Episodes
184: Why self-connection matters most in perimenopause with Dr Leigha Saunders
Send us a text Hosted by journalist and Hotflash inc founder Ann Marie McQueen, this episode features Dr Leigha Saunders, a naturopathic doctor, menopause specialist and mom of two whose own postpartum sleep struggles ignited a mission to help women reclaim their rest and balance. From her sold-out “Woman Up” event to her candid insights […]
Aging with Power, (Without an Outage) with Vonda Wright
We dive into the true science and strategy behind aging with power. We’re busting myths about menopause, metabolism, and muscle, bone and talking strategy for women over 40 who want strength without burnout. Know how to prevent the physical “outages” that so often follow menopause, injury, or hormonal upheaval. Reclaim control without burning out!! If […]
161: Finding our Pink Zones: How women really thrive in perimenopause, menopause + midlife with Dr. Heidi Lescanec, ND
Send us a text On this episode of the Hotflash inc podcast, journalist and founder Ann Marie McQueen is joined by Dr Heidi Lescanec, a naturopathic physician based in Vancouver, BC, who brings over two decades of experience blending the latest scientific research with natural, clinically proven forms of medicine. Heidi has coined the term […]
#148 – Mindful Menopause: Using Meditation to Navigate the Transition with Diana Winston
What did you think of this episode? Send me a text message and let me know! Did you know science shows that mindfulness can do more than just help you relax? It can improve sleep, reduce anxiety, and might even slow brain aging? That’s more than just symptom relief! Diana Winston, director of UCLA Mindful, […]
#144- Why Yoga is So Much More Than Movement in Menopause with Niamh Daly
What did you think of this episode? Send me a text message and let me know! Can yoga help us navigate the emotional and physical changes of menopause? Niamh Daly joins me to explore how yoga, when adapted to our changing bodies, can support nervous system regulation, pelvic floor health, and emotional well-being during midlife. […]
#133 – We Need to Stop Pretending We Don't Have Time For Self-Care with Heather Chauvin
What did you think of this episode? Send me a text message and let me know! What if self-care wasn’t a luxury, but a lifeline? Heather Chauvin joins us to share how she turned a stage four cancer diagnosis into a powerful mission to help women redefine self-care. Her energetic time management system has transformed […]
175 Self-Discovery in the Face of Burnout with Claire Hopkins
Join me and Claire Hopkins in our raw and unfiltered conversation about self-discovery in the face of burnout. Claire shares her personal experiences with burnout, discussing the signs, symptoms, and the impact of perimenopause on mental health, and in this conversation, we talk about: 🌱 Claire's Personal Journey with Burnout 🌱 Understanding Burnout: Signs and […]
When life gets tough: Finding your minimums
Let's face it; life gets tough for all of us, and sometimes in midlife, when our warrior-hormone estrogen has tanked, life can feel especially tough.Cam and Amelia have both experienced struggles: aging parents, business travel, loss of pets, parents moving, cancer…..it's all, well, heavy.Joint us for an enlightening and (believe it or not) encouraging episode […]
#124 – Looking Forward to Menopause: Life's Second Spring with Kate Codrington
What did you think of this episode? Send me a text message and let me know! What would it take for you to truly embrace and even get excited about this season of life? In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome back Kate Codrington—author and midlife coach—who always brings such warmth, joy, and wisdom to […]
Ep. 136 – How Burnout Led to the Wise Woman Within with Dr. Shana Johnston
Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is speaking to the topics of women’s health around peri-menopause and menopause. Dr. Lovely has a chat today with Family Physician, Dr. Shana Johnston. After working nearly 30 years in a volume based […]