Episodes
#162 – Rewiring, Not Retiring: How Your Brain Transforms in Menopause with Dr. Sarah McKay
Ever walk into a room and instantly forget why you’re there? Or struggle to find words you know are on the tip of your tongue? I have good news for you! You’re not losing your mind. Your brain is simply changing. In this episode, neuroscientist Dr. Sarah McKay reveals what’s really behind midlife “brain fog” […]
#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, […]
#142 Non-Hormonal Alternatives to HRT with Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz
What did you think of this episode? Send me a text message and let me know! There are many reasons why you might want to learn how to manage menopause without hormones, but it definitely can be a confusing terrain to navigate. In this episode, Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz is here to discuss what the options […]
121: SOLO EPISODE: Menopause research, hormone therapy and spiritual consciousness
Send us a text Hotflash inc founder and host Ann Marie McQueen talks about the first-ever perimenopause month, Hot Flash Day (courtesy of Stripes) and the annual meeting of The Menopause Society of North America. She talks about sleep, hot flashes, weird quirks of research; hypnosis and cognitive behavioral therapy. Some new numbers on how […]
Finding power and purpose in perimenopause with Jessica Barac
Ladies! (and gents) This is a fabulous convo with Jessica. She covers so much more than perimenopause, so if you've already gone through the change, there is still a TON of wisdom in her words. Please join us.Jessica has hundreds of thousands of followers and we are thrilled and honored to have her on the […]
Recognizing Menopause Symptoms: Your Body’s Signals for Midlife Health
Are you living on auto-pilot?Are you giving away your authority, your autonomy? We've talked for years about the awful – awesome test. This is just one way to tap into your intuition. It's another way of saying, use biofeedback to figure out what works for you…for your health, for your state of mind, for your […]
Hot Flushes and Seasonal Change
Menopausal symptoms can take a long time to resolve, this study was looking at 20% of women having hot flushes 8 year prior to their last menstrual cycle, that is far too long to be suffering, there are things you can do to improve your situation, you are worth it, please don’t put your head […]
Donna Klassen- Let's Talk Menopause, CBT and Change
The word ‘menopause’ was not used in Donna’s household growing up, even when her mother underwent a hysterectomy. But Donna knew. Donna Klassen, co-founder of Let’s Talk Menopause, dedicates herself to providing a platform that educates, destigmatizes, and offers vital community support surrounding menopause. She and I may have different experiences of Menopause but we […]
Dr Colette Haydon – Menopause: How long does it last?
Dr Colette Haydon oozes French charm and is wonderfully frank and easy to talk to. She gives real, raw insights into how menopause was for her and feels it is crucial to be honest with those who ask – especially when it comes to the question, “How long does it last?” At 64, she still […]
Hormonal Changes: The Impact of Perimenopause and Menopause on Your Body
Hormonal change is a popular topic among peri-menopausal and menopausal women. Many of us were far less prepared for these changes than we were for the 'younger sister' of hormonal changes – puberty. But in truth, these phases of life, bookending our reproductive years, share a lot of similarities. Join us for this informative episode […]