HOT FLASHES & COOL TOPICS

At this time of year, we could think of no better guest to join us than Marlo Thomas. Marlo is an actress, producer, author and perhaps, she is best know as the National Outreach Director for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Founded in 1962 by her Dad, Danny Thomas, St. Jude continues to be on the world's leading

You know we love Carla Hall!  Her energy and love of life is contagious and we always enjoy when she joins us on Hot Flashes & Cool Topics podcast. This week, Carla is joined by her business partner Deb Riegel to share her new project, MeMenu. The MeMenu is a guided personal growth program for women. 50+.  The program

Holiday Gift Guide: Link Who wants to age well? Of course, we all do!  This week, we are speaking with Dr. Mindy Pelz, author of the new book AGE LIKE A GIRL: How Menopause Rewires Your Brain, Increased Confidence, and Renewed Energy.  Dr. Pelz gives us her vision of what is happening to and for women during this turni

HFCT 7th Annual Holiday Gift Guide: Link How many of you were fans of 90210?   Of course, we all watched the drama!  We are excited to share this week's conversation with Actress, Trade Union Leader, Gabrielle Carteris.  Many will remember Gabrielle as Andrea Zuckerman on 90210 (and the reboot)and she shares great stor

Seasoned female musicians are another group of women who are often overlooked in the professional world. This week's guest is singer and founder of Wavemakers, Lurleen Ladd. Lurleen created Wavemakers- Women in Music 40+ as a platform to amplify women's voices, their talents and to address the challenges they face in t

Hot Flashes & Cool Topics Holiday Gift Guide for Midlife Women: LINK Threadneedle Alley Foundation: LINK Who is ready to save some money on this year's holiday shopping?   This week, we invite back shopping and money saving experts, Trae Bodge.  Trae shares with us the top gifts of 2025, where and when to get them and