Menopause + Active Women with Selene Yeager

In this empowering episode of Another Mother Runner, hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Tish Hamilton welcome Selene Yeager, host of the popular podcast Hit Play Not Pause, to discuss the intersection of menopause and athletic performance. The conversation dives deep into the realities of perimenopause and menopause for active women, emphasizing that these transitions are not just about hot flashes but involve profound physical, mental, and emotional shifts that can impact endurance, strength, and overall well-being. Selene shares her personal journey from accidental athlete to menopause advocate, highlighting how her own experience with declining performance and brain fog led her to co-author 'Roar' and 'Next Level' and launch her podcast. She stresses the importance of resistance training, hormone therapy (when appropriate), anti-inflammatory nutrition, and community support as key tools for maintaining athletic identity and health through midlife. The hosts reflect on their own experiences, with Sarah acknowledging her early menopause and Tish sharing her struggles with brain fog and night sweats, particularly exacerbated by long runs and alcohol. The episode closes with a strong call to action: listen to your body, prioritize recovery, and seek informed medical guidance to navigate this transition with confidence and grace.