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Pleasure In The Pause: Smart, Sexy Midlife Conversations about Menopause, Hormones & Female PleasureAuthor: Gabriella Espinosa
Menopause doesn't mean the end of pleasureit's a new beginning! Pleasure in the Pause is dedicated to inspiring midlife women to feel more connected to their bodies, pleasure, and power through perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. Every week, we dive into informative and thought-provoking conversations with doctors, thought leaders, and experts in midlife wellness on pleasure and sexuality, menopause, embodiment and female empowerment.Hosted by Gabriella Espinosa, a menopause and female pleasure coach who is committed to guiding women to connect with their bodies, take charge of their health and live their fullest potential in midlife and beyond. Together, we'll reframe the conversation around pleasure, sex and menopause so you can be the best advocate for your body in and out of the bedroom. We want you to feel PLEASURE HAS NO EXPIRATION DATE! Say YES to Pleasure at www.pleasureinthepause.com Language: en Genres: Education, Health & Fitness, Self-Improvement, Sexuality Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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94 | Weight Loss vs. Weight Health: The Hormone Truth About GLP-1, Metabolism, and Your Body with Ashley Koff
Episode 94
Tuesday, 10 March, 2026
Have you been told your weight is your problem and that weight loss is the solution? What if everything you have been taught about the number on the scale, diet, and exercise is not just wrong but actively keeping you from becoming weight healthy? In this conversation on Pleasure in the Pause, host Gabriella Espinosa sits down with Ashley Koff, registered dietitian and author of the new book Your Best Shot: The Personalized System for Optimal Weight Health, GLP-1 Shot or Not. Ashley shares her own weight health story, from being bullied as a child for her belly to discovering that her body did not have what it needed to run better, and how that revelation changed the entire trajectory of her life and career. This conversation covers the four pillars of better nutrition (balance, quantity, timing, and quality), the pizza metaphor for building a personalized plan, and why digestion and hydration are the crust, not the sauce. Because weight health is not about restriction. It is about building a body that has what it needs.Ashley Koff, RD, is the USA Today bestselling author of Your Best Shot (HarperOne), founder of The Better Nutrition Program (BNP), and a pioneering voice behind the emerging weight health movement. A practitioner and thought-leader with more than 25 years of experience, Ashley has helped redefine how we approach weight, shifting the conversation from weight loss to weight health, a science-based framework focused on metabolic function, hormonal regulation, and sustainable outcomes. Through her work with patients, clinicians, leading brands and companies, and health organizations, Ashley has developed practical systems that translate complex nutrition science into personalized strategies people can actually implement.Highlights from our discussion include:Total body weight tells us nothing about health. We all have weight health hormones.GLP-1 medications are hormone replacement therapy.Your body needs protein spaced throughout the day to actually use it.If this conversation shifted the way you think about weight, health, and your body, please subscribe to Pleasure in the Pause for more empowering, evidence-based conversations about midlife health and wellness.CONNECT WITH ASHLEY KOFF:WebsiteBookSubstackCONNECT WITH GABRIELLA ESPINOSA:InstagramLinkedInWork with Gabriella! Go to https://www.gabriellaespinosa.com/ to book a call.Full episodes on YouTube. The information shared on Pleasure in the Pause is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making any decisions about your health or treatment. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or Pleasure in the Pause.
