HOT FLASHES & COOL TOPICS

Episode 35:  We have a hilarious conversation with Robin Legat, host of the podcast Seasoned Athlete.  Her podcast shares stories and inspiration from athletes over 40.  She tells the story of her early Roller Derby Queen days as Suzie SnakeEyes and how hard it was to move on from that community.  Robin is currently a  Spartan athlete and continues her athletic journey.  Please listen and subscrib...

Episode 34, we enjoy some laughter.  Joanne Jarrett, is our guest and host of the Fancy Free podcast where embarrassing stories are shared and we learn to lower the bar for each other.  It is about letting go and building confidence and community by sharing your embarrassing stories.  Once you confess something you are ashamed about, it is freeing and a connection with others is formed.  Try it, g...

June 26th marks the 5th anniversary of the Marriage Equality Act. Our guests Tammy Boyd Franklin and Kim Franklin are two of the plaintiffs from the landmark Supreme Court case (Obergefell vs. Hodges). In this episode, the couple tells their love story, their journey to the Supreme Court and the legacy they hope to leave. Please listen and subscribe. www.hotflashescooltopics.com https://www.facebo...

Martina Reaves, author of the Memoir: I'm Still Here shares her life story on this episode. From a rocky marriage in the 1970s in San Francisco to going to law school and coming out in the 1980s.  She went through IVF in a time when few lesbian couples did so, left the law to become an author and all while fighting two cancer diagnoses.  Her 2nd battle, tongue cancer, was the time the doctors gave...

Do you love wine?  Do you wish you knew more about wine tasting?  We talk to wine expert Caroline Conner who has been studying wines for over a decade.  She offers virtual classes and courses that will help you to expand your wine horizons and find your own wine preferences. Your taste buds will definitely thank you! In this episode, we discuss wine tasting, wine preservation, and all of the diffe...

In Episode 32, we learn make-up tips and the best brands to use from artist Deborah Williams.  Deborah is a make-up artist who has worked extensively with women in midlife and beyond and is the author of the book Age with Grace.  She shares her experience and gives practical tips for make-up applications.  She also answers many of our listener's questions.   Subscribe and listen on any podcast pla...

This is a personal and candid story told by co-host Colleen and her daughter Jordyn.  Jordyn struggled with a severe Eating Disorder for all of her high school years and into college.  They discuss the family's struggle with her physical and mental health and her personal fight to get healthy and choose recovery.  Their hope is that by sharing the journey, others will feel less isolated and scared...

In Episodes 32, we talk to therapist and host of Zestful Aging Nicole Christina about eating disorders in midlife women.  There is a rise in the number of women in middle age who are struggling with eating disorders.  Many midlife women begin with a choice to eat healthier and for some, that choice becomes an issue that takes over their lives.  Nicole discusses the reasons and complications unique...

In this bonus episode, we talk to Patty Gale, former Securities Trader who became a Financial Therapist to help women navigate midlife and their money.  She offers education about financial paths, advice on following the correct path for your individual needs and combines therapy to connect your emotions to investments. She has some great financial tips during this tumultuous time.  Please subscri...

In episode 31, we talk to Dr. Heather Hirsch about the opening of the Menopause & Midlife Clinic, Brigham and Women's Hospital at Harvard Medical Center.  She is changing the way midlife women experience menopause, perimenopause, chronic illness, breast cancer and other midlife issues.  At the clinic, proper time is given to patients in order to educate women and give them the information they nee...

In this Bonus Episode, we talk with Nancy Davis Kho, author of the book THE THANK YOU PROJECT: Cultivating Happiness One Letter of Gratitude at a Time.  Nancy tells the story of her journey through her 50th year by sending 50 thank you notes to people and places that touched her life.  The affect writing those letters had on Nancy and the recipients motivated her to write this book and help others...

Sleep problems and disorders are becoming more common in midlife and beyond. With a mixture of hormone fluctuation, stress and several other factors, we find getting a full night's sleep a challenge.  On this episode, we speak to Lee Bougie who is an expert in sleep disorders.  She explains the importance of full night sleep schedule and offers suggestions on how to achieve that goal. She also off...

Episode 29: Gut Health in Midlife: How to Improve it with Dr. Kate Ricciardi.  Let's face it, no one likes to talk about constipation, diarrhea, heartburn or IBS.  It is a reality of life for so many people including our co-host Colleen so we need to open the conversation so people can learn and feel better.  We invited Dr. Kate Ricciardi of rdnutritionconsulting.com to speak about improving our d...

