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	Title	Pub. Date	Duration
	119: How to keep your bones, muscles, tendons and fascia strong through menopause with Buff Bones' Rebekah Rotstein (Part 2)	29 Aug 2024	00:27:11
Send us a text In part 2 of her interview with Buff Bones' Rebekah Rotstein tells Hotflash inc founder Ann Marie McQueen about the complexities of health during perimenopause and menopause, highlighting the importance of both mineral density, muscles, tendons, collagen and fascia. She outlines the Buff Bones comprehensive exercise plan to hit all the targets in a week, emphasizing personalized care and the importance of mobility and motor control exercises. They explore the impact of collagen, estrogen and (briefly) progesterone on bone health and dive into the fascinating role of fascia in the body's connective tissue system – and in menopause. 02:01 Building bone and muscle through menopause 04:38 The importance of mobility 07:03 Collagen and bone density 09:40 Hormone therapy and bone health 18:46 The role of fascia in health NB: These episodes were recorded in late 2023. Join the Hotflash inc perimenoposse: Web: hotflashinc.com Newsletter: Hotflash inc. on Substack TikTok: @hotflashinc Instagram: @hotflashinc X: @hotflashinc Episode website: Hotflashinc Listen on: Apple Podcasts \| Spotify \| Google Podcasts \| YouTube \| Substack See hotflashinc.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
	118: BONUS SOLO EPISODE: Me and hormone therapy	27 Aug 2024	00:33:19
Send us a text In this episode, host Ann Marie McQueen tries to explain her long and convoluted relationship to and quest for hormone therapy. This is an episode about her experiences, made more complicated by living abroad, reluctant doctors and by years spent wandering in a wilderness of emotional and physical symptoms no one could explain. Until everything blew up. And let's not forget the gut issues. In it you will see that even with all her resources, and a global platform all about menopause and midlife, Ann Marie is still trying to find the right recipe for her. The search continues. Join the Hotflash inc perimenoposse: Web: hotflashinc.com Newsletter: Hotflash inc. on Substack TikTok: @hotflashinc Instagram: @hotflashinc X: @hotflashinc Episode website: Hotflashinc Listen on: Apple Podcasts \| Spotify \| Google Podcasts \| YouTube \| Substack See hotflashinc.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
	109: SOLO MINI episode: No one wants pianos anymore	08 Jul 2024	00:14:18
Send us a text Navigating Midlife Grief: A Personal Journey In this deeply emotional and personal video, host Ann Marie McQueen shares her experience of navigating midlife grief and loss, specifically focusing on the recent death of her father. An audio essay about grief, loss, Boomers and their stuff. Join the Hotflash inc perimenoposse: Web: hotflashinc.com Newsletter: Hotflash inc. on Substack TikTok: @hotflashinc Instagram: @hotflashinc X: @hotflashinc Episode website: Hotflashinc Listen on: Apple Podcasts \| Spotify \| Google Podcasts \| YouTube \| Substack See hotflashinc.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
	18. SOLO: Hang in there and follow Will Smith	12 Mar 2022	00:28:49
Send us a text TRIGGER WARNING: Suicide and suicide ideation. If you are feeling suicidal, please tell someone, reach out to your local suicide hotline or contact a licensed therapist. This podcast talks about a story I came across in a Norwich, England paper called the Eastern Daily Press Victoria Metcalf-Smith, a solicitor and mother of three who took her own life in April 2021. Join the Hotflash inc perimenoposse: Web: hotflashinc.com Newsletter: Hotflash inc. on Substack TikTok: @hotflashinc Instagram: @hotflashinc X: @hotflashinc Episode website: Hotflashinc Listen on: Apple Podcasts \| Spotify \| Google Podcasts \| YouTube \| Substack See hotflashinc.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
	17. SOLO: The ruckus	06 Mar 2022	00:27:06
Send us a text I'm journalist and Hotflash Inc founder Ann Marie McQueen and this is my first solo episode. Think of it like MTV Unplugged (GenX, I see you)... stripped down, bell-and-whistle-less. Just me in a hotel room in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, overstaying my late checkout and wondering about the world and our perimenoposse place in it. Join the Hotflash inc perimenoposse: Web: hotflashinc.com Newsletter: Hotflash inc. on Substack TikTok: @hotflashinc Instagram: @hotflashinc X: @hotflashinc Episode website: Hotflashinc Listen on: Apple Podcasts \| Spotify \| Google Podcasts \| YouTube \| Substack See hotflashinc.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
	16. Amy Schmidt thinks its better to be real	25 Feb 2022	00:43:43
Send us a text Amy Schmidt lost herself in her 40s – as so many of us do – and if she can find her confidence again, you can too. Join the Hotflash inc perimenoposse: Web: hotflashinc.com Newsletter: Hotflash inc. on Substack TikTok: @hotflashinc Instagram: @hotflashinc X: @hotflashinc Episode website: Hotflashinc Listen on: Apple Podcasts \| Spotify \| Google Podcasts \| YouTube \| Substack See hotflashinc.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
	15. MK Czerwiec wants you to draw it out	18 Feb 2022	00:44:09
Send us a text MK Czerwiec is a nurse and graphic artist (hence her handle, Comic Nurse) who edited 2020’s Menopause: A Comic Treatment. The book went on to be named on the New York Times’ year-end list of the best graphic novels and won two Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards, including one for best anthology. MK talks all about Graphic Medicine, an emerging field that uses comics to enhance medical education and patient care and help people process trauma and painful experiences. MK is also going through menopause, and she's very interested in finding ways to deal with hot flashes and some of the other symptoms we experience. And stay tuned, because near the end of the podcast she offers one of the best tips I’ve heard for creatively making a plan that we can turn to in our hardest, darkest times. Join the Hotflash inc perimenoposse: Web: hotflashinc.com Newsletter: Hotflash inc. on Substack TikTok: @hotflashinc Instagram: @hotflashinc X: @hotflashinc Episode website: Hotflashinc Listen on: Apple Podcasts \| Spotify \| Google Podcasts \| YouTube \| Substack See hotflashinc.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
	14. Dr Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz has no time for "either or"	11 Feb 2022	01:06:52
Send us a text Dr Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Beverly Hills, California who is passionate about integrative women’s health and has a book on menopause coming out in October. Join the Hotflash inc perimenoposse: Web: hotflashinc.com Newsletter: Hotflash inc. on Substack TikTok: @hotflashinc Instagram: @hotflashinc X: @hotflashinc Episode website: Hotflashinc Listen on: Apple Podcasts \| Spotify \| Google Podcasts \| YouTube \| Substack See hotflashinc.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
	13. Andrea Donsky wants you to follow the research	04 Feb 2022	00:56:08
Send us a text This episode and all of season 1 is sponsored by Become clothing. Themes: seed oils, nutrition, hot flashes, supplements, perimenopause, menopause, processed foods, nutrition, insulin resistance Summary: Andrea Donsky is a registered holistic nutritionist, entrepreneur and television personality based in Toronto; co-founder of naturallysavvy.com and new company called Morphus, which is all about menopause supplements. We talk about how to approach menopause via diet, lifestyle and supplements, what her menopause experience was like, and how much better life can be when you do some work on yourself through this transition. Highlights: •her own menopause experience (4.45) •how she dealt with horrid hot flashes without HRT (8.45) •why you need to be careful with menopause supplements (11.10) •why you need a trusted wellness team - even if it's online (15.30) •how exactly to switch up nutrition to lesson symptoms (17.45) •the problem with seed oils (22.00) •what foods can help and hinder during perimenopause (27.20) •insulin resistance + menopausal weight gain (28.30) •see a doctor even if it’s a known perimenopause symptom (31.25) •the weirdest perimenopause symptoms (33.00) •signs you are deficient in this important mineral (33.45) •why this is so much more than a physical transition (47.45) Where to find Andrea: TikTok: @Andrea Donsky Instagram: @wearemorphus @naturallysavvy Web: Naturallysavvy.com Podcast: Morphus for Menopause; Naturally Savvy SPONSORS: Become anti-flush cooling clothing \| Use code HOTFLASHINC to get a 20 percent discount.The Ritual by Pure \| Use code HOTFLASH to get the first month free. Join the Hotflash inc perimenoposse: Web: hotflashinc.com Newsletter: Hotflash inc. on Substack TikTok: @hotflashinc Instagram: @hotflashinc X: @hotflashinc Episode website: Hotflashinc Listen on: Apple Podcasts \| Spotify \| Google Podcasts \| YouTube \| Substack See hotflashinc.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
	12. Dr Jerilynn Prior wants you to think about progesterone, too	28 Jan 2022	00:52:39
Send us a text This episode and all of Season 1 are sponsored by Become clothing. Themes: Progesterone, perimenopause, hot flashes, anxiety, sore breasts, sleep, estrogen, HRT Summary: Dr Jerilynn Prior is a professor of Endocrinology and Metabolism at the University of British Columbia. She also runs CEMCOR, the Center For Menstrual Cycle and Ovulation Research. Dr Prior has been prescribing progesterone for postmenopausal women and perimenopausal women to treat hot flashes, night sweats, heavy flow, and sore breasts for over 25 years. She has conducted and published research showing that progesterone is an effective treatment for menopausal hot flashes and night sweats. She also wrote a novel to help illuminate some of her findings called Estrogen’s Storm Season. You are going to hear a completely different set of views in this interview, so buckle up. Everything she says is deeply rooted in research, clinical practice and personal experience. Highlights: •Why Google’s explanation of the menstrual cycle is wrong (7.45) •What everyone gets wrong about our menstrual cycle (11.00) •How and why she came to focus on progesterone (15.58) •Why wildly swinging estrogen is the quintessential characteristic of perimenopause (18.20) •Why the narrow focus on estrogen and not progesterone is like “looking at the world through a straw” (23.00) •The data backing progesterone for severe hot flashes and night sweats and sleep in menopause (25.00) •Estrogen is addictive; progesterone is not (29.00) •The relationship between marketing, menopause and academia (30.50) •How to talk to your doctor about progesterone (32.30) •One way to figure out if your estrogen levels are high (34.50) •Is HRT safe… and do we need it regardless of symptoms? (41.25) •Does HRT prevent osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease and dementia? (43.00) •Why the resistance to progesterone isn’t scientific (45.45) Where to find Dr Prior’s work: Web: CeMCOR Youtube: CeMCOR Facebook: Cemcor.research SPONSORS: Become anti-flush cooling clothing \| Use code HOTFLASHINC to get a 20 percent discount. The Ritual by Pure \| Use code HOTFLASH to get the first month free. Join the Hotflash inc perimenoposse: Web: hotflashinc.com Newsletter: Hotflash inc. on Substack TikTok: @hotflashinc Instagram: @hotflashinc X: @hotflashinc Episode website: Hotflashinc Listen on: Apple Podcasts \| Spotify \| Google Podcasts \| YouTube \| Substack See hotflashinc.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
