Some Like It Hott

Do you wonder why women don’t know more about menopause, even though it happens (and has been happening for centuries) to every woman on the planet? Why we are left to suffer in silence, not knowing that there are simple solutions to common issues such as hot flashes, weight gain, bloating, hair loss, dryness (everywhere!) and irritability? Well wonder no more, menopause warriors! Our hosts Franca and Sarah Jane interview doctors, hormone gurus, therapists, nutritionists and experts from many backgrounds who are here to shed light on what you and millions of other women are going through, and show you how to journey through menopause with joy, dignity and grace, instead of the unnecessary pain, frustration and loneliness that many of us go through. Come, join us make real changes in women’s health! Let’s open the discussion, and Embrace The Heat!

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Episodes (28)

June 10, 2024 53 mins

SEASON 3 BONUS EPISODE: MENOPAUSE PRODUCT REVIEWS

Join us in the conversation as we try and then rate some products that are meant to help women in menopause. We review the Rest Cooling Duvet and Neon Hippie's amazing products, including Aura Cleanse, Optimistic Eyes, Electric Flower Serum, Face Oil, Peptide Cream, and Nite Brite Night Cream.  We also try Tea Botanic's Hot […]
April 30, 2024 2 mins

SEASON 3: INTRODUCTION

Introduction: What's in store for you this season! Support the show https://www.instagram.com/slihpodcast/
April 27, 2024 54 mins

SEASON 3, EPISODE 5: YOUR HEART AND YOUR HEALTH

Epidemiologist and researcher Dr. Samar El Khoudry has a unique perspective on menopause.  As a volunteer for the American Heart Association, she has a lot to share with us about the relationship between menopause and heart disease in women, particularly the risk factors and healthy behaviors that can shed light on whether you might be […]
April 27, 2024 40 mins

SEASON 3, EPISODE 6: THE ENERGY OF HEALING

Leigh Richards is a certified quantum health coach specializing in energy healing.  She may be young, but she has quite a story to tell about her struggles with PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome), what helped her recover from it, and why she has dedicated her life to the study of quantum physics.  Hear how she found […]
April 27, 2024 63 mins

SEASON 3, EPISODE 7: OUR LOVELY BONES

Dr Rachel Novik and Dr. Madeline Cohn take a DEEP dive into all things osteoporosis! What is it, what happens with it, what can you do about it, and most importantly how can we prevent it from happening.  If osteoporosis issues are on your mind or in your family history, you will not want to […]

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Do you wonder why women don’t know more about menopause, even though it happens (and has been happening for centuries) to every woman on the planet? Why we are left to suffer in silence, not knowing that there are simple solutions to common issues such as hot flashes, weight gain, bloating, hair loss, dryness (everywhere!) and irritability? Well wonder no more, menopause warriors! Our hosts Franca and Sarah Jane interview doctors, hormone gurus, therapists, nutritionists and experts from many backgrounds who are here to shed light on what you and millions of other women are going through, and show you how to journey through menopause with joy, dignity and grace, instead of the unnecessary pain, frustration and loneliness that many of us go through. Come, join us make real changes in women’s health! Let’s open the discussion, and Embrace The Heat!
  • SEASON 3 BONUS EPISODE: MENOPAUSE PRODUCT REVIEWS

    Join us in the conversation as we try and then rate some products that are meant to help women in menopause. We review the Rest Cooling Duvet and Neon Hippie's amazing products, including Aura Cleanse, Optimistic Eyes, Electric Flower Serum, Face Oil, Peptide Cream, and Nite Brite Night Cream.  We also try Tea Botanic's Hot […]

  • SEASON 3: INTRODUCTION

    Introduction: What's in store for you this season! Support the show https://www.instagram.com/slihpodcast/

  • SEASON 3, EPISODE 2: LET'S HEAR IT FOR THE HERBS AND OILS!

    Jovanka Ciares, an integrative herbalist and nutrition coach, shares her wisdom and some of her own experiences prescribing and taking herbs and supplements to ease some common menopause symptoms.   *Some Like It HOTT bonus – Listen up to learn some sexy secrets on how to raise the heat in the bedroom! https://jovankaciares.com/ Support the […]

  • SEASON 3, EPISODE 1: THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING!!

    Niki Bezzant is a writer, speaker, journalist and author from New Zealand, who has literally written the book on menopause, entitled “This Changes Everything: The Honest Guide to Menopause and Perimenopause”!  We take time here to let Nikki share the wisdom she gleaned while researching and writing this informative yet totally readable, funny book.  Listen […]

  • SEASON 3, EPISODE 3: WHAT TO EAT, THAT IS THE QUESTION!

