining estrogen and pr... more

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Recent Guests

Heidi Skolnik
Performance nutritionist and author of Your GLP-1 Game Plan
Self-employed / book author
Episode: Your GLP-1 Game Plan: Eating, Lifting, and Training Smart on Weight-Loss Meds with Heidi Skolnik, MS, CDN (Episode 292)
Dr. Rebecca Dunsmoor-Su
Board-certified OBGYN; menopause specialist; breast cancer survivor
OvaryActive; Estrogen Interrupted book author
Episode: Estrogen, Interrupted: Real Talk on New Meds, Old Myths, and What to Do When You Can't Take Hormones with Drs. Rebecca Dunsmoor-Su and Amy Voedisch (Episode 291)
Dr. Amy Voedisch
Board-certified OBGYN; menopause specialist
OvaryActive; Estrogen Interrupted book author
Episode: Estrogen, Interrupted: Real Talk on New Meds, Old Myths, and What to Do When You Can't Take Hormones with Drs. Rebecca Dunsmoor-Su and Amy Voedisch (Episode 291)
Allie Sharma
Board-certified psychiatrist; co-founder and chief medical officer of Being Health; Women's Health Advisor for Evernow
Being Health; Evernow
Episode: Anxiety, Rage, Fear & More: A Psychiatrist's Guide to Perimenopause's Mental Health Risks with Allie Sharma, MD (Episode 290)
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)

Host

Selene Yeager
Host of Hit Play Not Pause

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • Anxiety, Rage, Fear Episode

    This was such an informative episode. I wish I had this information 10 years ago. I probably never would’ve been put on anxiety meds. I just hit menopause and getting on hrt now. I think life would have been easier if I knew this before.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jen-313
    United States21 days ago
  • 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 States8 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 States10 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

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Your GLP-1 Game Plan: Eating, Lifting, and Training Smart on Weight-Loss Meds with Heidi Skolnik, MS, CDN (Episode 292)
Q: What are common side effects and how can they be managed?
Gastric symptoms like nausea, fullness, and changes in bowel habits are common; management includes smaller, frequent meals, choosing bland options during peak side effects, and titrating dose under medical supervision.
Your GLP-1 Game Plan: Eating, Lifting, and Training Smart on Weight-Loss Meds with Heidi Skolnik, MS, CDN (Episode 292)
Q: What should endurance athletes consider when using GLP-1 meds?
Ensure fueling and hydration are adequate to support training; appetite suppression can complicate energy availability, so timing and quantity of carb intake around workouts should be carefully planned.
Your GLP-1 Game Plan: Eating, Lifting, and Training Smart on Weight-Loss Meds with Heidi Skolnik, MS, CDN (Episode 292)
Q: How do GLP-1 medications work in the body for weight loss and appetite control?
They act as a hormone-like signal that prompts insulin release, reduces glucagon, slows gastric emptying, and dampens appetite, leading to reduced food intake and weight loss, though effects vary among individuals.
Estrogen, Interrupted: Real Talk on New Meds, Old Myths, and What to Do When You Can't Take Hormones with Drs. Rebecca Dunsmoor-Su and Amy Voedisch (Episode 291)
Q: What about vaginal estrogen and how it fits with breast cancer treatments?
They explain that vaginal estrogen has minimal systemic absorption and is generally safe for many patients, including those on tamoxifen, but it requires oncologist guidance for those on aromatase inhibitors due to possible systemic effects; overall it's viewed as a valuable option for vaginal symptoms with limited systemic risk.
Estrogen, Interrupted: Real Talk on New Meds, Old Myths, and What to Do When You Can't Take Hormones with Drs. Rebecca Dunsmoor-Su and Amy Voedisch (Episode 291)
Q: Who in the year 2026 now actually cannot use hormone therapy?
The doctors walk through updated contraindications, noting that while some groups previously deemed inappropriate are now considered potential candidates after careful consideration, there are still important exclusions such as certain cancer histories, active cardiovascular disease, and specific clotting risks that require individualized assessment and specialist input.

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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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4. Allie Sharma
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7. Ashley Koff
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