Beyond The Hot Flash Podcast

Welcome to Beyond The Hot Flash Podcast ! This is the definitive episode for any woman seeking clarity on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) , and crucially, solutions for LOW LIBIDO (HSDD) . We sit down with family physician and menopause specialist Dr. Noor Al-Humaidhi, MD , founder of Lifestyles by Noor . Dr. Noor replaces medical fear with evidence and offers actionable advice on getting your l...

Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or finding it hard to process a loss? Grief isn't just about losing a loved one; it's the natural response to any loss, whether it’s a relationship, a job, or your former identity. But what if the key to unlocking and moving through that stored pain was as simple as your breath? In this eye-opening episode, we welcome Tabatha DeBruyn, a certified Transformationa...

In this essential episode, we sit down with Registered Dietitian and PCOS expert Julie Duffy Dillon, host of the "Find Your Food Voice" podcast, to debunk the pervasive myth that weight loss is the cure for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.  Julie brings a compassionate, Health At Every Size (HAES) perspective, explaining how the cycle of dieting and restriction actually makes long-term insulin...

Feeling lost, confused, and frustrated by your body in midlife? Host Andrea Van Niekerk sits down with the uniquely qualified Dr. Jenn Huber—a Naturopathic Doctor AND Registered Dietitian—to cut through the noise on menopause nutrition, energy, and body change. Dr. Huber shares her personal journey, revealing that when Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) didn't provide relief, she developed a sc...

STOP! Have you been told you're "too old" to start or continue Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)? It's time to set the record straight and end the decades of dismissal women face in midlife. In this essential episode, Andrea is joined by the highly respected OBGYN and passionate advocate, Dr. Jordan Emont, to cut through the noise on later-life HRT (for women 60+ and 65+). We div...

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Alison MacBeth, a breast specialty doctor and a British Menopause Society accredited menopause specialist, to discuss a topic often considered taboo: hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for breast cancer survivors. Dr. MacBeth shares her journey from family physician to a trailblazer in this field. We explore the traditional thinking behind why HRT is deemed &qu...

Welcome to Beyond the Hot Flash, the podcast that reframes what's possible in midlife and beyond. In this episode, we're honored to have a truly special guest, Deb Benfield, a registered dietitian nutritionist with over three decades of experience. Deb is leading a movement to help women heal their relationship with food and their bodies. We dive into the most challenging parts of aging—th...

Are you feeling overwhelmed by all the conflicting advice on supplements for perimenopause and menopause? In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Dr. Julia Fountain , a naturopathic doctor and certified Menopause Society practitioner. She cuts through the noise to provide clear, expert guidance on the supplements that actually matter. We dive into: Defining the basics of perimenopause and...

In this empowering episode of Beyond the Hot Flash Podcast , Andrea van Niekerk hosts Shirley Weir, Canada's Menopause Chick and founder of Menopause Chicks. We dive into critical, evidence-based information to help you navigate perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause with confidence. Topics covered include: Understanding Menopause & Its Phases: Clarifying definitions of perimenopause...

In this empowering episode of Beyond the Hot Flash Podcast , Andrea van Niekerk sits down with lifestyle medicine physician and menopause expert, Dr. Daniela Steyn . We're diving deep into essential topics for women navigating perimenopause and menopause, including: Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): Addressing fears and highlighting its impact on quality of life and longevity. Muscle Health:...

Beyond the Hot Flash Podcast: Massage for Women in Peri-Menopause & Inflammation with Anthony Nguyen Feeling overwhelmed by perimenopause symptoms like stiffness, anxiety, or inflammation? Join Andrea as she sits down with Anthony Nguyen , a gifted massage therapist and healer who has profoundly impacted her own well-being. In this insightful episode, Anthony unpacks how massage therapy can of...

In this powerful episode of Beyond the Hot Flash Podcast, I sit down with the incredible Lora Caven, a multi-award-winning high-performance coach. Lora shares her deeply personal journey and profound insights into why so many high-achieving women are burning out, down-sizing, or even quitting their senior roles due to perimenopause symptoms. We dive deep into the unspoken challenges of brain fog,...

Welcome back to Beyond the Hot Flash Podcast! Today, I'm thrilled to sit down with John McLoughlin of MidCoast Fascial Therapy, an expert in the incredible world of fascia. Often called the "forgotten organ" or your body's "spiderweb," fascia is the connective tissue that truly holds us together – and often, holds us back with pain and stiffness, especially during perimenopause. In this eye-openin...

Tired of menopause leaving you feeling exhausted, frustrated, or not like yourself? The Beyond the Hot Flash Podcast is your essential guide! Join host Andrea van Niekerk as she interviews leading experts, health professionals, and inspiring women to share actionable strategies for women 40+ navigating perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause. Each episode empowers you with practical tips on s...