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Reclaim The Pause
by Menopause With Lindsey
Reclaim the pause is a podcast for exhausted women in perimenopause who are ready to feel like themselves again. If you're bone tired, foggy-brained, moody, or just pushing through each day this is your invitation to pause, breathe, and reclaim your energy, clarity, and purpose.Hosted by Lindsey Spivey a certified health coach and functional nutritionist who blends food, movement, mindset, nervous system support, and faith - each episode offers practical tools, compassionate guidance, and honest conversations to help you heal from the inside out.This is whole person wellness for women in the messy middle where hormones shift, identity questions rise, and the world doesn't slow down... but you can!You don't need to overhaul your life to thrive again. You just need the right support, the right practices, and the space to reconnect with the woman God created you to be.Come as you are. Leave with hope, grounded wisdom, and the freedom to thrive.
Episodes
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Why Your Workouts Stop Working in Perimenopause (and What Actually Does) With Ami Patrick
In this empowering episode, Lindsey sits down with Ami, The Midlife Muscle Mentor, to unpack what truly happens inside a woman’s body during perimenopause and how strength, mindset, and lifestyle shifts can restore energy and confidence. They discuss the realities of visceral fat, why the scale…
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From Engineering to Energy Medicine: How Beth Mielbrecht Helps Menopausal Women Heal
In this conversational episode, Lindsey and Beth explore the deeper layers of women’s health—how physical symptoms often point to emotional needs, energetic imbalances, or lifestyle stressors. Beth shares her transition from mechanical engineering into bioenergetics and explains how digital…
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Peptide Therapy for Perimenopause: The New Science of Midlife Hormone Balance | Dr. Alex Gajer
Episode Overview In today’s episode, Lindsey sits down with Dr. Alexandra Gajer, board-certified physician and founder of The Gajer Practice, who specializes in metabolic medicine, hormone balance, and cutting-edge peptide therapies for women. Dr. Gajer shares her personal journey from residency…
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Breathwork for Menopause Relief with Nicki Lambert
Today on Reclaim the Pause, I’m joined by Nicki — a certified breathwork facilitator, nervous system coach, and founder of Return to Radiance. After 25 years in corporate and hitting a wall of burnout, Nicki left everything she knew to rebuild her health. Breathwork became the tool that brought…
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Faith Before Healing: How God Transformed Dr. Tanya Paynter’s Health and Purpose
Dr. Tanya Paynter, Naturopathic Doctor & Founder of Psalm Medical and the Christian Women’s Health Fellowship When you’ve tried every supplement, diet, or wellness plan and still feel stuck—maybe it’s not your body that’s failing you. Maybe it’s an invitation to come back to the One who made it.…
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Nutrition Myths In Perimenopause - Stop The Shame!
Are you dragging through your day, foggy, exhausted, and secretly wondering if you’re doing something wrong with food? You’re not alone. In this episode of *Reclaim the Pause*, Lindsey Spivey busts some of the biggest nutrition myths that keep women stuck in shame and fatigue—and shows you what...
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Poor Stress Management & the Cortisol Drain in Menopause
Poor Stress Management & the Cortisol Drain No supplement or diet can outpace chronic stress. Lindsey explores how the “pregnenolone steal” connects stress and progesterone loss—and why calming your nervous system is the first step toward restoring energy. Takeaways • Chronic stress hijacks…
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Your Body Remembers—Healing the Hidden Stress of Perimenopause with Maisie Smith-Lovett
Your Body Remembers—Healing the Hidden Stress of Perimenopause with Maisie Smith-Lovett Guest: Maisie Smith-Lovett, CEO and Founder of MSL Holistic Wellness Coaching In this episode, Lindsey sits down with Maisie Smith-Lovett, a holistic wellness coach who helps high-achieving women heal their...
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Nighttime Scrolling, TV & Poor Sleep Habits in Menopause
Nighttime Scrolling, TV & Poor Sleep Habits You’re wiped out—but still scrolling at midnight. In this quick listen, Lindsey explains how blue light and late-night habits disrupt melatonin, spike cortisol, and throw off hormone rhythm, leaving you groggy and foggy the next day. Takeaways • Blue...
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Not Asking for Help When You Truly Need It in Menopause
Not Asking for Help When You Truly Need It Exhaustion often hides beneath self-reliance. Lindsey shares why asking for help isn’t weakness—it’s physiology. Social connection reduces stress hormones, protects mood, and even steadies energy during the hormonal ups and downs of midlife. Takeaways •...
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Saying Yes When You Mean No in Perimenopause
Saying yes when you mean no You eat well, you move your body… yet you’re still exhausted. What if the real energy drain isn’t physical—but emotional? In this episode, Lindsey unpacks how over-commitment and people-pleasing quietly raise cortisol, lower progesterone, and steal the rest your body...