    Emma Elice Flint is a qualified Nutritionist, and author of The Happy Hormone Cookbook, The Low Histamine E-Cookbook and The Christmas Recipes E-Cookbook.  Emma speaks to us about all things diet and nutrition. Ever wondered what the best foods are for women our age and how they affect our hormones, organs and inflammation?  Listen to […]

  • SEASON 3, EPISODE 6: THE ENERGY OF HEALING

    Leigh Richards is a certified quantum health coach specializing in energy healing.  She may be young, but she has quite a story to tell about her struggles with PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome), what helped her recover from it, and why she has dedicated her life to the study of quantum physics.  Hear how she found […]

  • SEASON 3, EPISODE 4: OFFERING GENERAL AND WORKPLACE SUPPORT!

    Alessandra Henderson is a Cofounder, Board Member and Advisor of Elektra Health, an online women’s resource.  Elektra Health is a support network and guide for women seeking knowledge and treatment during menopause.  Alessandra talks about how she came to found this important company and how they are trying to revolutionize the health care industry by […]

  • SEASON 3, EPISODE 5: YOUR HEART AND YOUR HEALTH

    Epidemiologist and researcher Dr. Samar El Khoudry has a unique perspective on menopause.  As a volunteer for the American Heart Association, she has a lot to share with us about the relationship between menopause and heart disease in women, particularly the risk factors and healthy behaviors that can shed light on whether you might be […]

  • SEASON 3, EPISODE 7: OUR LOVELY BONES

    Dr Rachel Novik and Dr. Madeline Cohn take a DEEP dive into all things osteoporosis! What is it, what happens with it, what can you do about it, and most importantly how can we prevent it from happening.  If osteoporosis issues are on your mind or in your family history, you will not want to […]

  • SEASON 2, EP 7: WAIT, THERE'S AN APP FOR THIS?!?

    Our guest,  ANN GARNIER, was frustrated with the lack of information out there for women in menopause.  So she started an app called Midday Health, which  aims to transform the menopause journey for women worldwide and provide resources to illuminate for women what is happening and how to manage it.  HRT curious?  Take the test […]

  • SEASON 2, EP 6: IS THERE HELP FOR COTTON WOOL BRAIN?

    Our guest, SUE PAGE, helps us define the "menopause mind" which can include cotton wool brain/brain fog, losing words, forgetfulness and depression, and offers us some helpful solutions to improve our brain power while honoring our body during these challenging times. Sue is an integrative menopausal coach who can be found on instagram at @fortyfiftyfabulous.  […]

  • SEASON 2, EP 5: BEWARE! XENOESTROGENS ARE EVERYWHERE!

    Our guest,  DR AMY LARUE, educates us on xenoestrogens.  What are they, where do they exist, how do they disrupt your hormone balance (in men and women!), and what can we do to limit our exposure? Dr. Amy is a Vermont licensed holistic hormone therapist and naturopathic doctor practicing in Mississippi. You can find Dr. […]

  • SEASON 2, EP 4: WILL THIS DRINK HELP MY SITUATION?

    Our guest,  LAURA SHUCKBURGH, discusses women and their relationship to alcohol during this time in their lives, and delves into her own journey through the dark times into the light. Laura is a Life Coach based in Europe, and an Internationally certified NLP (Neuro Linguistic programming) practitioner of Time Line Therapy® and Hypnotherapy.  She can […]

  • SEASON 2, EP 3: WHAT'S SO MAGICAL ABOUT MENOPAUSE?

    Our guest,  LORRAINE MIANO, takes us through the 5 M’s of her magical menopause journey (meals, movement, mood, makeover and manifest), and explains how to embrace and celebrate this time of your life and make it magical. Lorraine is an Integrative holistic health coach certified in hormone health and author of the bestseller “The Magic […]

  • SEASON 2, EP 2: IS MENOPAUSE AFFECTING MY RELATIONSHIPS?

    Our guest,  NANCY SISCOWIC, also known as "The Menopause Lady," talks about how your hormones and physical menopause issues such as loss of libido, weight gain, hot flashes, dryness, depression may be affecting some of your relationships with your family and friends. She breaks down what is happening to your body and how it might […]

  • SEASON 2, EP 1: LIVING IN A POST-MENOPAUSAL WORLD

    Our guest,  DR MIRIAM GREENE, educates us about this post-menopausal period, that you may be living in for the next 30 or so years, and how to keep up your quality of life and protect your body during this time! Dr. Greene is a licensed OB/GYN in NYC, a member of NAMS (North American Menopause […]

  • SEASON 2: INTRODUCTION

    Thank you to our listeners, who helped keep us going, to our friends and family who have supported us and to our guests, who made Season 1 of this podcast possible.  We are honored to continue our work and push forward, as warriors on this menopause journey!  Season 2 continues to demystify and give real […]

  • SEASON 1, EPISODE 1: WHAT THE #$%& IS HAPPENING TO ME?

