Menopause Chats - Real Women, Real Conversations

Menopause Chats - Real Women, Real Conversations

The Menopause Chats podcast was created to share the stories of the every day perimenopausal and menopausal woman - think StoryCorps for menopause. It represents real stories from the perspective of eavesdropping on two friends chatting. These stories are not intended as medical advice, but for information and entertainment. Please seek a medical professional for specific advice regarding your menopause journey. Creator & host, Erin Daruszka, is a somatic & intuitive coach and a certified Menopause Coach who operates Pause and Align - helping GenX women in the "in-between." At: www.pauseandalign.com

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July 3, 2026 29 mins

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This episode I am speaking with my medical provider, Christina Saldanha, PA-C as we discuss her journey to helping women and how we can advocate for ourselves. 

You can find Christina's practice at: https://www.camelcitywomenswellness.com/home

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/camelcitywomenswellness


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Join me as we discuss Erin's peri-menopause journey. 

Erin is the creator and host of Menopause Chats. She is also a somatic and intuitive coach who helps women in the in-between live with more magic and intention through her signature approach The 5 Cs of Becoming Her. More information at: www.pauseandalign.com

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Listen to a chat with Louria as we discuss weight gain and brain fog associated with menopause.

Erin is the creator and host of Menopause Chats. She is also a somatic and intuitive coach who helps women in the in-between live with more magic and intention through her signature approach The 5 Cs of Becoming Her. More information at: www.pauseandalign.com

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We discuss Kari's perimenopause journey.

Erin is the creator and host of Menopause Chats. She is also a somatic and intuitive coach who helps women in the in-between live with more magic and intention through her signature approach The 5 Cs of Becoming Her. More information at: www.pauseandalign.com

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Join me as Nicki discusses menopause and an adult diagnosis of ADHD.

You can find Nicki's music here: https://www.acousticnicki.com/

Find out more about me: www.pauseandalign.com

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Join me in talking with Michelle about how her work as a holistic nutritionist helping perimenopausal women has been shaped by her own perimenopausal experience. 

Michelle's website: https://healthcoachmichelle.com/

Whole Life Nourishment Program (starting 9/21/25): https://healthcoachmichelle.com/nutrition/whole-life-nourishment/

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Join me in discussing Katie's journey to getting the care she needed and her experience with GLP-1s.

If you are interested in working with Katie: https://katierubin.com/

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Join me in talking with Kat about the power of post-menopause.

Erin is the creator and host of Menopause Chats. She is also a somatic and intuitive coach who helps women in the in-between live with more magic and intention through her signature approach The 5 Cs of Becoming Her. More information at: www.pauseandalign.com

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Join me in chatting with Jennifer about her experiences with perimenopause, including heavy periods, no longer being able to multitask, and caring less.

Erin is the creator and host of Menopause Chats. She is also a somatic and intuitive coach who helps women in the in-between live with more magic and intention through her signature approach The 5 Cs of Becoming Her. More information at: www.pauseandalign.com

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Erin is in discussion with Joie Seldon who shares her menopause experiences and some tips for regulating emotions. 

If you are interested in learning more about Joie:

For a free consultation 
https://joieseldon.com/

Joie's book - Emotions: An Owner's Manual 
https://tinyurl.com/EmotionsOwnersManual


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Erin speaks with Christina about her post-menopause life and what happens when the demands of every day life collide with perimenopause. 

Christina is a menopause coaching specialist and personal trainer based in Winston-Salem, NC. You can find her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainerchick72?igsh=MWhtdXYyY203cXA3ag%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

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In this episode Erin speaks with Tammy Lee, CEO of Opal Cool, about her personal menopause journey that inspired the products her company makes for perimenopausal women.

**Please have techno-patience as the internet was not fully cooperating that day**

More information about their products: https://opalcool.com/

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In this episode Erin talks with Lisa Williams, CEO of Hello Again shares some simple tools for feeling better at any age and her own experience with Hello Again that made her buy the company. 

Connect with Lisa on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hellolisawilliams

More information about Hello Again: https://helloagainproducts.com/


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This episode is with Dr. Amy Day, ND who is a Women's Health and Hormone Expert and Founder and Clinic Director of The Women's Vitality Center

We discuss women's healthcare, workplace legislation, and the moment that menopause is having right now. 

Website: https://womensvitalitycenter.com

Free online class "Navigating Perimenopause: Is HRT right for me?" is at https://womensvitalitycenter....

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In this episode Erin talks with Nakisha Dixon an HR leader, coach, and speaker about menopause in the workplace and how to support employees.  She can be found at: https://nakishadixon.com/

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Ari and Erin have been friends for years and a recent private conversation turns public as they discuss menopause in marriage, particularly Ari's experience at a time when there was less talk about menopause. 

Ari is the creator and host of The PAUSE -- Podcast of the New Creative South (no relation to menopause - haha) featuring regular interviews and stories with disruptive artists, creators, and leade...

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In this episode Erin talks with Dianne Allen, an executive mentor to neurodivergent and gifted adults about why more and more GenX women are being diagnosed with ADHD. 

Dianne Allen can be found at: https://www.msdianneallen.com/
Someone Gets Me Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1471331263171961/
Someone Gets Me podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@someonegetsme

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Liz shares her story of PCOS and thyroid disease related to her menopause journey.

Erin is the creator and host of Menopause Chats. She is also a somatic and intuitive coach who helps women in the in-between live with more magic and intention through her signature approach The 5 Cs of Becoming Her. More information at: www.pauseandalign.com

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Join me as Michelle talks about her journey with hormone positive breast cancer and medical menopause.

Erin is the creator and host of Menopause Chats. She is also a somatic and intuitive coach who helps women in the in-between live with more magic and intention through her signature approach The 5 Cs of Becoming Her. More information at: www.pauseandalign.com

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July 3, 2026 22 mins

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Join me as Jay shares her story of surgical menopause.

Erin is the creator and host of Menopause Chats. She is also a somatic and intuitive coach who helps women in the in-between live with more magic and intention through her signature approach The 5 Cs of Becoming Her. More information at: www.pauseandalign.com

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