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Peri & Pause The Podcast

Peri & Pause
Menopause
Perimenopause
Estrogen
Peri & Pause the Podcast
Peri & Pause
Hormone Therapy
Midlife Women's Health
Menopause Weight Gain
Genitourinary Syndrome Of Menopause
Nurse Practitioner
Chapel Hill, United States
Resistance Training
Progesterone
Women's Health Care
Midlife
Women's Health Initiative
Patient Experience
Surgical Menopause
Inflammation
Visceral Fat

The Peri & Pause Podcast is for women in midlife who know something in their body has changed—but haven’t been given real answers, or have been left overwhelmed by conflicting information. Hosted by Jamie Gallagher, DNP, FNP-C, MSCP, a nurse practitioner specializing in perimenopause and menopause care, the show explores hormones, metabolism, mental health, sleep, sex, weight changes, and chronic ... more

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Latest Episodes

Symptoms, Risks, Vaginal Estrogen, Pelvic Floor PT & Radiofrequency Options

This Peri & Pause episode features Jamie Gallagher, a nationally board-certified family nurse practitioner and Menopause Society certified practitioner, discussing genitouri... more

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Jamie Gallagher, a board-certified family nurse practitioner and Menopause Society certified practitioner, explains progesterone’s roles beyond pregnancy and what happens as it declines during perimenopause. She describes progesterone as a calming, b... more

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Estrogen in Perimenopause: What It Does, Why Symptoms Happen, and the FDA Black Box Warning Update (2025–2026)

Jamie Gallagher, a nationally board-certified family nurse practitioner and Menopause Society certified practitioner, explains estrogen as... more

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In this follow-up episode of Perimenopause the Podcast, Jamie Gallagher moves beyond the "why" behind menopause weight gain and inflammation and focuses on the "how."

After explaining the science behind hormonal changes, inflammation, belly fat, ins... more

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In this episode of Perimenopause the Podcast, Jamie Gallagher tackles one of the most frustrating and misunderstood challenges women face during perimenopause and menopause: weight gain and inflammation that seem to appear out of nowhere.

If you've ... more

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Women often hear conflicting information online about estrogen, progesterone, and hormone testing. Jamie explains why hormone levels fluctuate dramatically during perimenopause, why a single blood test rarely tells the full story, and why symptoms of... more

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In this Ask Us Anything episode of Perimenopause the Podcast, Jamie Gallagher answers a heartfelt question from Tammy, a woman struggling to feel like herself after a total hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (removal of the ovaries and ... more

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In Part 2 of the Meet the Founder series on Peri & Pause, Jamie is joined by her husband and co-founder, Stu, to discuss his background in international business and a 26-year military career, his transition into civilian life, and how mission, purpo... more

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Kelly Caspersen
Pelvic floor physical therapist
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Episode: GSM - Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause
Jamie Gallagher
Founder of Peri & Pause, nurse practitioner focused on midlife women's health
Peri & Pause
Episode: Empowering Midlife Health: The Origin of Peri and Pause
Jamie Davis
Nurse practitioner with Peri & Pause, specializes in midlife women's health
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Episode: Breaking the Silence: Women's Healthcare Insights with Jaime Davis
Amanda Maingi
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
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Episode: Empowering Women Through Midlife Transitions: A Conversation with Amanda Maingi
Nancy Chen
Nurse Practitioner specializing in midlife women's health
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Episode: Meet Nurse Practitioner Nancy Chen: From Exercise Physiology to Midlife Women’s Hormone Care
Kristin Nawyn
Board certified adult gerontology nurse practitioner; menopause specialist
Menopause Society
Episode: Navigating Menopause: A Conversation with Nurse Practitioner Kristen Nawyn

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Jamie Gallagher
Host of Peri & Pause The Podcast; nurse practitioner specializing in menopause care; founder of Peri & Pause

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GSM - Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause
Q: What should a patient expect before, during, and after a radiofrequency treatment for GSM?
The procedure is done in the office with topical numbing; it lasts about 30 minutes, followed by minimal downtime, mild swelling or redness, and most people resume normal activities within a day or two, while full tissue improvements may take three to six months across a series of three treatments.
GSM - Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause
Q: What does GSM mean and why does it matter beyond vaginal dryness?
GSM is the umbrella term for changes in the genital and urinary tract due to reduced estrogen, leading to symptoms like vaginal thinning, dryness, pain with sex, urinary leakage, and higher infection risk, which collectively impact daily life and health.
Surgical Menopause: The Missing Piece Many Women Never Hear About
Q: Tammy describes a post-surgical menopause occurring about a year and a half after bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy and asks what options she has beyond what she tried (progesterone and testosterone) to feel like herself again.
The host explains that estrogen therapy is a key consideration for those who have had ovary removal before natural menopause, provided there are no contraindications, and emphasizes seeking menopause-trained clinicians—potentially via telehealth or the Menopause Society directory—to explore hormone optimization and tailor treatment to reduce symptoms and long-term risks.
Hormone Testing During Menopause: What Every Woman Should Know
Q: Tammy's question about medical postmenopause after hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy and how to manage hormones.
The host explains that surgical menopause, especially after ovary removal, can significantly impact long-term health risks and symptoms, and that estrogen therapy should be considered when not contraindicated, along with exploring care options like telehealth to access menopause specialists, and focusing on optimizing quality of life through evidence-based approaches.

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This show centers on midlife women navigating perimenopause and menopause with an evidence-based, practical lens. Across episodes, listeners receive actionable guidance on weight management, hormone health, sleep, brain fog, mood, and sexuality, framed through four pillars of approach and complemented by real-world considerations like telehealth access and clinician-guided care. A distinctive aspect is the emphasis on whole-woman care and patient empowerment, with conversations that translate complex science into relatable, step-by-step strategies and direct resources for finding qualified clinicians. The format often includes host-led explainers, guest experts (nurse practitioners and clinicians), and patient stories from rural to urban se... more

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