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Finding Peace and Purpose in Menopause with Amy D'Agrosa
In this heartfelt conversation, Lindsey sits down with Amy D'Agrosa, a transpersonal life coach, clinical hypnotherapist, and spiritual guide who helps women navigate life’s big transitions—from perimenopause and identity shifts to spiritual awakening. Amy opens up about her own journey through...
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The Emotional Side Of Perimenopause
When we think of menopause, hot flashes usually get all the attention. But for many women, the emotional side of perimenopause is what feels most overwhelming. Mood swings, anxiety, brain fog, irritability, and that deep tiredness can leave you wondering if you’re losing yourself. In this…
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Perimenopause Fatigue, Self-Care & the Truth About Hormone Therapy — with Dr. Carol Lourie
Episode Summary: In this powerful and deeply grounded conversation, Lindsey is joined by naturopath, acupuncturist, and homeopath Dr. Carol Lourie to explore what’s really happening in perimenopause—and how small, intentional choices can help women reclaim energy, balance, and peace of mind....
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Menopausal Skin Health with Nancy Reagan
In this powerful episode of Reclaim the Pause, Lindsey sits down with Nancy, a skincare expert and early menopause thriver, to explore the intersection of women’s health, skincare, and spirituality. Together they discuss: The gaps in medical education around menopause and why women’s health...
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Reclaiming Energy and Confidence in Menopause Through Dance Therapy
In this episode of Reclaim the Pause, Lindsey sits down with Lisa Manca, a licensed professional clinical counselor and board-certified dance therapist based in San Francisco, to explore how movement can help women navigate the emotional and physical transitions of perimenopause and menopause.…
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Cold Showers, Anxiety & Healing: How Cold Water Can Reset Your Body in Perimenopause
What if 20 seconds of cold water could ease hot flashes, calm anxiety, and even lift your mood in perimenopause? In this episode, Lindsey shares new research on cold water swimming for menopausal women—and how you can get the same benefits right at home. From lymphatic support and immune…
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Perimenopause Reset: Fasting, Energy & Calm w/ Carla Wainwright
Perimenopause can feel overwhelming—fatigue, mood swings, and stress often collide with the pressure of managing busy lives. In this episode, Lindsey sits down with Carla Wainwright, a women’s holistic wellness coach, to talk about practical and compassionate ways to navigate this season. Carla...
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Cycle Syncing: How to Nourish Hormones & Boost Energy, with Amy Dave
What if the key to feeling more energized, reducing PMS symptoms, and restoring balance was already built into your body? In this episode, Lindsey sits down with Amy, a women’s wellness coach and former physician assistant, who helps women overcome PMS symptoms through cycle syncing—the practice…
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From Chaos to Confidence: Mindset Shifts for Navigating Perimenopause with Victoria
Perimenopause can feel like chaos—your body is changing, your energy feels drained, and your sense of self may feel unsteady. But what if this season could be the doorway to clarity, confidence, and freedom? In this episode, Lindsey welcomes international bestselling author and CEO of Embody...
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Autoimmunity, Fatigue & Perimenopause
If you’ve been navigating the double challenge of perimenopause and chronic illness or autoimmunity, you know the exhaustion runs deeper than just feeling “a little tired.” It’s bone-deep fatigue. It’s brain fog that makes simple decisions feel impossible. It’s the grief of losing who you once...
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"Breaking Free from Diet Culture: Why Weight Isn’t the Real Problem (with Kasey Leigh)"
In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Lindsey sits down with Kasey Leigh— creator of Boss Body Energy and wellness advocate—to explore the truth behind diet culture and why your weight is not the real problem. Together, they unpack the emotional toll of chronic dieting, the silent…
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It’s Not Just Hormones: The Real Root Causes of Perimenopause Symptoms
You’re tired, foggy, anxious, and not sleeping—and someone tells you it’s just “hormones.” But what if that’s only part of the story? In this episode of Reclaim the Pause, we’re digging deeper into why perimenopause symptoms feel so unpredictable, intense, and isolating. It’s not just a hormone...
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“Are Your Bones at Risk? What Every Woman Over 40 Needs to Know About Osteoporosis”
“Are Your Bones at Risk? What Every Woman Over 40 Needs to Know About Osteoporosis” Summary: Osteoporosis is one of the most overlooked health risks for women in midlife—and it can begin earlier than you think. In this episode, Lindsey breaks down the science of bone loss in peri- and...
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Your Heart Matters: Natural Support for Cardiovascular Health in Menopause
Cardiovascular disease is the #1 killer of women—but most of us don’t realize how much menopause impacts our heart health. In this episode, Lindsey breaks down the link between declining estrogen and increased risk, the emotional toll of fatigue and confusion, and most importantly—what you can do...
