HOT FLASHES & COOL TOPICS

Do you dread the Fall time change?  Is it too many hours of darkness?

This week we are speaking with Dr. Norman Rosenthal, author of Defeating SAD: A Guide to Health and Happiness through the Seasons.  Dr. Rosenthal explains the difference between SAD and the winter blues and the options to help mitigate the depressive symptoms.

Light Therapy Boxes are a very helpful solution and we have included several brands Dr. Rosenthal recommends in our show notes.

Show Notes with Links: www.hotflashescooltopics.com

FOLLOW US ON:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotflashesandcooltopics/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6ssWfO0qeZYEIs6TzrKBHQ

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/657557054765087

 

Want to Leave a Review for Hot Flashes and Cool Topics? Here’s How:

For Apple Podcasts on an iPhone or iOS device:

• Open the Apple Podcast App on your device.
• Click on the “search” icon
• Type into the search bar “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” and click on the show
• Towards the bottom, look for “Ratings and Reviews”
• Click on “Write a Review” and leave us your thoughts and comments!

For Apple Podcasts on a computer:

• On the Apple Podcasts website, go to the search bar and type “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics”
• After clicking on the show, find the “Listen on Apple Podcasts” button and click on it
• The “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” podcast should open on the Apple Podcasts application
• Keep scrolling on the page until you see “Ratings and Reviews”
• Click on “See All”
• If you want to give us a five-star rating, hover over the empty stars!
• If you want to leave your thoughts and comments, click on “Write a Review”!

We are replaying our 10 Most Popular Episodes of 2023 and Dr. Zoe Martinez's episode is #9.

Dr. Zoe Martinez is a Board Certified Psychiatrist who specializes in children and adult ADHD and she is also a clinician at Done Mental Health Services.  Done offers online services to diagnose and treat ADHD.

Women are 50% less likely to be diagnosed with ADHD. Many women chalk symptoms up to hormones or a busy schedule but if you have trouble focusing, prioritizing facts or remembering appointments and schedules, it may be more.

Show Notes/Links: www.hotflashescooltopics.com

FOLLOW US ON:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotflashesandcooltopics/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6ssWfO0qeZYEIs6TzrKBHQ

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/657557054765087

 

Want to Leave a Review for Hot Flashes and Cool Topics? Here’s How:

For Apple Podcasts on an iPhone or iOS device:

• Open the Apple Podcast App on your device.
• Click on the “search” icon
• Type into the search bar “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” and click on the show
• Towards the bottom, look for “Ratings and Reviews”
• Click on “Write a Review” and leave us your thoughts and comments!

For Apple Podcasts on a computer:

• On the Apple Podcasts website, go to the search bar and type “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics”
• After clicking on the show, find the “Listen on Apple Podcasts” button and click on it
• The “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” podcast should open on the Apple Podcasts application
• Keep scrolling on the page until you see “Ratings and Reviews”
• Click on “See All”
• If you want to give us a five-star rating, hover over the empty stars!
• If you want to leave your thoughts and comments, click on “Write a Review”!

This episode originally aired in February, 2023.  At the time, Veozah (the non-hormonal treatment for moderate to severe hot flashes) was still under consideration for FDA approval but as of May, it has been approved.  

We had an important conversation with Dr. Nanette Santoro,  Ob/Gyn, professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and associated with Astellas, the pharmeutical brand that launched Veozah.  

She answer our questions on Veozah's use and effectiveness as well as  concerns.  

Show Notes from February: www.hotflashescooltopics.com

FOLLOW US ON:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotflashesandcooltopics/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6ssWfO0qeZYEIs6TzrKBHQ

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/657557054765087

 

Want to Leave a Review for Hot Flashes and Cool Topics? Here’s How:

For Apple Podcasts on an iPhone or iOS device:

• Open the Apple Podcast App on your device.
• Click on the “search” icon
• Type into the search bar “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” and click on the show
• Towards the bottom, look for “Ratings and Reviews”
• Click on “Write a Review” and leave us your thoughts and comments!

For Apple Podcasts on a computer:

• On the Apple Podcasts website, go to the search bar and type “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics”
• After clicking on the show, find the “Listen on Apple Podcasts” button and click on it
• The “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” podcast should open on the Apple Podcasts application
• Keep scrolling on the page until you see “Ratings and Reviews”
• Click on “See All”
• If you want to give us a five-star rating, hover over the empty stars!
• If you want to leave your thoughts and comments, click on “Write a Review”!

The holidays are their own kind of crazy: family, crowds, difficult memories and it can be hard to find the calm.  

On this week's episode, we talk to author Brigid Delaney about finding Ataraxia (sense of calm) when the external world feels chaotic.  Brigid's new book is called REASONS NOT TO WORRY: How to Be Stoic in Chaotic Times.  She references stoicism as a practice where we can choose to control our reactions and character and release control of all else.

