Hot Flash Health

The Hot Flash Health podcast is on a mission to empower, educate and entertain women as they strut through the “Queenage” years and conquer menopause with style. Where real talk meets power- where women aren’t just heard- they’re celebrated. Hosts, Dawn Fable and Courtney Mamuscia, 2 sassy and unapologetically bold women push the boundaries of 5 stigmatized pillars that women face during menopause- Physical Wellness, Hormonal Wellness, Mental Wellness, Sexual Wellness and Spiritual Wellness. Hot Flash Health gives listeners access to subject matter experts and real life people sharing uncomfortable truths to help women across the world deepen their self discovery process through Menopause.

NYC Menopause Summit 2025: Dr. Lisa Mosconi's $50M Alzheimer's Study, GLP-1s & Sexual Health Truth

Join us for an exclusive recap of the groundbreaking Swell's New Pause Symposium in NYC! Courtney and Dawn share unfiltered insights from meeting menopause experts including Naomi Watts, Maria Shriver, Dr. Lisa Mosconi, and Dr. Kelly Casperson.We're breaking down the science, sisterhood, and sass from this transformative weekend that's changing how women approach midlife health. From Alzheimer's research to sexual wellness, GLP-1s to bone health - this is THE menopause movement you need to know about.💡 What You'll Learn: ✨ Why UTIs are a leading cause of death in aging women (and how estrogen cream helps) ✨ The "Dear Vagina" conversation with Dr. Kelly Casperson ✨ Maria Shriver on why silence is the new Ibiza for midlife women ✨ Dr. Vonda Wright's femur-wielding case for lifting heavy weights NOW ✨ The 5 V's of Thriving: validation, venting, values, vitals, and vision ✨ Why anhedonia (loss of joy) is a real hormonal symptom ✨ Essential labs every woman should track during menopauseThis isn't just a moment - it's a MOVEMENT. From bedroom to boardroom, we're done with the silence, stigma, and dismissive doctors.🌟 Must-Listen MomentsKey highlights that you shouldn't miss:0:52 – Naomi Watts' Vulnerable Moment - The actress reveals her powerful estrogen patch story during intimacy and why early menopause at 36 became her calling to create Stripes Beauty29:35 – Dr. Lisa Mosconi's $50M Breakthrough - How this German neuroscientist is revolutionizing Alzheimer's research for women (who make up 2/3 of patients) through the CARE organization38:01 – The GLP-1 Truth Bomb - Why 4 out of 6 women are on medications like Ozempic but only 2 are talking about it - plus the responsibility we owe our daughters 🎁 BUY YOUR AT HOME TEST TODAY! https://hotflashhealth.wellproz.com/patient/home/  Connect with Hot Flash HealthSpotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hot-flash-health4 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-flash-health/id1776707959Youtube: @HotFlashHealthInstagram @hotflashhealth TikTok @hotflashhealth_ Website: hotflashhealth.comHave someone fun or inspiring in mind for the podcast? 🎉 Contact us above or share your recommendation with us in the comments —we’d love to hear! 🎙️✨

10-16
48:56

Vaginal Wellness, Vibrators & Midlife Empowerment with Amy St. Germain

🎉 Meet Our Fabulous Guest: Amy St. GermainLadies, buckle up—this episode of Hot Flash Health is equal parts bold, real, and a little scandalous (just how we like it 😉). Our guest, Amy St. Germain, founder of Oboo, takes us from babies to vibrators as she shares her journey from corporate America to building a women’s health and intimacy brand designed by midlife women, for midlife women.We get raw about vaginal dryness, libido struggles, taboo conversations, and why vibrators aren’t just for pleasure—they’re essential for wellness and empowerment. Amy’s story proves that midlife isn’t the end—it’s the beginning of your hot era. 🔥🌟 Must-Listen MomentsKey highlights that you shouldn't miss:06:30 – From corporate life to Oboo: How perimenopause symptoms and frustration pushed Amy to reinvent her career.13:50 – Vibrators vs. partners: Debunking the myth that toys “replace” intimacy.25:10 – The vibrator/hand massager mix-up: Amy’s hilarious (and slightly horrifying) family story.  Connect with AmyWebsite: https://oboo.love/ Instagram @oboo.love🎁 BUY YOUR AT HOME TEST TODAY! https://hotflashhealth.wellproz.com/patient/home/  Connect with Hot Flash HealthSpotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hot-flash-health4 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-flash-health/id1776707959Youtube: @HotFlashHealthInstagram @hotflashhealth TikTok @hotflashhealth_ Website: hotflashhealth.comHave someone fun or inspiring in mind for the podcast? 🎉 Contact us above or share your recommendation with us in the comments —we’d love to hear! 🎙️✨

