37 | Not Your Mother’s Menopause: Hormones, Healing, & Hope, with Stacey Futterman Tauriello
Menopause isn’t just about hot flashes. It can show up as unexplained joint pain, shoulder issues, pelvic dysfunction, and too often, women are told it’s all “just aging.” In this episode of The Pain-Free Formula Podcast, Stacey Roberts sits down with fellow physical therapist and pelvic health pioneer Stacey Futterman Tauriello to break down what’s really happening to our bodies during perimenopause and menopause, and why your hormones might be at the root of your pain.They unpack how estrogen acts as an anti-inflammatory, why pelvic floor therapy matters more than Kegels, and how tools like SoftWave can help restore tissue health. Plus, they preview the upcoming 2026 Not Your Mother’s Menopause conference, what inspired it all and how you can gain access.This is an empowering conversation for every woman navigating midlife changes, providers supporting them, or anyone ready to stop normalizing pain and start asking better questions.Timestamped Highlights [00:00:00] – Meet Stacey Futterman Tauriello and why menopause is a pain topic, literally [00:01:27] – How hormone shifts can trigger joint pain worse than hot flashes [00:02:30] – Personal stories of perimenopause symptoms and the power of estrogen therapy [00:04:30] – Behind the Not Your Mother’s Menopause conference and its explosive growth [00:06:00] – Why HRT is not the only path: alternative sessions at the 2026 event [00:07:00] – The gap in research and how providers can empower instead of gaslight [00:08:40] – What PTs should ask about hormonal health (yes, even at age 38) [00:09:50] – Estrogen as joint lube: how its loss changes recovery and performance [00:10:55] – Why pelvic floor dysfunction shows up years after childbirth [00:12:05] – The truth about “small bladders” and why we’ve normalized leaking [00:13:00] – From intimacy to incontinence: why tissue health = muscle health [00:14:20] – The misunderstood overactivity of pelvic floors [00:15:00] – How SoftWave helps boost blood flow, rebuild tissue, and support healing [00:16:15] – It’s not weakness—it’s circulation, coordination, and better input [00:17:30] – Conference preview: Ozempic, hormones, cancer, sexual health & more [00:18:55] – How to talk to your doctor: testing, questions, and empowerment [00:20:30] – Creating community: why this is more than a lecture; it’s a movement [00:22:00] – What drives Stacey Futterman: doing good in a chaotic world [00:23:15] – Final takeaway: hope, community, and passing it onSafety RemindersPelvic floor symptoms, hormonal shifts, and chronic joint pain during menopause are common, but not normal. If you’re dealing with new pain, incontinence, or tissue changes, consult a qualified provider. This episode is educational and does not replace medical advice.About the GuestStacey Futterman Tauriello, PT, MPT, WCS, BCB-PMD is a nationally recognized pelvic and orthopedic physical therapist, founder of 5 Point Physical Therapy, cofounder of Not Your Mother’s Menopause, and a longtime instructor with the Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute. She blends orthopedic sports medicine with pelvic floor rehab to help patients resolve pain, regain confidence, and live fully. She’s been featured on NBC’s Today Show, CBS New York, and more.Clinics: 📍 New York, NY: 5 POINT Physical Therapy PLLC 37 W. 20th Street, Suite 607 | Tel: 212-226-2066 📍 Millburn, NJ: 5 POINT Physical Therapy and Wellness LLC 318 Main Street, Suite 200A | Tel: 973-671-5855 🔗 5pt.com🎟️ Not Your Mother’s Menopause Conference Info📅 January 11, 2026🌐 Register:
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