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Hormones, Hope & Healing: What to Know About HRT and Natural Alternatives
Hormones, Hope & Healing: What to Know About HRT and Natural Alternatives Not sure if hormone therapy is right for you? You’re not alone. In this episode of Reclaim the Pause, Lindsey breaks down the most common types of HRT—like estradiol patches, progesterone, testosterone, and vaginal...
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Menopause, Mindset & Meaning: How to Embrace the Pause
We’ll talk: The cultural narratives that make us feel old How to reframe your symptoms, aging, and purpose with compassion Practical mindset shifts + spiritual encouragement A few beautiful reframe mantras and a special story from Lindsey's own awakening during early menopause A powerful…
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Too Tired to Pray? How Prayer Can Actually Boost Your Energy in Menopause
Feeling too tired to pray… and even more tired after trying everything else? In this episode of Reclaim the Pause, we explore how prayer isn’t just spiritual—it’s physiological. You’ll learn how the simple act of pausing in prayer can help calm your nervous system, reduce stress hormones, and...
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"The Gut-Estrogen Connection: What Your Microbiome Has to Do with Brain Fog, Weight Gain, and More"
Your gut isn’t just about digestion—it’s one of the most powerful regulators of estrogen in your body. In this episode of Reclaim the Pause, we’re diving into the fascinating connection between your gut microbiome and your hormones, especially during perimenopause. You’ll learn: How your gut…
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The Blood Sugar Connection: Why Menopause Makes Belly Fat Worse—And What You Can Do About It
The Blood Sugar Connection: Why Menopause Makes Belly Fat Worse—And What You Can Do About It Episode Summary: Struggling with belly weight gain, brain fog, or fatigue that won’t quit? In this episode, we explore the link between insulin resistance and menopausal symptoms—and how small changes in...
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Understanding Menopausal Weight Gain and What to Do About It”
Title: My Body’s Changing and I Don’t Know Why: Understanding Menopausal Weight Gain and What to Do About It Summary: What used to work doesn’t work anymore—and your jeans don’t fit the way they used to either. In this episode, we unpack why weight gain during peri- and post-menopause happens…
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Can’t Sleep? Why Menopause Messes With Rest—and How to Reclaim It
If you're wide awake at 3 a.m., drenched in sweat, or feeling like sleep just doesn’t work anymore—you’re not alone. In this episode, we unpack why sleep becomes so elusive in peri-menopause and menopause, what’s actually happening in your body, and how you can start supporting deep, healing rest...
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I’m So Tired and Nothing Helps: Why Peri-Menopause Depletes You and How to Recover
If you're exhausted and nothing seems to help—this episode is for you. In this honest conversation, we explore the deeper reasons behind peri-menopausal fatigue that go far beyond poor sleep. Lindsey walks you through the hidden energy drains in your day, what your body actually needs to recover,...
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Mood, Food & the Nervous System – Finding Calm in the Chaos
Anxiety. Mood swings. Feeling overwhelmed for no reason. If you’ve been asking “What is wrong with me?”—this episode is your reminder that it’s not just in your head… it’s in your hormones, your brain chemistry, and your nervous system. Join Lindsey as she unpacks the deep connection between…
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What’s Really Happening to My Body in Menopause (You Are Not Crazy)
Hormones 101 In this first episode, Lindsey explains what’s really going on in perimenopause and menopause—from shifting hormones to emotional upheaval—and why your symptoms are signals, not flaws. Learn how your body is adapting, not failing, and how you can begin to support it naturally with...
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Trailer
Welcome to Reclaim the Pause Menopause isn’t just a pause—it’s a powerful transition. In this trailer episode, Lindsey—nutritionist, certified health coach, and woman who’s walked through early menopause herself—introduces Reclaim the Pause, a podcast for women who want to navigate perimenopause...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Reclaim the pause is a podcast for exhausted women in perimenopause who are ready to feel like themselves again. If you're bone tired, foggy-brained, moody, or just pushing through each day this is your invitation to pause, breathe, and reclaim your energy, clarity, and purpose.Hosted by Lindsey Spivey a certified health coach and functional nutritionist who blends food, movement, mindset, nervous system support, and faith - each episode offers practical tools, compassionate guidance, and honest conversations to help you heal from the inside out.This is whole person wellness for women in the messy middle where hormones shift, identity questions rise, and the world doesn't slow down... but you can!You don't need to overhaul your life to thrive again. You just need the right support, the right practices, and the space to reconnect with the woman God created you to be.Come as you are. Leave with hope, grounded wisdom, and the freedom to thrive.
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Reclaim the pause is a podcast for exhausted women in perimenopause who are ready to feel like themselves again. If you're bone tired, foggy-brained, moody, or just pushing through each day this is your invitation to pause, breathe, and reclaim your energy, clarity, and purpose.Hosted by Lindsey...
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