HOT FLASHES & COOL TOPICS

Updated: 13 Nov 2024 • 170 episodes
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A podcast for women in midlife and beyond. We talk about everything to do with this time of life from relationships and careers, health and wellness to celebrity interviews with Patricia Heaton, Carla Hall, Gretchen Carlson and more. New episode every Wednesday.

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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, br

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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 nutri

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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 W

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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. Si

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"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

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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.hotflash

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