What would it look like if menopause finally got the stage it deserves?
Not a medical pamphlet. Not a whispered conversation between friends. But a full hour of honest, warm, sometimes funny, and deeply informative storytelling — on public television — where women could watch and finally feel seen. That is exactly what K. LaFleur-Anders built.
In this episode, Gabriella sits down with Keocha LaFleur-Anders, founder of Coffee Milk Media, executive producer and host of The Pause — a new one-hour PBS special bringing together medical experts, personal stories, and real talk about the physical, emotional, and relational shifts of menopause. Gabriella was a panelist on the show, sharing her perspective on pleasure and sexual wellness in midlife.
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Keocha (K.) LaFleur-Anders is a visionary entrepreneur, multimedia storyteller, and founder of Coffee Milk Media, a storytelling studio creating multimedia pathways for positive social impact and well-being. She is also the founder and Executive Producer of TEDxRound Rock Women and TEDxRound Rock Play, and the producer of The Pause on PBS. Recognized for her creativity, innovation, professional excellence, and community impact, Keocha is passionate about building platforms that empower people to be, do, and lead well.
The Pause is a new Austin PBS special opening up an honest conversation about perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. Featuring expert voices and perspectives on the physical, emotional, and relational shifts of midlife, the one-hour special is now available on the PBS App here: https://pbs.org/show/the-pause?source=social
Highlights from our discussion include:
- How a casual comment about brain fog in a PBS meeting sparked the idea for The Pause
- What K. learned about menopause that surprised her most — and it was not the hot flashes
- Why storytelling creates the relief, permission, and language that medical information alone cannot
- What The Pause covers — from symptoms and hormone therapy to sexual health, identity, and midlife relationships
- Why K. wants every woman watching to feel one thing above all else: relief
- What comes next for The Pause and K.’s vision for keeping this conversation going
K. LaFleur-Anders, ’s grandfather taught her that the stories worth telling are the ones people are having in private that have not yet found a public stage.
Menopause was one of those stories.
And now it is on PBS.
CONNECT WITH K LAFLEUR-ANDERS:
Follow K. LaFleur-Anders' Instagram: @klafleuranders and @coffeemilkmedia
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/k-lafleur-anders/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/coffee-milk-media/home/
https://www.coffeemilkmedia.com/
Follow The Pause Panelists:
Dr. Paula Orr: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paula-orr-78a04b70/
Dr. Susan Hardwick-Smith: https://www.instagram.com/drsusanofficial/
Karen Cerezo: https://www.instagram.com/midlife_health_coach/
Gabriella Espinosa: https://www.instagram.com/gabriellaespinosa/
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The information shared on Pleasure in the Pause is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making any decisions about your health or treatment. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or Pleasure in the Pause.