09-04
43:42

Menopause, Hormones & Taking Back Your Body | Hot Flash Health Podcast with Kimberly Cunningham

🎉 Meet Our Fabulous Guest: Kimberly CunninghamIn this powerful episode, we sit down with Kimberly Cunningham, board-certified nurse practitioner, functional medicine educator, and author of Great Sex Never Gets Old. With over 20 years of experience, Kimberly has helped countless women reclaim energy, confidence, and vitality through bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and smart medical weight loss.✨ What you’ll learn in this episode:Why women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s have been dismissed by doctors for far too longThe truth about testosterone and estrogen (and why they’re crucial for women’s health)How a flawed study created decades of fear around HRT—and why it’s time to rethink itKimberly’s inspiring personal journey from catastrophic injury to thriving with HRTThis is the conversation every woman deserves to hear. No fluff, no guessing games—just real answers to reclaim your damn body.🌟 Must-Listen MomentsKey highlights that you shouldn't miss:4:00 - The gender bias in medicine (and even AI!) that keeps women unheard7:00 -  Kimberly’s raw story of losing mobility and regaining her life through testosterone therapy15:00 - Debunking the “hormones cause cancer” myth and uncovering the real truth about HRT  Connect with KimberlyWebsite: https://cunninghamclinic.com/Instagram @ cunninghamcliniccolorado 🎁 BUY YOUR AT HOME TEST TODAY! https://hotflashhealth.wellproz.com/patient/home/  Connect with Hot Flash HealthSpotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hot-flash-health4 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-flash-health/id1776707959Youtube: @HotFlashHealthInstagram @hotflashhealth TikTok @hotflashhealth_ Website: hotflashhealth.comHave someone fun or inspiring in mind for the podcast? 🎉 Contact us above or share your recommendation with us in the comments —we’d love to hear! 🎙️✨

08-28
47:00

Hormones, Gut Health & Women’s Functional Medicine

🎉 Meet Our Fabulous Guest: Dr. Amy Person If you’ve ever Googled “Why am I bloated?” or “What even are hormones and why do they hate me?” — this episode is for you. 🎙️We sit down with Dr. Amy Person, a powerhouse in women’s functional medicine, gut health, and hormone balancing. From bloating and burnout to perimenopause and beyond, Amy is rewriting the conversation around women’s health and giving women their power back.✨ Get ready for real talk, myth-busting, and empowering insights that will help you finally feel good in your body.🌟 Must-Listen MomentsKey highlights that you shouldn't miss:17:10 - What most women get wrong about hormones – It’s NOT just estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone.22:06 - Why autoimmune issues and gut health are exploding in women – and what you can do about it.27:08 - The real meaning of empowerment in women’s health – validation, education, and taking back your power.   Connect with AmyWomen’s Health Institute: womenshealthinstitute.coInstagram@dramyperson🎁 BUY YOUR AT HOME TEST TODAY! https://hotflashhealth.wellproz.com/patient/home/  Connect with Hot Flash HealthSpotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hot-flash-health4 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-flash-health/id1776707959Youtube: @HotFlashHealthInstagram @hotflashhealth TikTok @hotflashhealth_ Website: hotflashhealth.comHave someone fun or inspiring in mind for the podcast? 🎉 Contact us above or share your recommendation with us in the comments —we’d love to hear! 🎙️✨

08-21
46:31

Age Isn’t a Deadline — It’s Your Launch Pad | Barbara Brooks on Owning Your Second Act