	11. Carmen Stansberry tires of medical turf wars	22 Jan 2022	00:56:39
Send us a text This episode and all of Season 1 are sponsored by Become clothing. Themes: FDA, HRT, toxins, menopause, perimenopause Summary: Carmen Stansberry is a nurse practitioner living in San Francisco, California posting to Instagram under the handle Wits and Wellness. I wanted to speak to Carmen because she is so knowledgeable about so many things that impact our care and our health during perimenopause – and not just in the US. She talks a lot about how the for-profit, insurance-based model of health care in the US impacts everything from the FDA approval process to what clinical studies are done to the guidelines doctors use to the screening tests your insurance covers. As a nurse practitioner, Carmen prescribes HRT and she shares her expertise on using bioidentical versions and other advice she gives her patients. She’s also a huge advocate of awareness about the amount of toxins in our environment, whether it’s everyday plastics or the skincare products we use. Highlights: •How the for-profit system impacts health care and why we need to ask questions (4.30) •Why compounding pharmacies are demonized (9.30) •Why you need to pay attention to your Vitamin D (14.00) •How the turf war between conventional and functional medicine impacts women (15.30) •The underlying problems we need to watch out for in perimenopause (25.45) •Her mode of prescribing HRT (28.30) •Back to compounding pharmacies! (36.00) •How hormone-mimicking toxins in our products are making peri/menopause worse (40.00 •Life changes you might need to make to ease your peri/menopause transition (43.00) Where to find Carmen: Instagram: @witsandwellness Web: The Advanced Practice SPONSORS: Become anti-flush cooling clothing \| Use code HOTFLASHINC to get a 20 percent discount. The Ritual by Pure \| Use code HOTFLASH to get the first month free. Join the Hotflash inc perimenoposse: Web: hotflashinc.com Newsletter: Hotflash inc. on Substack TikTok: @hotflashinc Instagram: @hotflashinc X: @hotflashinc Episode website: Hotflashinc Listen on: Apple Podcasts \| Spotify \| Google Podcasts \| YouTube \| Substack See hotflashinc.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
	10. Dr Neal Barnard is a soy man	14 Jan 2022	00:41:51
Send us a text This episode and all of season 1 is sponsored by Become clothing. Themes: soy, menopause, HRT, insulin resistance, fat, diet, hot flashes Summary: Dr Neal Barnard is an adjunct professor of medicine at the George Washington University School of Medicine and president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.He has led an array of important research into the effects of diet on diabetes, body weight, and chronic pain, including work on dietary interventions for Type 2 diabetes. He’s written 100 scientific publications as well as 20 books, including his most recent, Your Body in Balance. He also led a study that was published last year in Menopause, the Journal of the North American Medical Society, which found that eating a soy-rich, all-vegetable diet dramatically cut down on hot flashes and several other menopause symptoms. He is currently replicating that study, which is a big part of the process of scientific inquiry. Dr Barnard explains why diet plays such a major role in the peri/menopause transition, how to make the right changes to go vegan, the problem with fat, as well as provides insight into HRT, genetics, Alzheimer’s and dementia and more. Highlights: •Why we can manipulate hormones by how we eat (3.45) •How menopause is different in Japan (4.45) •The research-driven truth about soy (6.10) •The inside scoop on his “soybean salad” study (9.20) •Reaction to the findings (12.15) •Assessing HRT risks and how to mitigate them (17.30) •There’s a reason we have menopause (20.45) •Dr Barnard’s recipe for plant-based eating (24.24) •Why menopause doesn’t really cause weight gain (26.44) •Fat and insulin resistance (27.55) •Why does everyone push good fats? (31.45) •HRT, diet, genetics, Alzheimer’s + dementia (33.00) •What about vegan-ish? (35.00) •Help for other symptoms (37.00) Where to find Dr Barnard: Website: PCRM.org Instagram: @physicianscommittee Twitter: @PCRM SPONSORS: Become anti-flush cooling clothing \| Use code HOTFLASHINC to get a 20 percent discount.The Ritual by Pure \| Use code HOTFLASH to get the first month free. Join the Hotflash inc perimenoposse: Web: hotflashinc.com Newsletter: Hotflash inc. on Substack TikTok: @hotflashinc Instagram: @hotflashinc X: @hotflashinc Episode website: Hotflashinc Listen on: Apple Podcasts \| Spotify \| Google Podcasts \| YouTube \| Substack See hotflashinc.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
	9. Kim Vopni is THE Vagina Coach	07 Jan 2022	00:50:05
Send us a text This episode and all of Season 1 are sponsored by Become clothing. Themes: pelvic floor, GSM, vaginal health, core strength, spiritual Summary: Today on the podcast is Kim Vopni, better known as The Vagina Coach and author of Your Pelvic Floor. As I say to her, I’ve been a fan of Kim and her approach since I launched Hotflash. We talk about it all here: her number one piece of advice, why taking care of your pelvic floor actually makes your whole life better, and why there is just no excuse to feel uncomfortable or be in pain or just have the sense that something isn’t right. We talk about gadgets, about jade eggs and why there is never a justification to put up with an unsatisfying sex life. Highlights: •The main problems she sees in perimenopause (8.30) •Why we may have difficulty achieving orgasm (11.30) •Her #1 tip for pelvic floor health (13.29) •How the pelvic floor impacts your whole life (25.25) •The two gadgets she likes (33.52) •What to do about the pelvic floor issue you’re ignoring (41.00) •The next step for her Buff Muff Challenge (44.25) Where to find Kim Vopni: Web: VaginaCoach.com Instagram: @VaginaCoach Twitter: @VaginaCoach SPONSORS: Become anti-flush cooling clothing \| Use code HOTFLASHINC to get a 20 percent discount.The Ritual by Pure \| Use code HOTFLASH to get the first month free. Join the Hotflash inc perimenoposse: Web: hotflashinc.com Newsletter: Hotflash inc. on Substack TikTok: @hotflashinc Instagram: @hotflashinc X: @hotflashinc Episode website: Hotflashinc Listen on: Apple Podcasts \| Spotify \| Google Podcasts \| YouTube \| Substack See hotflashinc.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
	108: The Metabolism Reset with Lara Briden	04 Jul 2024	00:53:21
Send us a text Hotflash inc – the platform designed to find the true truth in perimenopause, menopause and beyond – makes a return to the podcast world this week! In the first episode back journalist and host Ann Marie McQueen interviews Lara Briden, an expert in women's health and author of the new book The Metabolism Reset. They discuss the complexity of this entire subject, insulin resistance, the impact of modern diets, and the importance of understanding how our bodies respond to different types of food and exercise. Briden, a naturopathic doctor and author of period repair manual and hormone repair manual, shares her valuable and moderate insights on achieving metabolic health through tailored approaches, emphasizing gentler methods and the importance of addressing underlying health issues like gut health and autoimmunity. This episode aims to help listeners understand and manage their metabolic health effectively during the menopause transition. 00:48 Introducing Midi Health 01:21 Lara Briden's Influence and new book 02:04 Conversation with Lara Briden 03:31 Understanding Metabolic Health 05:42 The Role of Hunger and Satiety 14:50 Impact of Modern Food Environment 21:30 Debate on Vegetable Oils 28:06 Navigating Food Allergies in Restaurants 28:27 Understanding Metabolic Endotoxemia 28:47 Gut Health and Metabolic Health Connection 29:54 Patient Stories: Gut Health and Insulin Resistance 34:52 Exploring Insulin Resistance 37:27 Signs and Diagnosis of Insulin Resistance 40:30 Treatment Approaches for Insulin Resistance 43:20 Perimenopause and Insulin Resistance 43:34 The Importance of Movement and Protein 49:29 Final Thoughts and Reflections Join the Hotflash inc perimenoposse: Web: hotflashinc.com Newsletter: Hotflash inc. on Substack TikTok: @hotflashinc Instagram: @hotflashinc X: @hotflashinc Episode website: Hotflashinc Listen on: Apple Podcasts \| Spotify \| Google Podcasts \| YouTube \| Substack See hotflashinc.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
	8. Dr Christiane Northrup is still talking about menopause	31 Dec 2021	01:15:53
Send us a text This episode and all of Season 1 are sponsored by Become clothing. Themes: Perimenopause, humanity, upgrades, wisdom, HRT, lifestyle, relationships, patriarchy, periods Summary: Dr Christiane Northrup is the author of the New York Times bestselling book The Wisdom of Menopause, which was first published in 2012, has gone on to sell more than 1.6 million copies, revised and updated for the fourth time in 2021.In her 30-year-career as a board certified OB/GYN, Dr Northrup focused on empowerment, on accepting that mainstream medicine has a role, and that the natural world does as well. And it was that approach that drew in none other than Oprah Winfrey, who reached out when menopause threw her for a loop. Since giving up her medical license, and particularly since Covid hit, Dr Northrup has become a vocal advocate for informed consent and medical freedom. And that makes her an anti-vaxxer and a controversial figure that many people believe should be silenced.. But Hotflash Inc is all about having the freedom to ask questions and explore different perspectives, and provide access to different experts – without endorsing what they say or believe. That part is up to you, so take what resonates from Dr Northrup and leave the rest. And as always, remember that Hotflash Inc does not provide medical advice. Highlights: •Why I chose to speak to such a controversial figure (2.18) •Why she thinks the planet is going through perimenopause (5.15) •How your beliefs about menopause are everything and how we are programmed to believe the opposite (6.35) •How she sees women evolving into their power (8.45) •Learning to listen to our bodies – and ask for more the feminine way (10.00) •Alzheimer’s is Type 3 diabetes and the role of prescription drugs in women’s health (15.00) •Looking at perimenopause as a portal to understanding the dictates of your soul and a wakeup call for what you’ve been putting up with (16.14) •Dr Northrup’s take on HRT – and pharmaceutical companies – over the years (20.16) •Why some women do better on hormones – especially if they reach perimenopause in body burnout (23.00) •The industry shift to bioidentical hormones away from synthetics (24.00) •Her insight into the pharmaceutical industry (30.00) •Progesterone for migraines and chest pain (38.45) •Why people think she’s wacky (41.48) •Her view of the medical field and how it’s evolved (49.00) Where to find Mona: Web: DrNorthrup.com Twitter: DrChrisNorthrup Facebook: Dr Christiane Northrup Telegram: Christiane Northrup SPONSORS: Become anti-flush cooling clothing \| Use code HOTFLASHINC to get a 20 percent discount. The Ritual by Pure \| Use code HOTFLASH to get the first month free. Join the Hotflash inc perimenoposse: Web: hotflashinc.com Newsletter: Hotflash inc. on Substack TikTok: @hotflashinc Instagram: @hotflashinc X: @hotflashinc Episode website: Hotflashinc Listen on: Apple Podcasts \| Spotify \| Google Podcasts \| YouTube \| Substack See hotflashinc.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
	7. Revelry Cannabis is made for menopause	24 Dec 2021	00:53:39
