HOT FLASHES & COOL TOPICS

If you wish that your primary care physician could quickly and easily test your cognitive health, there is now an option available. On this week's episode, we speak to the founder of Neurotrack, Elli Kaplan.  Elli has developed a quick digital screening that can be done at your annual appointment in as little as 3 minutes.  The screening can distinguish cognitive impairment from normal aging and u...

Is it hard for you to ask for what you want?  Is it a challenge to get a yes?  This week we are going to teach you how to ASK and GET what you want. We invited Laura Fredricks, attorney and author of the new book HARD ASKS MADE EASY: How to Get Exactly What You Want.  Laura shares her quiz on what type of "asker" you are ( negotiator, empathizer, presenter or charmer) and then goes step by step th...

Have you begun to notice bleeding gums? Receding gums or maybe burning mouth?  You are not alone. Hormones affect every area of our body including our teeth and gums.  We invited Dr. Sanda Moldovan to explain why this is happening.  Dr. Moldovan is an award-winning periodontist, and world-renowned oral health and wellness expert. In addition to being double board-certified in periodontics and nutr...

It's Bonus Time!  As we have mentioned, Mindy Cohn will be joining us as our special guest co-host for the CONVERSATIONS WITH PRIME WOMEN event on October 8th from 12-5 CST at Nashville's Graduate Hotel.  Mindy shares why she was such a strong advocate for us to create the event and why she thinks it's important to create a community of prime women.  Plus, who doesn't love some shopping, facials,...

Do you believe in life after death?  This week's conversation with with the man who coined the phrase "near death experience" Raymond Moody and his co-author Paul Perry.  In their new book, Proof of Life After Life,  they combine nearly fifty years of afterlife and near-death experience research to provide proof of the existence of the soul and life after death. Show Notes/Links: www.hotflashescoo...

The week we are talking to Christine Sperber, co-founder of the Modern Elder Academy.  The Academy offers incredible online and in person programs.  The Academy believes that with the gifts of time, space, and a cohort of other curious learners by your side, you will dig into challenges together, and discover what’s possible in the next chapter. CONVERSATIONS WITH PRIME WOMEN EVENT:  Tickets avail...

Bonus Episode. What is happening on a cellular level as our skin ages? Is there anything we can do to slow the process? We invited Alessandra Zonari, PhD and o-founder/Chief Scientific Officer of One Skin.  With a Master’s degree in stem cell biology and her PhD in skin regeneration and tissue engineering, Alessandra knows what is happening to our skin and how we can keep our skin healthy and time...

Many midlife women find it challenging to determine their value in the world. Whether the children have left the nest, change in careers or in life's direction, many women are stuck trying to find purpose. Our guest this week is CEO of Moda Image and Brand Consulting, Mila Grigg.  Mila has over 20 years of experience and she is author of the book Forged By Fire. Mila believes that every single hum...

This week is definitely a "cool topics" episode!  We are speaking with Simon Napier Bell, music manager for bands including Wham and the Director of the recent documentary, THE REAL GEORGE MICHAEL: PORTRAIT OF AN ARTIST.  Simon shares personal stories of George Michael from the beginning of his career until his tragic death at 53.  He also talks about his professional partnership and personal frie...

On this week's episode, we are sharing makeup tips and tricks for mature women.  Our guest is 2X Emmy award winning makeup artist Melanie Mills.  Melanie has been nominated 21 times for her work on Dancing with the Stars and she is now sharing her expertise in person and online at her makeup store The MakeUp Altar. Our face and skin changes as we age, our skincare and makeup need to do as well. Me...

Mental Health is a symptom of Menopause that is not talked about often enough.  Gennev's Menopause platform has partnered with Lifestance to offer help to menopausal women struggling with anxiety and depression.  We talk to Jill Angelo, the founder of Gennev, Dr. Yashika Dooley and Stasi Kasianchuk about mental health and Menopause. Tickets to CONVERSATIONS WITH PRIME WOMEN (use promo FF15): https...

This week's episode is a replay of our conversation with Marsha Mason.  Marsha is a 2X Golden Globe winner and 4X Oscar nominee and has starred in movies, tv and theater.  At 81, she has also been a race car driver, a organic farmer and much more.  She is living her best life and sharing her stories with us. Show Notes/Links: www.hotflashescooltopics.com Conversations with Prime Women event on Oct...

Do you know your genetic risk for breast cancer?  It is more than a BRCA test and we are reintroducing Dr. Holly Pederson's episode to explain the research. Dr. Pederson is the Medical Director for Breast Services at Cleveland Clinic and an Associate Professor at at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University.  She explains: *genetic risk assessments including th...

