Episodes

Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
Catching Up with Singer and Songwriter Taylor Dayne
Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
This week we continue our "Catching Up Series" with the incredible singer, songwriter and author Taylor Dayne.
From her first hit in 1987 "Tell It To My Heart" to her recent stint as Ms. Popcorn on The Masked Singer, Taylor has continued to make hits, tour and entertain us on our TV screens. She shares what it is what like to hit stardom in her early 20's (she had a total of 7 U.S. top hits in a short period of time), open for Michael Jackson's BAD tour, adopt her twins (now 21) and still be busy with her tours today.
Some of her stories took us right back to wonderful memories of the 80's. You can catch the full video of this episode on our YouTube channel: link is below.
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Wednesday Oct 05, 2022
What Post Menopausal Women Need to Know with Dr. Sharon Malone
Wednesday Oct 05, 2022
Wednesday Oct 05, 2022
What happens to post menopausal women? We talk a lot on the show about perimenopause and the actual day of menopause, but what happens to your body for the next 30 to 40 years?
We invited Dr. Sharon Malone to answer this question and more. Dr. Malone is a world renowned Obgyn and the Chief Medical Offer of Alloy. She shares what to expect after your periods have ended and how your body may respond.
She answers questions including
- When bleeding may be a cause for concern
- The role of HRTs in postemenopausal women
- What changes are permanent and what may still change as we age.
- What we can do to help our bodies age well.
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Wednesday Sep 28, 2022
Balance Your Immune System with Dr. Heather Moday
Wednesday Sep 28, 2022
Wednesday Sep 28, 2022
We hear a great deal about the importance of boosting our immune systems. Dr. Heather Moday would argue that is more important to balance them.
Dr. Moday is a Board Certified Immunologist, Allergist and Functional Medicine Physician with over 25 years of experience. She is also author of The Immunotype Breakthrough, Your Personalized Plan to Balance Your Immune System, Optimize Health and Build Lifelong Resilience.
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Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
Stand in Your Power with Jen Marples
Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
Why are many midlife women afraid to stand in their own power? Do they think it is selfish? Intimidating? Overwhelming?
We invited Jen Marples on the show this week to talk about personal power and the need for more women to support on another. Jen is an entrepreneur, business leader, motivational speaker, and podcaster. She is also a believer that we are never too old and it is never too late to stand in your own power.
Learn the ways we can feel empowered and how we can help other midlife women to do the same. Community becomes more important as we age and we are truly stronger together.
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Wednesday Sep 14, 2022
Declutter Your Home and Life with Tracy McCubbin
Wednesday Sep 14, 2022
Wednesday Sep 14, 2022
This week we are getting organized with Tracy McCubbin. Tracy believes that in order to get to the bottom of the clutter, you need to address not just what is there, but why it is there.
We discuss the clutter blocks that keep may be keeping your home a mess. Once you identify them, you can then correct them. We also discuss her upcoming book, Make Space for Happiness: How to Stop Attracting Clutter and Start Magnetizing the Life You Want.
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Wednesday Sep 07, 2022
Catching Up with Melissa Rivers
Wednesday Sep 07, 2022
Wednesday Sep 07, 2022
Welcome to Season 4 of Hot Flashes & Cool Topics and we are starting this season with the incredible Melissa Rivers.
Many will remember Melissa as her mother Joan River's partner for E's Red Carpet and Fashion Police. Her honest reviews of fashion mixed with her mother's equally honest but sometimes brutal commentary were a staple during every award season.
Melissa is also a podcaster and author. Her new book, Lies My Mother Told Me, Tall Tales form a Short Woman Is a laugh out loud read. The book is a satirical look into conversations that she imagines her mom would have and it will make you laugh and miss Joan Rivers even more.
Find Lies My Mother Told Me wherever you purchase books.
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Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
Weight Gain in Midlife and How to Lose It Safely
Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
Weight gain in midlife is one of the most frequent topics requested by our listeners. Why am I gaining weight? Is it hormonally based? Why can I do the same things I have always done but not lose weight? Help!
We invited Val Schonberg, a certified Menopause nutritionist and dietician, to a 2020 virtual event to answer many of your questions. Val explained:
- why we tend to gain weight in midlife (especially in our middle)
- the role hormones play in weight gain
- proper nutritional choices
- how to change your diet and exercise routine
- how to lose the weight safely and effectively
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Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
Menopause MythBusters with Dr. Heather Hirsch
Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
This week we are replaying our interview with Dr. Heather Hirsch (July 31, 2020). Dr. Hirsch is an internal medicine physician, specializing in women's health and menopause care. She runs the Midlife and Menopause Clinic at Brigham at Women's Center and she is also an instructor at Harvard Medical School.
Since opening the clinic in Boston, Dr. Hirsch has spent a great deal of time correcting the myths of menopause. Women are told:
- you are too young
- you need too few or too many tests
- HRTs are dangerous
- it is too early or late to start on hormone replacement
and many more.
On this week's episode, we discuss the clinic, the correct information we should be receiving and Dr. Hirsch's plans for the next generation of doctors.
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Wednesday Aug 17, 2022
Osteoporosis and Bone Density: What You Need to Know.
Wednesday Aug 17, 2022
Wednesday Aug 17, 2022
Did you know that over 54 millions Americans have Osteoporosis or low bone mass? Worldwide, the statistics are much higher but most people don't even realize they have it.
That is why we invited Claire Gill, CEO of the National Osteoporosis Foundation to answer our questions on bone health and midlife including:
-What is Osteoporosis?
-How do you test for bone density?
-What happens during Menopause?
-Is it hereditary?
- What can you do to treat it?
These questions and many more are answered on this week's episode.
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Wednesday Aug 10, 2022
Why Does Our Hair Change As We Age?
Wednesday Aug 10, 2022
Wednesday Aug 10, 2022
Why does our hair change as we age, especially in menopause?
In Season 1, we asked this questions and many more to trichologist Lisa Caddy. Lisa works at Philip Kingsley to help men and women with a variety of hair concerns.
Lisa explained that women can have female pattern baldness, genetic predisposition to hair loss, hair shedding and scalp issues. Whether it is from poor nutrition, traction alopecia, follicle sensity, health issues, stress or menopause, Lisa shares what we can do to help improve our hair volume and texture.
We also talk about how often to wash our hair, why we get grey hair and what products can help.
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