HOT FLASHES & COOL TOPICS

Have you thought about what foods you should be eating or what exercising are most important for every decade of your life? Well, our guest this week wrote the book on it. Dr. Ian K Smith is our guest and author of the book, EAT YOUR AGE: Feel Younger, Be Happier, Live Longer.  Dr. Smith shares invaluable information for each decade of our lives from ingredients for glorious aging, top nutrients,...

What are your aptitudes?  Aptitudes are those natural abilities that are often taken for granted.  This week we speak with the authors of YOUR HIDDEN GENIUS, Betsy Wills and Alex Ellison. Their research provides a personal roadmap that reveals your distinct combination of natural talents, interests and personality traits.  They also provide an aptitude assessment with the book so you can discover...

Time for an adult sex education class with this week's guest Dr. Kelly Casperson. Dr. Casperson is a board-certified urologic surgeon, sex educator, author and CEO of The Casperson Clinic.  On this episode, we discuss libido, testosterone, desire, mood, body changes and how to have good sex in your post menopause chapter. Show Notes/Links: www.hotflashescooltopics.com Can’t Get Enough? Find Us Her...

Why do we think self-care and rest need to be earned? This week we are talking with Courtney Carver, author of GENTLE: Rest More, Stress Less and Live the Life You Actually Want.  Courtney shares the 3 Seasons of Gentle (Rest, Less and Rise) that will give us permission slips to be kinder to ourselves and to enjoy less stress in our daily lives. Show Notes: www.hotflashescooltopics.com Courtney Ca...

Join us for another incredible conversation with a trailblazer woman who is redefining what it means to be 60+. Actress Alexandra Paul is our guest this week.  Alexandra shares stories from her over 100 film and TV roles from Paper Dolls to Baywatch. She also shares experiences from her lifelong advocacy for environmental and world issues. We also discuss her podcast Switch4Good, how she is the ca...

Our two part conversation with Dr. Lauren Streicher continues today.   On this second half, Dr. Streicher explains the pros and cons of testosterone use for women and when it is appropriate to prescribe it for them.  She discusses the dangers of pellets.  She also offers support and options for women who are having difficulty with sexual pleasure postmenopause.  You don't want to miss this episode...

Over 500,000 hysterectomies are performed each year in the U.S.  How does a hysterectomy affect the menopause journey? This week we have a two part episode (Wednesday and Friday) with Dr. Lauren Streicher. Dr. Streicher is a clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, leading gynecologist and bestselling author.  Dr .Streicher explains...

Gilmore Girls was one of the first true binge worthy series that you could watch again and again. On this week's episodes, we are talking to the amazing Kelly Bishop (a/k/a Emily Gilmore).  Kelly shares stories from her new Memoir: The Third Gilmore Girl. From her Tony Award winning time in the original A Chorus Line to Gilmore Girls and her personal journey, Kelly has so many stories to tell in h...

Many of us recognize former ABC Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton.  Dr Ashton is double board certified ObGyn and Obesity Medicine. She has also created the Ajenda Newsletter which shares free and vital information on women's health. Today, Dr. Ashton talks to us about the 6 month wellness journey that she just completed, her partnership with Astellas to inform more women about VEOZA...

Happy New Year! We are starting off 2025 with an insightful conversation with television personality, fashion creator and midlife advocate Stacy London.  We talk about everything from regenerating self-esteem in midlife, the importance of community, evolving tastes and even mortality.  She also shares tidbits about her upcoming Amazon series with Clinton Kelly: Wear Whatever the F* You Want. Show...

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Join us as we talk about some of our favorites topics of the year and plans for 2025.  You never know what we have planned but we would love you to be a part of it. Website: www.hotflashescooltopics.com FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotflashesandcooltopics/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6ssWfO0qeZYEIs6TzrKBHQ Facebook: htt...

Midlife is a time of big changes on many personal levels: family, career and relationships just to name a few.  Many women feel overwhelmed and don't think they can flourish with all these changes. Our guest this week is Mazi Robinson. Mazi is a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in helping women discover their true voice as they navigate women’s issues, healthy relationships, self worth...

It's time for another cool conversation! On this episode, we are joined by 50+ actress and writer Diane Farr. You may remember Dianne from Rescue Me, Californication, Numb3rs and now Fire Country.  Diane is also a New York Times Best Selling Author. We discuss her career, her many writing projects and of course, all things midlife and beyond. Show Notes: www.hotflashescooltopics.com Gift Guide: ht...

