HOT FLASHES & COOL TOPICS

It is time for some positive preaching this week with Mally Roncal! Many of you will recognize Mally as a popular celebrity makeup artist, creator of Mally Beauty and host of Over 50 and Fabulous on QVC.  She is also a Q50 ambassador for The Age of Possibility. Mally is on fire with energy and positivity to share for women in this time of midlife and beyond.  It's contagious! Show Notes w/Links: w...

How can we talk to our Boss about Menopause?  It's not always an easy conversation. Our guest today is Asima Ahmad, MD, MPH, FACOG.  Dr. Ahmad is the Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Carrot Fertility.  Carrot works with many organizations to create easy and effective programs for menopausal employees. From flexible work schedules, to providing cooling systems and quiet rooms, working...

We all remember Moon Unit Zappa and her collaboration with her Dad (Frank Zappa): the 80's hit Valley Girl. What we didn't know, however, was the unique family dynamics both past and present in the Zappa family.  In her new memoir, EARTH TO MOON, Moon Unit shares stories of her childhood, her first bully (Gail, her "mom") and her search for meaningful relationships with her Dad and siblings.  She...

On this week's episode, Bridgett and Colleen discuss some of the most recent research findings on Meno-Belly and Bone Health. Two articles were recently published addressing these two prominent issues in menopause.  First, Dr. Vonda Wright published The Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause which discusses what is happening to women's bone health during and after menopause.  The second article dis...

On this bonus Friday episode, we continue our incredible conversation with Courtney Thorne-Smith. She shares memories from Melrose Place and what it is like to relive those scenes on her new podcast, Still the Place.  We talk empty nesting, careers, friendships and much more.   Make sure you click the download button on Apple Podcasts so you don't miss an episode of Season 6.  Show Notes/Links: ww...

Welcome to Season 6! We are starting off the season talking with the incredible actress Courtney Thorne-Smith.  Courtney talks about her new podcast Still the Place with Daphne Zuniga and Laura Leighton, midlife, menopause and a whole lot more. We divided this episode into two parts: Wednesday and Friday. Show Notes/Links: www.hotflashescooltopics.com FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram...

NEW SEASON STARTS NEXT WEEK: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21ST On this replay episode, we are speaking with Certified OBGYN and menopause expert Dr. Mary Claire Haver. Dr. Haver discusses her book The New Menopause and she answers many of our questions on menopause symptoms, treatments and women's midlife health. Show Notes/Links: www.hotflashescooltopics.com FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...

Sexual health is not discussed enought in midlife.  Menopause can bring about painful sex, dry vaginas and frequent UTI's. On this replay episode, we discussed these problem and solutions with Dr. Rachel Rubin. Dr. Rubin is a board-certified urologist and sexual medicine specialist.  She is also a researcher, passionate educator and the the former education chair and current Director-at-Large for...

We all loved Dallas and especially Sue Ellen and JR!   After all, she was the only one who knew who shot him. We had the privilege to share a conversation with actress, producer and model Linda Gray. You will remember Linda from her iconic role as Sue Ellen Ewing on Dallas and she recently starred in A Diva's Christmas: Ladies of the 80's on Lifetime. Linda shares incredible stories from her time...

An important factor in healthy aging is maintaining lean muscle mass.  Bone health is another. We talk to Dr. Vonda Wright about how to achieve both.  Dr. Wright is a double board certified orthopedic surgeon and this episode originally aired in April 2023.  Dr. Wright shares her expertise on strength training, epigenetics and other tips for healthy muscular skeletal aging. FOLLOW US ON: Instagram...

Midlife women often find themselves at a crossroads in their careers.  Some want to pivot careers, become entrepreneurs or grow an existing business. Our guest this week is Cate Luzio. Cate is the founder and CEO of Luminary, a global membership-based professional education and networking platform created to uplift, upskill, and propel women forward through all phases of their professional journey...

There are many transitions in midlife.  Organizing your home is a big one. Do you keep a larger home as an empty nester? Do you downsize?  Are you overwhelmed with memories and things and you can't decide what to do with them?  Do you have a parent moving in or do you have to clean out their home?   On this new episode, we have the answers. We invited home and lifestyle author Marni Jameson to ans...

Can hormone tracking help women discover symptom patterns? It is a question we get asked by many listeners and we invited Oova Health CEO Dr. Amy Divaraniya to answer it. Dr. Divaraniya has a Ph. D. in genetics and genomics sciences, and with that an extensive knowledge in hormone testing and diagnostics.  We discuss Oova Health's Perimenopause Hormone Tracking Kit. Women can use the kit to track...

