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 (31)

June 19, 2026 ∙ 36 mins

SEASON 4, EPISODE 3 – PERIMENOPAUSE: PERILS AND PREVENTION

Dr. Mueller is back and here to tell us all about Perimenopause – what your mom never told you and more!  What it is, what is happening in your body, and what are some of the best practices for handling this volatile time!  Support the show https://www.instagram.com/slihpodcast/
March 1, 2026 ∙ 52 mins

SEASON 4, EPISODE 2: WE NEED OUR SLEEP!

Sleep Expert Dr. Whitney Roban, from Solve Our Sleep, tells us all about the importance of that good, deep, restorative sleep, and how it affects every system in your body.   She gives us some good tips and recommendations for getting that deep sleep and reminds us why it's essential to all of us, especially those […]
February 18, 2026 ∙ 59 mins

SEASON 4, EPISODE 1: HRTS ARE NOT YOUR ENEMY

Our guest, DR. KRISTI FUNK, breaks down the latest developments now that the FDA has removed black box warnings from HRT products!  She also educates us on what you can do to prevent breast cancer, including sleeping more, and drinking less! Support the show https://www.instagram.com/slihpodcast/
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/

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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 4, EPISODE 3 – PERIMENOPAUSE: PERILS AND PREVENTION

    Dr. Mueller is back and here to tell us all about Perimenopause – what your mom never told you and more!  What it is, what is happening in your body, and what are some of the best practices for handling this volatile time!  Support the show https://www.instagram.com/slihpodcast/

  • SEASON 4, EPISODE 2: WE NEED OUR SLEEP!

    Sleep Expert Dr. Whitney Roban, from Solve Our Sleep, tells us all about the importance of that good, deep, restorative sleep, and how it affects every system in your body.   She gives us some good tips and recommendations for getting that deep sleep and reminds us why it's essential to all of us, especially those […]

  • SEASON 4, EPISODE 1: HRTS ARE NOT YOUR ENEMY

    Our guest, DR. KRISTI FUNK, breaks down the latest developments now that the FDA has removed black box warnings from HRT products!  She also educates us on what you can do to prevent breast cancer, including sleeping more, and drinking less! Support the show https://www.instagram.com/slihpodcast/

  • 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 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 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 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. […]

  • Most replayed moment: What your wearable is really telling you | Dr Malcolm Finlay

    From smartwatches to fitness trackers, more of us than ever are monitoring our health in real time. With just a glance at our wrist, we can check our step count, sleep quality, heart rate and, more recently, something called HRV. But what do these numbers actually mean? And more importantly, how can we use them […]

  • 235 | Want Less Belly Fat? Stop Throwing Away Your Good Weeks

    What if the healthy habits you’re tempted to dismiss are already changing your body? You planned three workouts but finished two. You ate well most of the day, but dinner went sideways. You walked three times instead of every day. When the week wasn’t perfect, you decided it didn’t count. But it did count. In […]

  • 354 🪞 How We Lose Ourselves in Love: Trauma Bonding, Self-Abandonment & Breaking Free with Jessica Anne Pressler, Author of “Traitor Within”

    Have you ever looked back at a relationship and wondered, how did I lose myself like that? In this powerful episode, Wendy sits down with Jessica Anne Pressler — a Columbia-trained psychotherapist, hospice grief counselor, and author of the new psychological suspense novel Traitor Within — to talk about self-abandonment, trauma bonding, and the hidden […]

  • Why I changed my coaching process for women over 50, in menopause.

    I’ve completely changed my mind about how I approach fat loss for women in menopause, and my only regret is that I didn’t do it sooner. I used to believe slow, steady weight loss was the best and only sustainable approach. But I kept watching women struggle to maintain a calorie deficit for months, then […]

  • Begin Again Moments: Growing Up With A Narcissistic Parent

    In this episode of Begin Again Moments, Simon Squibb and psychotherapist Kathleen Saxton examine how the behaviour of a parent can shape the person you become long after childhood is over. Simon shares the reality of growing up with a mother he describes as a narcissist, from being left to find his own way home […]

  • Liz Houghton: Losing My 20-Year-Old Son & How To Keep Living When Your World Ends

    How can you really support someone you love when they’re going through unimaginable loss? In this moving episode of Begin Again, Mint Velvet co-founder Liz Houghton joins Davina McCall and shares the heartbreaking story of losing her 20-year-old son Will after a cycling accident, and the moment she learned his injuries were unsurvivable.  She opens […]

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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