HOT FLASHES & COOL TOPICS

Hot Flashes & Cool Topics
HOT FLASHES & COOL TOPICS

The weekly podcast that is the voice for women in midlife and beyond. From relationships to careers, health and wellness to amazing interviews with prime time celebrities, we cover it all. Join the conversation!

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Helen Slater Shares Her Journey from Supergirl to Getting Her PhD

    It is never too late to learn and try new things! Our amazing guest this week, Helen Slater is a perfect example.  Known for her acting career in Supergirl, The Legend of Billie Jean and Ruthless People, Helen has boundless creative spirit.  She is a concert pianist with 6 albums and just last year, she was awarded her PhD in Mythological Studies.  We talk about it all on this week's episode. Show Notes/Links: www.hotflashescooltopics.com Helen Slater website: www.helenslater.com FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotflashesandcooltopics/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6ssWfO0qeZYEIs6TzrKBHQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/657557054765087   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”!

    49 min
  2. NOV 13

    Natural Alternatives to Menopause Symptoms with Dr. Alyssa Dweck

    Women often ask us about natural alternatives to hormone replacement therapy and today we are going to share some of them. This week we talk to Dr. Alyssa Dweck, a board certified practicing gynecologist in New York and Chief Medical Officer of Bonafide Health.  Dr. Dweck shares non-hormonal options for hot flashes, brain fog, and vaginal dryness.  She also discusses the recent changes made in prescribing Veozah and patients are now required to have their liver levels checked more frequently. Holiday Gift Guide: https://tinyurl.com/yckbx8ca Show Notes with links: www.hotflashescooltopics.com FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotflashesandcooltopics/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6ssWfO0qeZYEIs6TzrKBHQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/657557054765087   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
  3. NOV 6

    Digestive Issues and IBS in Midlife with Nutritionist Jacqui Justice

    Of the many changes that come with midlife, gut issues can be some of the most problematic.  IBS and Colitis are two types of digestive issues that can either come on during menopause or become exacerbated during the transition.  Either way, it can affect your daily life. This week we are speaking with functional nutritionist Jacqui Justice about gut changes and overall gut health for women in midlife.  From symptoms to testing and treatment, we cover all the uncomfortable aspects that many women don't share.  We do it for you. HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE NOW AVAILABLE. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/yckbx8ca Show Notes/Links: www.hotflashescooltopics.com FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotflashesandcooltopics/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6ssWfO0qeZYEIs6TzrKBHQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/657557054765087   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”!

    36 min
  4. OCT 30

    Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief with David Kessler

    Grieving loss of any kind is a universal experience yet many people struggle with it in isolation. This week's guest is David Kessler.  David is one of the world’s foremost experts on grief, loss, and navigating life’s changes. He's written six bestselling books and is now publishing a workbook Finding Meaning: Grief Workbook: Tools for Releasing Pain and Remembering with Love. We talk to David about the five, now six stages of grief and how they are not linear and you do not have to go through each one.  Grief is so personal but David explains it in a way that relates to each of us and he explains how we can finding some meaning in our lives after the loss. Show Notes/Links: www.hotflashescooltopics.com FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotflashesandcooltopics/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6ssWfO0qeZYEIs6TzrKBHQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/657557054765087   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”!

    51 min
  5. OCT 23

    Shredding the Silence on Menopause with Tamsen Fadal

    Menopause finally gets a documentary! This week we are speaking with Emmy Award winning journalist, author and now co-producer of the new documentary THE M FACTOR: Shredding the Silence on Menopause.  Some of our favorite experts from the podcast are showcased in the documentary and you can watch it for free on PBS. Sign Up to receive our Midlife Women's Gift Guide avaialble 11/1: LINK Show Notes w/Links: www.hotflashescooltopic.com FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotflashesandcooltopics/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6ssWfO0qeZYEIs6TzrKBHQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/657557054765087   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”!

    33 min
  6. OCT 16

    Recovering from Perfectionism with Pyschologist Dr. Mary Anderson

    "If you make your internal worth beholden to external validation, you will live with chronic anxiety and worry." Dr. Mary Anderson. This week we are talking about the chronic anxiety that often results from the drive for perfectionism.  Clinical psychologist and author of the new book, The Happy High Achiever, Dr. Mary Anderson offers tools to avoid this anxiety and ways to improve your mental health. Show Notes: www.hotflashescooltopics.com FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotflashesandcooltopics/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6ssWfO0qeZYEIs6TzrKBHQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/657557054765087   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”!

    45 min
  7. OCT 11

    Daphne Zuniga Talks Working on Ensemble Series and What's Next, Pt. 2

    We continue our conversation with the incredible actress Daphne Zuniga. Daphne shares stories from her career and appearances on Family Ties, Spaceballs, Melrose Place and One Tree Hill.  We also talk about her passion for creating new projects and directing.  She is just getting started. Show Notes/Links: www.hotflashescooltopics.com FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotflashesandcooltopics/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6ssWfO0qeZYEIs6TzrKBHQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/657557054765087   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”!

    22 min
  8. OCT 9

    Daphne Zuniga Talks Marriage After 50 and Midlife's Infinite Options, Pt 1

    This week we are thrilled to be talking to actress, producer and new podcaster Daphne Zuniga. Daphne shares her career journey from Family Ties to Melrose Place and One Tree Hill and her new podcast, Still The Place.  She also shares incredible wisdom on getting married over 50, her personal journey through midlife and menopause and what she is looking forward to in her next chapter. The conversation is 2 parts.  Part 2 will go live on Friday. Show Notes/Links: www.hotflashescooltopics.com Still the Place: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/still-the-place/id1754955354 FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotflashesandcooltopics/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6ssWfO0qeZYEIs6TzrKBHQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/657557054765087   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”!

    37 min
4.8
out of 5
134 Ratings

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The weekly podcast that is the voice for women in midlife and beyond. From relationships to careers, health and wellness to amazing interviews with prime time celebrities, we cover it all. Join the conversation!

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