What the Pause?!

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“Your labs are normal.” “You’re too young for that.” “Come back when it’s worse.”

In Part 1 we count down the top 10 things doctors don’t tell you about perimenopause—from why hormone tests can be misleading to why anxiety, brain fog, weight gain, sleep disruption, and painful sex are so often dismissed or misunderstood.

This episode isn’t about blaming doctors; we are exposing a system that never prepared us for this stage of life.

If you’ve ever left an appointment feeling minimized, unheard, or confused, this episode will give you language, context, and permission to advocate for yourself.

You’re not difficult. You’re informed.

👇 Comment below: What’s the most dismissive thing a doctor has ever said to you?

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Christmas + Menopause = a whole new level of “Are you kidding me right now?” In this episode, I break down why the holidays hit so damn hard during perimenopause/menopause, the hot flashes, the sleep chaos, and the emotional overload. You will learn how to take back your peace without apologizing for it.

If you’re overwhelmed, overstimulated, or one gingerbread cookie away from losing it… this one’s for you. You’re not crazy, you’re not alone, you’re just hormonal at Christmas. Let’s survive (and maybe even enjoy) the season together. 💜🎄🔥

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Menopause is transforming us. Puberty is transforming them. And somehow, we’re learning to grow together, rather than apart.

This week on What the Pause?!, I’m opening up about raising teenage daughters while navigating menopause, using coping mechanisms, engaging in open and respectful conversations, and teaching them body literacy.

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Join Amalia as she divulges her perimenopause journey into cannabis and cats. Cannabis to assist with insomnia, moods, and anxiety, and her cat Pepper, who has become her best friend.

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I’m sharing my personal journey through the messy middle of life, navigating perimenopause, the challenges of marriage, and ultimately, divorce. This channel is about honesty, humor, and healing. It’s for every woman who’s ever felt like her body, emotions, or identity hit the “pause” button—and wondered, what now?

Subscribe and join me on this journey of rediscovery, resilience, and reinvention.

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Amalia discusses the global, cultural, and gender differences in their knowledge about menopause. Ladies, invite the MEN in your life to hear her provide the education men need to support you throughout this new pause!

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Amalia describes her personal experience and research with those considering taking a GLP-1 during all stages of menopause. The findings are very interesting...

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Amalia covers the phenomenon on general practitioners dismissing our pleas for help during menopause.

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Amalia discusses the premise of why menopause is rarely discussed in the workplace, where are all the FEMALE decision and policy makers? I challenge you who are leaders to listen and provide commentary should I stand corrected. Need help to make CHANGES for women navigating through perimenopause and menopause? See me @linktr.ee/whatthepause

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Amalia covers what happens to our confidence as we embrace this stage of menopause. Why some women SHOULD give Zero F***s, and how our partners should be sensitive to this during this time.