Episodes
Menopause Weight Gain – Beyond the Scale with Val Schonberg RD
Why is my body changing, and what am I supposed to do about it? It's one of the questions I hear most in midlife and menopause spaces. My friend Val Schonberg, RDN, MSCP is back on the podcast to talk about her new book, The Weight of Menopause. We get into why we still don't […]
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 […]
185 SOLO: Black box warnings, all about HRT (and remembering Dr Burt Webb)
Send us a text On this solo episode of the Hotflash inc Podcast, journalist and founder Ann Marie McQueen breaks down one of the biggest developments in menopause care in years: the FDA’s decision to remove the black box warning on vaginal and topical estrogen. Ann Marie unpacks what this means, what it doesn’t mean, […]
182: Journalist Fiona Clark on hype, hormones and finding better science
Send us a text Thank you to Timeline for sponsoring this podcast. Powered by Mitopure®, Timeline’s clinically proven Urolithin A gummies are designed to boost energy and support healthy aging at the cellular level. Use code HOTFLASH at timeline.com for 20% off your first order. In this episode of the Hotflash inc podcast, host and […]
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 […]
180 SOLO: Burnout, news about hormone therapy, Gwyneth Paltrow and three midlife questions that change everything
Send us a text Thank you to Timeline for sponsoring this podcast. Powered by Mitopure®, Timeline’s clinically proven Urolithin A gummies are designed to boost energy and support healthy aging at the cellular level. Use code HOTFLASH at timeline.com for 20% off your first order. In this deeply personal solo episode, Hotflash inc founder Ann […]
178: REPLAY The Bare-Ass Minimum Approach to Thriving Through Menopause with Jennifer Jefferies
Send us a text This podcast originally ran on May 9, 2025 In this honest and energizing conversation, Ann Marie sits down with 64-year-old Australian naturopath, speaker, and wellness rebel Jennifer Jefferies – aka @presentdaywisewoman – to talk about how women can embrace midlife and menopause without fear, extremes, or pharma dependency. Jen brings over […]
177: REPLAY Finding our Pink Zones: How women really thrive in perimenopause, menopause + midlife with Dr. Heidi Lescanec, ND
Send us a text This podcast originally ran on May 29, 2025 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 […]
Rewriting Midlife: Hormones, Menopause & Sexual Health with Dr. Kelly Casperson | HFYH #131
In this episode, Dr. Vonda Wright sits down with Dr. Kelly Casperson, a urologist, speaker, and bestselling author of You Are Not Broken, to explore the future of women’s midlife health. Dr. Casperson – known for breaking taboos around sexual wellness and menopause – discusses her new book focused on hormones, mindset, and whole-body well-being. […]
The Hard Reality of Bone Health with Dr. Vonda Wright | HFYH #130
In this episode, Dr. Vonda Wright steps out from behind the interview chair to deliver a powerful and practical masterclass on bone health. As an orthopedic sports surgeon, Dr. Wright has seen firsthand the devastating effects of fractures—often caused by osteoporosis—and why bone health should be a priority at every stage of life. She reveals […]