Episodes
212 Menopause as Art: Trusting The Design
I currently have six paint samples on my living room wall. They are all technically blue. None of them are the same. Which feels… symbolic. In this episode, I’m thinking about menopause not as art and refinement. As the shift from fluorescent to tonal. From performance to composition. There’s a turtle. There’s London. There’s a […]
211 The Dutch Test vs The Medical Model: Why They Disagree
The DUTCH test has become one of the most talked-about hormone assessments in the menopause space. Some women describe it as illuminating and empowering. Some medical professionals describe it as unnecessary, over-interpreted, or a waste of money. So why the disagreement? In this episode, I step back from the noise and explore what’s actually being […]
209 The Discipline of Not Intervening
There’s a kind of care that looks loving on the surface, yet somehow leaves both the receiver and giver more tense than before. This episode delves into this often unexplored territory. It’s called ‘the discipline of not intervening’. Of course I'm not talking about neglectfulness, but I am talking about healthy restraint. And what […]
161: Finding our Pink Zones: How women really thrive in perimenopause, menopause + midlife with Dr. Heidi Lescanec, ND
Send us a text 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 forms of medicine. Heidi has coined the term […]
186 Breathwork, Orgasms and Trauma Release with Natasha De Grunwald
Join me and Natasha De Grunwald in our gritty conversation about navigating menopause with breathwork. Natasha is an expert in breathwork and trauma healing, and we discuss the profound impact of breathwork on women's health, particularly during menopause. Also in this conversation, we talk about… 🌱 The Role of Touch in Trauma Healing 🌱 The […]
179 How to be a Highly Sensitive Person with ChaNan Bonser
Join me and ChaNan Bonser in our rich and deep-dive conversation about how to be a highly sensitive person in the world. ChaNan shares her personal journey of understanding her sensitivity, how it has shaped her life and work, and the importance of creating space for oneself during challenging times. In this conversation we talk […]
175 Self-Discovery in the Face of Burnout with Claire Hopkins
Join me and Claire Hopkins in our raw and unfiltered conversation about self-discovery in the face of burnout. Claire shares her personal experiences with burnout, discussing the signs, symptoms, and the impact of perimenopause on mental health, and in this conversation, we talk about: 🌱 Claire's Personal Journey with Burnout 🌱 Understanding Burnout: Signs and […]