The 'Pause Life

Here’s your go-to smoothie recipe for menopause support—nutrient-packed and delicious: Dr. Mary Claire’s Smoothie • ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt • 1 scoop protein powder • 1 cup frozen mixed berries • 1 tbsp chia seeds • 1 tbsp flaxseed • 1 tbsp hemp seeds • 5 g The Pause Nutrition creatine • 1 scoop The Pause Nutrition flavorless fiber • 1 scoop The Pause Nutrition skin + bone collagen • Ice • Water to fill a 24 oz cup

Feeling confused, dismissed, or just totally overwhelmed by menopause? You’re not alone. I created a free Menopause Empowerment Guide to help you understand what’s happening in your body—and how to take control of your care. Download it now—free and linked in our bio. #menopause #perimenopause #drmaryclaire #thenewmenopause #menopauseeducation #womenshealth #menopauseguide #thepauselife #empowerment

My Morning Ritual Smoothie This is more than a smoothie—it’s a daily act of care. Packed with protein, fiber, and nutrients to support your muscles, skin, and overall health through every phase of menopause. I created these Pause Nutrition supplements after caring for over 100,000 patients who needed real, effective solutions. Here’s what I make every morning: Recipe: ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt 1 scoop protein powder 1 scoop Pause Nutrition Creatine 1 scoop Pause Nutrition No-Flavor Fiber 2 scoops Pause Nutrition No-Flavor Skin & Bone Collagen 1 cup frozen mixed berries 1 tbsp chia seeds 1 tbsp ground flax 1 tbsp hemp seeds Water to blend Fuel your body. Support your muscles. Nourish your skin. Because you deserve the best. #menopause #perimenopause #drmaryclaire #thenewmenopause #PauseNutrition #protein #creatine #fiber #collagen #hormonehealth #womenshealth #healthyaging #menopausesupport #dailyritual

I wish I could get all the nutrition from my diet every single day, but life makes that a challenge

#onthisday

#onthisday

#onthisday

#onthisday

Strong bones. Glowing skin. One daily scoop. Our Skin & Bone Collagen is designed to support your body where it matters most—especially during menopause, when collagen and bone density naturally decline. Clinically backed, flavorless, and easy to add to your favorite drinks or smoothies. Linked in bio under Pause Nutrition. #menopause #perimenopause #drmaryclaire #thenewmenopause #PauseNutrition #collagen #bonehealth #skinhealth #healthyaging #womenshealth

What are the organ would you have electively removed? #menopause #perimenopause #drmaryclaire #Menopause #thenewmenopause

@justbeingmelani here is my submission #wedonotcareclub #menopause #perimenopause

Welcome to the perimenopause zone of chaos. Mood swings, brain fog, heavy periods, sleep issues, anxiety, night sweats—and wondering, “What is happening to me?” You’re not crazy. You’re not alone. You’re in perimenopause—and it’s real. Learn what’s happening and what you can do about it in my book The New Menopause. Knowledge is power. Let’s take it back. #menopause #perimenopause #drmaryclaire #thenewmenopause #zoneofchaos #hormones #womenshealth #midlifewomen #menopauseeducation #normalizeperimenopause #knowyourbody

#onthisday

Is it just me? 🤷🏻‍♀️#menopause

Headed to your menopause or perimenopause appointment? Ask these 3 questions—and pay attention to the answers. 1. Are you willing to discuss hormone therapy? → Red flag if they say no outright, dismiss your symptoms, or bring up outdated fear-mongering about risk. 2. What percentage of your patients are using hormone therapy? → Red flag if they say “almost none”—that likely means they’re not offering it, not that no one needs it. → Red flag if they say “100%”—that suggests a one-size-fits-all approach, which isn’t good medicine either. 3. Which types of hormone therapy do you offer? → Red flag if the only option is pellet therapy. That’s an ethical red flag. Pellets are not FDA-approved, often deliver supraphysiologic doses, and can be expensive and irreversible for months. There are multiple safe, effective, and customizable options—like transdermal estrogen, micronized progesterone, and more. Your care should never be limited to one method. You’re not being difficult. You’re being informed. And that’s powerful. #menopause #perimenopause #drmaryclaire #thenewmenopause #hrt #womenshealth #menopauseadvocate

You are not lying. And you are not alone. I hear this story all the time: a woman brings her food and exercise logs to her doctor, asking for help. She’s doing everything “right”—eating well, staying active, tracking habits. And instead of support, she’s told, “If this were true, you wouldn’t be fat.” Let me be clear: This is not about willpower. It’s about physiology. During perimenopause and menopause, declining estrogen shifts how our bodies store fat—specifically toward the abdomen. This visceral fat is inflammatory and increases the risk of insulin resistance, heart disease, and more. And here’s what most women aren’t told: 👉 This happens to most women—even those with “perfect” routines 👉 You can’t out-wellness your way past menopause 👉 Your ovaries will fail. It’s not if—it’s when This isn’t a moral failing. It’s biology. And it’s time for the shaming to stop. I’ve seen it in my clinical practice too many times—women being dismissed, not believed, and left to feel broken. You’re not broken. You’re transforming. Women deserve real answers. Real support. Real science. 📚 The research backs this. 🧠 The biology explains this. 💪 And YOU deserve evidence-based care that validates your experience. 👉 Start with our Menopause Empowerment Guide—it’s linked in bio. Because knowledge is power, and you deserve nothing less. #TheNewMenopause #MenopauseMatters #HormoneHealth #VisceralFat #MetabolicShift #PerimenopauseSupport #ScienceNotShame #YoureNotLying #MidlifeMedicine #WomensHealthDeservesBetter#onthisday

Let’s do an AMA: Ask Me Anything (Menopause Edition)! Got questions about symptoms, hormones, HRT, nutrition, sleep, or anything in between? Drop them in the comments—and I’ll be answering right here in Stories over the next few days. No topic is off limits. Let’s talk about what really matters. #menopause #perimenopause #drmaryclaire #thenewmenopause

The Pause Nutrition is here for you.

#onthisday

I’ve spent decades in medicine, and here’s a hard truth I’ve come to realize: medical insurance isn’t designed to keep you well—it’s there to maybe keep you from going bankrupt if you get really sick. And that’s a maybe at best. As a physician, I’ve watched patients delay preventive care, skip essential medications, or avoid follow-ups—not because they don’t care about their health, but because they can’t afford to use the insurance they already pay for. Let’s be clear: medical bills are the #1 cause of bankruptcy in the U.S. Wellness shouldn’t be a luxury. Access shouldn’t depend on crisis. It’s time we talk honestly about what “coverage” really means—and demand better. #menopause #perimenopause #drmaryclaire #thenewmenopause