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UnPause and Teachers Health Group expand menopause support
Mary Coustas speaks with Today about the support available to Australian women navigating menopause.
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The UnPause story told through Australian media to help women feel seen, heard and better informed.
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UnPause founders and clinicians speaking openly about menopause, care and why midlife women deserve better.
Healthy Living with Dr Ross Walker
Mary Coustas live in the studio: menopause, Marypause and UnPause
One of Australia's most beloved comedians and performers joins Dr Ross Walker to discuss her experience with menopause, her telehealth platform UnPause and her book Marypause.
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Body+Soul / House of Wellness
Mary Coustas opens up about her menopause journey
10 December 2025
Mary speaks about how IVF, grief and late motherhood hid the signs of menopause until it suddenly hit hard.
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ABC Radio National
‘The body is funny until it isn’t’ — Mary Coustas on navigating menopause
15 October 2025
Known for her big-haired, loud-mouthed alter-ego Effie Stephanidies, Mary Coustas has just released her new memoir, Marypause, and launched UnPause, a telehealth clinic to help women with this change in life.
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Mamamia
Unleashed: the podcast for Gen X women who need a laugh right now
Mary Coustas co-hosts Unleashed, Mamamia's podcast for Gen X women, alongside Sally Hepworth, Bruna Papandrea, Grace Lam, Dr Ginni Mansberg and Cath Mahoney.
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The Sydney Morning Herald
At the happiest time in her life, Mary Coustas was suffering. It took time to work out why
12 July 2026
Conversations around menopause used to take place in dark corners in hushed tones. These women are throwing light on the once-taboo topic.
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At the happiest time in her life, Mary Coustas was suffering. It took time to work out why
12 July 2026
Conversations around menopause used to take place in dark corners in hushed tones. These women are throwing light on the once-taboo topic.
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‘It hit me like a truck’: How IVF masked Mary Coustas’ menopause symptoms for years
4 December 2025
Sometimes, the signs of perimenopause can be masked; for Mary Coustas, it wasn’t until menopause hit that she realised what had been happening.
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Mary Coustas turns personal struggle into a mission to break the silence around menopause
13 July 2026
The Greek Australian comedian, author and health advocate is helping women better understand and access support during a major life transition.
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Event Recording: World Menopause Day Panel with Mary Coustas and Dr Tash
22 October 2025
This is not your average panel. Prepare to laugh while learning as our guests share honest, heartfelt stories with a genuine, unapologetic spirit and a good dose of humour.
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Teachers Health Group launches Australian-first menopause support partnership as demand for women's health solutions grows
29 June 2026
“For too long, menopause has been something women are expected to silently manage, push through and figure out on their own. Yet its impact on health, wellbeing and workforce participation is significant.”
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