In Episode 28, we talk to Chau Nguyen, Chief Public Strategies Officer of Houston Area Women's Center about the dramatic increase of domestic violence during the time of #Covid.  We will talk about how friends and family can best assist the survivor and family, safety measures for when a survivor decides to leave and support systems in place to transition into a new chapter of life. National Domes...

EPISODE 27: Am I in Menopause?  A question many women are afraid to ask their doctors.  We talk to Dee Gardner, Founder of Menopause Experts, Menopause Retreats, Menopause Chef and now the new Menopause Academy.  We learn the four pillars of peri/menopause education and how we answer the question: Am I in Menopause?  Sign up for a free subscription at menopauseacademy.org by using the promo code:...

We speak to Michela Di Carlo, founder and Chief Editor of CrunchyTales.com, the first illustrated and online magazine for sassy women over 40 and beyond.  Michela will tell us why she wanted to start this unique online magazine and how she focuses her work on inspirational content to empower women feeling stuck in their middle age. The articles and bi-monthly talk show seek to have women rethink t...

It is every parent's nightmare: a mass shooting where your child attends school. For Jeffrey Kasky, the nightmare became a reality on Valentine's Day in 2018 when two of his sons were attending school at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL.  We speak to Jeffrey about that horrible day, his family's experience, how he navigated the instant notoriety of his son, Cameron Kasky and ho...

We are excited to share this bonus episode with Dr. Sherry Ross to introduce her line of natural supplements for perimenopausal, menopausal, and PMS symptomatic women.  She has included supplements that increase desire called Focus on Desire for men and women.  Dr. Ross has mixed science with eastern medicinal herbs and multivitamins to combine into a supplement line that will help with symptoms f...

Episode 24 is a conversation with Dr. Sherry Ross, Ob/Gyn, author and soon to be show host of Lady Parts.  Dr. Ross answers the questions women are afraid to ask about their intimate health, vaginas, sex, periods, menopause, incontinence and more.  It is time to take away the taboo from topics of women's health and intimacy and open the dialogue.   Please listen and subscribe! www.hotflashescoolto...

In Episode 22, we talk clothing for hot flashes and night sweats with Become Clothing.  Their dyraderma and anti-flush clothing help absorb moisture and wick it away from the skin.  It then soothes the skin from any irritants or drying and regulates the body temperature thereby helping you to be more comfortable.  Become has undergarments, pjs, essentials like t-shirt and leggings as well as sheet...

In this bonus episode, we take the audio from our livestream on the Facebook Page Group where we interviewed Jennifer Mackey- Mary ( www.youreverydaystyle.com ), expert stylist over women over 40 and Deborah Williams ( www.gracemakeup.com ) expert make up artist for women over 40.   They answer listener's questions about how long does make stay fresh, how to clean out your closet, best foundations...

We talk to Dr. Ellen Alberston, the midlife whisperer about ways for women in midlife and beyond to get unstuck in this stage of life. She offers ways to change your mindset, reframe your acceptance of yourself and your body, energy balancing and psychological tips for depression and anxiety.   Follow and subscribe to HOT FLASHES & COOL TOPICS www.hotflashescooltopics.com https://www.facebook.com/...

In this episode, we discuss fashion over 40 with expert stylist Jennifer Mackey- Mary.  Jennifer works with women in midlife and beyond to rediscover their senses of style, uniqueness and to feel great about themselves.  We talk about body types, dressing for business or personal, the importance of staple pieces in your wardrobe, editing your closet, and the absolute necessity of a good bra.  She...

In this episode, we have a conversation with Jeanne Delaney Andrus, the menopause guru.  Jeanne is a coach, author and speaker about all things menopause.  The discussion focuses on a more natural approach to menopausal symptoms and relief.  She talks about nutrition, exercise and stress as primary factors in treating menopausal symptoms. Subscribe and list to Hot Flashes & Cool Topics www.hotflas...

This bonus episode we talk to author Ada Calhoun about her current New York Times Best Selling Book WHY WE CAN'T SLEEP: WOMEN'S NEW MIDLIFE CRISIS. This is the inaugural book for our Virtual Book Club and we picked it because it speaks directly to midlife women.  Ms. Calhoun spoke to a variety of Generation X women who expressed similar stresses with money, relationships, family and work.  She cit...