You know those moments when your body says, “enough,” but your ambition says, “keep going”? Today’s guest, Doralice Allen, knows that crossroads all too well. As a former corporate leader managing a 25-person team, she was powering through brain fog, sleepless nights, and relentless hot flashes—until she realized that pushing harder wasn’t strength, it was survival. That wake-up call led Doralice to rebuild her health from the inside out and transform her pain into purpose. Now a certified menopause and life coach, she’s the founder of Pause Evolution, helping high-achieving women 40 and beyond reclaim their clarity, energy, and confidence — without sacrificing their success.

In this conversation, Doralice shares how understanding menopause symptoms like night sweats, anxiety, and brain fog can actually become a leadership advantage. She reveals her five-step Sleep & Focus Checklist, a simple yet powerful tool for restoring rest, balance, and mental sharpness — and shows us what’s possible when women stop pushing through the pause and start leading from it. Let’s “Call IT In” Call in: Leadership Doesn't Pause During Menopause!

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Photo credit: Rebecca Lange Photography

Music credit: Kevin MacLeod Incompetech.com (licensed under Creative Commons)

Production credit: Erin Schenke @ Emerald Support Services LLC.

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