HOT FLASHES & COOL TOPICS Hot Flashes & Cool Topics

Many midlife women struggle with autoimmune and inflammation issues.
This week we are speaking with functional nutritionist and author, Risa Groux.  Risa's book, FOODFRAME - Diet is a Four Letter Word is a comprehensive guide to using functional nutrition guidelines to help identify the root causes of various health issues and then eat according to their health status.  We speak about lifestyle and health choices that can support women struggling with autoimmune and other health issues.
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How healthy are your relationships?  How can you improve them?
This week we are speaking with Ann Kelley, author of Secure Relating: Holding Your Own in an Insecure World. Ann offers practical tools to help deepen self-awareness and ultimately strengthen all relationships.  We discuss the ways to recognize patterns developed early on, reflect on your triggers and rewire those triggers to create healthier relationships.
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What is Somatic Sex?  How can it help with intimacy and pleasure in midlife?
On this episode, we talk to Kiana Reeves, somatic sex educator and Foria's Chief Education Officer. She shares the benefits of somatic sex and how it can help us feel more connected and comfortable with your body, especially as we age.
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Did you know that approximately 25% of the workforce is currently affected by menopausal symptoms?  It is time for companies to address the needs of menopausal women.
This week we speak with Dr. Catherine Hansen. Dr. Hansen is the Head of Menopause at Pandia Health.  She also works with many companies that are trying to create resources and regulations to protect women in the workplace that are struggling with menopausal symptoms.  
Learn more about Menopause in the Workplace.
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This week we are catching up with actress Kate Flannery.
Kate is sn actor, singer and a writer, best known for her 9 seasons as Meredith the drunk on NBC’s THE OFFICE. She was also a fan favorite on Season 28 of ABC’s Dancing With The Stars.  We talk about her career, The Office, vanity insanity and of course, her menopause journey.
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This week we are reframing the concept of "stress" with Harvard physician,  Dr. Aditi Nerurkar.
Dr Nerurkar is an expert on the study of stress and burnout and in her book, The 5 Resets: Rewire Your Brain and Body for Less Stress and More Resilience, she offers 5 mindset resets to help rewire your brain for less midlife stress. 
The First Reset: Get Clear on What Matters Most
The Second Reset: Find Quiet in a Noisy World
The Third Reset: Sync Your Brain and Your Body
The Fourth Reset: Come Up for Air
The Fifth Reset: Bring Your Best Self Forward
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