Episodes
Lara Briden – You are not broken: The truth about Menopause…
Lara Briden has a refreshingly honest approach to menopause and all that that encompasses. For me, she has always been a person to offer solid, genuine advice based on knowledge and experience so I was delighted when she agreed to join me on the podcast. You are not broken, you are not deficient and […]
171: REPLAY The Metabolism Reset with Lara Briden
Send us a text This podcast originally ran on July 4, 2024 Hotflash inc – the platform designed to find the true truth in perimenopause, menopause and beyond – makes a return to the podcast world this week! In the first episode back journalist and host Ann Marie McQueen interviews Lara Briden, an expert in […]
The Truth About Ozempic and GLP-1s with Dr. Alexandra Sowa | HFYH # 123
In this episode, Dr. Vonda Wright sits down with Dr. Alexandra Sowa, a dual board-certified physician in internal and obesity medicine, founder of SoWell, and author of The Ozempic Revolution. With over a decade of clinical experience and features in The New York Times, CNN, and Women’s Health, Dr. Sowa is a leading voice in […]
167 Why Weight Gain Is About So Much More Than Your Hormones with Louise Digby
Join me and Louise Digby, a registered nutritional therapist, as we take a dive into the world of weight loss resistance during menopause. We talk about: 🌱Why we shouldn’t be blaming our hormones for everything.🌱 Interesting ‘other’ factors making weight loss harder at menopause.🌱 The paradox of not focusing on weight loss if you want […]
Midlife Belly Fat: Part 2-The Hormone Story
Belly Fat – Part 2What do hormones have to do with belly fat? As it turns out, a lot! In this episode, you'll hear: 1. The impact of stress on belly fat and hormonal changes during midlife, specifically the effects of chronic stress on cortisol and insulin levels. 2. Natural methods and tools to lower […]
#79 – Finding Food Freedom with Diabetes with Danielle Bublitz
What did you think of this episode? Send me a text message and let me know! When it comes to the diabetes conversation, have you ever felt like common sense was the missing ingredient? If so, you’re 100% correct. The fear-based messaging like “you’re just one donut away from diabetes” indicates how out of control […]
#78-Filtering the Fear of Insulin Resistance in Menopause with Val Schonberg, RD
What did you think of this episode? Send me a text message and let me know! Are you convinced that with your welcome to midlife and menopause letter, you’re also doomed to develop insulin resistance? It’s not much different from believing that every pregnant woman will also develop gestational diabetes. Is it possible? Sure. Does […]
Is this Sabotaging Your Health? Sugar & the "Bliss Point" of Food:
What is the "Bliss Point"? It sounds awesome, doesn't it? How can something described as blissful be so sinister? You will be shocked to know that food manufacturers have spent millions of dollars to discover the exact proportions of sugar, fat and salt to hook you like a big fish. The bliss point is the […]
Midlife and Blood Sugar: Cam's Experience with Levels
What is a CGM?Why would you want to continuously monitor your blood glucose? Please join us for a Q&A about Cam's real-life experience wearing a continuous blood glucose monitor. Find out what brand she used and why. We cover: What is blood glucose? What is insulin resistance? What happens in midlife that makes us more […]
Belly Fat, Insulin, and Midlife
High fructose corn syrup is a $3.6 billion industry in the US. But what is it?High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is a sweetener made from corn syrup that is quickly converted to glucose. It is a cheaper alternative to sucrose, which is simple table sugar. What is HCFS in? The short answer is just about […]