HOT FLASHES & COOL TOPICS

Hot Flashes & Cool Topics
HOT FLASHES & COOL TOPICS

As the weekly podcast voice for women in midlife and beyond, we talk about everything from menopause to relationships, women’s health and wellness to career and travel. We also talk to incredible celebrities who are redefining this time of life. Join the conversation!

  1. 4D AGO

    How to Break Up with a Friend: Cool Topics YouTube Series

    Breaking Up is hard to do, especially when it is with a friend. On this Cool Topics YouTube Episode, we discuss the best ways to break up with a friends that honor the friendship you had while standing firm in the boundaries you need.  People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime.  It is ok to say that this friendship is no longer healthy for me and we explain the best ways to do that.  Please remember, ghosting is not a good option! YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/@HotFlashesCoolTopics Show Notes & Links: www.hotflashescooltopics.com Find Us Here! Website I [http://hotflashescooltopics.com/] Mail I [hotflashescooltopics@gmail.com] Instagram I [https://www.instagram.com/hotflashesandcooltopics/] Facebook : [www.facebook.com/hotflashescooltopics] Twitter I [https://twitter.com/CoolFlashes] YouTube I [https://www.youtube.com/@HotFlashesCoolTopics] Pinterest I [https://www.pinterest.com/hcooltopics/] Want to Leave a Review for Hot Flashes and Cool Topics? Here’s How: For Apple Podcasts on an iPhone or iOS device: Open the Apple Podcast App on your device. Click on the “search” icon Type into the search bar “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” and click on the show Towards the bottom, look for “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “Write a Review” and leave us your thoughts and comments! For Apple Podcasts on a computer: On the Apple Podcasts website, go to the search bar and type “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” After clicking on the show, find the “Listen on Apple Podcasts” button and click on it The “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” podcast should open on the Apple Podcasts application Keep scrolling on the page until you see “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “See All” If you want t

    36 min
  2. MAY 7

    Learn Ways to Avoid Toxins in Your Everyday Life with Dr. Aly Cohen

    We can easily get overwhelmed with the conversations around toxins in the environment, our food, and skincare. What to avoid?  What is safe? This week, we invited Dr. Aly Cohen to explain what is happening when we re exposed to these chemicals. In her new book, DETOXIFY: The Everyday Toxins Harming Your Immune System and How to Defend Against Them, she explains what chemicals may be hiding in our food or exposed in our environment and clear ways to minimize their health impact. Dr. Cohen also explains how to make small, practical shifts that can substantially increase our quality of life and help to avoid future health risks. Thanks for listening! Show Notes: www.hotflashescooltopics.com Book: DETOXIFY Find Us Here! Website I [http://hotflashescooltopics.com/] Mail I [hotflashescooltopics@gmail.com] Instagram I [https://www.instagram.com/hotflashesandcooltopics/] Facebook : [www.facebook.com/hotflashescooltopics] Twitter I [https://twitter.com/CoolFlashes] YouTube I [https://www.youtube.com/@HotFlashesCoolTopics] Pinterest I [https://www.pinterest.com/hcooltopics/] Want to Leave a Review for Hot Flashes and Cool Topics? Here’s How: For Apple Podcasts on an iPhone or iOS device: Open the Apple Podcast App on your device. Click on the “search” icon Type into the search bar “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” and click on the show Towards the bottom, look for “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “Write a Review” and leave us your thoughts and comments! For Apple Podcasts on a computer: On the Apple Podcasts website, go to the search bar and type “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” After clicking on the show, find the “Listen on Apple Podcasts” button and click on it The “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” podcast should open on the Apple Podcasts application Keep scrolling on the page until you see “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “See All” If you want to give us a five-star rating, hover over the empty stars! If you want to leave your thoughts and comments, click on “Write a Review”!

    54 min
  3. APR 30

    Alison Arngrim: From Little House's Mean Girl to International Comedy Star

    We all remember Alison Arngrim as the mean bully Nellie Oleson on Little House on the Prairie.  However, we didn't know the rest of her story. Join us this week as we have a light hearted conversation with Alison Arngrim.  From stories of her Hollywood family upbringing, her time on Little House, her book and her successful One-Women Comedy Show, she showcases how she is so much more than the mean girl.  Get ready to laugh out loud during this funny episode! Show Notes/Links: www.hotflashescooltopics.com Alison's Confessions of a Prairie B*tch Tour: http://spincyclenyc.com/index.php/theater/58-nellie-tour Find Us Here! Website I [http://hotflashescooltopics.com/] Mail I [hotflashescooltopics@gmail.com] Instagram I [https://www.instagram.com/hotflashesandcooltopics/] Facebook : [www.facebook.com/hotflashescooltopics] Twitter I [https://twitter.com/CoolFlashes] YouTube I [https://www.youtube.com/@HotFlashesCoolTopics] Pinterest I [https://www.pinterest.com/hcooltopics/] Want to Leave a Review for Hot Flashes and Cool Topics? Here’s How: For Apple Podcasts on an iPhone or iOS device: Open the Apple Podcast App on your device. Click on the “search” icon Type into the search bar “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” and click on the show Towards the bottom, look for “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “Write a Review” and leave us your thoughts and comments! For Apple Podcasts on a computer: On the Apple Podcasts website, go to the search bar and type “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” After clicking on the show, find the “Listen on Apple Podcasts” button and click on it The “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” podcast should open on the Apple Podcasts application Keep scrolling on the page until you see “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “See All” If you want to give us a five-star rating, hover over the empty stars! If you want to leave your thoughts and comments, click on “Write a Review”!

