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The podcast voice for women in midlife and beyond. 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.

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150: Cracking the perimenopause code with Jessica Barac

Send us a text Jessica Barac is a registered nutritionist, personal trainer, and the founder of What The Menopause, a women's health platform of over 950,000 women globally. After struggling with perimenopause in her late 30s and receiving little support from traditional healthcare, Jessica made it her mission to crack the perimenopause code and regain […]
36 mins 13.03.25

Dr. Tara Griffin: Sleep Science & The Impact on Your Health | HYFH #114

In this episode of ‘Hot for Your Health,’ Dr. Vonda Wright sits down with Dr. Tara M. Griffin, a renowned sleep clinician, dentist, and co-founder of Sleep Solution Centers in Orlando, Florida. With expertise in dental sleep medicine, TMJ disorders, and holistic health solutions, Dr. Griffin has dedicated her career to transforming lives through innovative, […]
42 mins 14.01.25

Dr. Sue Varma – 9/11 Trauma & Optimism Through Adversity | HFYH #113

In this episode of ‘Hot for Your Health,’ Dr. Vonda Wright is joined by Dr. Sue Varma, MD, DFAPA, a renowned psychiatrist, cognitive behavioral therapist, and Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at NYU Langone Health. With over two decades of expertise, Dr. Varma is a trailblazer in mental health advocacy, serving as the first medical […]
39 mins 07.01.25

Dr. Marty Makary | HFYH #106

In this episode of ‘Hot for Your Health,’ Dr. Vonda Wright sits down with Dr. Marty Makary, a three-time New York Times bestselling author, public health expert, and prominent surgeon at Johns Hopkins University. Known for his advocacy on healthcare reform, transparency, and cost reduction, Dr. Makary has published over 250 scientific articles and garnered […]
44 mins 19.11.24

Dr. Jessica Shepherd | HFYH #103

In this episode of ‘Hot for Your Health,’ Dr. Vonda Wright welcomes Dr. Jessica Shepherd, a board-certified OB-GYN and leading voice in women’s health, specializing in menopause care and midlife health. Dr. Shepherd shares insights on helping women overcome fears about health concerns like heart disease and cancer, and how to assess readiness for lifestyle […]
40 mins 29.10.24

171 Preparing For Menopause Using Ancient Wisdom with Simmi Latulippe

Simmi Latulippe is a functional medicine consultant, health and wellness coach, Ayurvedic medicine practitioner, and creator of biohacking menopause. In this conversation we talk about: 🌱 The Principles of Ayurveda and the Importance of Balance🌱 Understanding the Root Causes of Symptoms🌱 Ayurvedic Treatment: Pulse Analysis, Tongue Therapy, and Face Reading🌱 Preparing for Menopause: A Preventative […]
55 mins 11.10.24

Peter Taglianetti | HFYH #97

In this episode of ‘Hot for Your Health,’ Dr. Vonda Wright is joined by Peter Taglianetti, Two-Time Stanley Cup Champion and Broadcaster. Peter discusses his incredible NHL hockey career, raising six healthy athletes, and his unique perspective on the year-round training regimen that many young athletes face today versus when he was training as a […]
99 mins 24.09.24

Dr. Vonda Wright Solocast: Understanding the Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause

In this solo episode of ‘Hot for Your Health,’ Dr. Vonda Wright delves into the musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause, a concept she introduced to describe the collection of physical challenges many women face during this life stage. Dr. Wright discusses her recent open-access publication, which has garnered significant attention with 175,000+ downloads. She explains the […]
38 mins 17.09.24

Menopause and Dementia – Dr Clare Spencer | Episode 79

We frequently hear women say ‘I thought I had dementia’ when going through the menopause. But do you know what causes this? Do you know whether HRT helps and what the research says? Expert information here. Henpicked Menopause in the Workplace’s Deborah Garlick was joined by Dr Clare Spencer of My Menopause Centre. Dr Clare […]
32 mins 02.07.24

Menopause, movement and exercise – Sally Bolton | Episode 77

Do you know why it’s so important to move and exercise during menopause? Or how they positively impact mental health? ally Bolton has been a health and fitness coach since 2009 and over the last 2 years she has specialised in menopause health. Since then she has delivered training to private groups of women, educating […]
30 mins 07.06.24