The Pause Podcast

Alicia and Denise embark on a candid conversation that covers everything from broken promises to a lactose intolerance . The main highlight is Alicia's Easter weekend gym story. She recounts an intense chocolate hunt disrupted by unsupervised children, ending with her feeling deflated over losing a chocolate bunny to a five-year-old. The duo dives into the theme of justice, exploring why they can't easily move on from unfair situations. This episode bridges light-hearted catch-ups with deeper reflections on commitment and life's unexpected pitfalls, wrapped in the warmth of their humorous rapport.

In this episode, Alicia and Denise return from a break to discuss their ongoing experiences with menopause and hormone therapy. They exchange stories about the effects of hormonal gels, with Denise sharing her battle with dry eyes and experimenting with different application times. Alicia, on the other hand, talks about her newfound calmness while driving, thanks to her hormone routine. The conversation highlights the challenges and surprises of adjusting to hormonal changes, including unexpected impacts on sleep and emotional well-being, all interspersed with humor and relatable anecdotes.

In an amusing and endearing podcast, friends Alicia and Denise discuss their experiences dealing with peri menopause and menopause. On returning to work after holidays, Denise humorously narrates her struggle with fluorescent office lights and how she had to resort to wearing sunglasses to combat it.

Standby for a musical twist as Denise and Alicia perform their songs with a menopause twist. Their friendly banter continues as they contemplate if they are feeling better due to their Christmas break or whether their oestrogen is working wonders.

A light-hearted conversation between podcasters revolves around the aftermath of Christmas, filled with indulgences of food and beverages. The guilt of overeating chocolates, the confusion of days between Christmas and New Year, and the desire for a gym routine form the crux of their discussion.

Denise shares her new interest in gym workouts and particularly the massage chair at the gym, sparking a playful debate on whether she's there for the workout or the chair.

The podcast is a deep dive into the physical and emotional toll that perimenopause imposes on women. The speakers Alicia and Denise grapple with understanding if their exhaustion is borne out of menopause, burnout, or both, leading them to explore a range of topics from hormonal imbalance, and their attempts to empathetically comfort each other. The climax of the chat is the amusing anecdote about a strikingly attractive electrician that leaves them contemplating if their reactions were spurred by menopause-induced boldness.