    50 min
  4. APR 23

    How to Manage Money in Midlife with Expert Debra Morrison

    Are you afraid of your finances? Does the thought of looking at bank or credit card statements immediately increase your blood pressure?  This week we talking with financial expert Debra Morrison about how to overcome this very real fear of finances.  Debra has over 40 years of financial planning and asset management experience, she is an author and the creator of We Can Do It Women. Debra offers advice on where to start, how to manage you money and finally, how to create prosperity for women over 50.   Show Notes/Links: www.hotflashescooltopics.com Find Us Here! Website I [http://hotflashescooltopics.com/] Mail I [hotflashescooltopics@gmail.com] Instagram I [https://www.instagram.com/hotflashesandcooltopics/] Facebook : [www.facebook.com/hotflashescooltopics] Twitter I [https://twitter.com/CoolFlashes] YouTube I [https://www.youtube.com/@HotFlashesCoolTopics] Pinterest I [https://www.pinterest.com/hcooltopics/] Want to Leave a Review for Hot Flashes and Cool Topics? Here’s How: For Apple Podcasts on an iPhone or iOS device: Open the Apple Podcast App on your device. Click on the “search” icon Type into the search bar “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” and click on the show Towards the bottom, look for “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “Write a Review” and leave us your thoughts and comments! For Apple Podcasts on a computer: On the Apple Podcasts website, go to the search bar and type “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” After clicking on the show, find the “Listen on Apple Podcasts” button and click on it The “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” podcast should open on the Apple Podcasts application Keep scrolling on the page until you see “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “See All” If you want to give us a five-star rating, hover over the empty stars! If you want to leave your thoughts and comments, click on “Write a Review”!

    38 min
  5. APR 16

    Cool Topics Chats: If Something Happens to You, Would You want Your Partner in Another Serious Relationship?

    Get ready for something new this week! We are adding a monthly "chat" on a topic that women 50+ can relate to and of course, we will share our opinions.   We would love to know what topics you want to hear. Our first topic: If something happens to you, would you want your partner in another serious relationship?  We are honest and say NO. Remember, these are just our opinions and you may want to share your thoughts as you listen.  Feel free to email us at hotflashescooltopics@gmail.com or watch this on Youtube and leave a message in the comments. We will be doing these "chats" once a month and we would love for the community to join us. Show Notes/Links: www.hotflashescooltopics.com Find Us Here! Website I [http://hotflashescooltopics.com/] Mail I [hotflashescooltopics@gmail.com] Instagram I [https://www.instagram.com/hotflashesandcooltopics/] Facebook : [www.facebook.com/hotflashescooltopics] Twitter I [https://twitter.com/CoolFlashes] YouTube I [https://www.youtube.com/@HotFlashesCoolTopics] Pinterest I [https://www.pinterest.com/hcooltopics/] Want to Leave a Review for Hot Flashes and Cool Topics? Here’s How: For Apple Podcasts on an iPhone or iOS device: Open the Apple Podcast App on your device. Click on the “search” icon Type into the search bar “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” and click on the show Towards the bottom, look for “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “Write a Review” and leave us your thoughts and comments! For Apple Podcasts on a computer: On the Apple Podcasts website, go to the search bar and type “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” After clicking on the show, find the “Listen on Apple Podcasts” button and click on it The “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” podcast should open on the Apple Podcasts application Keep scrolling on the page until you see “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “See All” If you want to give us a five-star rating, hover over the empty stars! If you want to leave your thoughts and comments, click on “Write a Review”!