Send us a text This episode and all of season 1 is sponsored by Become clothing. Themes: menopause, symptoms, anxiety, sleep issues, psychedelics, legislation Summary: Lilach Mazor Power and Stef Swiergol are co-founders of a new cannabis wellness collection for perimenopause and menopause symptoms called Revelry based in Phoenix, Arizona. Lilach is an industry leader: she is the only female owned licensee in the state of Arizona, she’s been in this business for a long time. Both she and Stef have great insight and intel into where this business is right now, where it’s going, how you can tip your toe into the cannabis waters if you are curious, which studies show between one and four and one and three of us are doing, and what the best way to go about it is. Highlights: •A rundown on Revelry’s cannabis in a capsule (4.49) •Why microdosing (low and slow) is the way to start (6.15) •How cannabis can help you sleep – and change everything (8.00) •Why so many of us are scared to try (12.00) •How women are using cannabis for their menopause symptoms (19.45) •Why cannabis years are like dog years (21.06) •How people are using their cannabis (22.45) •How cannabis actually works with your bodies own cannabinoid receptors (24.00) •Addressing concerns about cannabis and the brain (27.05) •The sustainability issue (35.00) •The future of plant medicine (41.00) •The importance of women in this field (45.00) Where to find Revelry: Web: Revelry Cannabis Instagram: @revelrycann Twitter: @revelrycann SPONSORS: Become anti-flush cooling clothing \| Use code HOTFLASHINC to get a 20 percent discount. The Ritual by Pure \| Use code HOTFLASH to get the first month free. Join the Hotflash inc perimenoposse: Web: hotflashinc.com Newsletter: Hotflash inc. on Substack TikTok: @hotflashinc Instagram: @hotflashinc X: @hotflashinc Episode website: Hotflashinc Listen on: Apple Podcasts \| Spotify \| Google Podcasts \| YouTube \| Substack See hotflashinc.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
	6. Lynette Sheppard is still a Menopause Goddess	17 Dec 2021	00:54:40
Send us a text Lynette Sheppard is an OG in the menopause space. This former nurse/manager, artist, speaker, advocate has been, for 17 years now, the author of The Menopause Goddess Blog. As she says on the blog, The Change really whooped her upside the head. Lynette straddles the space between allopathic and naturopathic worlds, and so she's right there in the moderate middle and has some really great insight about how to pull from both of them. She's also on the other side of this transition and has some really key words for those of us wondering if we will ever make it and if we do, whether it will be better than this. Highlights: • Why you should feel good about taking HRT • The difference in approaches between allopathic and naturopathic medicine • Why the medical establishment is so stubborn • Why perimenopause is no time to make any sudden moves • What happens when you get past the horror of the symptoms • Why you need your own a group of goddessess • How men seem to change as they get older (menopause) • Why she thinks lifestyle changes might matter most Where you can find Lynette: Web: Menopause Goddess Blog Join the Hotflash inc perimenoposse: Web: hotflashinc.com Newsletter: Hotflash inc. on Substack TikTok: @hotflashinc Instagram: @hotflashinc X: @hotflashinc Episode website: Hotflashinc Listen on: Apple Podcasts \| Spotify \| Google Podcasts \| YouTube \| Substack See hotflashinc.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
	5. Heather Corinna doesn’t want you to ask how they are	10 Dec 2021	00:52:22
Send us a text This episode and all of season 1 is sponsored by Become clothing. Themes: Perimenopause, HRT, lifestyle, relationships, poverty, inclusion Summary: Today I am going to the US, Chicago specifically, to interview Heather Corinna, author of this year’s awesomely titled book What Fresh Hell is This? Perimenopause, menopause, other indignities and you. Heather is a long-time queer feminist, activist author and educator, founder and director of Scarleteen, the sex, bodies and relationships information clearinghouse. Highlights: •Why it took us so long to realise we were in perimenopause (5.40) •Why we need to look for the older women and find new friends (12.30) •Trans menopause, economics and employment (19.10) •Being able to just have a hard time (28.00) •Dealing with stress + our “stuff” (36.26) •Being vulnerable (42.28) Where to find Heather: Web: Scarleteen Instagram: @heather.corinna Twitter: @heathercorinna SPONSORS: Become anti-flush cooling clothing \| Use code HOTFLASHINC to get a 20 percent discount. The Ritual by Pure \| Use code HOTFLASH to get the first month free. Join the Hotflash inc perimenoposse: Web: hotflashinc.com Newsletter: Hotflash inc. on Substack TikTok: @hotflashinc Instagram: @hotflashinc X: @hotflashinc Episode website: Hotflashinc Listen on: Apple Podcasts \| Spotify \| Google Podcasts \| YouTube \| Substack See hotflashinc.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
	4. Annice Mukherjee, hormone doc	03 Dec 2021	01:10:03
Send us a text This episode and all of season 1 is sponsored by Become clothing. Themes: Perimenopause, HRT, lifestyle, relationships Summary: Dr Annice Mukherjee is a British endocrinologist author of The Complete Guide to Menopause.She talks about making lifestyle improvements to cope with the transition of perimenopause, all about HRT, including when to take it, when not to take it, how to weigh the risks of taking it, what happens when you take it for a long time and why Dr Mukherjee believes it should be used as an accessory, not a cure-all. Highlights: •The problems with menopause and social media (7.58) •Why HRT is an accessory, not a quick fix (15.58) •Why we must all find out own menopause management path (20.38) •Every single woman has a different menopause (21.25) •Coming off HRT (23.35) •Why GPs are the best doctors to manage menopause if they can just get the training (28.36) •Her experience going through menopause after breast cancer treatment (30.44) •Why you have to treat yourself like a bank account in perimenopause (36.53) •Why your relationships are related to your perimenopause (41.56) •Reducing our risk of the Big 3: cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis and dementia (46.17) •Progesterone: benefits and risks (57.00) •Why we should stop trying to count menopause symptoms (1.03.32) Where to find Dr. Mukherjee: Web: hormonewise.co.uk Instagram: @the.hormone.doc Twitter: @annicemukherjee SPONSORS: Become anti-flush cooling clothing \| Use code HOTFLASHINC to get a 20 percent discount. The Ritual by Pure \| Use code HOTFLASH to get the first month free. Join the Hotflash inc perimenoposse: Web: hotflashinc.com Newsletter: Hotflash inc. on Substack TikTok: @hotflashinc Instagram: @hotflashinc X: @hotflashinc Episode website: Hotflashinc Listen on: Apple Podcasts \| Spotify \| Google Podcasts \| YouTube \| Substack See hotflashinc.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
	3. Mona Eltahawy could hot flash to the moon	03 Dec 2021	00:52:11
Send us a text This episode and all of season 1 is sponsored by Become clothing. Themes: Perimenopause, HRT, lifestyle, relationships, patriarchy, periods Summary: Warning - there are no fewer than 48 F-bombs in this podcast. And that’s just as it should be, because as Mona Eltahawy explains often, profanity is absolutely required when it comes to taking down the patriarchy. Mona is an Egyptian-American writer and social commentator based in Montreal, Canada. She is the author of several books including Headscarves and Hymens: Why the Middle East Needs a Sexual Revolution and The Seven Necessary Sins for Women and Girls. For the last year or so she has also written the very necessary newsletter Feminist Giant. She is angry and profane and lighthearted and funny; and she’s that way as much about injustice and inequality as she is about menopause kicking her ass. You’ll hear all about it, as well as some of what made her who she is today, what she thinks of the current peri/menopause conversation – and what she thinks needs to change. Highlights: •Why I named my courage after her (4.20) •Getting her period when she thought she was done with periods (15.20) •Having no idea she was in perimenopause (19.35) •Viewing this stage of life as one of emerging (21.57) •Why billionaires wish they could have hot flashes (24.00) •Cutting your hair off (29.00) White women talking about menopause (32.20) •The problem with the “I feel invisible” essay (40.40) •Why we need to have compassion for our past selves (48.40) Where to find Mona: Web: Feminist Giant Instagram: @monaeltahawy Twitter: @monaeltahawy SPONSORS: Become anti-flush cooling clothing \| Use code HOTFLASHINC to get a 20 percent discount. The Ritual by Pure \| Use code HOTFLASH to get the first month free. Join the Hotflash inc perimenoposse: Web: hotflashinc.com Newsletter: Hotflash inc. on Substack TikTok: @hotflashinc Instagram: @hotflashinc X: @hotflashinc Episode website: Hotflashinc Listen on: Apple Podcasts \| Spotify \| Google Podcasts \| YouTube \| Substack See hotflashinc.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
	2. Lara Briden is ahead of the curve	03 Dec 2021	01:08:15
Send us a text Hotflash Inc is a global platform launched by Ann Marie McQueen, a journalist with 25 years of international experience covering health and wellness. It is designed to inform, entertain and encourage the perimenoposse about all things peri/menopause. This episode and all of season 1 is sponsored by Become clothing. Themes: HRT, insulin resistance, cognition, evolution, supplements, stress response, new research Summary: Lara Briden is a Canadian naturopath living and practicing in New Zealand. She’s also the author of two books: the bestselling period repair manual and 2021’s hormone repair manual. With 25 years in clinical practice, Lara is used to being ahead of the curve scientifically. She explains how what is controversial now often ends up being evidence-based standard practice down the road. She provides insightful, nuanced and scientifically detailed dissections of the many intersecting issues involved in the peri/menopause transition. That includes the ever-present and critical impact of insulin resistance, which is impacting one in two of us.Lara talks about the various forms of menopause hormone therapy that are available and how to use them, and why you really might want to explore the role of progesterone in managing your perimenopause and menopause symptoms. Lara also talks about her own experiments with taking HRT; takes on the host’s questions about cognitive challenges and why they might be happening, talks about the all-important role of our body’s stress-response system, and highlights some important supplements to look at. Lara also tackles some of misconceptions surrounding the current peri/menopause conversation and addresses the theory that “evolutionary mismatch” is making many of our symptoms worse. Highlights: •How and why the naturopathic and integrative doctors are often ahead of the curve in terms of research (3.20) •How to decipher what’s going on with bioidentical, body identical, commercial and compounded menopause hormone therapy (9:15) •Progesterone: what’s out there, what’s emerging, and why you may want to consider it for your menopause symptoms (18.30) •Insulin resistance and cognition (32.38) •Why she is trying out menopause hormone therapy and how it’s going (41.17) •Proceeding carefully with testosterone (43.45) •The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis (52) •The impact of “evolutionary mismatch” on menopause symptoms (57.53) •Why sugar can cause the brain to self-cannibalize (1.02.12) •Go-to supplements (1.04.07) Where to find Lara Briden: Web: LaraBriden.com Instagram: @larabriden Twitter: @larabriden SPONSORS: Become anti-flush cooling clothing \| Use code HOTFLASHINC to get a 20 percent discount.The Ritual by Pure \| Use code HOTFLASH to get the first month free. Join the Hotflash inc perimenoposse: Web: hotflashinc.com Newsletter: Hotflash inc. on Substack TikTok: @hotflashinc Instagram: @hotflashinc X: @hotflashinc Episode website: Hotflashinc Listen on: Apple Podcasts \| Spotify \| Google Podcasts \| YouTube \| Substack See hotflashinc.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
