Pleasure In The Pause: Smart, Sexy Midlife Conversations about Menopause, Hormones & Female Pleasure

7 | Millennial Menopause: Prepare for Life's Next Period with Confidence with Lauren Tetenbaum

Gabriella Espinosa Season 2 Episode 7

Navigating perimenopause and menopause can feel like uncharted territory for millennial women, but it doesn't have to be a journey of uncertainty and anxiety. Lauren, author of the upcoming book "Millennial Menopause," brings a fresh, compassionate perspective to a topic that has been shrouded in silence for far too long. Together, we explore how this generation can rewrite the narrative around menopause, embracing it not as an ending, but as an exciting new chapter of empowerment, self-discovery, and unapologetic personal growth.

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Lauren Tetenbaum, LCSW, JD, PMH-C ("The CounseLaur") is a social worker specializing in women’s mental health during life transitions, including the perinatal and perimenopausal stages. Through her counseling practice, Lauren provides therapy in NY, NJ, CT, and FL, facilitates groups and coaching workshops to empower postpartum and other women in corporate settings, and contributes to media on topics like maternal mental health, gender equity, and working parenthood. A mom of two, Lauren is also a former lawyer and a writer; her first book (Millennial Menopause: Preparing for Perimenopause, Menopause, and Life's Next Period) will be released in July 2025 and is now available for pre-order at https://thecounselaur.com/millennialmenopausebook/.


Highlights from our discussion include:

  • Lauren's groundbreaking book aims to empower women by demystifying perimenopause for a new generation.
  • We explored the importance of open, honest conversations about menopause across different age groups.
  • Discussing the emotional and psychological impacts of hormonal changes during perimenopause.
  • Strategies for creating more supportive, equitable relationships during life transitions.
  • Tools for maintaining self-compassion, intimacy, and personal joy through hormonal changes.

Perimenopause is more than a biological transition—it's an opportunity for radical self-discovery. By embracing this journey with curiosity, compassion, and courage, we're not just changing our personal narratives, but transforming how society views women's aging and power. Your story matters, and this is your moment to rewrite it.


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