Show Notes/Links: www.hotflashescooltopics.com

FOLLOW US ON:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotflashesandcooltopics/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6ssWfO0qeZYEIs6TzrKBHQ

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/657557054765087

 

Want to Leave a Review for Hot Flashes and Cool Topics? Here’s How:

For Apple Podcasts on an iPhone or iOS device:

• Open the Apple Podcast App on your device.
• Click on the “search” icon
• Type into the search bar “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” and click on the show
• Towards the bottom, look for “Ratings and Reviews”
• Click on “Write a Review” and leave us your thoughts and comments!

For Apple Podcasts on a computer:

• On the Apple Podcasts website, go to the search bar and type “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics”
• After clicking on the show, find the “Listen on Apple Podcasts” button and click on it
• The “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” podcast should open on the Apple Podcasts application
• Keep scrolling on the page until you see “Ratings and Reviews”
• Click on “See All”
• If you want to give us a five-star rating, hover over the empty stars!
• If you want to leave your thoughts and comments, click on “Write a Review”!

Ozempic? Wegovy? Zepbound? Menopausal women are being bombarded with new weight loss medications as the possible answer to menopause weight gain. 

But, are they the right answer?

We went straight to the source and spoke with Dr. Daniela Hurtado.  Dr. Hurtado is a physician and scientist and she is part of the Mayo Clinic's Precision Medicine for Obesity Program.  She explains why weight gain is happening to midlife women, a variety of different options that may help and the "skinny" on these medications.

As always, talk to your doctor about your personal journey before making any decisions.

Show Notes: www.hotflashescooltopics.com

FOLLOW US ON:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotflashesandcooltopics/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6ssWfO0qeZYEIs6TzrKBHQ

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/657557054765087

 

Want to Leave a Review for Hot Flashes and Cool Topics? Here’s How:

For Apple Podcasts on an iPhone or iOS device:

• Open the Apple Podcast App on your device.
• Click on the “search” icon
• Type into the search bar “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” and click on the show
• Towards the bottom, look for “Ratings and Reviews”
• Click on “Write a Review” and leave us your thoughts and comments!

For Apple Podcasts on a computer:

• On the Apple Podcasts website, go to the search bar and type “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics”
• After clicking on the show, find the “Listen on Apple Podcasts” button and click on it
• The “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” podcast should open on the Apple Podcasts application
• Keep scrolling on the page until you see “Ratings and Reviews”
• Click on “See All”
• If you want to give us a five-star rating, hover over the empty stars!
• If you want to leave your thoughts and comments, click on “Write a Review”!

We have a phenomenal episode this week with actress Linda Gray.  You will remember Linda from her iconic role as Sue Ellen Ewing on Dallas and she is now starring in A Diva's Christmas: Ladies of the 80's on Lifetime.

Linda shares incredible stories from her time on Dallas, from her career and her personal life.  She is an amazing example of a Prime Woman living her best life.

Show Notes: www.hotflashesccooltopics.com

FOLLOW US ON:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotflashesandcooltopics/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6ssWfO0qeZYEIs6TzrKBHQ

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/657557054765087

 

Want to Leave a Review for Hot Flashes and Cool Topics? Here’s How:

For Apple Podcasts on an iPhone or iOS device:

• Open the Apple Podcast App on your device.
• Click on the “search” icon
• Type into the search bar “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” and click on the show
• Towards the bottom, look for “Ratings and Reviews”
• Click on “Write a Review” and leave us your thoughts and comments!

For Apple Podcasts on a computer:

• On the Apple Podcasts website, go to the search bar and type “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics”
• After clicking on the show, find the “Listen on Apple Podcasts” button and click on it
• The “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” podcast should open on the Apple Podcasts application
• Keep scrolling on the page until you see “Ratings and Reviews”
• Click on “See All”
• If you want to give us a five-star rating, hover over the empty stars!
• If you want to leave your thoughts and comments, click on “Write a Review”!

What do you want for the holidays?  This is often be a difficult question for women in midlife and beyond. 

Don't worry, this episode has you covered!  We share must have gifts from our 2023 Gift Guide for Midlife Women and the giveaways for our 5th Annual 12 Days of Holiday Giveaways starting 11/29.

Find more information for both on: www.hotflashescooltopics.com

FOLLOW US ON:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotflashesandcooltopics/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6ssWfO0qeZYEIs6TzrKBHQ

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/657557054765087

 

Want to Leave a Review for Hot Flashes and Cool Topics? Here’s How:

For Apple Podcasts on an iPhone or iOS device:

• Open the Apple Podcast App on your device.
• Click on the “search” icon
• Type into the search bar “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” and click on the show
• Towards the bottom, look for “Ratings and Reviews”
• Click on “Write a Review” and leave us your thoughts and comments!

