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The podcast voice for women in midlife and beyond. We talk about everything to do with this time of life from relationships and careers, women’s health and wellness to celebrity interviews. New episode every Wednesday.
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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
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
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
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.
Show Notes on our website will provide links to more information.
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https://wavesofawakening.com/
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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Friday Nov 11, 2022
Friday Nov 11, 2022
Are our daughters safe on campus? On this bonus episode, we speak to the Founder of Take Back the Night Foundation and date rape survivor, Katie Koestner.
Katie is one of the nation’s most sought-after experts on student safety and healthy relationships and is the first woman in the United States to speak out nationally and publicly as the victim of campus “date” rape at age 18. Katie has been featured on the cover of TIME Magazine, The Oprah Winfrey Show, NBC Nightly News, CNBC Talk Live, CNN, Larry King Live, Good Morning America, Later Today, MSNBC, Entertainment Tonight and other national television programs.
Katie shares her very personal story of date rape as an 18 year old at William and Mary and how she found the strength to become a very visible advocate for change. We discuss ways for our children to be safe on campus and what we can do to help.
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Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
This week we are speaking to domestic violence survivor Ruth Glenn. Ruth is the CEO and president of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the author of a very personal memoir EVERYTHING I NEVER DREAMED, My Life Surviving and Standing Up to Domestic Violence.
On this episode (as well as in her book), Ruth explores the dynamics of domestic violence, why women and children are seen as lesser in our society, how to stop victim-blaming, and how to demystify domestic violence to stop it once and for all.
This is a powerful episode about changing the narrative and seeing the red flags around domestic violence.
National Domestic Violence Hotline:
1-800-799-7233
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Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
We are aging with more health and vitality than ever before! The reality is that we will also have chronic conditions that need to be addressed in our health care plan.
This week we are discussing survivorship medicine and complex gynecology with Dr. Michael Krychman. Dr. Krychman is Executive Director of the Southern California Center for Sexual Health and Survivorship Medicine and an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of California Irvine, Division of Gynecological Oncology and the Medical Director of Ann’s Clinic, a high-risk program for Breast and Ovarian Cancer Survivors.
Dr. Krychman explains that we need to modify medical care in the face of chronic conditions including cancer and hypertension. Doctors need to work as a team when dispensing information as well as medication to patients. Living longer means seeing a bigger picture for your health (lifestyle, diet and stress) and your clinical team needs to be cognizant of this and modify accordingly.
We also address complex gynecology which covers an array of conditions including gynecological cancers, endometriosis, uterine fibroids and pelvic pain.
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Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
Can you spot a narcissist?
Do you know when you are the victim of gaslighting?
How can you heal from a toxic relationship?
This week we talk to best selling author and psychotherapist Dr. Stephanie Sarkis. Dr. Sarkis is the author of numerous books with her newest one just titled HEALING FROM TOXIC RELATIONSHIPS: 10 Essential Steps to Recover from Gaslighting, Narcissism and Emotional Abuse.
Dr. Sarkis discusses what to look out for in your personal and professional relationships in order to avoid a narcissist and how to heal from narcissistic relationships. There are early signs (red flags) in dating to look out for and ways to remove yourself from a toxic environment. Whether it be a work or home, there are boundaries that may be set and things that you can do to protect your emotional well being.
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Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
October is Menopause Awareness Month! This week we are speaking with nationally renowned doctor, expert, speaker and advocate for women's integrative women's health Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz. Dr. Gilberg-Lenz recently attended the Wise Pause Event and we were excited to have this in person interview.
Dr. Gilberg-Lenz's new book MENOPAUSE BOOTCAMP encourages us to optimize our health and flourish as we age. The book is a 360 degree guide explaining menopause and midlife. She also emphasizes the emotional and mental health aspects of menopause. Many women ignore this aspect of menopause but it is a real struggle for them.
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