Episodes
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, […]
Fiona Clark – Menowars – How Menopause's moment went wrong
Fiona Clark is a massively well-respected voice in the Menopause world. She is a journalist and health writer, now with more than 20 years’ experience in writing for publications that go to medical practitioners as well as consumers. She is also the founder of Harley Street Emporium, a practice that focuses on evidence-based information for […]
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 […]
176: SOLO Inside the Hotflash inc Summit
Send us a text Announcing the First Hotflash inc Summit: Everything You Need to Know In this episode, the host discusses their excitement about hosting the first Hotflash Inc. Summit from September 29th to October 4th. They detail their extensive preparation over the past three months, including interviewing 36 experts to create a comprehensive resource […]
177: SOLO Inside the Hotflash inc Summit
Send us a text Announcing the First Hotflash inc Summit: Everything You Need to Know In this episode, the host discusses their excitement about hosting the first Hotflash Inc. Summit from September 29th to October 4th. They detail their extensive preparation over the past three months, including interviewing 36 experts to create a comprehensive resource […]
175: SOLO Updates, books deals and what's next
Send us a text In this solo episode, journalist and founder Ann Marie McQueen shares an honest update on her journey with Hotflash inc, the challenges and triumphs of building a community for women in midlife, and her personal experiences navigating menopause. Highlights include: The story behind launching Hotflash inc and the drive to create […]
159: Can magic mushrooms help you heal in midlife? Talking psychedelic therapy and seeking more with The Journeymen Collective
Send us a text Are psychedelics a missing key to personal transformation in midlife? This week, I speak with Rob Grover and Gary Logan, the founders of The Journeymen Collective, a luxury guided psilocybin retreat company based in the mountains outside Vancouver, BC. These two have helped entrepreneurs, performers, couples—and yes, many women navigating perimenopause, […]
153: REPLAY 21 questions about hormone therapy
Send us a text This is a replay of Episode 129, originally aired on 16 November 2024. In this solo episode, Hotflash inc podcast host and founder Ann Marie McQueen writes down all the questions she has about hormone therapy (and what we hear about hormone therapy). This is a long time coming: she's been […]
94 | Why You Can’t Sleep and How It’s Sabotaging Your Hormones After 40
Struggling with sleep after 40? You’re not alone. In this episode, we talk about why sleep and stress are wreaking havoc on your hormones during midlife—and what you can do about it. Learn how lack of sleep impacts cortisol, insulin, estrogen, and progesterone, and why this hormonal imbalance makes weight loss even harder. I’ll share […]
93 | Midlife Survival Kit: Prioritizing You in Menopause
In this episode of The Honeycast, we’re unpacking the challenges women face during menopause and midlife. Shifting hormones, brain fog, emotional exhaustion, and caregiving demands can leave you feeling stuck, depleted, and unsure how to move forward. I’ll share how you can navigate this season with practical strategies and grace-filled perspective. Together, we’ll explore: Why […]