For Apple Podcasts on a computer:

• On the Apple Podcasts website, go to the search bar and type “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics”
• After clicking on the show, find the “Listen on Apple Podcasts” button and click on it
• The “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” podcast should open on the Apple Podcasts application
• Keep scrolling on the page until you see “Ratings and Reviews”
• Click on “See All”
• If you want to give us a five-star rating, hover over the empty stars!
• If you want to leave your thoughts and comments, click on “Write a Review”!

Does ageism cause employers to undervalue the 50+ demographic?  That would be a resounding YES!  This week we are speaking to Janine Vanderburg, former Director of Changing the Narrative, a leading anti-ageism initiative.

We talk about Change the Narrative's work in offering workshops to help with employees as well as employers to highlight the value of quality experience.  Language matters, experience matters and she is working to help corporations to recognize both.

Show Notes/Links: www.hotflashescooltopics.com

Let's end ageism together: https://changingthenarrativeco.org/

FOLLOW US ON:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotflashesandcooltopics/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6ssWfO0qeZYEIs6TzrKBHQ

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/657557054765087

 

Want to Leave a Review for Hot Flashes and Cool Topics? Here’s How:

For Apple Podcasts on an iPhone or iOS device:

• Open the Apple Podcast App on your device.
• Click on the “search” icon
• Type into the search bar “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” and click on the show
• Towards the bottom, look for “Ratings and Reviews”
• Click on “Write a Review” and leave us your thoughts and comments!

For Apple Podcasts on a computer:

• On the Apple Podcasts website, go to the search bar and type “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics”
• After clicking on the show, find the “Listen on Apple Podcasts” button and click on it
• The “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” podcast should open on the Apple Podcasts application
• Keep scrolling on the page until you see “Ratings and Reviews”
• Click on “See All”
• If you want to give us a five-star rating, hover over the empty stars!
• If you want to leave your thoughts and comments, click on “Write a Review”!

Who is your wing woman? Your ride or die? 

This week we are exploring the importance of female friendships with Kimothy Joy, author of Extraordinary Wing Women: True Stories of Life-Altering, World-Changing Sisterhood.  

The book is a beautifully illustrated gift book celebrating the beauty, power, and joy of female friendship.  From sisters in the spotlight to women liberating women, the book shares stories that highlight the importance of friendship and sisterhood.

Show Notes: www.hotflashescooltopics.com

FOLLOW US ON:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotflashesandcooltopics/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6ssWfO0qeZYEIs6TzrKBHQ

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/657557054765087

 

Want to Leave a Review for Hot Flashes and Cool Topics? Here’s How:

For Apple Podcasts on an iPhone or iOS device:

• Open the Apple Podcast App on your device.
• Click on the “search” icon
• Type into the search bar “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” and click on the show
• Towards the bottom, look for “Ratings and Reviews”
• Click on “Write a Review” and leave us your thoughts and comments!

For Apple Podcasts on a computer:

• On the Apple Podcasts website, go to the search bar and type “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics”
• After clicking on the show, find the “Listen on Apple Podcasts” button and click on it
• The “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” podcast should open on the Apple Podcasts application
• Keep scrolling on the page until you see “Ratings and Reviews”
• Click on “See All”
• If you want to give us a five-star rating, hover over the empty stars!
• If you want to leave your thoughts and comments, click on “Write a Review”!

This week we are sharing a great conversation with actress Dot Marie Jones. 

The conversation fell safely within the parameters of the SAF/AFTRA strike but it was such fun to discuss her acting journey that led to 3 Emmy nominations, her 15X World Champion Title in arm wresting, Broadway, her health and of course, her menopause experience.

Show Notes/Links: www.hotflashescooltopics.com

FOLLOW US ON:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotflashesandcooltopics/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6ssWfO0qeZYEIs6TzrKBHQ

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/657557054765087

 

Want to Leave a Review for Hot Flashes and Cool Topics? Here’s How:

For Apple Podcasts on an iPhone or iOS device:

• Open the Apple Podcast App on your device.
• Click on the “search” icon
• Type into the search bar “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” and click on the show
• Towards the bottom, look for “Ratings and Reviews”
• Click on “Write a Review” and leave us your thoughts and comments!

For Apple Podcasts on a computer:

• On the Apple Podcasts website, go to the search bar and type “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics”
• After clicking on the show, find the “Listen on Apple Podcasts” button and click on it
• The “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” podcast should open on the Apple Podcasts application
• Keep scrolling on the page until you see “Ratings and Reviews”
• Click on “See All”
• If you want to give us a five-star rating, hover over the empty stars!
• If you want to leave your thoughts and comments, click on “Write a Review”!