Research shows that 1 in 4 Americans over the age of 50 are now caregivers.  It certainly hits home for this podcast. This week we invited Teepa Snow on the show to talk about caregiving.  Teepa is a dementia care expert who founded Positive Approach to Care (PAC). We talk about what dementia is and how to help the dementia patient while still taking care of ourselves.  It is a fine line to walk a...

How do you define a good life?  Do you ever think of it in terms of psychological richness? Our guest this week is Lorraine Besser, an American philosopher and author of the book, The Art of Interesting: What we miss in our pursuit of the good life and how to cultivate it.  We discuss the value of interesting experiences, how they enhance our lives in ways left short by happiness and meaning, and...

It is never too late to learn and try new things! Our amazing guest this week, Helen Slater is a perfect example.  Known for her acting career in Supergirl, The Legend of Billie Jean and Ruthless People, Helen has boundless creative spirit.  She is a concert pianist with 6 albums and just last year, she was awarded her PhD in Mythological Studies.  We talk about it all on this week's episode. Show...

Women often ask us about natural alternatives to hormone replacement therapy and today we are going to share some of them. This week we talk to Dr. Alyssa Dweck, a board certified practicing gynecologist in New York and Chief Medical Officer of Bonafide Health.  Dr. Dweck shares non-hormonal options for hot flashes, brain fog, and vaginal dryness.  She also discusses the recent changes made in pre...

Of the many changes that come with midlife, gut issues can be some of the most problematic.  IBS and Colitis are two types of digestive issues that can either come on during menopause or become exacerbated during the transition.  Either way, it can affect your daily life. This week we are speaking with functional nutritionist Jacqui Justice about gut changes and overall gut health for women in mid...

Grieving loss of any kind is a universal experience yet many people struggle with it in isolation. This week's guest is David Kessler.  David is one of the world’s foremost experts on grief, loss, and navigating life’s changes. He's written six bestselling books and is now publishing a workbook Finding Meaning: Grief Workbook: Tools for Releasing Pain and Remembering with Love. We talk to David ab...

Menopause finally gets a documentary! This week we are speaking with Emmy Award winning journalist, author and now co-producer of the new documentary THE M FACTOR: Shredding the Silence on Menopause.  Some of our favorite experts from the podcast are showcased in the documentary and you can watch it for free on PBS. Sign Up to receive our Midlife Women's Gift Guide avaialble 11/1: LINK Show Notes...

"If you make your internal worth beholden to external validation, you will live with chronic anxiety and worry." Dr. Mary Anderson. This week we are talking about the chronic anxiety that often results from the drive for perfectionism.  Clinical psychologist and author of the new book, The Happy High Achiever, Dr. Mary Anderson offers tools to avoid this anxiety and ways to improve your mental hea...

We continue our conversation with the incredible actress Daphne Zuniga. Daphne shares stories from her career and appearances on Family Ties, Spaceballs, Melrose Place and One Tree Hill.  We also talk about her passion for creating new projects and directing.  She is just getting started. Show Notes/Links: www.hotflashescooltopics.com FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotflashesan...

This week we are thrilled to be talking to actress, producer and new podcaster Daphne Zuniga. Daphne shares her career journey from Family Ties to Melrose Place and One Tree Hill and her new podcast, Still The Place.  She also shares incredible wisdom on getting married over 50, her personal journey through midlife and menopause and what she is looking forward to in her next chapter. The conversat...

The Menopause conversation is growing everywhere and that includes social media platforms.  Women can find everything from experts to products but not all are created equal. This week we are speaking to Dr. Alexa Fiffick. Dr. Fiffick is a concierge physician with Ms. Medicine and a Menopause Society practitioner.  Dr. Fiffick sheds light on what are reliable facts on social media and what informat...

As if hot flashes and weight gain were not enough to go through in Menopause,  hair changes may be added to the list. This week we talk to Dr. Melissa Anzelone, Pro Training and Senior Director of Nutrafol.  She explains the roles that hormones and genetics play in our hair thinning, hair shedding, widening part and hair texture changes.  Better yet, she shares solutions. Show Notes/Links: www.hot...