Episodes
215 Why We Resist The Inner Work And How To Make It Feel Less Overwhelming
Often times, clients will see me for an assessment, they'll read their treatment plan and then quietly disappear. It's like their mind convinces them that this is going to open up a whole world of trouble. Of course your mind does that! It's standard. It's doing exactly what it’s designed to do. Protect you. It […]
214 Beyond Hormonal Determinism: Hormones Influence the System, They Don't Build It
Most menopause conversations focus almost entirely on hormones. But what if that’s only part of the story? In this episode, Sally Garozzo explores emerging neuroscience on estradiol, fear circuitry, and trauma exposure, including a 2025 study suggesting that estrogen interacts differently with the brain’s threat regulation system depending on prior stress and trauma history. We […]
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 […]
207 Attunement: The Thing You Didn't Know You Needed
If you’re tired in a way rest doesn’t touch…If you’ve done the work but still feel slightly on edge…If being “strong” or “capable” no longer feels like something you want to keep doing… This episode is for you. This is a quiet, spacious fireside conversation about something that sits underneath anxiety, exhaustion, relationship strain, and […]
Common Weight Loss Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them) with Petronella Ravenshear, Nutritional Therapist & Author
How’s the January diet going? By this time of the month, things can often start to unravel, so I’m offering a little bonus episode to help you get things back on track. This time last year, I chatted to the brilliant Petronella Ravenshear about metabolism, menopause and sustainable weight loss. Petronella is a nutritionist and […]
203 The World Isn’t Built For Your Cycle with Claire Baker
Your Cycle Isn’t the Problem — The Way We’ve Been Taught to Live Is What if the days you feel flat, emotional, tired, or “off” aren’t something to fix… but something to listen to? In this episode, Sally is joined by Claire Baker — menstrual cycle educator, author, and founder of Cycle Coach School — for […]
Drink Smarter, Not More: 7 Quick Wins for Cutting Back This Festive Season, with Sarah Williamson, Coach & Founder of Drink Less, Live Better! S7. Ep 8.
This is a brilliant follow on to the Alcohol & the Menopause episode from Season 6 Episode 7 with Sarah Williamson, coach and author of Drink Less, Live Better. We all know how tricky it can be as the Christmas party season gets underway and our schedule fills up with all manner of seasonal celebrations. […]
188: Jennifer Block is following the estrogen money
Send us a text Welcome back to the Hotflash inc podcast, hosted by journalist and founder Ann Marie McQueen – the only reader-supported, evidence, expert opinion and human experience-based platform dedicated to all aspects of menopause and midlife. Today’s guest is Jennifer Block, an independent investigative journalist based in the United States. who reports on […]
201 The Hormone Revolution We Should’ve Had Decades Ago with Dr. Lara Briden
In this episode, Sally sits down with Dr. Lara Briden, naturopathic doctor and bestselling author of Period Repair Manual, Hormone Repair Manual, and Metabolism Repair for Women. She’s been called the period revolutionary—and after this conversation, you’ll understand exactly why. We talk about the massive paradox in women’s health:Society suddenly worships estrogen and progesterone when […]