Maple Menopause presents
MENOPAUSE, BUT MAKE IT ROMANCE.
Big feelings. Questionable timing. Ridiculously devoted men. A growing collection of tiny romances inspired by the very real plot twists of midlife.
Meet Your Leading Men
Pick a character. Follow his tiny romantic crisis. Find the real midlife information behind the plot twist.
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New here? These first episodes introduce three very different approaches to midlife devotion.

The Cowboy
7 episodes. Still no unnecessary fuss.
The Cowboy — Ep. 01
Joint pain & frozen shoulderUnfortunately, the menopause part is real →The Cowboy — Ep. 02: Wasn’t My Problem
Body confidence & midlife styleRead about dressing the body you have now →The Cowboy — Ep. 03: Wasn’t a Complaint
Body composition & midlife changeRead about menopause body composition →The Cowboy — Ep. 04: Shame
Hot flashes & menopauseRead about hot flashes and night sweats →The Cowboy — Ep. 05: I Know
A quieter midlife love storyRead about connection, intimacy and dating after 40 →The Cowboy — Ep. 06: The Bath
Self-care & accepting supportRead the story behind this episode →The Cowboy — Ep. 07: Then Ask
Self-care & accepting supportRead the story behind this episode →
The Captain
4 episodes. Protocol is under strain.
The Captain — Ep. 01
Heart palpitationsRead about heart palpitations →The Captain — Ep. 02: System Failure
Menopause & fatigueRead about menopause fatigue →The Captain — Ep. 03: One Less Thing
Mental load & anxietyRead about menopause anxiety and overwhelm →The Captain — Ep. 04: No Fixed Point
Dizziness & vertigoRead the story behind this episode →
The Professor
Four episodes. Evidence, eventually.
The Professor — Ep. 01
Brain fog & word-findingRead about brain fog and memory →The Professor — Ep. 02: Clinically Proven
Menopause supplements & evidenceRead what the evidence actually supports →The Professor — Ep. 03: Bones
Bone health after 40Read about protecting bone health after 40 →The Professor — Ep. 04: The New Assistant
Attraction, confidence & dating after 40Read about attraction, bodies and dating after 40 →
The Duke
5 episodes. Boundaries, but make them royal.
The Duke — Ep. 01
Anxiety, overwhelm & sensory overloadRead about menopause anxiety and panic →The Duke — Ep. 02: For Me
Libido, desire & menopauseRead about sex, desire and menopause →The Duke — Ep. 03: You’re Being Courted
Dating after 40Read about dating after 40 →The Duke — Ep. 04: The Invitation
Independence & second chancesRead the story behind this episode →The Duke — Ep. 06: I Had It Arranged
Independence & overprotectionRead about independence and being overprotected →
The Vampire
4 episodes. The night is full of disappointments.
The Vampire — Ep. 01
Sleep & insomniaRead about menopause sleep →The Vampire — Ep. 02: How Disappointing
Menopause & night sweatsRead about hot flashes and night sweats →The Vampire — Ep. 03: Not While I’m Here
Menopause anxietyRead about menopause anxiety and panic →The Vampire — Ep. 04: The Distance
Sex & desireRead the story behind this episode →
The Elf
6 episodes. Ancient magic has notes.
The Elf — Ep. 01
Hair thinning & hair changesRead about menopause hair changes →The Elf — Ep. 02: Ancient Magic
Menopause & dry skinRead about menopause dry skin and skin changes →The Elf — Ep. 03: More Interesting Now
Hair changes in menopauseRead about menopause hair changes →The Elf — Ep. 04: Still Magical
Body composition & midlife changeRead about menopause body composition →The Elf — Ep. 05: Something Changed
A longer midlife romanceSort out muscle, shape and other midlife body changes →The Elf — Ep. 07: Every Moment
Mindfulness & anxietyRead the story behind this episode →
The Knight
8 episodes. Chivalry includes slowing down.
The Knight — Ep. 01: Your Pace
Joint pain, stiffness & slowing downRead about menopause joint pain and stiffness →The Knight — Ep. 02: Losing Strength
Menopause & muscle lossRead about muscle, protein and strength after 40 →The Knight — Ep. 03: Stay There
Joint pain & steady supportRead about muscle, strength and midlife body change →The Knight — Ep. 04: Which Side?
Menopause & joint painRead about menopause joint pain and stiffness →The Knight — Ep. 05: For You? Always
Fatigue & accepting supportRead about menopause fatigue and when to seek assessment →The Knight — Ep. 06: The Uninvited Guard
Menopause & disrupted sleepRead about menopause sleep and what helps →The Knight — Ep. 07: The Sacrifice
Independence & emotional connectionRead the story behind this episode →The Knight — Ep. 08: The Return
Independence & emotional connectionRead the story behind this episode →
The Rockstar
5 episodes. The after-party starts earlier now.
The Rockstar — Ep. 01: Two Drinks
Alcohol & menopauseRead why alcohol can hit differently →The Rockstar — Ep. 02: Start Earlier
Menopause & sleepRead about menopause sleep and what actually helps →The Rockstar — Ep. 03: Come Here
Body odour & scent changesRead about menopause scent changes →The Rockstar — Ep. 04: Only You
Menopause & self-perceptionRead about identity and not feeling like yourself →The Rockstar — Ep. 05: Still Here
Identity & feeling like yourselfRead the story behind this episode →
The Detective
4 episodes. No sensation escapes notice.