    26 min
  6. APR 9

    "Ghosts" Rebecca Wisocky Talks Career, Midlife and More

    Our guest this week is a ghost.  Well, she plays one on the popular CBS comedy series "Ghosts". Rebecca Wisocky joins us to share some juicy secrets from this season of Ghosts.  From what is happening with Hetty Woodstone to her upcoming roles in Sex Lives of College Girls and the Amanda Knox story, we talk about how busy this time of life has been for the actress.  We also talk her career beginnings in theater and how she would love to go back. Rebecca has been really enjoying this time of life and she also talks about roles are opening up for women in midlife and beyond. Show Notes/Links: www.hotflashescooltopics.com Find Us Here! Website I [http://hotflashescooltopics.com/] Mail I [hotflashescooltopics@gmail.com] Instagram I [https://www.instagram.com/hotflashesandcooltopics/] Facebook : [www.facebook.com/hotflashescooltopics] Twitter I [https://twitter.com/CoolFlashes] YouTube I [https://www.youtube.com/@HotFlashesCoolTopics] Pinterest I [https://www.pinterest.com/hcooltopics/] Want to Leave a Review for Hot Flashes and Cool Topics? Here’s How: For Apple Podcasts on an iPhone or iOS device: Open the Apple Podcast App on your device. Click on the “search” icon Type into the search bar “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” and click on the show Towards the bottom, look for “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “Write a Review” and leave us your thoughts and comments! For Apple Podcasts on a computer: On the Apple Podcasts website, go to the search bar and type “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” After clicking on the show, find the “Listen on Apple Podcasts” button and click on it The “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” podcast should open on the Apple Podcasts application Keep scrolling on the page until you see “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “See All” If you want to give us a five-star rating, hover over the empty stars! If you want to leave your thoughts and comments, click on “Write a Review”!

    35 min
  7. APR 2

    The Complete Guide to GLP-1s with Dr. Alexandra Sowa

    GLP-1s like Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound are seen all over social media promising incredible weight loss results.  But, do we know what GLP-1s actually are and what they do? On this week's episode, we talk with obesity expert Dr. Alexandra Sowa who recently published: THE OZEMPIC REVOLUTION: A Doctor's Proven Plan for Success to Help Reverse Obesity, End Yo-Yo Dieting and Protect Yourself from Disease.  Dr. Sowa explains : What are GLP-1s? What the GLP-1 experience really feels like How to know if you’re a candidate for these medications How to get a prescription and get it covered by insurance How to manage and reduce unwanted side effects  Show Notes/Links: www.hotflashescooltopics.com Book: THE OZEMPIC REVOLUTION Find Us Here! Website I [http://hotflashescooltopics.com/] Mail I [hotflashescooltopics@gmail.com] Instagram I [https://www.instagram.com/hotflashesandcooltopics/] Facebook : [www.facebook.com/hotflashescooltopics] Twitter I [https://twitter.com/CoolFlashes] YouTube I [https://www.youtube.com/@HotFlashesCoolTopics] Pinterest I [https://www.pinterest.com/hcooltopics/] Want to Leave a Review for Hot Flashes and Cool Topics? Here’s How: For Apple Podcasts on an iPhone or iOS device: Open the Apple Podcast App on your device. Click on the “search” icon Type into the search bar “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” and click on the show Towards the bottom, look for “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “Write a Review” and leave us your thoughts and comments! For Apple Podcasts on a computer: On the Apple Podcasts website, go to the search bar and type “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” After clicking on the show, find the “Listen on Apple Podcasts” button and click on it The “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” podcast should open on the Apple Podcasts application Keep scrolling on the page until you see “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “See All” If you want to give us a five-star rating, hover over the empty stars! If you want to leave your thoughts and comments, click on “Write a Review”!

    46 min
  8. MAR 26

    Be Your Own Advocate with Tamsen Fadal's How To Menopause

    When it comes to the topic of menopause, we have had physicians and experts share invaluable information, expertise and research with our listeners.  This week we are sharing a more personal experience.  Emmy award winning journalist Tamsen Fadal started her menopause journey with a hot flash while anchoring a live newscast.  Fast forward several years later, Tamsen is no longer a news anchor but her journalistic nature has led her to co-producing THE M FACTOR documentary and writing her new book: HOW TO MENOPAUSE: Take Charge of Your Health, Reclaim Your Life, and Feel Even Better than Before. How to Menopause answers all the questions you didn't know to ask, and brings you into a conversation with millions of other women. Show Notes/Links: www.hotflashescooltopics.com Book: How To Menopause Find Us Here! Website I [http://hotflashescooltopics.com/] Mail I [hotflashescooltopics@gmail.com] Instagram I [https://www.instagram.com/hotflashesandcooltopics/] Facebook : [www.facebook.com/hotflashescooltopics] Twitter I [https://twitter.com/CoolFlashes] YouTube I [https://www.youtube.com/@HotFlashesCoolTopics] Pinterest I [https://www.pinterest.com/hcooltopics/] Want to Leave a Review for Hot Flashes and Cool Topics? Here’s How: For Apple Podcasts on an iPhone or iOS device: Open the Apple Podcast App on your device. Click on the “search” icon Type into the search bar “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” and click on the show Towards the bottom, look for “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “Write a Review” and leave us your thoughts and comments! For Apple Podcasts on a computer: On the Apple Podcasts website, go to the search bar and type “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” After clicking on the show, find the “Listen on Apple Podcasts” button and click on it The “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” podcast should open on the Apple Podcasts application Keep scrolling on the page until you see “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “See All” If you want to give us a five-star rating, hover over the empty stars! If you want to leave your thoughts and comments, click on “Write a Review”!

    32 min
4.8
out of 5
137 Ratings

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As the weekly podcast voice for women in midlife and beyond, we talk about everything from menopause to relationships, women’s health and wellness to career and travel. We also talk to incredible celebrities who are redefining this time of life. Join the conversation!

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