	1. Stacy London isn't crying – right now	03 Dec 2021	01:03:26
Send us a text Hotflash Inc is a global platform launched by Ann Marie McQueen, a journalist with 25 years of international experience covering health and wellness. It is designed to inform, entertain and encourage the perimenoposse about all things peri/menopause. This episode and all of season 1 is sponsored by Become clothing. Themes: Midlife, menopause, second acts, emotions, courage Summary: The very first guest of the very episode of Season 1 of the Hotflash Inc podcast is Stacy London, “your favourite CEO” of State of Menopause, a company that sells skin care and supplements, provides some really great content and has a really hopeful tone. Stacy is now becoming as well-known in the menopause space as she was for her work as a stylist, including the TLC show she co-hosted with the equally delightful Clinton Kelly, What Not to Wear. We talked about: •navigating this challenging transition • pivoting in your career •how hard it is to do new things •hot flashes and other menopause symptoms •why second acts are important •losing agency and finding it again •teaching old dogs new tricks •why it's okay to cry every day •acknowledging there are no somedays anymore Links: Instagram @stateofmenopause and @stacylondonreal Website: State of Menopause A big thank you to my sponsors: •Become \| Visit become.com to receive 20% off all products with the code HOTFLASHINC •Ritual \| Visit JointheRitual.co and use code HOTFLASH to get your first month free. Join the Hotflash inc perimenoposse: Web: hotflashinc.com Newsletter: Hotflash inc. on Substack TikTok: @hotflashinc Instagram: @hotflashinc X: @hotflashinc Episode website: Hotflashinc Listen on: Apple Podcasts \| Spotify \| Google Podcasts \| YouTube \| Substack See hotflashinc.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
	Trailer: Welcome to the Hotflash Inc podcast!	28 Nov 2021	00:04:21
Send us a text I'm Ann Marie McQueen, a Canadian-born, Middle East-residing, perimenopausing journalist. I'm also founder of Hotflash Inc, which is my one-woman platform to inform, entertain and encourage the global perimenoposse. And I'm here reminding you that while nothing about this peri/menopause transition is easy, it is going somewhere good. My aim is to give you the best information, in the most objective, balanced manner I can muster. I'll give you access to some remarkable people, cutting-edge information and research, new ideas, viewpoints you may not be used to hearing, a global view, some serious talk, and lots and lots of silliness. I'll always trust that you can use your own open, inquiring mind, unique experience, education, experience and perspective to decide what's right for you. Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode, and if you like it, leave a review. A big thank you to our sponsors: • Become \| Visit becomeclothing.com to receive 20% off all products with the code HOTFLASHINC • Ritual \| Visit JointheRitual.co and use code HOTFLASH to get your first month free. Join the Hotflash Inc global perimenoposse here: Web: hotflashinc.com TikTok: @hotflashinc Instagram: @hotflashinc Twitter: @hotflashincEpisode website: https://podcasts.bcast.fm/trailer-welcome-to-the-hotflash-inc-podcast Join the Hotflash inc perimenoposse: Web: hotflashinc.com Newsletter: Hotflash inc. on Substack TikTok: @hotflashinc Instagram: @hotflashinc X: @hotflashinc Episode website: Hotflashinc Listen on: Apple Podcasts \| Spotify \| Google Podcasts \| YouTube \| Substack See hotflashinc.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
	Hotflash inc comeback trailer	03 Jul 2024	00:00:19
Send us a text Exploring the Truths of Perimenopause and Menopause with Ann Marie McQueenJournalist Ann Marie McQueen delves into the realities of perimenopause, menopause, midlife, and beyond. She emphasizes the importance of opening our minds to new possibilities and shares her journey as a proud woman in her 50s. Join the discussion on Hotflash inc and gain insights into navigating this significant life transition. Join the Hotflash inc perimenoposse: Web: hotflashinc.com Newsletter: Hotflash inc. on Substack TikTok: @hotflashinc Instagram: @hotflashinc X: @hotflashinc Episode website: Hotflashinc Listen on: Apple Podcasts \| Spotify \| Google Podcasts \| YouTube \| Substack See hotflashinc.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
	107: Mini solo episode: The Comeback is Coming	01 Jul 2024	00:04:49
Send us a text Embracing Change and Finding Strength in Uncertainty Listen in as I reflect on a pivotal moment triggered by a quote from the Mel Robbins podcast, leading to the tough decision to pause the Hotflash inc newsletter and podcast – and the easier decision to bring it back. 00:00 Facing Fear and Making Tough Decisions 00:33 Personal Struggles and Overcoming Challenges 01:22 A Life-Altering Event 02:18 Finding Strength and Moving Forward 03:00 Reviving the Newsletter and Podcast 03:57 A Balanced Approach to Menopause 04:42 Gratitude and Moving Ahead Join the Hotflash inc perimenoposse: Web: hotflashinc.com Newsletter: Hotflash inc. on Substack TikTok: @hotflashinc Instagram: @hotflashinc X: @hotflashinc Episode website: Hotflashinc Listen on: Apple Podcasts \| Spotify \| Google Podcasts \| YouTube \| Substack See hotflashinc.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
	106: Solo episode: BRB	30 Dec 2023	00:06:14
Send us a text I'm taking a short break, and we are going to come back stronger than ever. Here I explain why! I also butcher Joe Pulizzi's name, and for that I am sorry. See you soon. AMx Join the Hotflash inc perimenoposse: Web: hotflashinc.com Newsletter: Hotflash inc. on Substack TikTok: @hotflashinc Instagram: @hotflashinc X: @hotflashinc Episode website: Hotflashinc Listen on: Apple Podcasts \| Spotify \| Google Podcasts \| YouTube \| Substack See hotflashinc.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
	105: The menopause transition: 'It's a deconditioning' with Sherry Jibb	23 Dec 2023	00:31:32
Send us a text Today we are doing something a little bit different because let’s be honest, everyone is overwhelmed right now and I’m no different. This summer I was a guest on Sherry Jibb’s Happy & Healthy in Midlife Summit, and had a great conversation with her about so many things we don’t talk about much in the menopause conversation. Sherry is a registered yoga teacher, a movement educator in Pilates mat and reformer, reiki practitioner and personal trainer. She’s also a person who deeply understands the menopause transition exists on so many levels, and gets just what a mind-body-soul transformation it is. In her words, in this interview: “It's a de-conditioning. It's a letting go of what society tells us is the recipe that we need to finding the recipe for ourselves. And love and compassion is the only way to do that.” I just loved this interview. In it you will learn: More about my journalism career and what drew me to the Middle East What happened to my weight and how I got there How I think taking care of our health is actually simple – but not easy Why it's time to take radical responsibility for your health Some details about my stormy “transmenopausal year” The essentials of grieving Some of the things that helped me through perimenopause Why we need a toolbox Where you can find Sherry Jibb: Web: SherryJibb.com IG: @sherryjibb_balancedmidlife Join the Hotflash inc perimenoposse: Web: hotflashinc.com Newsletter: Hotflash inc. on Substack TikTok: @hotflashinc Instagram: @hotflashinc X: @hotflashinc Episode website: Hotflashinc Listen on: Apple Podcasts \| Spotify \| Google Podcasts \| YouTube \| Substack See hotflashinc.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
	104: Journalism, my mom, and the search for health harmony	15 Dec 2023	00:32:06
Send us a text I'm giving a talk at the Organic & Real show in Dubai and this is my test run. I talk about the intersection of my 30-year journalism career, which launched around the same time as my mother's death from pancreatic cancer. And how that set me on a path to finding out whatever I could about health and wellness, all while I struggled with unchecked IBS that resulted in a health explosion in the autumn on 2022. I talk about what I've learned from all the people I've interviewed and all the research I've done, and how combined with my search for answers for myself and my mom, that has informed a lot of my life. How I got to where I was and how I got to where I am. Join the Hotflash inc perimenoposse: Web: hotflashinc.com Newsletter: Hotflash inc. on Substack TikTok: @hotflashinc Instagram: @hotflashinc X: @hotflashinc Episode website: Hotflashinc Listen on: Apple Podcasts \| Spotify \| Google Podcasts \| YouTube \| Substack See hotflashinc.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
	103: Dr Vonda Wright: What to do about your perimenopause body pain (and protect your body as you age)	08 Dec 2023	00:48:06
Send us a text Dr Vonda Wright is an American double board-certified orthopedic sports medicine surgeon, who has spent a career working with high-level atheletes and immersed in clinical research. She’s also a woman in her mid-50s who experienced terrible body pain and a range of other symptoms. All of that combined is fuelling her mission to educate women everywhere about the importance of taking care of our bones, muscles, ligaments and tendons as we age. We talk about the complexities of perimenopause, menopause, and mobility issues, and the lack of research in the area of Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause, a term she coined. And we talk about all the interventions – diet, supplements, activity and more – to alleviate the symptoms and prevent problems like osteoporosis, muscle loss and fractures. Highlights: 00:33 The Importance of Bone and Muscle Health 01:23 The Impact of Aging and Menopause on Musculoskeletal Health 03:08 The Misdiagnosis of Perimenopause Pain 04:57 The Need for Research Funding in Women's Health 06:33 The Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause 13:22 The Role of Mobility in Maintaining Health 15:56 Understanding Bone Mineral Density and Osteoporosis 23:17 Strategies for Maintaining Bone and Muscle Health 24:48 Breaking Old Habits and Embracing a Healthy Lifestyle 25:12 Understanding the Importance of a Balanced Diet 25:56 The Controversy Surrounding Calcium Intake 26:36 The Essential Role of Vitamin D 28:43 The Debate on Hormone Therapy 29:34 The Impact of Estrogen on Women's Health 34:22 The Fear and Reality of Frozen Shoulder 43:04 Exploring Cutting-Edge Treatments 45:24 Final Words of Hope and Inspiration Where to find Dr Vonda Wright Web: Drvondawright.com IG: @drvondawright TikTok: @drvondawright Join the Hotflash inc perimenoposse: Web: hotflashinc.com Newsletter: Hotflash inc. on Substack TikTok: @hotflashinc Instagram: @hotflashinc X: @hotflashinc Episode website: Hotflashinc Listen on: Apple Podcasts \| Spotify \| Google Podcasts \| YouTube \| Substack See hotflashinc.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
