Leanne Morgan on Menopause, Success at 60, and Why She's Just Getting Started

unPAUSED with Dr. Mary Claire Haver

Mary Claire Media, LLC

Medicine, Health & Fitness, Society & Culture

4.8 • 1.2K Ratings

🗓️ 21 October 2025

⏱️ 62 minutes

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From selling jewelry in Tennessee living rooms to headlining arenas across America, Leanne Morgan's path to success took 25 years, and it's a story every woman in midlife needs to hear. The comedian and actress sits down with Dr. Mary Claire Haver for a funny and deeply honest conversation about what it really takes to thrive after 50. Leanne shares how severe perimenopause symptoms nearly derailed everything, why one nurse practitioner became her lifesaver, and how going viral in her fifties changed the trajectory of her entire career. She also shares her sleep hacks for touring, why she refuses to stop talking about menopause and testosterone on stage, what she tells her daughters about taking care of their bodies, and why relationships, not retirement, are the secret to a vibrant, joyful healthspan. From her Netflix sitcom to her sold-out tours to presenting at the Emmys, Leanne's journey is proof that your best work, your biggest breakthroughs, and your most joyful years can happen in your fifties and beyond. If you've ever felt invisible, exhausted, or like you've missed your window, this conversation will remind you it's never too late. Guest links: Leanne Morgan Leanne Morgan (Facebook) Leanne Morgan (Twitter/X) Leanne Morgan (Instagram) Leanne Morgan (YouTube) Leanne Morgan (TikTok) Leanne Morgan: I’m Every Woman (Netflix) Leanne (Netflix) Books“What in the World?!: A Southern Woman's Guide to Laughing at Life's Unexpected Curveballs and Beautiful Blessings,” By Leanne Morgan “The New Perimenopause,”⁠ by Dr. Mary Claire Haver ⁠"The New Menopause"⁠ by Dr. Mary Claire Haver For full show notes, please click here. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Do you worry at all about being pigeonholed as the menopause comedian?
0:06.5	No, I feel like a queen.
0:09.2	I feel like that made me stand out above.
0:13.6	Nobody was talking about menopause on Netflix.
0:15.8	I didn't know it.
0:16.6	I just, you know, tell what's going on in my life.
0:19.8	And I was talking about perimenopause.
0:21.6	And I've had more people come up to me and go,
0:23.5	oh, my husband finally gets it when you said that.
0:26.5	You know, and men have said that to me.
0:28.1	I feel very good about it. The views and opinions expressed on Unpaused are those of the talent and the guests alone
0:42.6	and are provided for informational and entertainment purposes only.
0:46.4	No part of this podcast or any related materials are intended to be a substitute for professional
0:51.4	medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
0:56.0	Today on Unpaused, I have the absolute joy of welcoming my dear friend, the one and only Leanne Morgan. Many of you know her as a
1:02.6	brilliant comedian whose career is exploding in her 50s, but to me, she's also an idol, a late-night
1:08.9	texter, and one of the funniest, most genuine women I've
1:12.0	ever known. Leanne and I first met last year in Las Vegas, where we were both honored by QVC
1:17.2	as two of the most 50 influential women over 50. I had already been sharing her hilarious
1:23.4	videos about menopause on my social media, but spending time with her in Vegas was when we bonded.
1:28.3	And yes, she sure is funny, but the heart on this woman is huge. Our paths crossed again at a
1:34.2	gathering of some of the most influential women in the world, where we ended up as housemates for the
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