Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health

On This Episode I have an amazing guest, Kerri Devine. Kerri is the founder of Hot in Charleston and a passionate advocate for supporting menopausal women through storytelling and narrative medicine. With a rich background in branding and community building, Kerri brings a unique perspective to the discussion around menopause. During the episode, Kerri shares her insights on how healthcare provide...

Dr Tayo, has a deep-seated passion for assisting women through the challenges of perimenopause and menopause. She emphasizes the importance of addressing symptoms early on, including sleep disruption, which can impact physical and emotional well-being. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing early signs of perimenopause and taking proactive steps to address them. Dr Tayo also discusses the to...

On This Episode Emma Bradford, an intuitive NLP trainer, artist, and teacher, has spent over a decade supporting clients globally through individual sessions and group workshops. Her perspective on promoting positive body image and self-tenderness in aging women is rooted in the belief of recognizing one's multidimensionality beyond surface-level appearances. She encourages women to challenge nega...

On This Episode Leslie Danford, the founder of Vitaminis, shares the importance of magnesium, zinc, and vitamin C for women before and after menopause. As women age, their magnesium levels tend to decline, leading to issues like muscle weakness, fatigue, and poor immunity. Magnesium is vital for energy production, nerve function, and muscle contraction. Zinc helps the immune system, protein synthe...

On This Episode   Dr. Traci Potterf, a functional health anxiety detective and founder of Inner Genius Health, offers a fresh perspective on anxiety. Rather than attributing it solely to genetic chemical imbalances, she believes it is a natural response to our modern, unnatural environment. Dr. Traci highlights the impact of industrialization, explaining how it has led to dental decay, mental illn...

On This Episode   Belinda Curtis, a caregiver and wellness advocate, shares her personal journey and the importance of self-care for caregivers. She highlights the impact of caregiving on overall well-being and emphasizes that caregivers must prioritize their own wellness to effectively support their loved ones.    Belinda also focuses on the unique challenges faced by menopausal caregivers and th...

On This Episode   Deeannah Seymour, CEO and co-founder of phD Feminine Health discusses the importance of vaginal health and the use of boric acid suppositories. Deeannah shares her personal journey of finding a holistic alternative to antibiotics and creating a commercially available product to address feminine odor and other issues. Boric acid, a natural compound found in seawater, has gained po...

On This Episode   Hear from Zora Benhamou, a gerontologist, biohacker, and nomad who is passionate about helping women optimize their menopause journey. Her unique perspective on optimizing health as we age is inspired by her nomadic lifestyle and biohacking approach to menopause. According to Zora, prioritizing foundational practices such as good nutrition, proper movement, social connections, co...

On This Episode   In this episode, Christie Duffy shares her journey of starting her organic skincare company, Your Only Earth. Her own health struggles and her daughter's food allergies inspired Christie to seek natural alternatives for their health and wellness. She emphasizes the significance of using natural ingredients in skincare products and avoiding harmful chemicals. Christie also discuss...

On This Episode   Joyce Schulman, CEO of 99 Walks and Jetti Fitness, discusses the powerful benefits of walking during menopause. She emphasizes that walking is beneficial for everyone, not just menopausal women, as it can alleviate symptoms like depression, irritability, and anxiety. Joyce stresses the importance of walking for maintaining strong bones and reducing the risk of falls, especially f...

On This Episode   Cathy Rust, the founder of Cool Your Sweats, talks about her work in creating sleepwear that helps women going through menopause deal with night sweats and hot flashes. Cathy shares her own experiences with menopause and the difficulties she faced in trying to find a solution for her night sweats. She emphasizes the importance of identifying triggers like certain foods, beverages...

On This Episode   Hear from Dr. Erica Montes, a board-certified OB/GYN and women's health expert. She advocates for prevention and access to healthcare, particularly in the context of HPV and cervical cancer.    Dr. Montes believes that education about cervical cancer and its prevention is crucial, and she emphasizes the importance of HPV vaccinations, even for those who have previously tested pos...