	102: 4 women go through perimenopause and along comes WILE	01 Dec 2023	00:48:31
Send us a text I have two power players in this perimenopause space: half of the four-person team that founded Wile, “a plant-powered hormonal and emotional wellness brand for women 40+ that reframes midlife as a time of peak power”. (You will hear the word “tincture”) Introductions: Gwendolyn Floyd is a venture-backed serial social entrepreneur – five companies and counting – and Wile’s co-founder and CEO. The title of this podcast is “4 women go through perimenopause” because not only is Gwen a perimenopausal woman, but she watched her mother be buffeted by this transition too. Julie Kucinski is Wile’s co-founder and chief marketing officer, coming from the worlds of beauty and wellness and some of the biggest brands of our time. American actress Judy Greer and former journalist-turned-entrepreneur Corey Schlolibo round out the foursome, and they’ve also got some pretty influential investors along for the ride, including US tennis star Serena Williams. I did this interview back in the summer, but the conversation has legs. We talked about the current reality of this space, what’s happening with women, how the options facing us are complementary, what we face on the job and in our home lives and what it means to square up with the heroine’s journey of menopause all still stand. You will hear the word tinctures a lot too. There are many highlights in this frank discussion of the business of perimenopause, as well as the realities of what it is to go through perimenopause. They include: Why DON’T companies pay attention to women over 40? There is no ‘natural vs HrT’, only natural and HrT Calling in versus calling out and getting defensive on social media How they came to build their formulation (under the guidance of XXX) The one thing you want to know about most of the products you use Yeah, we get angry. Okay? How pretending that we are perfect emotionally – and in every other way – hurts and harms us. Acknowledging we have a lot going – and a tincture or two – and resilience. Why menopause needs the straw in the turtle’s nose moment to blow the consciousness up Why the workplace isn’t even close to accepting perimenopause (and why it’s, for us, just the latest hurtle) Where to connect with Wile: Web: Wilewomen.com/ IG: @WileWomen Join the Hotflash inc perimenoposse: Web: hotflashinc.com Newsletter: Hotflash inc. on Substack TikTok: @hotflashinc Instagram: @hotflashinc X: @hotflashinc Episode website: Hotflashinc Listen on: Apple Podcasts \| Spotify \| Google Podcasts \| YouTube \| Substack See hotflashinc.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
	101: The most inspiring mid-sex-life story ever	24 Nov 2023	01:01:34
Send us a text This is a very special podcast, because it’s with a person who is so authentic and honest about what she’s been through – a rare thing indeed. Over in Canada (Peterborough, Ontario, to be specific) Deborah Porteous takes us back eight years to when she was 53, going through menopause – and had never had an orgasm. Through the love of a patient and attentive partner that soon changed. It was through their search for a workable lubricant that Pleasure Pods, a disruptive company that produces 100 percent plant-based solid product, was born. They are now for sale at Amazon Canada, in more than 50 stores in Ontario, and this autumn became the first such brand to win the CHFA LaunchPad Award at the CHFA LaunchPad and Show in Toronto. Highlights (there are many): • Deborah's history – it’s going to resonate • The shame, abandonment, ADHD piece (try not to cry) • You can rejuvenate your vagina: part 1 • How the pandemic fueled the launch of Pleasure Pods (a moisturizer AND a lube) • Breaking down the ingredients and what they do • Why she thinks a you need to check out a modern adult sex store (she’s toured to more than 50) • The problem with most lubricants (silicon, water-based, hybrid, coconut oil) – in menopause, in particular • You can rejuvenate your vagina: part 2 • The power of orgasms • Her message to women: you need to use it • What she has learned about abandonment and it’s impact on relationships, and self-love • Her ADHD journey and diagnosis (get a tissue) • Straight talk about what it’s been like being a GenX women • Why she doesn’t want to get married now • Her menopause experience (what happened and what helped) Names mentioned: Dr. Carolin Klein, registered psychologist and director of the West Coast Centre for Sex Therapy, Becoming Cliterate Why Orgasm Equality Matters--And How to Get It by Nicole Prause Where to find Pleasure Pods: WEB: Thepleasurepods.com IG: @thepleasurepods YOUTUBE: @thepleasurepods FACEBOOK: @plantbuttersandoils LinkedIn:/@pleasure-products-inc/ Join the Hotflash inc perimenoposse: Web: hotflashinc.com Newsletter: Hotflash inc. on Substack TikTok: @hotflashinc Instagram: @hotflashinc X: @hotflashinc Episode website: Hotflashinc Listen on: Apple Podcasts \| Spotify \| Google Podcasts \| YouTube \| Substack See hotflashinc.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
	117: Navigating menopause and bone health with Buff Bones' Rebekah Rotstein (Part 1)	22 Aug 2024	00:40:13
Send us a text In this episode, host and Hotflash inc founder Ann Marie McQueen interviews Rebecca Rotstein. Rebekah is the founder of Buff Bones, a medically endorsed exercise method for bone and joint health with on-demand classes and trained instructors in more than 30 countries. Rebekah is a former ballet dancer who has trained athletes and deeply studied the body, including cadaver dissections, along with coursework and fascia research, somatic studies, and visceral manipulation. She serves on bone health working groups in the US, contributing to their recommendations. She's a Pilates teacher, advocate and well-known speaker. Part 1 of this conversation delves into into the intricacies of bone and joint health, sharing evidence-based studies that emphasize the need for high-intensity exercise to increase bone density after menopause. They discuss societal misconceptions, the importance of understanding one's body type, the critical roles of muscle tension and gravity in bone health, and the impacts of early life habits on long-term bone health. Next week in Part 2: What you do to keep your bones, muscles, tendons and fascia strong. NB: These episodes were recorded in late 2023. 02:52 The Importance of bone health 04:00 Research and misconceptions in bone health 05:49 Backlash and misunderstandings 10:46 Rebekah's personal journey with osteoporosis 19:03 The interconnectedness of bones and muscles 33:14 Preventing bone problems from early life Join the Hotflash inc perimenoposse: Web: hotflashinc.com Newsletter: Hotflash inc. on Substack TikTok: @hotflashinc Instagram: @hotflashinc X: @hotflashinc Episode website: Hotflashinc Listen on: Apple Podcasts \| Spotify \| Google Podcasts \| YouTube \| Substack See hotflashinc.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
	100: SOLO 10 things I've learned from 100 episodes	17 Nov 2023	00:26:05
Send us a text I started the Hotflash inc podcast two years ago on a wing and a prayer and a glass desk, and quickly learned that is the worst possible surface for audio. Along the way I have spoken to the top experts in the world, found out an incredible amount of things, and refined and iterated the podcast intensely, getting it to the point that I'm pretty sure it's – and me – are ready for our own slot at SiriusXM, or at least a bunch of other improvements. Take a listen as I break down some of the things that other people aren't talking about. Because asking questions about uncomfortable things? That's what I do. And don't forget to celebrate, because we have launched our first merch. The "you can be in my #perimenoposse" shirt. I think they are pretty darn swell. Join the Hotflash inc perimenoposse: Web: hotflashinc.com Newsletter: Hotflash inc. on Substack TikTok: @hotflashinc Instagram: @hotflashinc X: @hotflashinc Episode website: Hotflashinc Listen on: Apple Podcasts \| Spotify \| Google Podcasts \| YouTube \| Substack See hotflashinc.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
	99: Dr Junella Chin, CBD and perimenopause pain	03 Nov 2023	00:42:38
Send us a text Dr June Chin knows about pain and how to treat it on the deepest levels: from her own experiences that started in her teens years and through to that of patients. She’s an integrative medical cannabis physician and has spent more than20 years working in holistic medicine. She is currently a professor at New York University and Syracuse University teaching Cannabis Health and Science, Vice Chair for the Cannabis Advisory Board for the New York State Office of Cannabis Management and Chair of the Health, Safety and Research Committee for New York State’s Office of Cannabis Management. She is the author of the book Cannabis and CBD for Health and Wellness and founded and operated seven bicoastal integrative cannabis medicine clinics in California, New York, and Connecticut. Her training includes studying nutritional biochemistry at Cornell University, osteopathic medicine at Touro University, medical acupuncture at Harvard University, and research at Columbia University, Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Women’s Health. Through her work as a clinician, professor, and author, she has created medical protocols for the industry and internationally accepted methods for cannabinoid formulations, research, education, and training programs. She is also the chief medical officer for NNABI. Highlights: The personal experience that drew her to holistic medicine, and cannabis in particular The 101 on our endocannabanoid system The different forms of cannabis – and how CBD is different The interplay between CBD and hormone therapy The intersection between perimenopause and the endocannabanoid system? How specifically can cannabis and CBD help Her work with the startup NNABI, which is providing a CBD solution for perimenopause Her take on some of the other alternative, plant-based medicines and psychedelics being developed to treat peri/menopause Her top advice for women in perimenopause Where to find Dr Chin: IG: @nnabi.life @drjunechin Join the Hotflash inc perimenoposse: Web: hotflashinc.com Newsletter: Hotflash inc. on Substack TikTok: @hotflashinc Instagram: @hotflashinc X: @hotflashinc Episode website: Hotflashinc Listen on: Apple Podcasts \| Spotify \| Google Podcasts \| YouTube \| Substack See hotflashinc.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
	98: Perimenopause “down there” 101 with Dr Karyn Eilber	28 Oct 2023	00:41:25
