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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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Registered massage therapist and athlete Tara Findlay nearly lost her life to fibroids, was thrown into chemical menopause, developed a “cranky” shoulder that threatened her career, and watched a long-quiet autoimmune condition roar back to life. Thi... more

Muscle and bone loss. Inflammation. Bloating, diarrhea, and other GI issues. Peri and postmenopausal active women can face myriad training and performance challenges. But the good news is that a lot of them can be helped with proper nutrition practic... more

This week’s guest, renowned midlife trainer Hailey Babcock, wants you to know one thing: No one is crushing it 100%. Not the celebrities or big names she trains; not the tens of thousands of women she works with, and certainly not herself. Hailey is ... more

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When you’re in pain, the first question someone asks is “Where does it hurt?” The answer—as anyone with phantom limb pain can tell you—is not always as straightforward as it seems. This week, pain psychologist and author Dr. Rachel Zoffness breaks do... more

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Recent Guests

Hailey Babcock
Trainer at Hailey Happens Fitness, perimenopause storyteller
Hailey Happens Fitness
Episode: Build a Strong Body for a Messy Life: Training Through Menopausal Chaos with Hailey Babcock (episode 280)
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)
Kate Veronneau
Influential figure in women's endurance sports, former pro cyclist and marketing leader
Zwift (past), Feisty Fest guest speaker
Episode: Take the Leap: Kate Veronneau on Adventure and Trying Something New at FeistyFest
Sara Larson
Menopause coach and mental fitness coach
Self-described menopause and mental fitness coach; outdoor educator
Episode: Unraveling Menopause: From Chasing Fixes to Finding Your Own Way with Sara Larson (Episode 276)
Sonya Looney
Champion mountain bike racer and mental performance coach
Grow the Good Institute / Sonyalooney.com
Episode: Mindset Mastery for Midlife Athletes with Sonya Looney (Episode 275)
Belinda Beck
Professor of Exercise Physiology, Director of the Bone Clinic
Griffith University; Onero program
Episode: Why Even Active Women Lose Bone—and How to Build It Back with Belinda Beck, PhD (Episode 274)
Jenny Smith
Elite cyclist, multi-sport athlete, endurance coach at Aim High Performance Coaching
Aim High Performance Coaching (co-founded with Brian Smith)
Episode: Perimenopause, Powerlifting, and Angels with Jenny Smith (Episode 272)
Dimity McDowell
Longtime runner, co-founder of Another Mother Runner, author of The 27th Mile
Another Mother Runner / Feisty Media
Episode: The Hardest Finish Line: Grieving and Growing Beyond Your Running Years with Dimity McDowell (Episode 271)

Host

Selene Yeager
Host of Hit Play Not Pause; Feisty Media

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
    Denmark4 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 States5 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 States7 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 States8 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 States8 months ago

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Listeners praise the show for being informative and empowering for active women in menopause.
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I’m Doing Everything Right…So Why Are My Labs Worse? Heart Health and Menopause with Michelle Routhenstein, MS, RD, CDN (Episode 278)
Q: What is the role of hormone therapy in cardiovascular risk management during menopause?
HRT is discussed as symptom-driven and personalized. It may indirectly improve cardiovascular health by improving sleep and reducing palpitations, but it is not cardio-protective in the same way as endogenous estrogen and must be considered with risk/benefit assessment and not used as a sole strategy.
I’m Doing Everything Right…So Why Are My Labs Worse? Heart Health and Menopause with Michelle Routhenstein, MS, RD, CDN (Episode 278)
Q: How does menopause specifically affect lipid metabolism and blood pressure?
Estrogen decline alters LDL receptor activity and endothelium protection, shifting risk profiles. This can raise LDL, APOB, and even Lp(a) due to hormonal changes, plus reduced nitric oxide availability elevates blood pressure. The discussion emphasizes individual variability and the need to adapt diet and possibly therapies to manage these shifts.
I’m Doing Everything Right…So Why Are My Labs Worse? Heart Health and Menopause with Michelle Routhenstein, MS, RD, CDN (Episode 278)
Q: What is your core panel of labs and what should women be looking for in their reports?
Michelle outlines a comprehensive lipid and inflammatory panel, including APO-B, LP-PLA2, Lp(a), non-HDL cholesterol, HbA1c and LPIR, plus a broader look at vitamins and minerals to gauge nutrition status. If certain tests aren't available, she suggests using non-HDL as a surrogate and ensuring the tests are interpreted in the context of risk and lifestyle. The goal is to identify underlying drivers of risk beyond just LDL, such as inflammation and insulin resistance, to tailor interventions.
Unraveling Menopause: From Chasing Fixes to Finding Your Own Way with Sara Larson (Episode 276)
Q: What should listeners know about navigating medical advice and treatments?
Listeners should seek individualized care, demand clear communication with doctors, and consider a network of specialists to tailor interventions to their personal symptoms and goals.
Unraveling Menopause: From Chasing Fixes to Finding Your Own Way with Sara Larson (Episode 276)
Q: Why is outdoor activity important in menopause management?
Outdoor activity provides grounding, helps women feel strong and capable in their bodies, and creates meaningful shifts in self-perception that reinforce ongoing health behavior.

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What is Hit Play Not Pause about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A show focused on active women navigating the menopause transition, blending athletics, science, and practical coaching. Across episodes, listeners hear from elite athletes, nutritionists, physicians, and researchers who discuss training adaptations, hormone therapies, sleep, bone health, and mindset. The conversations emphasize staying active and performing at high levels through personalized nutrition, strength work, recovery, and smarter programming, rather than accepting a downhill trajectory. A notable strength is pairing rigorous science with real-world tactics—ranging from lifting programs and movement rehab to hormone therapy decisions—delivered in an approachable, empowering voice that validates midlife athletes. This mix of perfor... more

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Recent guests on Hit Play Not Pause include:

1. Hailey Babcock
2. Rachel Zoffness
3. Michelle Routhenstein
4. Kate Veronneau
5. Sara Larson
6. Sonya Looney
7. Belinda Beck
8. Jenny Smith

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