🎉 Meet Our Fabulous Guest: Barbara BrooksIn this empowering Hot Flash Health episode, we sit down with Barbara Brooks, founder of Second Act Women, to talk about smashing age stereotypes, thriving in midlife, and building a movement that proves 40+ is just the beginning. From battling ageism in the workplace to reframing your experience as your secret sauce, Barbara’s journey is packed with insights, inspiration, and unapologetic truth bombs.Whether you’re navigating a career pivot, embracing your post-menopause power, or looking for a community that gets it, this conversation will fire you up to own your second act like the badass you are.🌟 Must-Listen MomentsKey highlights that you shouldn't miss:3:00 - The Resume Dilemma — How to showcase your decades of experience without letting age bias shut you out.10:44 - Your Age Is Your Secret Sauce — Why lived experience, creativity, and resilience give you an edge that AI can’t replace.33:03 - The Menopause Double Standard — How the workplace funds male health solutions but overlooks women’s needs.   Connect with Barbara🌐 Website: secondactwomen.com📲 Instagram @secondactwomen📲 Join the community: Second Act Women on Facebook🎁 BUY YOUR AT HOME TEST TODAY! https://hotflashhealth.wellproz.com/patient/home/  Connect with Hot Flash HealthSpotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hot-flash-health4 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-flash-health/id1776707959Youtube: @HotFlashHealthInstagram @hotflashhealth TikTok @hotflashhealth_ Website: hotflashhealth.comHave someone fun or inspiring in mind for the podcast? 🎉 Contact us above or share your recommendation with us in the comments —we’d love to hear! 🎙️✨

08-14
43:45

Beyond Botox: Peptides, Salmon Sperm & The Truth About Anti-Aging

🎉 Meet Our Fabulous Guest: Taylor Cambell"What in the actual hell is happening to my skin?"Today, we’re diving beyond Botox and into the future of regenerative aesthetics with none other than Taylor Campbell, visionary founder of Restorative Injectables in Denver. She’s a no-BS nurse practitioner shaking up the industry with her science-backed approach to anti-aging, and in this episode, she spills everything: from salmon sperm facials (yes, really) to peptides, NAD, topical estrogen, and GLP-1s.🔥 Whether you're in perimenopause, full-on menopause, or just wondering why your skin isn’t bouncing back like it used to — this episode will educate, entertain, and maybe even convince you to fly to Denver.Topics covered:The truth about salmon sperm facials & what actually worksWhy NAD is Taylor’s ride-or-dieHer top 5 favorite peptides for skin, muscle, sleep & brain fogThe deal with GLP-1s like semaglutide and why the stigma needs to go🌟 Must-Listen MomentsKey highlights that you shouldn't miss:4:25 - Salmon Sperm on My Face? Let’s Talk12:40 - Botox Isn’t Working Anymore. Now What?28:00 - Taylor’s Top 5 Peptides for Women Who Want to Age Like a Badass  Connect with Taylor 📍Follow Taylor on Instagram: @restorativeinjectables🎙️ Learn more about treatments: restorativeinjectables.com🎁 BUY YOUR AT HOME TEST TODAY! https://hotflashhealth.wellproz.com/patient/home/  Connect with Hot Flash HealthSpotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hot-flash-health4 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-flash-health/id1776707959Youtube: @HotFlashHealthInstagram @hotflashhealth TikTok @hotflashhealth_ Website: hotflashhealth.comHave someone fun or inspiring in mind for the podcast? 🎉 Contact us above or share your recommendation with us in the comments —we’d love to hear! 🎙️✨

08-07
42:13

The Truth About Menopause, Hormones & GLP-1s

🎉 Meet Our Fabulous Guests: Margo Toms, Essentials Health Welcome back to Hot Flash Health — where your 40s and 50s aren’t your downhill slide, they’re your power decade. In this can't-miss episode, we sit down with Margo Toms, Nurse Practitioner and founder of Essentials Health, to cut through the BS around menopause, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), GLP-1s, and why you don’t have to feel like crap forever.Margo explains:What bioidentical hormone therapy really isWhy your midsection suddenly feels like a spare tireAnd why red wine might be ruining your sleep (sorry, ladies)🌟 Must-Listen MomentsKey highlights that you shouldn't miss:2:26: The Biggest Lies Women Are Told About Menopause6:54 : The Hard Truth About GLP-1s (Ozempic, Mounjaro, etc.) 14:43 : What Happens When You Finally Get Your Hormones Right🎁 BUY YOUR AT HOME TEST TODAY! https://hotflashhealth.wellproz.com/patient/home/  Connect with Hot Flash HealthSpotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hot-flash-health4 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-flash-health/id1776707959Youtube: @HotFlashHealthInstagram @hotflashhealth TikTok @hotflashhealth_ Website: hotflashhealth.comHave someone fun or inspiring in mind for the podcast? 🎉 Contact us above or share your recommendation with us in the comments —we’d love to hear! 🎙️✨

07-24
36:53

Seed Cycling for Hormone Balance: How Two Moons Is Changing Women's Health Naturally

