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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 Feb 16, 2022
Wednesday Feb 16, 2022
This episode is part 1 of our 2 part conversation with Ginger Zee. Ginger is the chief meteorologist at ABC News, reporting on the nation’s weather for “Good Morning America” and across ABC News broadcasts and digital platforms.
She is also a survivor. In her first book, NATURAL DISASTER, Ginger is honest and open in sharing her struggles with mental health. In her new book, A LITTLE CLOSER TO HOME, she dives even deeper into her upbringing, several of her traumas (including rape and suicide) and her search for treatment. Her story is such an important one to tell and we hope it will resonate with many of our listeners.
Part 2 will be up on Friday.
A LITTLE CLOSER TO HOME: HOW I FOUND THE CALM AFTER THE STORM
https://www.amazon.com/Little-Closer-Home-Found-After/dp/1368042007
SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE: 1-800-273-8255
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Wednesday Feb 09, 2022
Wednesday Feb 09, 2022
It's the holiday time of chocolate and flowers, but who says we can't buy our own?
Our guest this week is Katie Phillips, founder of The School of Self Love for Women. Katie teaches women how to live a more authentic, aligned and empowered life. In other words, how to unapologetically love ourselves!
Katie believes we must first do our own internal work before we can find our energetic match whether that be your soulmate, attracting new opportunities or living the abundant life that you deserve.
As one of her popular talks is titled, "Love Yourself Woman!"
Check out all of Katie's programs at:
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Wednesday Feb 02, 2022
Wednesday Feb 02, 2022
This week we talk to Jannine Versi, COO of Elektra Health and Jacqueline Giannelli, a board certified family nurse practitioner about the benefits of testosterone use for women in menopause.
We discuss the increased energy and sexual drive that testosterone can offer vs. the potential side effects. They share how best to use testosterone and the difficulties women have in obtaining prescriptions.
Elektra Health is on a mission to smash the menopause taboo by empowering women with evidence-based education, care & community.
Get your questions on testosterone this week on Hot Flashes & Cool Topics.
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
Who wants to fly luxury class for free? We mean flat bed, first class, overseas flights that are normally thousands of dollars for absolutely nothing. Sign us up!
This week we invited Owen Beiny, known to the world as The Points Partner to explain how it is possible: how to use the correct credit cards to accumulate lots of points that can then be used for mileage tickets, ubers and more. Owen will explain the best credit cards to use, how to best use them and how to redeem the points in the most effective way.
Owen has on online course Fly Free Academy which will teach anyone how to maximize benefits and Is offering our listeners 10% off with promo code: FLY.
Link to course: https://academy.thepointspartner.com/a/2147500409/BznMZ4uk
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Friday Jan 21, 2022
Friday Jan 21, 2022
We continue our conversation with the amazing Cindy Williams, a/k/a Shirley Feeney of Laverne & Shirley.
We pick up as she was leaving Laverne & Shirley and pregnant with her first child. She shares the story of how she developed the idea for a remake of Father of The Bride even though her first choice for the father was Jack Nicholson. She raised her family while still staring in theater and many guest roles.
She is about to embark on a limited city One Woman Show called Me Myself & Shirley. Check our show notes for the cities and how to purchase.
www.hotflashescooltopics.com
Wednesday Jan 19, 2022
Wednesday Jan 19, 2022
Schlemiel, Schlimazel! Hasenpfeffer Incorporated! We're going to do it! The week we shared an conversation with the incomparable Cindy Williams, a/k/a Shirley Feeney.
Laverne & Shirley was a tv classic that ran from 1976-1983 and was a much loved part of our childhood. Tuesday nights we turned on the show to watch two independent women (living in their basement apartment working at Shotz Brewery) get into and out of all sorts of trouble. The comedic relationship between Cindy and Penny. Marshall was electric.
Cindy tells wonderful stories of her time on Laverne & Shirley. In part 2 (up on Friday), we share how she came up with the idea for the remake of Father of the Bride and her new one woman show. Cindy is now on the road with her one woman show sharing memories of the show and her life. You don't want to miss it!
Tickets at https://www.memyselfandshirley.com/
Show Notes and more: www.hotflashescooltopics.com
Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
When Michele Obama asks you to join her Get Moving Campaign, you know you are making a difference in people's lives! This week our guest is personal trainer Kaisa Keranen, a fitness instructor who was not only a part of that campaign but also has an M.S. in Sports Performance & Injury Prevention.
Kaisa believes we should be asking ourselves the question - "How would we like to move our body today?" and then get going. If you are not even at the start gate yet, you can still move. If you have pre-existing conditions, you can still move. There is no need to compare your exercise program to a killer gym workout. Who needs that in midlife and beyond?
Kaisa has started a just move program (found on her website (Kaisafit.com) where you can choose programs that include start, mobility. dance, strength, core, yoga and more. Her programs meet us where we are at and Kaisa's exercise motto is "health is a feeling not a look.".
Movement heals!
Kaisa is offering our listeners a FREE month or 50% off of her year long programs by using the code HOT FLASHES
*Always check with your doctor before beginning a fitness program*
https://justmove.com/hotflashes/
Wednesday Jan 05, 2022
Wednesday Jan 05, 2022
Dan Buettner is an explorer, National Geographic Fellow, award-winning journalist and producer, and New York Times bestselling author. He discovered the five places in the world – dubbed blue zones hotspots – where people live the longest, healthiest lives.
On this week's episode, we talk to Dan about the 9 common traits that those who live in the Blue Zones share and about his new book, The Blue Zones Challenge, A 4-Week Plan for a Longer, Better Life. The traits are move naturally, have purpose, downshift daily, belong, put family first, eat until 80% full, find your tribe, drink in moderation and eat mostly plant based.
Dan shares the secrets he has learned for longevity and the simple lifestyle changes that you can make to increase your life expectancy.
Wednesday Dec 29, 2021
Wednesday Dec 29, 2021
Do you know what ingredients are in your skincare or lotions? Do you know what Clean Beauty means? This week we went straight to an expert for the answers.
Kathryn Dickinson is founder of Aillea Beauty Boutiques (and online) and she has over 20 years experience in the beauty industry. After developing severe allergies in midlife, Kathryn needed to become the industry expert in safe ingredients with effective and high performing products. She has now spent years doing extensive research on ingredients, regulations and brands.
After thorough vetting, Dickinson finally found products that met her lofty standards on all fronts and started AILLEA, now considered the gold standard of curated clean, conscious beauty. We talk about what is considered clean beauty and products that she recommends.
Wednesday Dec 22, 2021
Wednesday Dec 22, 2021
The holidays can be a stressful time for many people who have lost a loved one or may be caring for someone who is ill. We invited Dr. Kathryn Mannix to discuss death, palliative care and how to have those difficult conversations.
Dr. Mannix has over 30 years of experience and has witnessed 10,000 - 15,000 deaths. In her book With The End in Mind, Dr. Mannix explains that the process of death (unless under tragic circumstances) can be quite peaceful for the patient and that brings comfort to the family. Her ability to hold these important conversations in a peaceful and caring way is evident throughout our interview.
In her new book, Listen: How to Find the Words for Tender Conversations, Dr. Mannix explains how to have "difficult" conversations from death to sexuality or adoption in the least stressful way possible. She uses the analogy of a dance where each partner in a tender discussion must "join in and take turns." She offers invaluable tools to make your journey a little easier to navigate.
https://withtheendinmind.co.uk/about-the-author/
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