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

In This Episode Meet Dr. Stephanie Zgraggen, a chiropractor, clinical nutrition expert, and founder of Lime and Lotus. In this episode, Dr. Stephanie shares her mission to help women reclaim their hormonal health and feminine vitality naturally. She speaks about her journey into functional medicine and clinical nutrition after seeing women struggle with traditional doctors and being treated with a...

In This Episode   In this episode, Dr. Donese Worden, a physician, researcher, and global health educator, explores revolutionary new testing options for cancer and discusses the latest research on cancer-fighting supplements. With decades of experience, Dr. Worden is a true expert on staying healthy during menopause.    She explains the link between estrogen exposure and cancer risk and introduce...

In This Episode   In this week’s episode, meet our guest, Vicky Midwood, also known as the "addiction eliminator." Vicki opens up about her journey through bulimia and alcohol addiction, which began when she was only 12 years old! She shares how jobs like being a fitness instructor or running a bar fueled her addiction. And how she developed her BLAST method for restoring the whole person's health...

In This Episode   Are you struggling with body shaming, dieting, and eating disorders? You're not alone. In fact, according to the National Eating Disorder Association, an estimated 15 million American adults are affected by an eating disorder. That’s why in this week’s episode, it’s time to take control back of your health together with the gut health and food freedom expert Dr. Lauryn Lax who ha...

In This Episode   Looking to tackle weight loss and maintain muscle mass during menopause? Look no further than this week’s episode of Hello, Hot Flash, where I interviewed our guest Kimberly Juul, a registered dietitian, and personal trainer specializing in weight loss and endurance sports nutrition. We discussed the importance of balance in diet and exercise plans, emphasizing the need for vario...

In This Episode In this episode, meet our guest Karissa Adkins, the queen of habit change! Karissa shares her amazing transformation journey from being broke, overweight, depressed, and lacking self-love to becoming a global leader, teaching women how to become unstoppable healthy queens. We discussed the importance of finding joy in one's body and mind and cultivating habits matching the desired...

In This Episode   In this week’s episode,  I am joined by Dr. Lulu Shimek, a naturopathic physician with a specialization in women's health. She shares her expertise in biohacking, epigenetics, and naturopathic medicine to treat chronic diseases such as hormonal imbalances, thyroid disorders, gastrointestinal dysfunction, depression, anxiety, and fatigue.    Dr. Lulu explains how naturopaths look...

In This Episode This episode features Hannah Went, of TruDiagnostic. She discussed the topic of epigenetics, a field of biology that examines markers above the genetic sequence and is modifiable by environmental influences and human intervention. Hannah talked about the role that genetics and epigenetics play in diseases like diabetes and how modifying one's lifestyle might reduce the possibility...

In This Episode In this episode, I am joined by Julia Gentry - entrepreneur, speaker, and author of the best-selling book, Dream, I Dare You.  She’ll provide inspiring and empowering advice to help you reconnect with your passions, uncover your true authentic self, and live your best life.  During the interview, Julia demystifies the term 'dreaming' and emphasizes it's not just a notion but an act...

In This Episode   In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Gabriella Dennery, a remarkable physician, musician, speaker, ordained minister, and cancer survivor. Dr. Dennery discusses her passion for health and healing through creative expression and her work to improve access to healthcare in under-resourced communities. We also touch on Dr. Dennery's music career, which started when she was just a chi...

In This Episode J   Additional Resources   Take our FREE hormone quiz to uncover which hormone may be out of balance. It only takes 90 seconds - Hormone Quiz — Hello, Hot Flash The Menopause Manifesto by Dr. Jen Gunter 7 Day Flat Tummy Meal Plan FREE Nutritional E-Books   About Hello, Hot Flash   Hello, Hot Flash Podcast, where we discuss menopause, perimenopause, weight, sleep, stress, and all th...

In This Episode Women all around the world suffer from anxiety and stress due to many different sources, including work, hormones, relationships, parenting, etc. This can significantly lower their quality of life and cause serious long-term health issues.  On our latest episode of Hello, Hot Flash, we are joined by Denise lordache, a cognitive behavioral hypnotherapist, and co-host of the Joyful B...

