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Welcome to unPAUSED, the podcast where bold, unfiltered conversations take place about what it really takes for women to thrive in the second half of life. Every week, Dr. Mary Claire Haver, a board-certified Obstetrician-Gynecologist, Certified Menopause Practitioner, and #1 New York Times best-selling author, tackles the conversations women actually need to hear. Dr. Haver sits down with a variety of medical experts, CEOs, and risk-takers to discuss everything that matters, from hormones and identity to financial power, relationships, and the tools needed to build the life you want. unPAUSED is about reclaiming your healthspan—not just the number of years you live, but the number of years you live well. Tune in every Tuesday for new episodes of unPAUSED. Subscribe now so you don't miss it.

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The Truth About Your Biological Clock: Egg Quality, AMH and Fertility with Dr. Natalie CrawfordHow “biological clock” timing is really about egg quality and ovarian function shaped by chronic inflammation, insulin resistance, and lifestyle; why fertility and later-life health are linked; and…9 Jun 2026 · 1 h 4 min · 20 chapters
GLP-1s, Hormones, and Why You Can't Calorie-Count Your Way Out of Menopause with Dr. Michelle GordonMidlife (peri/menopause) weight gain as predictable physiology; why “calories in, calories out” fails; how hormones, sleep, insulin/leptin resistance, and inflammation drive hunger, fat storage, and…2 Jun 2026 · 1 h 11 min · 36 chapters
Menopause Is a Portal: Reclaiming the Body, the Story, and the Second Half with Dr. Hillary McBrideThe menopausal transition as a biopsychosocial “portal” toward embodiment, freedom, and identity change—challenging medicalized, patriarchal narratives that frame midlife bodies as decaying or broken.26 May 2026 · 1 h 7 min · 30 chapters
The Holistic Plastic Surgeon: Devices, Ozempic Face, and What Your Habits Do to Aging SkinMidlife skin aging and “holistic plastic surgery”—how biology (estrogen loss), devices/lasers/peels, and lifestyle habits affect aging; when non-surgical treatments are worth it vs when surgery is…21 May 2026 · 42 min · 18 chapters
What Estrogen Does to Your Skin (And What Actually Works)How declining estrogen during menopause changes skin at the cellular level (collagen loss, hydration, oil production), and what evidence-based skincare and treatments can help.19 May 2026 · 1 h 7 min · 28 chapters
Menopause Masterclass: HRT Safety, Patch Absorption, Progesterone Intolerance, and Bone DensityMenopause hormone therapy (HRT) safety and contraindications; how estrogen delivery affects absorption (patch vs oral) and SHBG; managing progesterone intolerance; bleeding/uterine safety after…12 May 2026 · 1 h 5 min · 22 chapters
Mast Cells, Histamine, and Perimenopause Explained: MCAS, Anxiety, EstrogenMast cells, histamine, and mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) as an explanation for women’s hormonal symptoms in perimenopause/PMDD, plus how H1/H2 blockers (e.g., Allegra + Pepcid) may help…9 May 2026 · 47 min · 15 chapters
Estrogen, Progesterone, and Testosterone: The Science of Hormones, Sexual Function, and MenopauseHormone “precision” for women’s sexual function and menopause—how estrogen (including estradiol vs ethinyl estradiol), progesterone vs progestins, and testosterone actually work; why confusion…5 May 2026 · 1 h 25 min · 28 chapters
The Holderness Family Gets Real About PerimenopauseKim and Penn Holderness discuss perimenopause’s mental and emotional effects, how it changes intimacy and marriage, and why women’s symptoms are often dismissed as “normal.” They also connect…28 Apr 2026 · 1 h 4 min · 27 chapters
