For many years, I had a dream: To produce my own newsletter, in addition to freelance writing I had already been doing for the past 20 years; writing content that other women in this phase of life (aka women on their menopause journey) who are smart, involved, curious, interested and interesting) love to read. Even though thePause newsletter was going to be read, I wanted it to be more like you were hearing my voice – at times serious, sarcastic, irreverent – but always genuine.

Oftentimes as dreams go,  the fine details take time to surface, percolate and evolve. Finally, spurred by the pandemic of 2020 – if not NOW, WHEN? – I produced the very first issue. Just weeks after that, I documented my bout with COVID (I like to be trending like that…), and was interviewed for an article in the New York Times.

ThePause newsletter with Sheryl Kraft has evolved, as we all have. That’s why I have now rebranded it to become AfterthePause.

AfterthePause will cover a myriad of topics that are more common after menopause and aging: things like weight gain, osteoporosis, cardiovascular risk, cancer, diabetes, and many more “surprises.”

I don’t want to scare you, but instead, inform you so you can be as proactive about your health as possible.

As creator and publisher of AfterthePause, I bring decades of accurate, reliable and relatable health writing experience (and personal health experience, too!) and hundreds of published articles to the table. Over the years, my articles have appeared in publications like AARP, Chicago Tribune, Women’s Day, Prevention, MORE, Family Circle, and Parade. (Sadly, most of those no longer exist.) I’ve also written for hundreds of websites, plus brands like Colgate, Vaseline Intensive Care, Wahl, Beachbody and Allergan, and more.

I write about what’s on my mind – and what’s probably on your mind, too. Of course, I’m not the only voice out there, and occasionally, I’ll be adding to my voice with other experts in the field of women’s health, fitness, nutrition and more!

My goal continues to inform and inspire; to shift our thinking from getting old to getting better. We’re in this together! Menopause brings changes, but life doesn’t stop with menopause. Some of the smartest and most accomplished women I know started a whole new chapter once menopause was in their rearview mirror. (I did; returning to school for my MFA in creative non-fiction at Sarah Lawrence College. Those were great - and eye-opening - years!)

Each day brings new subscribers and new feedback. That makes me feel good, and it makes me feel heard, too, because, as a long-time journalist, I’m used to sitting alone behind my computer, spewing out content to (what feels like) the netherworld. And knowing that someone is really listening makes me smile, and gives me the impetus to keep writing.

I hope you feel heard, too…and remember, I’m always open to a question, comment, or even a criticism (but please keep that last one constructive and kind).

And now for the best part…how to subscribe

I hope you’ll join the AfterthePause newsletter family. It’s easy, and it’s free (unless you want to pay. That is totally voluntary and totally appreciated, since it helps defray some operating costs).

Look for new issues to show up in your inbox bright and early on Tuesday (or sometimes Wednesday) mornings. And don’t forget to tell your friends!

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