Send us a text Dr Karyn Eilber is board certified in urology and female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery, as well as an associate professor teaching, training and working in administration at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. She’s a mom of three, co-founder of the clean, luxury intimacy company Glissant, founding medical partner at Doctorpedia and co-author on the awesomely title book A Woman’s Guide to Her Pelvic Floor: What the F#@ is Going On Down There?”* Over her years of practice, she’s also become open to alternative approaches to medicine and all the new – and old – things that can help. “No pun intended,” she says. “You gotta think outside the box.” Highlights: Why vibrators are important in perimenopause How to choose a vibrator Why kegal exercises are not one sized fits all The very important role of a pelvic floor physical therapist The intersection between our urinary tracts, pelvic floors and overall vaginal health Vaginal estrogen is safe! (Even if the packaging makes you think otherwise) Why systemic estrogen may not be enough for your vagina The latest tech: lasers, sound waves and O Shots Bioidentical hormones and testosterone pellets Our rapidly advancing understanding of the vaginal microbiome What’s going on with all the infections? (Hint: It’s about the lactobacillus) Boric acid for BV: the doctor’s Rx (and what you have to watch out for) Goop, vaginal (vulvar) steaming and jade eggs Falling bladder: what it is and how to treat it Glissant and the importance of using clean lube (and some CBD) What young women are doing differently at the gynecologist Is vaginal estrogen mandatory? Where to find Dr Eilber: Web: Glissantlove.com LinkedIn: @KarynEilber Instagram: @dreilber Join the Hotflash inc perimenoposse: Web: hotflashinc.com Newsletter: Hotflash inc. on Substack TikTok: @hotflashinc Instagram: @hotflashinc X: @hotflashinc Episode website: Hotflashinc Listen on: Apple Podcasts \| Spotify \| Google Podcasts \| YouTube \| Substack See hotflashinc.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
	97: Dr Vikram Talaulikar: Straight facts about hormone therapy	21 Oct 2023	00:41:08
Send us a text This week we get down to basics, and basics are exactly what we need in this confusing world right now. This is THE podcast to listen to if you are confused about all things to do with taking hormone therapy. Dr Vikram Sinai Talaulikar is a specialist in reproductive medicine at University College London Hospital’s NHS Foundation Trust and an associate professor in Women’s Health at the University College London. He graduated in medicine in India in 2003 and completed a postgraduate degree in obstetrics and gynecology in 2007. He is a certified menopause specialist by the British Menopause Society, a menopause trainer and he is constantly educating others on this transition as well, via online webinars, events and through social media. He is also part of the trio who established the Menopause Research Education Fund, alongside medical journalist Fiona Clarke and groundbreaking menopause campaigner Diane Danzebrink. Highlights of our discussion: Hormone therapy (HT) 101 WHI: good, bad and what we can learn from it 20 years on Estrogen in the pill vs estrogen in HT All the kinds of estrogen and what they are used for strogen too ethinyl estradiolEstrone, Estriol, Estradiol, and Estetrol.17 beta estradiol Getting to the bottom of body simila, body identical and bioidentical – and why that varies from country to country Pharmaceutical company produced HT vs compounding pharmacy versions the big “Catch-22” with compounding pharmacies that keeps their bioidentical hormones out of official recommendations the pill, HRT and breast cancer risk why problems with the pill don’t get flagged and HRT does Evidence over estrogen and breast cancer risk (and randomized trials versus observational data) What’s what: progesterone, progestin and progestogens (how they work and which one carries a slight risk for breast cancer) how long you really need to take HRT to see if it’s working why HT works for some people and not others Dr Talaulikar’s favourite non-hormonal treatments Where to find Dr Talaulikar: X: @VikramSinai Web: Menopause Clinic London Menopause Research and Education Fund Join the Hotflash inc perimenoposse: Web: hotflashinc.com Newsletter: Hotflash inc. on Substack TikTok: @hotflashinc Instagram: @hotflashinc X: @hotflashinc Episode website: Hotflashinc Listen on: Apple Podcasts \| Spotify \| Google Podcasts \| YouTube \| Substack See hotflashinc.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
	96: Hot Flashes & Cool Topics x Hotflash inc	14 Oct 2023	00:57:45
Send us a text “Just put it out there. No one expects you to be perfect.” When Colleen Rosenblum talks about starting the Hot Flashes & Cool Topics podcast with her partner Bridgett Biagi Garratt in 2019, you kind of want to stand up and cheer. These Nashville-based friends – Colleen is an attorney turned pilates instructor, Brigit is a former elementary school teacher – are two of the most clear-headed voices in the North American midlife sp, all the things that happen in midlife and how we get through them. They also just had their first IRL Hot Flashes & Cool Topics with Prime Women event this month, where they talked about menopause, midlife and a lot more. Highlights: Navigating politics in the menopause space Doctors private public Doing scary new things in midlife How backward it was (and still is) that midlife have the purchasing power but are left out of media coverage Shining a light on the positives of midlife Growing through the grief and loss in your empty nest Starting over and deciding what you want to do with the rest of your life What they’ve learned interviewing doctors The most controversial topic they’ve come across – testosterone pellets – and Bridget’s own experience with them Why we don’t want to change doctors – even when ours knows nothing about perimenopause How being scared of menopause can make it harder Colleen and Bridget look back on their own perimenopause experiences Why they left their careers behind and how they feel about it now What it felt like when they launched their podcast – and why women need to stop underestimating the experience they have in life NB: For an alternative view about testosterone, check out episode 58 with Nashville, Tennessee-based nurse practitioner Brooke Faught and for testosterone pellets, listen to episode 79 with Phoenix, Arizona-based integrative physician Dr Angela DeRosa. For more on HFCT: Hot Flashes & Cool Topics Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn YouTube Join the Hotflash inc perimenoposse: Web: hotflashinc.com Newsletter: Hotflash inc. on Substack TikTok: @hotflashinc Instagram: @hotflashinc X: @hotflashinc Episode website: Hotflashinc Listen on: Apple Podcasts \| Spotify \| Google Podcasts \| YouTube \| Substack See hotflashinc.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
	95: Lara Briden explains the stages of perimenopause	07 Oct 2023	00:49:37
Send us a text The first encore guest on the Hotlflash inc podcast is the women's health ND Lara Briden, who is a calm, cool, collected and highly knowledgeable voice in the women’s health space. She is the author of two books, period repair manual and hormone repair manual, is a sought after speaker and guest, has her own podcast and helps 171 thousand people on Instagram sort fact from fiction. She’s also a student of the endocrinologist, Dr Jerilynn Prior, who she mentions several times in the podcast, and a passionate advocate for shifting some of the focus during this transition onto progesterone from estrogen, which gets all the attention. We discuss why perimenopause might seem like chaos, but it really isn't, and why. And a portion of the podcast is dedicated to the evolutionary aspect, which Lara is passionate about because she's also an evolutionary biologist! Highlights: Why ‘the four phases of menopause’ is unhelpful Recap on our menstrual cycle The real four phases – of perimenopause What menopause really means (and why it’s going to be okay there) How the “chaos” is temporary – and what’s causing it Why there are really just 9 symptoms of perimenopause The one symptom of menopause that does linger Why do much of perimenopause is about other things, but is also about perimenopause Why everyone gets the history of menopause wrong – and why understanding it (and seeing it reflected in the animal kingdom) tells us so much about what it really is The one thing that makes it all worse Where to find Lara: Larabriden.com The Lara Briden Podcast IG: @larabriden X: @larabriden Join the Hotflash inc perimenoposse: Web: hotflashinc.com Newsletter: Hotflash inc. on Substack TikTok: @hotflashinc Instagram: @hotflashinc X: @hotflashinc Episode website: Hotflashinc Listen on: Apple Podcasts \| Spotify \| Google Podcasts \| YouTube \| Substack See hotflashinc.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
	94. SOLO episode: Don’t get FUDed	30 Sep 2023	00:21:18
Send us a text FUD = Fear, uncertainty and doubt This is a special solo episode on the eve of Menoapuse Awareness Month to talk about the current situation that exists where people are trying to scare women into taking hormone therapy, whether they need it or not. I talk about why that doesn’t make any sense, doesn’t align with any of the current advice from the bodies who guide doctors on how to handle all this, where it’s coming from and how you can try and make sense of what’s going on and make an informed decision about what is right for you – hormone therapy or no hormone therapy – by using simple common sense. Join the Hotflash inc perimenoposse: Web: hotflashinc.com Newsletter: Hotflash inc. on Substack TikTok: @hotflashinc Instagram: @hotflashinc X: @hotflashinc Episode website: Hotflashinc Listen on: Apple Podcasts \| Spotify \| Google Podcasts \| YouTube \| Substack See hotflashinc.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
	93. Compounding pharmacies are not meth labs	23 Sep 2023	00:50:13
Send us a text We hear this message all the time: compounding pharmacies and the bioidentical hormones they produce are dangerous and unregulated. But, are they? In an encore episode of Hotflash inc, to find out we turned to two people who are inside the industry, which accounts for about 1 to 2 per cent of drugs sold, and getsa very different story. Meet Scott Brunner, CEO of the Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding, which represents compounding pharmacists and technicians as well as prescribers, educators, researchers and suppliers in the United States, and Jennifer Burch, a doctor of pharmacy and owner of the independent pharmacy her father started in Durham, North Carolina. Although this episode focuses on the compounding pharmacies industry in the US, there are takeaways that can be applied all over the world. Highlights: • The drug industry began with compounding pharmacies – so why are they still here? (4.45) • The rigorous regulatory framework in place to oversee them (5.50) • How compounding pharmacies help patients traditional pharmaceuticals cannot – including in menopause (7.32) • Examples in peri/menopause where compounded medications help where pharmaceuticals cannot (10.13) • How practioners work collaboratively with compounding pharmacists (12.30) • The one way pharmacists can tell if a medication is working for a patient (13.10) • How compounded menopause hormone therapy works and is overseen by pharmacists, practitioners and patient consulation for peri/menopause symptoms – and how it’s different from how the majority of HRT prescriptions handled (13.30) • The rare cases where compounding has gone wrong (17.30) • The difference between synthetic and bioidentical hormones (and how even doctors confuse them) (19.01) • Why you probably want to skip medroxyprogesterone and go for bioidentical progesterone instead (21.00) • The imminent threat facing the compounding industry (26.00) • Why the compounding isn’t even suited to the large-scale clinical trials it’s demonized for not having – and how it’s actually tested (27.23) • The issue of pellets (and why the Alliance wants a more rigorous reporting system for adverse events for all drugs) (37.30) • The case that may have scarred the FDA about compounding pharmacies (42.20) • Are compounded medications really more expensive?(43.30) Find out more: Web: Compounding.com Twitter: A4PC @a4pcrx Jennifer Burch @drjenn93 Join the Hotflash inc perimenoposse: Web: hotflashinc.com Newsletter: Hotflash inc. on Substack TikTok: @hotflashinc Instagram: @hotflashinc X: @hotflashinc Episode website: Hotflashinc Listen on: Apple Podcasts \| Spotify \| Google Podcasts \| YouTube \| Substack See hotflashinc.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
