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What the Pause?!

What the Pause?!

By: Amalia Kartsonas
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What the Pause?! – A Podcast for ALL !!!!

Are you navigating pre-, peri, menopause, or post-menopause? Then this podcast is for you! Hosted by Certified Holistic Perimenopause and Menopause Coach, Amalia Kartsonas, What the Pause?! takes a raw, real, and hilarious look at The Pause—the phase of life no one warns you about.

Amalia, a proud Gen X’er raising two teenage daughters, doesn’t hold back. With a no-nonsense attitude, she dives into the unfiltered reality of menopause. Her passion for this topic began 25 years ago while helping her mother through the transition, and now, at 54, she’s sharing her own journey—despite not having hit menopause yet!

Get ready for laughs, honesty, and straight talk about all things menopause. Because if we’re going through it, we might as well talk about it!

Podcast Disclaimer

"What the Pause" is for informational and entertainment purposes only. I am not a medical professional, and all opinions shared are based on my personal menopause journey.

Please consult a healthcare professional before making any decisions regarding your health.

2025
Hygiene & Healthy Living Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Perimenopause in Your 30s? Carly's Journey and the Signs Women Miss
    Mar 13 2026

    Perimenopause is often thought of as something that begins in a woman’s 40s. But for many women, the first hormonal changes and symptoms can begin much earlier.

    In this episode of What the Pause?!, Amalia speaks with Carly Malo of MyStoria, who shares her personal perimenopause journey and how that experience led her to work in the women’s health space supporting others through hormonal changes and fertility.

    This is a MUST-WATCH, especially if you are trying to conceive in your 30s!

    To contact Carly at MyStoria:

    Instagram: @carly_mystoria and/or @mystoriafertility

    website:

    https://www.mystoria.com/

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    30 mins
  • HRT Risks vs Benefits and how many women in Canada do not have access.
    Mar 8 2026

    Menopause isn’t optional. It’s half the population.

    Yet in Canada, many women are still paying out of pocket for treatments that can dramatically improve their quality of life.

    Meanwhile, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Yukon now cover menopausal hormone therapy through FEDERAL pharmacare that your PREMIER must buy into.

    If this matters to you, share this post and ask your provincial leaders why menopause care still isn’t being prioritized. CONTACT YOUR MPP and PREMIER HERE to start the process: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EFJC5pYQWL5-w_AQ9kx-8S007UEbqOvT/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=100576893768407455433&rtpof=true&sd=true

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    28 mins
  • What is happening to my body after 40?
    Feb 22 2026

    If you’ve noticed weight gain, brain fog, anxiety, sleep issues, joint pain, or sudden emotional shifts, you’re not imagining it. Perimenopause and menopause bring hormonal, metabolic, and nervous system changes that can make your body feel unfamiliar.

    As a former fitness instructor and 54-year-old woman living this chapter myself, I share both science and lived experience so you can understand what’s happening.

    I cover my Threads follower questions!!! Stick around so you don't miss out!!

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    22 mins
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