Pleasure in the Pause: Midlife Conversations About Menopause, Sex & Pleasure
Gabriella EspinosaMenopause doesn't mean the end of pleasure — it’s a new beginning! Pleasure in the Pause is the podcast redefining midlife for women ready to reconnect with their bodies, pleasure, and power — at every stage of the menopause journey and beyond. Hosted by Gabriella Espinosa, certified menopause coach and sexual health advocate, each episode features informative and thought-provoking conversations w... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 109 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Health & FitnessEducationSelf-ImprovementSexuality | |||
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- Smart, Honest, Empowering
Pleasure in the Pause is a smart, honest, and empowering podcast about midlife, menopause, sex, and pleasure. It tackles topics we need to talk about with warmth, humor, and zero shame. Truly validating and refreshing—highly recommend.
Apple Podcasts5Cyn💛💜
United States4 months ago - Great quality resource
This is a great pod for midlife women and those who love them.
Apple Podcasts5LDZ2
Canada4 months ago - My go to resource on all things menopause
Pleasure in the Pause is one of my top three podcasts to get informed about what’s happening to my body as I navigate peri/menopause. From sexual wellness, to body confidence in midlife to mindfulness and even how to regulate my nervous system, I look forward to hearing insights from Gabriella and her expert guests.
Apple Podcasts5Mari Mari2024United States5 months ago - Delight!
Love tuning in every week. Lots of good information on midlife. My favorite so far has been Traveling in Bardo with Ann T. Slater.
Apple Podcasts5JiiiiiijiUnited States5 months ago - I feel so good listening!
The perfect podcast if you’re feeling not your brightest self, but need a quick pick me up and listening to Gabriella’s voice is so soothing and inspirational! Her knowledge and insight is incredible.
Apple Podcasts5Yogitalk StephUnited States2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #207 | United States/Health & Fitness/Sexuality |
Apple Podcasts | #44 |  New Zealand/Health & Fitness/Sexuality |
Apple Podcasts | #178 |  Saudi Arabia/Health & Fitness/Sexuality |
Apple Podcasts | #190 |  Ireland/Health & Fitness/Sexuality |
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A conversations-focused show that centers midlife women navigating menopause, sexuality, and pleasure with expert guests and practical guidance. Topics consistently explore hormonal health, sexual wellness, body empowerment, and aging with confidence, often blending medical insight with personal stories. Notable strengths include medical-to-therapy spectrum guests, frank discussions about desire, and actionable strategies for improving well-being and intimate life at midlife. It's likely to appeal to listeners seeking evidence-based, stigma-free guidance and a supportive community around pleasure, health, and self-advocacy in midlife.
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