Episodes
Menopause Joint Pain: Estrogen, Hormones & Food Myths
Joint pain, stiffness and those tin man mornings are some of the most common symptoms of menopause, yet they don't get the same air time as hot flashes and mood swings. With World Menopause Day on October 18 focusing on chronic pain this year, I invited Robyn Kievit, NP, RD, CEDS, MSCP, the first dietitian […]
229: Doctor W.H.O. on Lubes – A World Health Issue!
(00:00:00) 229: Doctor W.H.O. on Lubes – A World Health Issue! (00:00:11) Welcome to Itchy and Bitchy (00:01:32) The Surprising Variety of Sex Lubricants (00:04:51) What Makes a Good Lubricant (00:09:51) Personal Preferences in Lubricant Selection (00:15:25) Types of Lubricants Explained (00:21:20) The Importance of Provider-Patient Communication (00:22:32) Legit or Bullshit: Sexual Health Quirks (00:28:19) […]
223: Menopause Explained so Even a Husband can Understand
(00:00:00) 223: Menopause Explained so Even a Husband can Understand (00:00:12) Welcome to the Itchy and Bitchy Podcast (00:00:43) Doc Itchy Medical Pets Supplements (00:01:03) Explaining Menopause in Simple Terms (00:03:39) The Pituitary-Hormone Axis: A Toilet Analogy (00:07:12) Menopause as a Hormone “Dumpster Fire” (00:08:22) Break Announcement (00:08:35) Four Hormone-Chaos Events in Life (00:13:22) Break […]
#185: The Science and Symptoms of Burnout: How to Build Capacity in Midlife with Dr Ashley Margeson ND
Almost every day, someone tells me they're exhausted, tired, or completely burnt out. But burnout isn't just another word for tired – it's a medical diagnosis with real science behind it. It relates to your capacity, your ability to recover, and importantly, it's deeply impacted by your environment and your hormones. In this conversation with […]
214 Beyond Hormonal Determinism: Hormones Influence the System, They Don't Build It
Most menopause conversations focus almost entirely on hormones. But what if that’s only part of the story? In this episode, Sally Garozzo explores emerging neuroscience on estradiol, fear circuitry, and trauma exposure, including a 2025 study suggesting that estrogen interacts differently with the brain’s threat regulation system depending on prior stress and trauma history. We […]
188: Jennifer Block is following the estrogen money
Send us a text Welcome back to the Hotflash inc podcast, hosted by journalist and founder Ann Marie McQueen – the only reader-supported, evidence, expert opinion and human experience-based platform dedicated to all aspects of menopause and midlife. Today’s guest is Jennifer Block, an independent investigative journalist based in the United States. who reports on […]
201 The Hormone Revolution We Should’ve Had Decades Ago with Dr. Lara Briden
In this episode, Sally sits down with Dr. Lara Briden, naturopathic doctor and bestselling author of Period Repair Manual, Hormone Repair Manual, and Metabolism Repair for Women. She’s been called the period revolutionary—and after this conversation, you’ll understand exactly why. We talk about the massive paradox in women’s health:Society suddenly worships estrogen and progesterone when […]
Menopause Care Revolution: The Alloy Health Story | HFYH #135
In this episode, Dr. Vonda Wright sits down with Anne Fulenwider and Monica Molenaar of Alloy Health, co-founders and co-CEOs of Alloy Health, to explore how their personal menopause journeys led them to build a women’s health company that bridges the gap between medical care and accessible, ongoing support. Anne shares how having her ovaries […]
#163 – Story Session: From Scientist to Menopause Advocate: Dr. Béatrice Séguin's Unexpected Journey
“How could I, an educated scientist married to a doctor, not know this was happening to me?” At 45, Béatrice Séguin was floored to realize she was already in menopause, after years of missing the signs. In this honest and energetic story session, Béatrice shares how that wake-up call turned her into a menopause advocate […]
195 ADHD, Progesterone Intolerance & The Missing Research with Adele Wimsit
👀 This isn’t your average convo about "that time of the month." This is about the hormonal chaos no one’s talking about and how it’s silently wrecking the lives of neurodivergent women. 💥 What You’ll Walk Away With: ADHD & hormones? Oh yeah, they're very much connected. Especially in midlife. The Perfect Storm Study: Adele […]