Episodes
Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
Ozempic and Hormone Therapy with Dr.Heather Hirsch
Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
On this episode, we invite Dr. Heather Hirsch back to podcast to discuss hormone therapy and the use of Ozempic for menopausal weight loss.
Dr. Hirsch is one of the leading experts in perimenopause and menopause and has recently accepted a position as Chief of Clinical Quality at MidiHealth. She joins us for a discussion on the misleading marketing of "bioidentical" hormones, research on prempro and premerin, estrodial use and how some women are being prescribed Ozempic to help lose the menopausal weight gain.
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Wednesday Jan 04, 2023
Catching Up with Actress Joan Van Ark
Wednesday Jan 04, 2023
Wednesday Jan 04, 2023
Happy 2023! We are starting this year off with a little drama. Well, the best kind of drama with actress Joan Van Ark.
Many will remember Joan Van Ark from her 14 years as Valene Ewing in both the Dallas and Knots Landing's series. If you were watching television in 1980's, chances are Joan Van Ark was on your screen.
We also discuss her love of the theater (she is Tony nominated), her Emmy nomination as a Director for a short documentary on homelessness and her voice over work.
There is also a reunion between Michelle Lee, Donna Mills and Joan Van Ark in the works. We will keep you posted as it develops.
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Wednesday Dec 28, 2022
Menopause Research and Solutions with Dr. Alicia Jackson
Wednesday Dec 28, 2022
Wednesday Dec 28, 2022
On this final episode of 2022, we are talking to Dr. Alicia Jackson about menopause research, findings and solutions.
Dr. Jackson received a PhD from MIT and she is currently CEO and founder of Evernow - a next-gen telemedicine company focused on menopause. Evernow has conducted several qualitative research studies on menopause symptoms and solutions. The studies include research findings on the affects of racial diversity, inflammation, BMA and other factors on the severity of menopausal symptoms.
We also discuss how severe hot flashes (early onset) may be related to future cardiac events in post menopause.
The continued vital work by Evernow has attracted celebrities and numerous companies to invest in the telemedicine company which allows it to broaden its research studies and its national reach to provide help to women.
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Friday Dec 23, 2022
Sex Positive Dating with Comedians Rachel Green & Kirsten O’Brien
Friday Dec 23, 2022
Friday Dec 23, 2022
Time for a bonus episode. We have comedians and fellow podcasters Rachel Green and Kirsten O'Brien on this episode to talk about their adventures in midlife dating. Rachel and Kirsten are single 40+ women with no children and are enjoying some very unique dating experiences.
They share with us some of their funniest escapades (some straight from their stand up routines) and how women can be confident and sex positive at any age of life. They also have a podcast called The Boss Bitch Podcast and we were guests on their show last week. On their podcast, Rachel and Kirsten talk to their favorite funny feminist friends to reveal what makes them a Boss.
Happy Holidays!
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Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
Thrift Shopping with Author Virginia Chamlee
Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
Do you get a rush when you find a great deal from a thrift store or estate sale? Have you ever consider refurbishing items and selling them online?
If you have every been curious about the secrets to thrifting and vintage shopping, this episode is for you. Our guest this week is Virginia Chamlee. Virginia is a journalist for People Magazine, an avid thrifter and artist and she is also author of the recent book BIG THRIFT ENERGY THE ART AND THRILL OF FINDING VINTAGE TREASURES- PLUS TIPS FOR MAKING THE OLD FEEL NEW.
Her book will teach the beginner how and where to shop and the experienced thrifter how to refine their skills. She explains the pitfall to avoid and how to branch out to make a profit. Whether it is thrifting for yourself or for profit, this episode is a must listen!
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Wednesday Dec 14, 2022
Capturing White House History with News Photographer Christy Bowe
Wednesday Dec 14, 2022
Wednesday Dec 14, 2022
This week is a cool topic episode with news photographer and author Christy Bowe.