Midlife skincare is topic we get asked about frequently.  This week we invited one of the top Dermatologists, Dr. Doris Day, to answer our questions. Doris Day, MD, is a highly respected board certified dermatologist who specializes in cosmetic dermatology in New York City. She is a clinical associate professor of dermatology at the New York University Medical Center. We discuss skin longevity, th...

It is researchers such as this week's guest, Dr. Rebecca Thurston, that are changing the world of women's health. Dr. Thurston is recognized nationally as a leader in the field of women’s health, particularly in the areas of menopause, trauma, cardiovascular disease, and brain aging in women. Her research examines hot flashes as a potential midlife marker of underlying risk for CVD, the leading ca...

On this week's episode, we are catching up with actor, producer and director Dean Butler. Most will remember Dean as Almonzo Wilder, Laura Ingall's husband on Little House on the Prairie.  He has remained busy as a producer and director as well, most notably for NBC Golf’s Feherty. He joins us to discuss his new memoir titled PRAIRIE MAN: My Little House Life & Beyond and share stories from th...

Learning to move our bodies in the healthiest way for midlife can be confusing.  Exercise looks different, our goals are modified and our movement needs to change as our bodies do. We want to work smarter, not harder to increase our health and longevity. This week we are speaking with Antonietta Vicario, the Chief Training Officer for Pvolve.  Pvolve teaches functional and mindful movements (coupl...

What is peptide therapy and how may it be used to promote health and longevity? This week we are speaking with Dr. Suzanne Ferree on the benefits of peptide therapy on aging, fatigue, inflammation and more.  Dr. Ferree is the the founder of Vine Medical Associates and the Cellular Medicine Institute and has recently published the book, COUNTERCLOCKWISE: Using Peptides to Renew, Rejuvinate and Redi...

Many midlife women struggle with autoimmune and inflammation issues. This week we are speaking with functional nutritionist and author, Risa Groux.  Risa's book, FOODFRAME - Diet is a Four Letter Word is a comprehensive guide to using functional nutrition guidelines to help identify the root causes of various health issues and then eat according to their health status.  We speak about lifestyle an...

How healthy are your relationships?  How can you improve them? This week we are speaking with Ann Kelley, author of Secure Relating: Holding Your Own in an Insecure World. Ann offers practical tools to help deepen self-awareness and ultimately strengthen all relationships.  We discuss the ways to recognize patterns developed early on, reflect on your triggers and rewire those triggers to create he...

What is Somatic Sex?  How can it help with intimacy and pleasure in midlife? On this episode, we talk to Kiana Reeves, somatic sex educator and Foria's Chief Education Officer. She shares the benefits of somatic sex and how it can help us feel more connected and comfortable with your body, especially as we age. Show Notes: www.hotflashescooltopics.com

Did you know that approximately 25% of the workforce is currently affected by menopausal symptoms?  It is time for companies to address the needs of menopausal women. This week we speak with Dr. Catherine Hansen. Dr. Hansen is the Head of Menopause at Pandia Health.  She also works with many companies that are trying to create resources and regulations to protect women in the workplace that are st...

This week we are catching up with actress Kate Flannery. Kate is sn actor, singer and a writer, best known for her 9 seasons as Meredith the drunk on NBC’s THE OFFICE. She was also a fan favorite on Season 28 of ABC’s Dancing With The Stars.  We talk about her career, The Office, vanity insanity and of course, her menopause journey. Show Notes: www.hotflashescooltopics.com

This week we are reframing the concept of "stress" with Harvard physician,  Dr. Aditi Nerurkar. Dr Nerurkar is an expert on the study of stress and burnout and in her book, The 5 Resets: Rewire Your Brain and Body for Less Stress and More Resilience, she offers 5 mindset resets to help rewire your brain for less midlife stress.  The First Reset: Get Clear on What Matters Most The Second Reset: Fin...

Get ready for The New Menopause Book launching April 30th!  Dr. Mary Claire Haver is the author and a physician at the forefront of the Menopause conversation. Dr. Haver will answer our questions on Menopause symptoms and solutions and she shares more from The New Menopause: Navigating Your Path Through Hormonal Change with Purpose, Power, and Facts. Conversations with Prime Women 4/27 Event in NY...