In partnership with Mailyne K. Briggs of Kilam Media, we are creating Beyond the Pause, a YouTube and documentary series sharing people’s personal stories and experiences with menopause. From these stories, we learn about the next phase of life, and we celebrate changing the narrative on menopause.

 

This project has two parts:

 

1. YouTube series: These are lightly edited full interviews sharing people’s peri/menopause experiences. Our goal with the YouTube series is to create an accessible repository where people experiencing peri/menopause can go to hear others’ stories. We hope this resource provides insight, helps others learn about menopause, and makes them feel less alone. We currently release interviews monthly; you can find them here: https://www.youtube.com/@beyondthepausefilm

    

2. Feature length documentary: These interviews may be part of the feature documentary that weaves ancient myths and folklore centered around women to challenge current negative narratives of the peri/menopause experience. Our goal with the film is to weave real experiences and portray a narrative that helps viewers find meaning and purpose Beyond the Pause. You can learn more about our full project here: https://www.beyondthepausefilm.com/