🎙️ PAUZ: Grab Life by the Ovaries
Sleep, Menopause, and What You Can Actually Do — with Dr. Andrea Matsumura

Sleep problems aren’t just “part of aging” — and during perimenopause and menopause, poor sleep can quietly drive everything from brain fog and mood changes to weight gain, cardiovascular risk, and burnout.

In this episode of PAUZ: Grab Life by the Ovaries, we’re joined by Dr. Andrea Matsumura, MD, MS, FACP, FAASM — board-certified sleep medicine physician, menopause expert, and founder of the D.R.E.A.M. Sleep Method™.

Known as the Sleep Goddess, Dr. Matsumura blends science, strategy, and soul to help women understand how hormonal shifts impact sleep — and what actually works to restore rest, resilience, and long-term health.

Together, we cover:

• Why sleep disorders are often missed or misdiagnosed in women
• How menopause changes sleep architecture and circadian rhythms
• The connection between sleep, hormones, and chronic disease risk
• Practical, evidence-based steps you can take now to improve sleep
• Why protecting sleep in midlife is foundational to healthy longevity

This is a must-listen conversation for any woman navigating midlife who’s tired of being told to “just manage stress” or “sleep when you can.”

✨ Because sleep isn’t a luxury — it’s medicine.

Let’s Explore Sexuality in Menopause — with Dr. Lauren Walker

In this episode, we go deep into what really happens to sexuality in menopause — physically, emotionally, and relationally — with one of the top experts in the field. Dr. Lauren Walker is a Registered Psychologist, researcher, and Director of the Oncology Sexual Health Lab at the University of Calgary, with over 60 peer-reviewed publications and a clinical practice dedicated to sexual health, intimacy, and pelvic health.

She breaks down why desire shifts in midlife, how pelvic health conditions shape intimacy, what trauma-informed care really looks like, and why women deserve better, more inclusive, evidence-based conversations about sex after 40. If you’ve ever wondered “Is this normal?” — this episode is for you.

A must-listen for women in perimenopause and menopause, clinicians, partners, and anyone ready to rewrite the narrative around midlife sexuality.

In this episode of PAUZ: Grab Life by the Ovaries, we dive deep into the science of pleasure — and why it’s essential to women’s health, resilience, and joy at every age.

Dr. Nan Wise, a behavioral neuroscientist, certified sex therapist, and author of Why Good Sex Matters, joins Dr. Natalie Perkins to unpack what happens in the brain during desire, arousal, and orgasm — and how understanding these neural pathways can transform our mood, motivation, and connection.

We explore why so many women are caught in a “pleasure crisis,” how stress and midlife changes hijack our emotional brain, and what we can do to rewire for vitality. From solo sex to emotional authenticity, Dr. Wise shares research-backed insights on reclaiming pleasure as a core part of well-being — not a luxury.

If you’ve ever wondered what’s happening inside your brain when it comes to sexual desire, or why pleasure is truly medicine, this conversation is a masterclass in science, self-awareness, and unapologetic empowerment.

Tune in to learn:

• Why pleasure is a biological necessity, not indulgence
• How the female brain processes desire and reward
• The link between emotional suppression, mood disorders, and low libido
• Practical ways to reignite pleasure and purpose during perimenopause and beyond

About PAUZ:
PAUZ isn’t another menopause clinic — it’s a movement redefining women’s health as evolution, not decline. Evidence-based, collaborative, and inclusive, PAUZ helps women thrive through every stage with care that’s personalized, science-driven, and deeply human.