Does you inner critic start complaining first thing in the morning and last throughout the day?  Is that voice constantly critical of you decisions and emotions?  This week we are sharing our Season 2 episode with psychotherapist Joanna Kleinman on silencing our inner critics.  She shares her MIND method and how it works to retrain our thoughts and emotions. Tickets for CONVERSATIONS WITH PRIME WO...

This week, we are speaking with Dr. Daniel Levitin, neuroscientist and author of SUCCESSFUL AGING.  Dr. Levitin offers advice on how to aim toward mental and physical well-being and longevity.  He speaks about the importance of health span vs. lifespan and the important factors that individuals should have to extend their longevity. Join us on October 8th in Nashville for CONVERSATIONS WITH PRIME...

Did you know that 10% globally of women in their reproductive years struggle with Endometriosis?  It is a debilitating and often times, misdiagnosed condition in women.  On this new episode, we talk to Shannon Cohn (director of the documentary Below the Belt) about endometriosis: its symptoms, struggles to get diagnosed and potential treatments for it. Show Notes/Links: www.hotflashescooltopics.co...

Did you know that there are real and false types of anxiety?  Before you shoot the messenger, our guest this week explains the distinctions.  Dr. Ellen Vora is a graduate of Yale and Columbia Universities and she is a board certified psychiatrist.  Dr. Vora is also author of the book, THE ANATOMY OF ANXIETY: Understanding and Overcoming the Body's Fear Response. On this episode, we talk about the...

Our guest this week is sportscaster and journalist Julie Moran.  Many will remember Julie as the weekend anchor for Entertainment Tonight or as the first female solo host for Wild World of Sports.  Julie now hosts her own podcast and she joins us to discuss how women 50+ need to own our achievements and move boldly into the next chapter of life. Show Notes/Links: www.hotflashescooltopics.com FOLLO...

Did you know that not all lubricants are the same?  When we are talking personal care down there, it is important to know the facts.   On this bonus episode, we talk to the CEO and founder of Pulse, Amy Buckalter.  Pulse is an intimacy brand that offers warming lubricants and massage oil to help with intimacy and vaginal dryness.  Learn more on this bonus episode. Show Notes/Links: www.hotflashesc...

What is your Menopause type?  Did you even know there are types? This week we talk to Menopause expert Dr. Heather Hirsch about her new book, UNLOCK YOUR MENOPAUSE TYPE: Personalized Treatments, the Last Word on Hormones and Remedies that Work.  We discuss her 6 Menopause types and treatments that range from HRT to more holistic approaches. - Premature –Sudden –Full-Throttle –Mind-Altering –Seemin...

Did you know that the average weekly vacation budget for solo women averages $3,000 - $5,000?  Travel companies need to listen up! On this episode, we talk to the CEO of Travel Women, Carolyn Ray.  Carolyn shares the best places to travel for solo women and empty nesters, the best times of year, safety and much more.  Show Notes/Links: www.hotflashescooltopics.com FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: https://...

On this bonus episode, Rachel Hughes tells us about the Perry App and its new interactive journal, The Perry Menopause Journal.  We talk about the perimenopause community, share relatable stories and much more. Show Notes: www.hotflashescooltopics.com FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotflashesandcooltopics/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6ssWfO0qeZYEIs6TzrKBHQ Facebo...

This week we talk to Dani Williamson, Functional Nurse Practitioner and Author of Wild & Well: Dani's Six Commonsense Steps to Radical Healing.  Learn the 6 steps that will help you create a healthier midlife: eat well, sleep well, poop well, move well, destress well and connect well. Show Notes and Links: www.hotflashescooltopics.com Dani Williamson will be a panelist at our October 8th CONVERSAT...

On this Friday bonus episode, we talk to Charlotte Fox Weber, psychotherapist and author of TELL ME WHAT YOU WANT: A Therapist and Her Clients Explore Our 12 Deepest Desires.  We talk about the 12 shared fundamental needs and how we can explore them. FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotflashesandcooltopics/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6ssWfO0qeZYEIs6TzrKBHQ Faceboo...

Making friends in midlife and beyond can be a difficult for many women.  This week we are talking to author Laura Tremaine about how to make new friends and appreciate those around us.  Laura is the author of The Life Council: 10 Friends Every Woman Needs. Show Notes/Links: www.hotflashescooltopics.com Tickets for the Nashville Event on October 8th: CONVERSATIONS WITH PRIME WOMEN https://www.event...