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unPAUSED with Dr. Mary Claire Haver
37 episodes · 20 with AI analysis
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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People · top 20
Dr. Mary Claire Haver×35Dr. Rachel Rubin×4Susie Welch×3Dr. Jocelyn Whitstein×3Dr. Kelly Casperson×3Lisa Mosconi×3Dr. Sharon Malone×3Rachel Rubin×2Princess Maria Bonaparte×2Sigmund Freud×2Dr. Rocio Salas Whalen×2Dr. Lauren Streicher×2Kim Holderness×2Dr. Carol Tavris×2Suzy Welch×2Dr. Tony Yoon×2Erwin Goldstein×2Dr. Andrea Matsumura×2Naomi Watts×2Dr. Elizabeth Komen×2
Companies · top 20
University of Texas Medical Branch×16MIDI Health×8Alloy Health×6Quince×5Anthropic×3Pfizer×3Daily Look×3Duke University×3ABC×2Novo Nordisk×2American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists×2Forum for Women in Sports Medicine×2Eli Lilly×2National Institutes of Health×2Milken Institute×2Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine×2Yale University×2Mount Sinai×2Jones Road Beauty×2Dana-Farber Cancer Institute×2
Topics · top 10
Estrogen receptors and collagen production in skinMenopausal skin changes and accelerated agingVitamin C serums and stabilization technologyRetinoids (tretinoin, retinol) and prescription strength optionsTopical vs. systemic hormone replacement therapy for skinSunscreen filters and UV protection standardsBakuchiol as plant-based retinol alternativePeptides and growth factors in skincareBotox and neurotoxin injectables (Dysport, Xeomin, Juveau, Daxxify)Hyaluronic acid fillers and injection safety
Analyzed Episodes
May 19, 2026
What Estrogen Does to Your Skin (And What Actually Works)
Estrogen receptors and collagen production in skinMenopausal skin changes and accelerated agingVitamin C serums and stabilization technology
View AnalysisMay 21, 2026
The Holistic Plastic Surgeon: Devices, Ozempic Face, and What Your Habits Do to Aging Skin
IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) for hyperpigmentation and age spotsCO2 laser ablation and fractional CO2 laser technologyRadiofrequency microneedling (Morpheus 8)
View AnalysisMar 20, 2026
Welcome to Becoming You with Suzy Welch
Identity and self-discovery in midlifeCareer transitions and reinventionDecision-making frameworks
View AnalysisMar 24, 2026
Brain Fog, Memory Loss, and Alzheimer’s Risk During Menopause with Dr. Lisa Mosconi
Alzheimer's disease pathology and biomarkers (amyloid plaques, neurofibrillary tangles)Estrogen's neuroprotective mechanisms and brain glucose metabolismMenopause and perimenopause as Alzheimer's risk inflection points
View AnalysisMar 31, 2026
The Perimenopause Masterclass: Anxiety, Brain Fog, Broken Sleep, Weight Gain & GLP-1s
Perimenopause definition and hormonal fluctuation patternsAnxiety and depression as early perimenopause symptomsBrain fog and cognitive changes during menopause transition
View AnalysisApr 7, 2026
The Missing Piece in Longevity: The Top Gerontologist on Aging, Joy, and the Science of Thriving
JoySpan concept and framework for meaningful agingInternalized ageism and its measurable health impactsGerontology vs. geriatrics specialization and training gaps
View AnalysisApr 14, 2026
Plant Medicine for Menopause: What Science and Ancient Healing Say Actually Works
Perimenopause diagnosis and management in women over 40Healthcare system reimbursement models and RVU-based compensationPhysician moral injury versus burnout in traditional medicine
View AnalysisApr 21, 2026
Sexual Health, Libido, and Orgasm: What Medicine Missed with Dr. Kelly Casperson
Female sexual desire and hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD)Orgasm gap in heterosexual vs same-sex relationshipsResponsive vs spontaneous desire models
View AnalysisApr 23, 2026
The Testosterone Conversation with Dr. Kelly Casperson: Beyond Libido
Testosterone therapy for women: dosing, delivery methods, and safety profileGenital urinary syndrome of menopause (GSM): prevalence, undertreatment, and vaginal estrogen efficacyFDA approval disparities between men and women in sexual health medications
View AnalysisApr 28, 2026
The Holderness Family Gets Real About Perimenopause
Perimenopause mental health symptoms and anxiety disordersHealthcare provider training gaps in menopause medicinePostpartum depression and intrusive thought screening protocols
View AnalysisMay 5, 2026
Estrogen, Progesterone, and Testosterone: The Science of Hormones, Sexual Function, and Menopausee
Ethinyl estradiol vs. bioidentical estradiol: potency, receptor binding, and clinical implicationsProgestin receptor selectivity and off-target effects (androgen, glucocorticoid, mineralocorticoid receptors)Progesterone intolerance and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) pathophysiology
View AnalysisMay 9, 2026
Mast Cells, Histamine, and Perimenopause Explained: MCAS, Anxiety, Estrogen
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) diagnosis and diagnostic criteriaH1 and H2 antihistamine receptor mechanisms and clinical applicationsEstrogen-mast cell activation relationship in perimenopause and menopause
View AnalysisMay 12, 2026
Menopause Masterclass: HRT Safety, Patch Absorption, Progesterone Intolerance, and Bone Density
HRT Safety and ContraindicationsTransdermal Patch Absorption VariabilityEstradiol Serum Level Monitoring for Bone Density
View AnalysisOct 17, 2025
Introducing unPAUSED with Dr. Mary Claire Haver
Menopause and hormone therapyWomen's health in midlifeHealth span vs lifespan
View AnalysisOct 21, 2025
The Truth About Estrogen: What the Women's Health Initiative Got Wrong with Dr. Avrum Bluming & Dr. Carol Tavris
Women's Health Initiative study design flaws and statistical misinterpretationHormone replacement therapy safety and efficacy in menopause managementBreast cancer risk assessment and communication in hormone therapy decisions
View AnalysisOct 21, 2025
Leanne Morgan on Menopause, Success at 60, and Why She's Just Getting Started
Perimenopause and menopause symptom managementHormone replacement therapy (HRT) and testosterone therapy for womenWomen's sexual health and libido in midlife
View AnalysisOct 28, 2025
Menopause and Heart Disease: What Every Woman Needs to Know with Dr. Jayne Morgan
Menopause as cardiovascular risk factorSex-specific heart disease presentation and diagnosisMicrovascular disease in women
View AnalysisNov 5, 2025
Build Strength, Live Longer: The Menopause Longevity Blueprint with Dr. Vonda Wright
Bone density screening and DEXA scans for women under 65Musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause and estrogen receptor biologyPeak bone mass development and long-term fracture risk
View AnalysisNov 11, 2025
GLP-1s and Midlife Metabolism: Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen Breaks Down the Science of Weight Loss and Menopause: Part 1
GLP-1 receptor agonists (semaglutide, tirzepatide, liraglutide) mechanism and clinical applicationsBody composition analysis and DEXA scanning vs. BMI for obesity diagnosisMuscle preservation during weight loss and basal metabolic rate
View AnalysisNov 18, 2025
GLP-1s and Midlife Metabolism Part 2: Dr. Rocio Salas Whalen Breaks Down the Science of Weight Loss and Menopause
GLP-1 medications (semaglutide, tirzepatide, liraglutide) for weight loss and metabolic healthMuscle preservation and body composition analysis during weight lossProtein requirements for GLP-1 patients (100g+ daily minimum)
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