Episodes
#161 – Season 6 Kickoff: Kitchen Table Talk: My Sister and I Dish on Menopause and My New Book
This week’s episode is extra special for TWO reasons! For one, we are kicking off Season 6, and my sister Friedel is interviewing me! We’re diving into my new book, Eat to Thrive During Menopause, and why I felt called to write it after my own surprising start to perimenopause at 37. Instead of talking […]
174: REPLAY Your midlife brain health action plan with neurologist Dr Teryn Clarke
Send us a text This podcast originally ran on February 13, 2025 In this episode of Hotflash inc, GenX journalist and host Ann Marie McQueen sits down with neurologist and award-winning dementia care professional Dr Teryn Clarke to discuss the science and lifestyle strategies that can reduce the risk of cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease, […]
#133 – We Need to Stop Pretending We Don't Have Time For Self-Care with Heather Chauvin
What did you think of this episode? Send me a text message and let me know! What if self-care wasn’t a luxury, but a lifeline? Heather Chauvin joins us to share how she turned a stage four cancer diagnosis into a powerful mission to help women redefine self-care. Her energetic time management system has transformed […]
#131 – Story Session: How Early Menopause Led to Food Freedom with Sarah Dosanjh
What did you think of this episode? Send me a text message and let me know! Ever feel like life throws you a curveball (or three) that changes everything? Tune in as we chat with Sarah Dosanjh, who went from being a police officer to a psychotherapist and binge-eating coach after facing early menopause in […]
#125 – Does Your Vagina Need a Coach? with Kim Vopni
What did you think of this episode? Send me a text message and let me know! In this episode, we tackle a topic that deserves a heck of a lot more attention than we’re giving it—our pelvic floor. Kim Vopni, the "Vagina Coach," and founder of the “Buff Muff Method” helps us understand what it […]
#120 – Breaking the Stigma: Menopause in the Workplace with Lauren Chiren
What did you think of this episode? Send me a text message and let me know! Juggling menopause and a career is incredibly exhausting when you’re faced with the often unpredictable challenges of sleep issues, brain fog, and “crime-scene” periods as I like to call them. In this episode, I chat with Lauren Chiron, founder […]
#112- How to Stop the Burnout Train in Midlife with Dr. Leigha Saunders, ND
What did you think of this episode? Send me a text message and let me know! If you’ve been around for a while, you’ll recognize today’s guest and know you’re in for a real treat. Sleep expert Dr. Leigha Saunders ND is back to help us make the connection between sleep and burnout-a very common […]
#106 The Reason Why Body Image Work Feels So Hard with Steph Dodier
What did you think of this episode? Send me a text message and let me know! The body acceptance and un-dieting journey is not for the faint of heart. It’s why so many people tell me they will be ready to work with me after they try this “last diet” one more time. Body image […]
#101 – How to Build Habits Without Diets & Food Rules with Heather Sayers Lehman
What did you think of this episode? Send me a text message and let me know! Diet and wellness culture do a fantastic job “shoulding” all over us, especially when it comes to the habits we put into place. This pressure does not mix well with our already strained capacity in midlife, making it necessary […]
#95 – Is Feeling Seen the Missing Part of Your Midlife Story? with Dr Jody Carrington
What did you think of this episode? Send me a text message and let me know! Everyone comes from somewhere. It’s a simple, perhaps obvious statement, but one that is more relevant than we might realize. In this episode, I’m joined by psychologist, speaker, and author, Dr. Jody Carrington. Jody believes that finding the courage […]