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The podcast voice for women 50+. 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.
The podcast voice for women 50+. 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.
Episodes

Saturday May 08, 2021
Mothers and Daughters: Complicated Relationships, Cults and Closure with Ronit Plank
Saturday May 08, 2021
Saturday May 08, 2021
Bonus Episode! We talk to Ronit Plank about her new Memoir, When She Comes Back. It is the story of her mother, who left Ronit and her sister to become a member of a cult and how she healed the relationship when her mother returned.
Ronit is host & producer of the award-winning podcast And Then Everything Changed featuring interviews with survivors, authors, thought leaders, and people in recovery about pivotal moments in their lives & decisions that have defined them. When She Comes Back, her memoir about the loss of her mother to the guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh is her first book.
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Wednesday May 05, 2021
Wednesday May 05, 2021
On this episode, we speak to Laura Geller, CEO of Laura Geller Beauty.
From an early age, Laura Geller has had a love affair with beauty. Her passion led her to become a successful make-up artist. But it was Laura’s devotion to making make-up work for real women that led her to create her own beauty brand and launch it on QVC over 23 years ago.
We talk about the company's pivot to exclusively showcasing models over 40, how her products work well with mature skin and her personal journey.
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www.hotflashescooltopics.com

Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
How to Shop Smarter: Find the Best Deals with Trae Bodge
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
Do you find it difficult to pay full price for a product or service? You are not alone.
On this episode, we talk to Smart Shopper and TV Commentator Trae Bodge. Trae has appeared on TV hundreds of times; including Good Morning America’s GMA3, NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt, Inside Edition, CNBC, and local network affiliates nationwide. She is a contributor at MSN.com and Millie Magazine for Synchrony, and her writing and expert commentary have appeared in Newsweek, Woman’s Day, Forbes, USNews.com, Kiplinger, Marketwatch, Yahoo Finance, and numerous others.
Trae talks about the deals we should be looking for this Spring and those purchases we should avoid. She also details some great apps that are "must adds" to every computer.
Listen and subscribe on any podcast platform.
www.hotflashescooltopics.com

Wednesday Apr 21, 2021
Womaness: Modern Menopause Products at a Target Near You
Wednesday Apr 21, 2021
Wednesday Apr 21, 2021
Menopausal products now be found at Target. Yes, we said Target!
An innovative collection of modern menopause products, Womaness is the first line of defense against perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms, from hot flashes to brain fog, fine lines to vaginal dryness, low libido to bladder leaks. Created by Sally Mueller and Michelle Jacobs, who collectively have helped to launch and define some of the most popular women lifestyle brands, they saw an opportunity to serve the 50+ million women who are not only unfamiliar with the symptoms of menopause but how to treat them.
They set out to create Womaness to address these issues and spark the power of menopositivity - a radiant dynamic outlook that embraces who we are today. Finally, easy access to quality products.

Wednesday Apr 14, 2021
Thrive in Menopause: Weight Loss and Fitness with Amanda Thebe
Wednesday Apr 14, 2021
Wednesday Apr 14, 2021
This episode we dive back into a discuss on Menopause symptoms, challenges and options with Amanda Thebe. Amanda's book is Menopocalypse: How I Learned to Thrive During Menopause and How You Can Too! She discusses nutrition, exercise and symptom relief.
AMANDA THEBE is a personal trainer with nearly thirty years of experience in the fitness industry. She is a popular guest on podcasts and online summits, and her health and fitness tips have been featured in media outlets like Shape, Prevention, Healthline, Global News and The Doctors. She lives in Houston, Texas.
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Friday Apr 09, 2021
SeeMe Beauty: Skincare Made Just for 80's Girls
Friday Apr 09, 2021
Friday Apr 09, 2021
Bonus Episode: HFCT20 for 20% off all products
We love to showcase products that are addressing the concerns of women in midlife and beyond. SeeMe Is one such skincare product line!
Ingredients such as Artichoke leaf extract, Avocado oil, Dill extract, Turmeric and Vitamin B3 help retain moisture, look visibly firmer and feel smoother. As the founders like to say "When your skin changes, change your skin care, not your attitude".
Proctor & Gamble is the corporation behind SeeMe Beauty and is creating several products for women in midlife and beyond. Bravo!

Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
Gretchen Carlson: Former Fox News Anchor and Advocate Against Sexual Harassment
Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
On this episode, we speak with Gretchen Carlson. Gretchen is an internationally recognized advocate for women’s rights whose bold actions against Fox News Chairman Roger Ailes helped pave the way for the global #MeToo movement. Named one of Time Magazine’s “100 Most Influential People in the World,” she is the author of the bestselling books “Be Fierce” and “Getting Real.”
One of America’s most successful television journalists, Gretchen has reported our nation’s biggest stories for nearly two decades at CBS News and FOX News. Since 2017, she has advocated in Congress for the bipartisan “Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act,” co-founded the non-profit Lift Our Voices to eradicate forced arbitration and NDAs and returned to television as a special contributor to the new People Magazine show PEOPLE TV. Carlson also hosts a daily straight down the middle news podcast “Get The News With Gretchen Carlson” on Quake Media.

Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
Begin Again: Lifelong Learning with Author Tom Vanderbilt
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
In this episode, we speak with author Tom Vanderbilt about his new book. Beginner: The Joy and Transformative Power of Lifelong Learning describes Tom's year of learning new things purely for the sake of learning. He tackles five skills, choosing them for their difficulty to master and their lack of marketability–chess, singing, surfing, drawing, and juggling. Along the way, he explores the fascinating psychology and science behind the benefits of becoming an adult beginner. Enjoy the conversation!
https://tomvanderbilt.com/books/beginners-the-joy-and-transformative-power-of-lifelong-learning/

Wednesday Mar 24, 2021
Marilu Henner: Living Her Best Life and Remembering It All
Wednesday Mar 24, 2021
Wednesday Mar 24, 2021
We are celebrating our 100th Episode with the amazing actress Marilu Henner. Along with starring in over thirty films, six Broadway shows, and two hit classic sitcoms, “Taxi” and “Evening Shade,” this five-time Golden Globe® nominee is also a New York Times best-selling author of ten books on health, parenting, memory, and lifestyle improvement. She also hosts "The Marilu Henner Show" radio show, she has also competed on The Apprentice and Dancing With the Stars.
Marilu is busy, happy and healthy and sharing her secrets with our listeners.
Make sure to listen and subscribe!
www.hotflashescooltopics.com

Friday Mar 19, 2021
Ten Tips To Look and Feel Your Best with Melissa Meyers
Friday Mar 19, 2021
Friday Mar 19, 2021
We are joined again by our favorite Midlife Lifestyle Expert, Melissa Meyers. On this bonus episode, she is sharing her 10 Top Tips To Look and Feel Your Best. From beauty to exercise and self care to sleep, Melissa shares her favorite products and tricks that will benefit each of the 10 tips.
Melissa Meyers is the Founder and Creative Director of the inspirational lifestyle blog, The Glow Girl. She is an LA-based social media influencer, content creator, and lifestyle writer. With over 20 years of editorial experience covering beauty, fashion, wellness, and lifestyle, Melissa is passionate about sharing her tips with other women on how to look and feel their best at any age.