In This Episode Dr. Mary Wendel, founder of Medi Tresse, joins us to talk about hair care and hair health in women. Dr. Wendel shares her journey to focus on hair loss treatment in women and the lack of investment and research in this area, including the role of genetics, hormones, and nutrition.  Dr. Wendel dives deep into the various factors that contribute to hair loss and potential ways to sto...

In today’s episode of Hello Hot Flash, I introduce us to CEO and founder of Doc Working, Dr. Jen Barna. We discuss the importance of normalizing coaching for healthcare professionals with a focus on preventing burnout and improving self-care. Dr. Barna shares her experience with coaching to find work-life balance and growth in her career and emphasizes the need for continuity in support and resour...

Key Takeaways In this episode of Hello, Hot Flash we talk with Veronica Weedon, an integrated health and relationship coach and the founder of Revival Health. Veronica guides her clients through a program that addresses health on an emotional, mental, and physical level to help them rebuild personal power after toxic relationships. During the interview, Veronica shares her own journey of healing a...

Join us in this episode as we discuss the topic of confidently saying no to alcohol with the author of Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You and health and wellness coach, Karolina Rzadkowolska. The societal pressure to drink often leads to overconsumption and negative health consequences. Karolina shares valuable insights on how to handle peer pressure and social situatio...

In This Episode   In this episode, we are joined by Theresa Forton Barnes, a holistic health practitioner and expert in environmental toxins. Theresa shares her knowledge and expertise on how everyday toxins can impact your health, and why it's crucial to be aware and cautious of the chemicals that we allow into our homes and bodies. Household toxins can be found in cleaning supplies, laundry dete...

In This Episode   In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Andrea Perez, a board-certified family physician with 20 years of experience. We delve into how movement during midlife can help you age gracefully and the importance of being your own health advocate. Dr. Perez shares her insights on the power of mindset and energy in managing illnesses, and how our beliefs and attitudes can influence our ph...

In this episode, I'll be sharing my personal journey of dealing with a health crisis and how that experience has inspired me to empower and support women going through menopause. As a solo episode, it's just you and me today, but I'm excited to share my story and offer tips on how to use podcasting as a platform for change.   Key Takeaways Mental health issues such as anxiety can have a significan...

  Key Takeaways In midlife, it can be challenging for women to make space for themselves and their self-care. Women often find their identities tied up with others, so finding time for themselves can seem selfish. They may also feel overwhelmed by the demands of their jobs and families. Instead of telling stories and passing on information to our daughters and our granddaughters and our sisters, w...

Today we're talking all about gut health and how to improve it in midlife. We're joined by Donna Monthei, a gut health nutrition coach. We talk about what causes gut issues, how to know whether gut problems cause your symptoms, and how to take care of your gut for optimal overall health. The gut is a crucial part of our health. It aids in the digestion and absorption of the foods that we eat, whic...

This week, we're talking about how nutrition impacts your kidneys. Our guest is dietitian Jen Hernandez, who will tell us about her experience working with CKD patients, what a renal diet is, and how you can make healthy choices that support your kidney health. Kidney disease is a silent killer. Many people don't realize that they have kidney disease until it's too late because there are no sympto...

In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Jannine Krause, a naturopathic doctor and acupuncturist. Dr. J is going to share with us how to reverse aging using natural methods. She'll also discuss three key areas to watch out for as you age and tests you can take in order to know your body's biological age. Poor circulation is a major factor in aging. When you don't have enough blood flowing to your limb...

In this episode, Dr. Shelly Bhowmik shares her tips for resetting negative thoughts that keep you stuck. She explains how to identify the thought patterns that keep you from moving forward and how to replace them with positive ones. She shares her personal story of overcoming burnout by learning how to change her thinking patterns, which she says helped her finally get the help she needed.   Somet...

In this episode, we talk to Suzi B about how she was able to overcome postpartum depression and other struggles by forming specific healthy habits. We discuss the three habits system, replacement theory, and how you can use these concepts to form life-changing habits of your own.   The first step in forming a healthy habit is to start small. Making small changes to your daily routine can lead to b...