In this episode, Dr. Donese Worden, an award-winning physician, researcher, and global health educator, shares her insights on the Metabolic Theory of Cancer and how it challenges the traditional genetic-focused approach to understanding cancer. She emphasizes the importance of personalized cancer testing and studying cancer from a metabolic perspective.   Dr. Donese also speaks about traditional...

In this episode, Chana Studley shares her inspiring story of overcoming trauma and chronic pain.    Multiple muggings caused severe injuries and PTSD for Chana, but she discovered healing through a new paradigm in psychology that helped her understand the mind-body connection.    Chana's transformation journey came from understanding the three principles of mind, thought, and consciousness, which...

On This Episode   In this episode, Dr. Casen DeMaria, a chiropractor from The Drugless Doctors, explains the benefits of thermography as a radiation-free method for evaluating breast health. Rather than focusing solely on structure, thermography assesses body function by detecting potential disease and inflammation through temperature evaluation. Dr. Casen emphasizes the importance of seeking out...

On This Episode   In this episode, Heather Odendaal, a successful entrepreneur, brand builder, and event producer, discusses the obstacles women face to advance their careers. She emphasizes the importance of networking and mentorship and highlights the challenges women face when building professional networks, especially after the pandemic.    Heather also addresses the impact of proximity bias,...

On This Episode   In this episode, we discussed an important topic often overlooked - perimenopause anxiety.    Women going through this transitional phase often lack support and information, and I am joined by Ann Marie McQueen, an award-winning Canadian health and wellness journalist living and working in the Middle East who is experiencing this transition herself. Ann Marie shares her experienc...

In This Episode In this episode, hear from Janet Omstead, a health and wellness expert with 20 years of experience. She's an author, speaker, personal trainer, elite behavior change health coach, and play expert. Omstead shares her personal journey of how she almost lost her life three times, which led her to become passionate about well-being. She emphasizes the importance of women over 50 priori...

On This Episode On today's episode, I have Andrea Donsky, a nutritionist and menopause educator, discussing the significance of research and education in dealing with menopause symptoms. She emphasizes the importance of providing accurate information and support for women experiencing perimenopausal symptoms. Andrea also highlights the cognitive and emotional aspects of menopause, which are often...

On This Episode   This week, we hear from two remarkable guests, Sophie Cartledge and Luce Beaulieu, passionate advocates for menopause awareness in the workplace. Their advocacy centers on promoting inclusivity and equity in addressing menopause-related issues in the workplace. They firmly believe that it is crucial to normalize conversations around menopause and create supportive environments th...

On This Episode   Barry Goldstein, a Grammy award-winning music producer, shares his journey in music and how he found that sound and vibration can help manage anxiety, even for patients in hospice care. He calls himself a "Musitarian" because he's dedicated to using music, vibration, and sound to improve people's lives. Barry explains how music can be a therapeutic tool to change energy and minds...

In This Episode Join me in this episode as I speak with Christine Semple, a holistic wellness coach, life coach, nutritionist, and personal trainer. She shares her inspiring journey of overcoming alcohol addiction and becoming a coach who empowers women to conquer self-defeating thoughts and reconnect with themselves. Christine emphasizes the importance of aligning personal values with work, setti...

In This Episode In this episode, Registered Dietician Jessika Brown from the Fuel Her Awesome Podcast joins as a guest to discuss how intuitive and empowered eating can help individuals break free from disordered eating habits and achieve a healthier relationship with food. She explains principles that reject traditional structures and highlights the fullness principle, which assists individuals i...

On This Episode Join us in this episode as we hear from Dr. Setare Taabodi, a board-certified family nurse practitioner, natural medicine health consultant, and chronic health condition advocate. Dr. Setare shares her journey with chronic illness and her challenges with conventional medicine. She discovered the need to take control of her own healing. Moreover, Dr. Setare explains Postural Orthost...

In This Episode   In this episode, meet Jenn Trepeck, an optimal health coach, podcaster, and business consultant who aims to educate people on the importance of nutrition. During the interview, we dive deep into epigenetics, how our lifestyle choices influence gene expression and the importance of making small daily choices to improve our health. Jenn emphasizes how young people often focus on ae...