What this episode is about
As you close out 2025 and step into the new year, remember this truth: your pleasure has no expiration date.
Key takeaways
- Gabriella says the FDA removed the box warning on vaginal estrogen this fall, after an advocacy campaign she backed through Let's Talk Menopause.
- Gabriella says real progress in women's health happens when we stop accepting what's wrong and start demanding better, loudly and without apology.
- Gabriella says brain health and Alzheimer's prevention are moving earlier. Midlife is being seen as a key window to look at sleep, vascular health, metabolism and hormones.
Moments from this episode
Word for word from the recording. Tap a time to hear it.
A road map back to yourself
“You're not just looking for information. You're looking for permission, for validation, for a road map back to yourself.”
Her 60s: less proving, more ease
“This next decade feels less about proving and more about embodying. Less striving and more ease. Less questioning my worth and more trusting my wisdom.”
Healthy aging is staying connected
“Because healthy aging isn't about shrinking or managing decline. It's about staying connected to our bodies, our desires, our curiosity, and our capacity for joy.”
Pleasure is a birthright
“Midlife women can come home to themselves. Where pleasure isn't a luxury but a birthright. Where aging isn't about decline but about expansion, where we trust our bodies, honor our desires, and step into our wisdom with confidence.”
“Midlife women are not slipping into invisibility as society would like us to believe. We are speaking up, sharing our stories, changing narratives, and dismantling outdated systems.”
Gabriella Espinosaat 8:05
Hear this momentFeel more pleasure, 10 minutes a day.
10 Days of Pleasure is free. One 10-minute turn-on in your inbox each day. Each one comes with the expert from my podcast who explains why it works.
Day 1 lands in your inbox in a minute. My letter comes after the 10 days, and you can unsubscribe any time.
Show notes
There's something powerful about stepping across the threshold of a new year. It's a chance to honor what was, release what no longer serves, and call in what we truly want. But for that renewal to take root, it needs more than good intentions – it needs to be grounded in our bodies, aligned with how we truly want to feel.
In this intimate end-of-year solo episode of Pleasure in the Pause, host Gabriella Espinosa invites you to pause before rushing into resolutions and plans. She guides you through a reflective journey to honor what shaped 2025, release what no longer serves, and become present to what you're calling in for the year ahead.
Read the full show notesShow less
In this episode, Gabriella shares:
- Three experiences that gave her hope about changing narratives in midlife women's health, pleasure, and storytelling
- A personal transition she's stepping into and what it's teaching her about honoring the journey and trusting wisdom
- What to pay attention to in 2026 – from women-centered longevity to sexual wellness finally being recognized as health
- Two new podcast features launching this year
- A guided reflection practice to help you choose what to carry forward and what to release
This isn't just another year-in-review. It's 30 minutes to pause, breathe, and step into this new chapter with intention, clarity, and deep self-trust.
Listen now and start the year grounded in what truly matters.
As you close out 2025 and step into the new year, remember this truth: your pleasure has no expiration date. Your body, your desires, and your wisdom matter exactly as they are right now. Take time this week to work through the journaling prompts shared in this episode , ask yourself what you're ready to carry forward and what you're ready to leave behind. Then, submit your questions for the new "Ask Me Anything" segment anonymously to hello@pleasureinthepause.com No question is too personal or too awkward , this is your shame-free space.
Subscribe to Pleasure In The Pause so you don't miss the exciting new conversations coming in 2026, and share this episode with a woman in your life who needs permission to prioritize her pleasure and step into her next chapter with confidence.
Are you ready to awaken your sensuality and feel more empowered in your body? Access the FREE Pleasure Upgrade Bundle at pleasureinthepause.com/gift.
LINKS MENTIONED:
CONNECT WITH GABRIELLA ESPINOSA:
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.
About your host
Gabriella EspinosaI talk with doctors and experts about pleasure, desire and feeling fully alive in midlife. This one's just me.More about me