    Our guest,  DR ANTOANETA MUELLER, explains the physical effects of menopause, and some of her common solutions. She also explains the difference between bioidentical hormones and synthetic hormones, and takes us through the famed 2002 WHI study and the corresponding 2019 study.  Dr. Mueller is an Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialist in Long Beach, CA and […]

  • SEASON 1, EPISODE 2:  DOES TAKING HORMONES INCREASE YOUR RISK OF CANCER??

    Our guest, DR. KRISTI FUNK, breast cancer surgeon and founder of the Pink Lotus Foundation, talks to us about hormones and cancer, and shares her advice for avoiding cancer. Kristi Funk, M.D. is a board-certified breast cancer surgeon & physician, bestselling author, international keynote speaker and women’s health advocate. Dr. Funk  founded the Pink Lotus […]

  • SEASON 1, EPISODE 3:  LET'S TAKE A BREATHER!

    Our guest, DANIELLE HERING, explains breathwork and how it assists in dealing with some of the issues brought on by menopause.  We also delve into depression and other seldom discussed topics.  Danielle Hering, MFT is the founder of Thru The Heart and a Certified Breathwork Healer, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Danielle completed her […]

  • SEASON 1, EPISODE 4: YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT!

    Our guest, CHRISSY ROTH, talks to us about nutrition, supplements, and how what you put into your body during this time in your life can have a huge effect on how you feel, both mentally and physically!  Chrissy Roth is a mom, wife, Physical Therapist (who worked at UCLA Rehab and Sports Med) , Holistic […]

  • SEASON 1, EPISODE 5:  IS IT HOT IN HERE OR IS IT MY DEPLETING HORMONES?

    Our guest, hormone specialist and nutritionist coach  KAREN MARTEL,  tells us about her journey to a thin, happy self through hormone balancing and nutrition, and how she can help you achieve the same goal. Karen is a Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and expert in women’s weight loss, based in Vancouver, Canada. Support […]

  • SEASON 1, EPISODE 6:  USE IT OR LOSE IT!

    Our guest, Pelacore founder NATALIE PADVEEN, explains the importance of strengthening your pelvic floor to prevent incontinence, and gives us preventive exercises you can do right now at your desk that will help you. Natalie Padveen created an exercise system called Pelacore, which combines Pilates and Core exercise, works as a pelvic floor physical therapist […]

  • SEASON 1, EPISODE 7:  IT'S OH SO HOT (AND SEXY)!

    Our guest, KRIS AHMED, sex educator, explains the ins and outs of how our sexuality reacts to the physical changes of menopause and aging, and what's great about your new freedom. Kris Ahmed began her work in pubic health as a health educator teaching comprehensive sexuality education in schools and since then has been teaching […]

  • SEASON 1, EPISODE 8:  REAL WOMEN TALK REAL ISSUES!

    Our guests are 5 real women talking about their symptoms of menopause such as weight gain, irritability, thyroid, dryness in the hair skin and other places!  Our health educator, Kris Ahmed moderates and offers guidance on managing and addressing symptoms. Support the show https://www.instagram.com/slihpodcast/

  • SEASON 1, EPISODE 9:  EASTERN ALTERNATIVES!

    Our guest, Eastern medicine expert and certified acupuncturist  AHNJEL ALI, explains how herbs, supplements, acupuncture and a vegan cleanse can help you fly through these trying years!  Ahnjel has been a licensed acupuncturist and Medical  Herbalist since 1993 and a certified Sports nutritionist, based in Culver City, CA Support the show https://www.instagram.com/slihpodcast/

  • SEASON 1, EPISODE 10:  MENO-PRENEURS AND THEIR PRODUCTS!

    Our guests, ROCHELLE WEITZNER (Pause Well Aging), LOUISE NICHOLSON (Fifty One Apparel) AND LESLIE MYERS (Hot Girls Pearls), tell us how and why they got into the 18 billion dollar menopause market, and how their revolutionary products are shaping the way we experience menopause today.  Rochelle is the CEO of skin care company Pause Well […]

  • SEASON 1, EPISODE 11:  THE JOY AND FREEDOM OF MENOPAUSE!

