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.
Canada finally has a Menopause Policy Agenda released on October 1st, 2026.
My question is: who is accountable for actually making it happen?
Women are still struggling to find properly informed healthcare providers. Some are still having difficulty accessing estrogen patches. And in workplaces across Canada, women in their 40s and 50s are still afraid that admitting they are struggling with menopause will make them look weak, unreliable or “past their prime.”
Meanwhile, we keep telling women to advocate for themselves.
I want to know who is educating the leaders making decisions about their careers.
Especially the male leaders who may have absolutely no understanding of what menopause can look like.
A woman does not suddenly lose 30 years of experience because she is going through menopause.
But now I want timelines.
I want follow-up.
I want accountability.
And I want to know why it has taken Canada this long.
We may be pausing, but we are definitely NOT stopping.
#WhatThePause #MenopauseCanada #MenopauseAwareness #WomenInLeadership #WomenOver50 #WomensHealth #MenopauseAtWork #HRT #MidlifeWomen
20 Sept 2026
What Happened When 30 Women Started Talking About Menopause
Last week’s menopause conversation at WPL Eastside (Ontario, Canada) reminded me why I started What the Pause?!
About 30 women came together to talk about the myths and truths of menopause, but what happened went far beyond that. Women shared stories about being dismissed by healthcare providers, feeling afraid to speak about menopause at work, and simply not knowing where to turn for answers.
One thing stayed with me: women need spaces where they can talk openly, be heard, and support each other.
We also need better education in healthcare, workplaces, and leadership. Menopause shouldn’t be something women feel they have to hide or apologize for.
#WhatThePause #Menopause #Perimenopause #MenopauseAwareness #WomensHealth #WomenSupportingWomen #MenopauseAtWork #WomensHealthMatters #MidlifeWomen #MenopauseConversation #BreakTheSilence #WomensWellbeing
16 Aug 2026
Amalia's Journey in Post-Menopause - One Month In!
One month into post-menopause, I’m checking in on what has actually changed, and surprisingly, a lot of it has been positive.
In this episode of What the Pause?!, I share how I’m feeling after my first four weeks on the other side of menopause. I talk about the freedom of finally being DONE with periods, why HRT is still an important part of my life, the return of my energy and motivation to get back into the gym, and how I’m learning to think differently about my body at 54.
I’m also starting a brand-new job at 54, which feels like a pretty powerful reminder that this stage of life is NOT about winding down.
For me, post-menopause is starting to feel less like an ending and more like a new chapter filled with more freedom, confidence, perspective, and motivation than I expected.
We hear so much about what menopause takes away.
In this episode, I want to talk about what we can gain.
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