The Lazy Genius Podcast

Episode: Presenting unPAUSED with Dr. Mary Claire Haver

Date: November 12, 2025
Host: Kendra Adachi (The Lazy Genius)
Guest: Dr. Mary Claire Haver

Episode Overview

This special episode of The Lazy Genius Podcast spotlights the launch of a new podcast, unPAUSED with Dr. Mary Claire Haver. Host Kendra Adachi introduces listeners to Dr. Haver’s mission to empower women navigating midlife health, particularly around menopause and perimenopause—demystifying changes, reclaiming agency, and challenging ingrained stigmas. Through a preview of unPAUSED, listeners are invited to join candid, expert-driven conversations about what it means to thrive in the second half of life.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Why the Focus on Perimenopause and Menopause?

• Uptick in Listener Questions:
  • Kendra notes a "significant uptick in questions about Perimenopause in our delightful Lazy Genius Facebook Group." (02:12)
  • The topic matters because, as Kristin points out, "We all have bodies and we want to feel at home in them, even when they start to change in ways we do not fully understand." (02:23)

Dr. Mary Claire Haver’s Credentials and Approach

• Board-certified OB/GYN and bestselling author.
• Known for her direct and compassionate approach to women’s health at midlife.
• Mission: “Helping women take back their health and stop apologizing for the changes their bodies go through.” (02:45, Kristen & Kathleen)

Introducing the unPAUSED Podcast

• Purpose:

  • “Unpaused is all about breaking the stigma, debunking the myths, and finally talking about what happens to our bodies physically, mentally and emotionally as we navigate each new season of life.” (02:48, Kristin)

• Who Should Listen:

  • Kristin: “And before you think, 'Oh no, that's not for me yet.' Trust me, this is the kind of conversation every woman deserves to hear. It's honest, empowering and practical.” (03:23)

Dr. Haver’s Vision (Podcast Trailer)

• Reclaiming Agency:
  • Dr. Haver: “As women, we've been expected to serve and fade... And then when we hit midlife, the world looks away. But women are waking up and they're saying, hell no. That's why I'm bringing you Unpaused.” (03:41)
• Focus Areas:
  • Covers more than hormones: “We'll be talking about everything that matters. Your hormones, yes, but also your identity, your financial power, your relationships, and the tools you need to build the life you want.” (04:28)
• Diverse Guests:
  • “Our guests include medical experts, celebrities, and powerhouse women living these experiences every day.” (04:38)
• Healthspan, Not Just Lifespan:
  • "Unpause is about reclaiming our health span—not just the number of years we live, but the number of years we live well.” (04:43)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Kendra (Host):

  • “One way to [be a genius about the things that matter] is by finding a genius about something that matters to you when you do not know where to start.” (02:04)

• Kristen (Co-Host):

  • “Every episode is like sitting down with a smart, trusted friend who also happens to be a board certified OB GYN and total champion for women's health.” (03:06)
  • “This is the kind of conversation every woman deserves to hear. It's honest, empowering and practical.” (03:23)

• Dr. Mary Claire Haver (Trailer):

  • “As women, we've been expected to serve and fade... And then when we hit midlife, the world looks away. But women are waking up and they're saying, hell no.” (03:45)
  • “This is not just another women's health podcast. It is a place to have bold, unfiltered conversations about what it really takes for women to thrive in the second half of life.” (04:06)
  • “I created Unpause because I have a vision for something better. And I know I'm not alone. If you're ready to write your own story, follow and listen to unpaused with me, Dr. Mary Claire Haver...” (04:49)

Timestamps for Key Segments

| Timestamp | Segment | |:-------------:|:-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 02:12 | Kendra discusses rising interest in perimenopause among listeners. | | 02:48 | Kristen outlines the focus and value of the unPAUSED podcast. | | 03:41 | Dr. Haver introduces herself and the mission of unPAUSED. | | 04:06 | Dr. Haver explains why unPAUSED is different—bold, unfiltered, holistic. | | 04:43 | The concept of “healthspan” versus lifespan, and Dr. Haver’s vision for the show. | | 04:49 | Dr. Haver’s personal call to action for women ready to reclaim their narratives. |

Tone and Style

The conversation is inviting, supportive, and empowering—mixing the signature “genius about what matters, lazy about what doesn’t” approach with Dr. Haver’s championing of women’s well-being. The language is direct, warm, and laced with encouragement for women to “trust your own body” (03:19, Kathleen) and to participate in overdue, honest dialogue about midlife health.

Summary Takeaway

This episode is an invitation for all women—regardless of where they are on the age spectrum—to learn, connect, and reclaim agency over their health and lives. Kendra recommends unPAUSED with Dr. Mary Claire Haver as a trusted source for dismantling the stigma and confusion around menopause, perimenopause, and thriving in midlife. If you want to feel “at home in your body” (02:23, Kristen) through every season, this is a conversation you can’t afford to miss.