    Our guest, OBGYN /Author/Medical Officer  DR ALYSSA DWECK, explains her take on why menopause can be the best time of your life, and why she became Chief Medical Officer for Bonafide menopause products.  She also debunks some common myths about menopause.  This lady speaks vagina, folks!  Dr. Dweck is the Chief Medical Officer for Bonafide. […]

  • Running vs Walking for Fast Fat Loss in Menopause

    Fast fat loss in menopause is not really the goal. Let’s be realistic and say this right out of the gate. Fast fat loss is a myth.  You may, however, drop inflammation fairly quickly with the right type of exercise.    Part 1: The Fat Burning Fundamentals Let’s start with the basics. When we talk […]

  • Ep #158: Bone Health Breakthroughs for Perimenopause and Menopause with Harleen Laroia

    In this podcast episode, we tackle bone health in perimenopause and menopause with expert guidance and real-world solutions. Host Andrea Donsky—a nutritionist with over 20 years of experience, menopause educator, published menopause researcher, and co-founder of WeAreMorphus. Joining her is Harlene Laroia, director of OsteoStrong Oakville and Toronto, who has dedicated her career to helping […]

  • 226 Start Cycle Syncing. The Secret To Feeling Better In Perimenopause with Laura Federico and Morgan Miller

    In this episode of Hello Hot Flash, we explore how cycle tracking—yes, even during perimenopause—can help you better understand your body, improve your mental health, and support hormonal balance. Guests Laura Federico and Morgan Miller, co-authors of The Cycle Book, explain how tuning into your cycle phases can reveal early signs of hormonal imbalance and […]

  • Thursday Thoughts – People Pleasing

    On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Lucy & I are talking about people pleasing. We all do it – particularly women – but is it actually serving us? The need to belong and be liked often sees us doing or saying things that aren’t in alignment with who we truly are. When we put the needs of […]

  • Peanut Butter Isn't Protein! How to hit protein goals without going over your calories

    Peanut Butter Isn't Protein! How to hit protein goals without going over your calories Not all “high protein” products are created equal — and in today’s episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the sneaky marketing that’s making you overshoot calories, carbs, and fats while still falling short on your protein goals. I’ll walk you […]

  • Take Up Space: A Perimenopause Body Builder on Her Strength Journey

    A Perimenopause bodybuilder shares her story on how to take up space and the history of women being strong before skinny.  Book author, Anne Marie Chaker, will surprise you about women’s empowerment and when skinny reared its ugly head. Stay ‘til the end and listen to a very subtle challenge we’ll give you about messages […]

  • Ep 488 A New Way to Party Without the Weight Gain

    Learn how I transformed my celebration season from a 6-week food free-for-all into mindful moments of savoring joy without the weight gain. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/488  

  • 20 – Hormones and metabolism: Unlocking the science with Professor Franck Mauvais-Jarvis

    “I don’t understand why we’re not shouting this from the rooftops, a simple medicine, a natural hormone, that can reduce the risk of both diabetes and breast cancer. That’s incredibly important, isn’t it?”      This week, Dr Louise Newson is joined by Franck Mauvais-Jarvis, Professor of Medicine at Tulane University and an endocrinologist specialising in […]

  • #136: Eat for Menopause: Symptom-Led Cooking with Karen Newby

    This week on Menomorphosis, I’m joined once again by the wonderful Karen Newby — nutritionist, author, and the go-to guide for using food to support your body through menopause. We’re diving into her brand-new book, The Natural Menopause Method Cookbook — a refreshing, symptom-led approach that takes the guesswork out of eating well during this […]

  • Eat for Menopause: Symptom-Led Cooking with Karen Newby

    This week on Menomorphosis, I’m joined once again by the wonderful Karen Newby — nutritionist, author, and the go-to guide for using food to support your body through menopause. We’re diving into her brand-new book, The Natural Menopause Method Cookbook — a refreshing, symptom-led approach that takes the guesswork out of eating well during this […]

  • Parenting, perimenopause & the mental load: Protecting your wellbeing in midlife

    In this episode of Meera’s Menopause Podcast, we dive into the emotional and mental toll of parenting in midlife – especially when layered with the hormonal shifts of perimenopause and menopause. I’m joined by parenting expert and author Anita Cleare to explore the often invisible mental load carried by mothers, how it affects our resilience, […]

Some Like It Hott

Do you wonder why women don’t know more about menopause, even though it happens (and has been happening for centuries) to every woman on the planet? Why we are left to suffer in silence, not knowing that there are simple solutions to common issues such as hot flashes, weight gain, bloating, hair loss, dryness (everywhere!) […]

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