The Testosterone Conversation with Dr. Kelly Casperson: Beyond LibidoTestosterone’s role in women’s sexual health beyond libido, plus why female testosterone is under-prescribed and largely not FDA-approved; also covers genital urinary syndrome of menopause (GSM),…23 Apr 2026 · 1 h 14 min · 28 chapters
Sexual Health, Libido, and Orgasm: What Medicine Missed with Dr. Kelly CaspersonHow medicine and sex education fail women’s sexual health—especially desire, arousal, orgasm, pain, and menopause-related vulvovaginal symptoms—and what evidence-based approaches (including…21 Apr 2026 · 1 h 7 min · 25 chapters
Plant Medicine for Menopause: What Science and Ancient Healing Say Actually WorksHealthspan and menopause care, reframing perimenopause as a decade-long physiology shift, and criticizing U.S. healthcare reimbursement/time constraints that prevent truly personalized medicine.14 Apr 2026 · 1 h 10 min · 24 chapters
The Missing Piece in Longevity: The Top Gerontologist on Aging, Joy, and the Science of ThrivingLongevity isn’t just lifespan or healthspan; it’s “JoySpan”—thriving in life’s second half through joy, purpose, connection, curiosity, and meaning.7 Apr 2026 · 1 h 22 min · 27 chapters
The Perimenopause Masterclass: Anxiety, Brain Fog, Broken Sleep, Weight Gain & GLP-1sPerimenopause as a distinct 7–10 year biological transition (not “early menopause”) marked by hormone fluctuations that begin in the brain and can drive anxiety, brain fog, broken sleep, mood shifts,…31 Mar 2026 · 1 h 6 min · 24 chapters
Brain Fog, Memory Loss, and Alzheimer’s Risk During Menopause with Dr. Lisa MosconiIn this episode, Dr. Haver continues her discussion with Dr. Mosconi, a neuroscientist specializing in Alzheimer's and women's brain health.24 Mar 2026 · 1 h · 22 chapters
Welcome to Becoming You with Suzy WelchIn this episode of unPAUSED, Dr. Mary Claire Haver introduces Suzy Welch, a prominent business journalist and professor, known for her expertise in decision-making and authentic purpose.20 Mar 2026 · 2 min · 1 chapter
The Alzheimer's Prevention Plan for Women: Hormones, Sleep, and Nutrition with Dr. Lisa MosconiunPAUSED with Dr. Mary Claire Haver17 Mar 2026 · 1 h 6 min · 24 chapters
The Sleep Crisis in Menopause: Insomnia, Sleep Apnea & SolutionsunPAUSED with Dr. Mary Claire Haver10 Mar 2026 · 1 h 20 min · 31 chapters
Katie Couric on Truth, Trust, and Women's HealthKatie Couric on Truth, Trust, and Women's Health3 Mar 2026 · 1 h 16 min · 28 chapters
The Sex Life Nobody Warned You About: What a Top Sexual Medicine Expert Wants You To KnowThe Sex Life Nobody Warned You About: What a Top Sexual Medicine Expert Wants You To Know24 Feb 2026 · 58 min · 25 chapters
Building a Menopause Brand: Naomi Watts on HRT, Hot Flashes & HollywoodIn this episode of *unPAUSED*, Dr. Mary Claire Haver interviews Naomi Watts, an Academy Award-nominated actress and entrepreneur, who shares her journey through early menopause and her advocacy for…17 Feb 2026 · 1 h · 28 chapters
Female Libido in Menopause: Desire Loss, Biology & Solutions with Cindy EckertIn this episode, Dr. Mary Claire Haver speaks with Cindy Eckert, founder and CEO of Sprout Pharmaceuticals, discussing female libido, particularly in the context of menopause.10 Feb 2026 · 1 h 7 min · 26 chapters
Understanding Your Brain Through Perimenopause and Menopause with Dr. Louisa NicolaUnderstanding Your Brain Through Perimenopause and Menopause with Dr. Louisa Nicola3 Feb 2026 · 1 h 20 min · 37 chapters
Menopause, Hormones and Women’s Sexual Health with Dr. Rachel Rubin"unPAUSED" is hosted by Dr. Mary Claire Haver, an expert in women's health, focusing on bold discussions about thriving in the second half of life. This episode features Dr.27 Jan 2026 · 1 h 47 min · 47 chapters