Road Trippin with Jen + Dr. Mary Claire Haver and Heather Land

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For a special treat this week, we’re bringing you some highlights straight from Jen’s recent Awake book tour in a limited series we’ve dubbed “Road Trippin’ with Jen”. Every tour stop, audience, and special guest brought its own kind of magic, so we’re excited to share some of the best moments with you here on the podcast.

On this Road Trippin’ stop, Jen shares the stage with two powerhouses. In Houston, board-certified OBGYN and best-selling author, Dr. Mary Claire Haver, shares her journey and insights into women's health, particularly around menopause and midlife. She unpacks our burning questions—why brain fog shows up before periods change, why sleep matters, and how a “menopause toolkit” can set us up for strength, longevity, and joy. This conversation delves into the complexities of menopause, the importance of nutrition, sleep, and movement, and the power of community and connection. Together we learn how to thrive in mind, body, and spirit during this transformative phase of life.

Then we head to the Music City of Nashville, where comedian and truth-teller Heather Land talks about using humor to survive whatever garbage life throws at us, pivoting careers in midlife, and choosing honesty as a way to create belonging. Heather reminds us that laughter can be holy too, and when every other thing fails, humor has a way of breaking us open just enough to let the light in. Tune in for an evening that was equal parts comedy set, revival, and group therapy.

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Thought-provoking Quotes:

• Perimenopause brain changes show up well before your periods go sideways.” — Dr. Mary Claire
  

• “Strength training is non-negotiable if you want to keep bone and muscle.” — Dr. Mary Claire
  

• “If you don’t laugh, you’ll cry—and sometimes the laughing saves you.” — Heather Land
  

• “Honesty is freedom. If people don’t like it, that’s on them.” — Heather Land
  

• “Staying awake isn’t just serious business—it’s about finding delight in unexpected places.” — Jen Hatmaker

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• The Ultimate Menopause Toolkit - https://bit.ly/3WkYsDo

• The New Menopause: Navigating Your Path Through Hormonal Change with Purpose, Power, and Facts by Dr. Mary Claire Haver - https://amzn.to/4qBg8bU

• For the Love Episode 21: Series 64 - Reinventing Yourself with Heather Land - https://jenhatmaker.com/podcasts/series-64/reinventing-yourself-with-heather-land/

Dr. Mary Claire Haver — Board-certified OB-GYN, bestselling author, leading voice on perimenopause/menopause care, and educator advocating science-based, compassionate treatment for women in midlife and beyond.

Heather Land — Comedian, writer, and speaker whose viral wit opened the door to deeper storytelling. Known for pairing humor with honesty about faith, family, recovery, and midlife reinvention.

Dr. Mary Claire Haver’s Links:

Website - https://thepauselife.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drmaryclaire/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/drmaryclaire/

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@drmaryclaire

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