Hello, Hot Flash: Conversations about menopause, women’s health and mindset for midlife women‪.‬ Stephanie Shaw

In this episode, we explore a key question with Dr. Gary Bucher, founder of the Anal Dysplasia Clinic Midwest: What is the connection between HPV and anal cancer? He delves into risk factors, symptoms, and the importance of screenings for this often-overlooked cancer, offering valuable insights for midlife women on proactive health management.

How do racial disparities affect menopause care? Join Dr. Kourtney Sims, a practicing double-board-certified gynecologist specializing in menopause care, as she addresses over-prescription, personalized care, research on alternative treatments, and the need for specialized practitioners and accessible resources for women of color.

Wondering why more women in their 40s, 50s, and beyond are getting diagnosed with ADHD? Tune in as Diann Wingert gives us the reasons from the challenges of an ADHD diagnosis to the influence of menopausal hormones. Who knows, you might discover something about yourself, too!

Curious if you’re metabolically healthy? Wondering why your metabolism slows during menopause? Listen to learn from Sandy Kruse on regulating insulin levels, managing weight, optimizing blood work, and achieving metabolic balance during midlife changes.

In this episode, I talk to Dr. Kiera Barr, a dermatologist who shares how body-based trauma and chronic stress can impact skin health, especially during the menopausal transition. She discusses the connection between the brain, gut, and skin and provides practical tips for a simple skincare routine to support skin resilience.

In today’s episode, I discussed the importance of rest in women’s health - physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, social, creative, and sensory - to promote overall well-being. I highlighted how hormones like melatonin, cortisol, estrogen, and progesterone are interconnected and how rest plays a vital role in positively impacting sleep, energy levels, and stress management.