	92: Why Paula Rastrick wants you to go low and slow on HRT	16 Sep 2023	01:05:01
Send us a text Paula Rastrick is a British psychotherapist who was prescribed too-high levels of hormone therapy at a private clinic in the UK, which ended up causing more physical and emotional problems than she originally sought treatment for. She is also complex trauma survivor and classed as a Highly Sensitive Person and her mission is to raise awareness of both and how they impact menopause transition. Her episode runs in the same week that the British Menopause Society released a warning about reports of high doses of menopause hormone therapy being given in the UK, and the syndrome known as tachyphlaxis. This is what happens when people taking drugs find the drugs to be less effective over time, and in the case of hormone therapy, can mean women with high estradiol levels may believe they need more estrogen, and also that women with higher levels of estrogen can experience adverse mood-related symptoms. Paula has create the brain body method of working with women on post-traumatic growth, resilience and healing.. She works with clients one-on-one and has just begun offering affordable monthly workshops that educate women about their body’s stress and trauma responses and gives them tools to handle and process it which you can access through her website. Highlights of our conversation: Her story of being overprescribed HRT The vastly understood role of childhood trauma and highly sensitive people in perimenopause Why all mood issues are not simply another perimenopause “symptom” What happens when too much estrogen hits a highly sensitive brain Remembering HRT is a pharmaceutical drug, not our body’s actual hormones Low and slow as a guiding principle ADHD, neurodiversity and more Why menopause needs to connect the dots with other research Why menopause is a bio-psycho-social transitio Differential diagnosis and the danger of counting everything as a perimenopause symptom Is there such a thing as menopause mood disorder? Narrowing the conversation is not helping women Why trauma isn’t about the event - it’s about how you process the event Libido loss – and the pain and stress of knowing that our relationships need work – in perimenopause HRT as a baseline to tackle everything else rather than a magic pill What do you do when you listen and think ‘this sounds like me’ The book she recommends you start with if you think this might be you Where to find Paula: IG+TikTok: @mrspaularastrick Web:Thebrainbodymethod.com Join the Hotflash inc perimenoposse: Web: hotflashinc.com Newsletter: Hotflash inc. on Substack TikTok: @hotflashinc Instagram: @hotflashinc X: @hotflashinc Episode website: Hotflashinc Listen on: Apple Podcasts \| Spotify \| Google Podcasts \| YouTube \| Substack See hotflashinc.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
	91. SOLO episode: My big big big big news	09 Sep 2023	00:06:54
Send us a text Hotflash inc is the #1 podcast in Women's Health on Goodpods and in the top 1.5 percent globally according to Listen Notes. A quick update this week on where I am at right now, and how I feel about it, and what I think it means. Join the Hotflash inc perimenoposse: Web: hotflashinc.com Newsletter: Hotflash inc. on Substack TikTok: @hotflashinc Instagram: @hotflashinc X: @hotflashinc Episode website: Hotflashinc Listen on: Apple Podcasts \| Spotify \| Google Podcasts \| YouTube \| Substack See hotflashinc.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
	116: Let's optimize our hormones and not get cancer with Dr Leigh Erin Connealy	15 Aug 2024	00:56:42
Send us a text Hotflash inc founder and host Ann Marie McQueen sits down with Dr Leigh Erin Connealy, a leading figure in integrative medicine, known for her unique approach in combining conventional and alternative treatments in addressing chronic illnesses and cancer. Dr Connealy is the founder of the Center for New Medicine and the Cancer Center for Healing in Irvine, California and author of two books: The Cancer Revolution and the Be Perfectly Healthy. She is also co-founder of leading hormone brand, Raena Health. She talks about why so many people are getting cancer, how to make chemotherapy more effective and less lethal, why prevention needs to be the focus. For Dr Connealy, the question we need to be asking: what is going on with your terrain, and why is it making cancer? Everything from the food we eat to the chemicals we surround ourselves with to the emotional work we aren’t doing is causing this. And find out what she thinks our number one risk is – why and what we can do about it. (It’s probably not what you are thinking) Dr Connealy wants us all to know that in most cases, cancer is 10 years in the making. She has really good guidance for women considering hormone therapy, explaining the differences in synthetic hormones and the importance of the “orchestra”, including progesterone and pregnanalone, and more than one kind of estrogen. She explains why there is no one solution that fits all women – even though that’s what mainstream medicine wants us to believe – and gives guidance on the particular cocktail, with tweaks, that she likes to prescribe. She also gives her take on whether hormone therapy prevents cancer – its worth listening to the end just to hear what she has to say about that – and addresses that ongoing fear women have, which is weighing our fear of breast cancer risk when considering hormone therapy. Dr Connealy is recognized for her personalized, holistic approach. This episode is nothing short of a masterclass on how to get our inner house in order. Highlights: 01:56 The importance of personalized medicine 02:07 The rise of chronic diseases 03:09 The need for preventive healthcare 04:44 Challenges in cancer treatment 13:08 The importance of self-care 14:40 The impact of EMFs on health 28:12 The power of essential oils 28:46 Reprogramming the mind with EVOX 29:41 Healing affirmations and subconscious reprogramming 33:37 The importance of sleep and water purification 34:14 Nourishing rour body with proper nutrition 35:01 The role of exercise and movement 35:47 Detoxification and cleasing methods 38:42 Understanding hormonal health and therapy 39:23 Personal experiences with hormonal treatments 46:10 The importance of individualized hormonal care Join the Hotflash inc perimenoposse: Web: hotflashinc.com Newsletter: Hotflash inc. on Substack TikTok: @hotflashinc Instagram: @hotflashinc X: @hotflashinc Episode website: Hotflashinc Listen on: Apple Podcasts \| Spotify \| Google Podcasts \| YouTube \| Substack See hotflashinc.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
	90. Kashif Khan - What’s your DNA got to do with menopause?	04 Sep 2023	00:44:33
Send us a text There is something that is discussed very little in the current wave of menopause awareness, yet it is, in essence, our very structure. Yet obviously our DNA is a very big piece of this midlife puzzle. And if you, like me, thought that DNA testing was something to avoid, because you don’t want to find out what diseases you are going to die of, then today’s conversation with Kashif Khan, founder of The DNA Company and author of The DNA Way, will be very eye-opening. The DNA Way is all about using your individual DNA to prevent health issues. The DNA Company has amassed years of in-depth genetic analysis on the DNA results of more than 7,000 people, unlocking valuable insights into mood, behaviour and mental health, energy, diet and nutrition, weight management, sleep, and more. This is about using epigenetics to overcome your genetic legacy. Rather than serving as a possible inescapable prophesy, DNA testing provides actionable recommendations for all the most confusing health concerns we have, and can provide guidance on what foods to eat, how to exercise, where and how to work, and more. As Kashif writes in his book and tells me in the podcast, this has helped him prevent or reverse illness, slow down the aging process, and optimize performance. And it can do the same for you. Kashif explains DNA in a way that I never really understood it before, and he provided vital insight – and a much different take – on things like reducing our breast cancer risk, and how we can more safely use menopause hormone therapy. It’s like a human instruction manual – for menopause too. Get ready to have your mind blown. Mine certainly was. If you like what you hear: Hotflash inc has partnered with The DNA Company to provide listeners with an exclusive 10 percent discount on the DNA Company’s DNA 360 Report. Click here and use promo code HOTFLASHINC. Join the Hotflash inc perimenoposse: Web: hotflashinc.com Newsletter: Hotflash inc. on Substack TikTok: @hotflashinc Instagram: @hotflashinc X: @hotflashinc Episode website: Hotflashinc Listen on: Apple Podcasts \| Spotify \| Google Podcasts \| YouTube \| Substack See hotflashinc.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
	89. Tania Elfersy: What is your body telling you?	24 Aug 2023	00:49:53
Send us a text Tania Elfersy is a transformative coach, speaker and award-winning author specializing in midlife women's health. Tania has spent years researching perimenopause and menopause: what causes it, what makes it worse and what can relieve the symptoms. She suffered too, and then after a profound emotional shift, became free of her own physical and emotional symptoms naturally and simply, through insight alone. Tania set up The Wiser Woman project in 2015 to help women transform their experience of midlife change. Through her coaching, writing and teaching, Tania focuses on connecting women to the innate brilliance of their bodies, having seen that healing occurs with ease when we relax into the divine intelligence within. Highlights: Recognizing and rejecting the negative narratives surrounding menopause in media and on social media How we “innocently” make our health worse by what’s going on in our minds The healing process as a shift in consciousness Her take on the #menopauserevolution and what is really going on in the UK Do we really need HRT? And could it “desensitize” us to the truth of menopause? How to lean into becoming a Wiser Woman How to manage – not try to change – our thoughts Where to find more of Tania: Web: The Wiser Woman Facebook: @Tania.Elfersy Linkedin: Tania Elfersy Join the Hotflash inc perimenoposse: Web: hotflashinc.com Newsletter: Hotflash inc. on Substack TikTok: @hotflashinc Instagram: @hotflashinc X: @hotflashinc Episode website: Hotflashinc Listen on: Apple Podcasts \| Spotify \| Google Podcasts \| YouTube \| Substack See hotflashinc.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
	88. Andrea Donsky knows her menopause supplements	19 Aug 2023	00:54:46