Christy is one of the few women still photographers who has covered five consecutive administrations at The White House, photographing eight presidential inaugurations, the confirmation hearings of eight US Supreme Court Justices and two presidential impeachments. She has captured heroes, celebrities and royalty, glamorous galas and the pomp of ceremony, the horrific events of 9/11, the fervor of political protests and social unrest, the madness of events at the January 6 Insurrection and the ebb & flow toll of political power.
In her new book EYES THAT SPEAK: One Woman News Photographer’s Journey with History Makers, Christy offers readers an intimate view of the White House and its power players through her lens. In this episode, she shares stories from Jan 6th to behind the scenes of each of the 5 presidents that she has covered.
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Wednesday Dec 07, 2022
The Latest Menopause News with Dr. Stephanie Faubion and Ann Garnier
Wednesday Dec 07, 2022
Wednesday Dec 07, 2022
This is a special episode of Hot Flashes & Cool Topics because we have two amazing women who are on the forefront of modern menopause technology and research.
Dr. Stephanie Faubion is Director for Mayo Clinic's Center for Women's Health and medical director for The North American Menopause Society. She is one of the most educated and experienced menopause clinicians in the U.S. We also have Ann Garnier who has spent decades in the women's health community, CEO and founder of Lisa Health and co-founder of Midday Health.
We spoke with both directly after the 2022 North American Menopause Society Forum where the latest research for menopause is shared. You will learn about the updated statement on hormonal therapy, nonhormonal alternatives and more.
We also discuss Mayo's collaboration with Lisa's Health for the new app Midday Health. This app is a science-backed and evidence-based app that uses data to illuminate what is happening physically and emotionally during menopause. It also uses AI and digital alternative like your fitbit to track symptoms.
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Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
Catching Up with Actress Bess Armstrong
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
This week we are catching up with stage and screen actress Bess Armstrong. From her breakout role in The Four Seasons to her latest role in I Love That For You, Bess has been continually acting for over 40 years.
We talk to her about how she got started in commercials and quickly landed the television sitcom On Our Own and then how she made her way to Hollywood. There, she starred in High Road to China, My So Called Life, Bosch, Grey's Anatomy and many more. We have a particularly interesting conversation about The Love Boat and Sonny Bono.
We go on to discuss her role as wife and mother to three adult children, how menopause affected her and what she now looks forward to in this chapter of life.
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Wednesday Nov 23, 2022
Better Orgasms with Dr. Julianne Arena
Wednesday Nov 23, 2022
Wednesday Nov 23, 2022
Our guest this week is Dr. Julianne Arena and we will be talking about integrative medicine, menopause and new procedures to improve sexual arousal and your orgasms.
Dr. Arena is a board certified OBGYN and certified in functional and integrative medicine. Her approach is to teach her patients the difference between the disease care system and the health care system. She works to improve wellness in all areas of your life.
Two of the specific procedures that we discussed are the "O" Shot and Cliovana:
The "O" Shot is a 30 minute procedure that utilizes your body’s own platelet-rich plasma and injects them into specific areas of the vagina. Results can include increased sensation, better orgasms and decreased pain.
Cliovana is a soundwave treatment that increases clitoral responsiveness for better and more intense orgasms and increased arousal.
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Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
Brain Fog Help with Dr. Anju Mathur
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
One of the most frustrating symptoms of Menopause is brain fog. The memory loss and frustration can last for many years. What can women do to improve their memory?
While attending the Wise Pause Event, we spoke with Dr. Anju Mathur. Dr. Mathur is the medical director and owner of Angel Longevity Medical Center. After 15 years of working in general medicine, Dr. Mathur turned to alternative methods to focus on overall wellness, rather than treating and suppressing just symptoms.
This episode addresses brain fog, a/k/a the menobrain. Loss of estrogen as we age plays a large role in memory loss and cognitive health. Dr. Mathur recommends bioidentical estrogens to improve memory and cognitive function. We discuss the types of estrogen and how they affect the aging brain.
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