Send us a text The Hotflash inc podcast is the #1 podcast in Women’s Health on Goodpods and in the top 1.5 percent on Listen Notes. Thank you for making that happen! Andrea Donsky is a Canadian nutritionist who turned her own terrible and epic perimenopause into a movement – and a company. Now a Menopause Educator and Researcher with 300,000+ TikTok followers, she is on a mission to change the conversation around perimenopause and menopause. An entrepreneur with more than 23 years of experience in the health and wellness industry, Andrea hosts the weekly ‘Menopause Reimagined’ podcast, and appears as a menopause expert on television across North America. To date, Andrea has appeared in over 400 TV segments and has been featured on every major network across the U.S and Canada. Her newest venture, Morphus, (which signifies ‘metamorphosis’ + ‘us’ as a community), empowers women over the age of 35 to “Reimagine Menopause” as a journey of empowerment so they feel heard, supported, and validated. Morphus empowers women to take control of their symptoms and health with nutrition, resources, and science-backed supplements. Andrea and her business partner Randy are also my partners in the Menopause Shift Summit, which is returning next year! Highlights: What launched her into becoming a menopause researcher and entrepreneur (hint: A horrid, epic perimenopause) Why she focused on symptomology Starting to understand supplements through ingredients The big problem she had with one of the most common menopause ingredients Why you need to know about guar fiber Pycnogenol: What it is, why she loves it and how much you really need The one thing you need to know before you take a supplement (hint: It’s super-simple but most of us miss it Toco-what? The two things you need to address early in perimenopause Her one golden rule about supplements The scoop on black seed oil – and why it’s magic for menopausers What to watch out for when it comes to supplement additives (and why they could be the reason what you tried isn’t working) Why too many ingredients is a big supplement red flag The benefit of new supplements vs older varieties Why perimenopause is like updating your cell phone’s software The goodies of menopause (stay tuned: there are MANY and they are AMAZING) The magnesium-stress loop Learn more at wearemorphus.com Find Andrea: Podcast: Menopause Reimagined TikTok: @andreadonsky IG: @andreadonsky @wearemorphus Join the Hotflash inc perimenoposse: Web: hotflashinc.com Newsletter: Hotflash inc. on Substack TikTok: @hotflashinc Instagram: @hotflashinc X: @hotflashinc Episode website: Hotflashinc Listen on: Apple Podcasts \| Spotify \| Google Podcasts \| YouTube \| Substack See hotflashinc.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
	87. HRT + heart disease: 'We don't believe it's going to protect you' with Kathryn Lindley	13 Aug 2023	00:23:19
Send us a text BIG NEWS: Hotflash inc is the #1 Women's Health Podcast on Goodpods, and in the top 1.5 percent of podcasts according to Listen Notes. Thanks so much for making that happen! While Hotflash inc takes a break, we are replaying a popular and confounding episode here: With so much hype surrounding menopause hormone therapy today, it’s very hard to know what or who to believe. There is a big push to portray HRT not only as helpful for menopause symptoms, but also as a preventative for cardiovascular disease. But does this bear out in the research we have so far, most of which lumps bioidenticals and synthetic hormones into one basket? That was the question of the latest literature review published in the American Heart Association’ journal Circulation this past Valentine’s Day – Rethinking Menopausal Hormone Therapy: For Whom, What, When, and How Long? – that looked at 96 papers, articles and studies. The authors included gynecologists, women’s health internists, endocrinologists, as well as Stephanie Faubion, medical director for the North American Menopause Society, all members of the American College of Cardiology Cardiovascular Disease in Women Committee. Kathryn Lindley, an MD and clinical investigator in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and one of the authors of the paper is my guest on the podcast this week to break down these findings. This episode was originally #63 and published on February 18, 2023. Highlights: • why cardiologists have shied away from the topic of HRT • why HRT isn't recommended for prevention of cardiovascular disease (even if it seems like it should be) • the case for HRT to help symptoms • calculating the of using HRT for symptoms ("it's not zero but...") • why other health conditions matter • when it comes to vaginal estrogen... • respecting the HRT "the window of opportunity" • so, what can you do to prevent heart disease and stroke? • the case for assessing reproductive risk factors (and what you need to tell your doctors about your previous reproductive life – even if she doesn't ask) • the importance of taking in medical news in the media with "skepticism" • the case for keeping top of your health during perimenopause and taking action early for your future health Join the Hotflash inc perimenoposse: Web: hotflashinc.com Newsletter: Hotflash inc. on Substack TikTok: @hotflashinc Instagram: @hotflashinc X: @hotflashinc Episode website: Hotflashinc Listen on: Apple Podcasts \| Spotify \| Google Podcasts \| YouTube \| Substack See hotflashinc.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
	86. SOLO episode: 'I belong in this room'	04 Aug 2023	00:30:15
Send us a text BIG NEWS: Hotflash inc is the #1 Women's Health Podcast on Goodpods, and in the top 1.5 percent of podcasts according to Listen Notes. Thanks so much for making that happen! In today's episode, I talk about traveling to New York for my first big event on behalf of Hotflash inc. And how I finally realized that I belong in the room. The broad themes are connection, confidence and purpose. But the main point, as it always seems to be, is loving and accepting yourself. And how to get there, even if it seems like it takes a lifetime. I talk about the long, hard road to building the confidence to feel worthy of being there, and to keep confident while there, about the essential-ness of connecting with other people, and of the beauty in finding and having a sense of purpose – all essentials, and all things that it can feel like midlife and peri/menopause threatens. But if you let them, they can be just the opposite. I talk about the feeling of ALMOST entering menopause, meeting heroes, becoming your own hero, and what it feels like to start to see yourself, accept yourself, and BECOME yourself, after all this time. Also discussed in this episode: Not wearing heels when everyone else is + the beauty of proper hair and makeup How I got involved with Perry, the sisterhood for perimenopause Perry panel members: State of Menopause’s Stacy London, Menopocalypse author and Nyah Health cofounder Amanda Thebe, Behavioural Sleep Doc Dr. Shelby Harris, The Menopause mogul Dr. Joy’El Ballard, Endocrinologist Dr. Disha Narang, journalist and midlife influencer Tamsen Fadel, ob-gyn and menopause expert Dr Sharon Malone and most inspirational-in-midlife maven Rachel Hughes Yvonne, Hotflash inc perimenoposse member extraordinaire Coffee in Bryant Park with pro-aging advocate Skylar Liberty Rose (apologies, I say ROSS) Menopause Multiverse Cocktail Hour in Harlem: Hosted by Omisade Burney-Scott (Black Girl's Guide to Menopause) and featuring many amazing women including Karen Arthur (Menopause Whilst Black); Jessica Jolie (Age Lust) and and the fearless, wonderfully profane and inspiring Mona Eltahawy, who has such astonishing courage that I switched my own nickname for summoning courage from LADY BALLS MONAS The hero’s journey of menopause and midlife Showing up for yourself Thank you so much to Perry and Omi and sparks & honey and everyone else who helped me be a part of this. Join the Hotflash inc perimenoposse: Web: hotflashinc.com Newsletter: Hotflash inc. on Substack TikTok: @hotflashinc Instagram: @hotflashinc X: @hotflashinc Episode website: Hotflashinc Listen on: Apple Podcasts \| Spotify \| Google Podcasts \| YouTube \| Substack See hotflashinc.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
	85. REPLAY Dr Maria Luque: "Muscle is life"	30 Jul 2023	00:50:56
Send us a text BIG NEWS: Hotflash inc is the #1 Women's Health Podcast on Goodpods, and in the top 1.5 percent of podcasts according to Listen Notes. Thanks so much for making that happen! While Hotflash inc takes a break, we are replaying a popular episode: Dr Maria Luque is an Austin, Texas-based, United States Air Force veteran (she was a fitness program manager) and health science professor who studied fitness in menopause for her doctorate. She is bothered by the reams of health, fitness and nutrition information on social media, never mind when it comes to what we are supposed to be doing in peri/menopause. Her approach is careful, measured, and science-based, and at 47, she's really frank about her own challenges at this stage of life with brain fog, body image and more. She's also a huge fan of putting on muscle and all that can do for us, both now and down the road. This episode was #66, originally published on March 18, 2023. Highlights: • Why it's better to add things that take things away (3.45) • Losing weight doesn't address a poor body image (4.07) • Why we are all tired of fitness (5.41) • How the diet and fitness world is designed to bamboozle you (7.26) • Diet and exercise can never fix everything – and it never did (10.12) • How perimenopause is opening up a Pandora's box (12.42) • We have the wisdom to figure this out, we just need to listen (18.34) • Why the HRT conversation needs a little more moderation (21.50) • Navigating the tricky world of interpreting research (25.41) • Other problems in menopause reporting + research (29:16) Where to find Maria: Web: Fitnessinmenopause.com IG: @drmarialuque Twitter: @DoctorLuque Ideafit: Dr Luque Join the Hotflash inc perimenoposse: Web: hotflashinc.com Newsletter: Hotflash inc. on Substack TikTok: @hotflashinc Instagram: @hotflashinc X: @hotflashinc Episode website: Hotflashinc Listen on: Apple Podcasts \| Spotify \| Google Podcasts \| YouTube \| Substack See hotflashinc.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
	84. Part 2: More menopause vagina stuff with Dr. Burt Webb	20 Jul 2023	00:26:40
Send us a text Dr. Burt Webb is an Arizona-based ob-gyn and intimate wellness specialist who takes a holistic, functional, integrative approach to women’s health. (He also represents the non-invasive soundwave treatment Cliovana, which we discuss in part 2 of this podcast.) This week he gets into all the different treatments, hormone therapy and otherwise – that he uses for the entire pelvic region. With almost 30 years in practice treating women, he is one of the most switched-on mainstream practitioners to appear on the podcast. This is a fascinating conversation and the second in our first-ever two-part episode. Don’t forget to listen back to last week, on episode 83, when we talked all about why he believes a dry vagina isn’t always just a dry vagina due to menopause. And gives us major guidance on how to tackle the issue systemically. Highlights: Vaginal estrogen and breast cancer, including specifics on how to use it differently “They aren’t as familiar with the vagina” (who he’s talking about) That time he coached a young woman on a plane about vaginal health (she asked) How he uses vaginal DHEA? Additional ingredients in vaginal estrogen and why they may not work for you Why your clitoris is a lot bigger than you think – and any treatment needs to focus on all of it Why women need to educate themselves – and men – about their bodies How the body’s own healing factors can be harnessed to help your vagina Cliovana, radio frequency, laser treatments and the O-shot – and what’s best for what issue Why mixing and matching – and tissue health – are key to treating each women individually What to look for in an intimate wellness specialist How the placebo effect plays a part in treatment Web: cliovana.com Join the Hotflash inc perimenoposse: Web: hotflashinc.com Newsletter: Hotflash inc. on Substack TikTok: @hotflashinc Instagram: @hotflashinc X: @hotflashinc Episode website: Hotflashinc Listen on: Apple Podcasts \| Spotify \| Google Podcasts \| YouTube \| Substack See hotflashinc.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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