🎉 Meet Our Fabulous Guests: Two Moons Health  Meet the powerhouse co-founders of Two Moons, Terry Chang (former entertainment lawyer turned wellness entrepreneur) and Dr. Ulrike (a brilliant neurologist and integrative health advocate), as they share how a friendship forged in a Juilliard piano class led to the creation of the first seed cycling capsule on the market.🎙️ This episode covers:What the heck is seed cycling?How Zest & Zen capsules are helping with PMS, PMDD, hormonal acne, perimenopause & moreWhy hormonal health matters for both moms and teenage daughtersHow Two Moons is changing the conversation on menstrual health in schools, workplaces, and beyondTips for regulating your cycle naturally & building a hormone-supportive routine🌿 Whether you're curious about holistic alternatives, looking to ditch the band-aid approach of prescriptions, or just want to feel more like yourself again, this conversation is full of education, inspiration, and a few good laughs.🌟 Must-Listen MomentsKey highlights that you shouldn't miss:2:12 : The Juilliard Meet-Cute that Sparked a Wellness Revolution6:29 : What Is Seed Cycling & Why It Works 25:04 : Why Gen Z & Business Schools Are Embracing Hormonal Health Connect with Two Moons Health👉 Learn more: https://twomoonshealth.co📲 Follow them on Instagram: @twomoonshealth🎁 BUY YOUR AT HOME TEST TODAY! https://hotflashhealth.wellproz.com/patient/home/  Connect with Hot Flash HealthSpotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hot-flash-health4 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-flash-health/id1776707959Youtube: @HotFlashHealthInstagram @hotflashhealth TikTok @hotflashhealth_ Website: hotflashhealth.comHave someone fun or inspiring in mind for the podcast? 🎉 Contact us above or share your recommendation with us in the comments —we’d love to hear! 🎙️✨

06-26
39:31

Menopause, Hormones & Comedy: Brit Stueven’s Midlife Comeback Story

🎉 Meet Our Fabulous Guest: Brit Stueven In this episode of the Hot Flash Health Podcast, we welcome the unstoppable Brit Stueven — writer, comedian, and founder of Moms on the Mic and DPB Society. From bombing her first open mic to bringing down the house as “Lightning Crotch,” Britt shares her unfiltered journey through perimenopause, sobriety, and gut health chaos. 💥 Britt proves that midlife isn’t the end—it’s the beginning of something hilarious, healing, and totally badass.🎧 Subscribe for more real, raw, and funny takes on midlife health, menopause, and women's wellness.💬 Leave a comment, share with a friend, and embrace your inner UFC Captain Vagina 💪🌟 Must-Listen MomentsKey highlights that you shouldn't miss:09:18 – Meet “Lightning Crotch”17:39 – From Blackout Bomb to Sober Comeback34:12 – Poop, Parasites & Punchlines Connect with BritWebsite: https://britstueven.com/Instagram: @britstueven🎁 BUY YOUR AT HOME TEST TODAY! https://hotflashhealth.wellproz.com/patient/home/  Connect with Hot Flash HealthSpotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hot-flash-health4 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-flash-health/id1776707959Youtube: @HotFlashHealthInstagram @hotflashhealth TikTok @hotflashhealth_ Website: hotflashhealth.comHave someone fun or inspiring in mind for the podcast? 🎉 Contact us above or share your recommendation with us in the comments —we’d love to hear! 🎙️✨

06-17
51:54

Interior Design for Midlife Women: Transform Your Space, Boost Your Mood

🎉 Meet Our Fabulous Guest: Kristen Wessell Feeling stuck in your space—or in your stage of life? This episode is your permission slip to declutter, redesign, and rediscover YOU. 💃✨Join host Courtney Mamusha as she chats with Kristin Wessell, founder of Narrative Lifestyle and former professional dancer turned soulful interior designer. From designing for healing after divorce, loss, and life shifts, to getting sober curious in midlife, this conversation goes way beyond throw pillows.Whether you're a midlife mom juggling it all, navigating menopause, or just craving a space that actually reflects your story—you'll walk away with practical design tips, emotional wisdom, and ideas that won't break the bank.🛋️ Interior design isn't just for the rich—it’s for real women rewriting their next chapter.🌟 Must-Listen MomentsKey highlights that you shouldn't miss:7:00 - Design after divorce, menopause, and burnout20:00 - Grief, healing, and storytelling through your space30:00 - 5 simple home upgrades to feel amazing Connect with KristenWebsite: www.narrative-lifestyle.comInstagram: @narrative.lifestyle🎁 BUY YOUR AT HOME TEST TODAY! https://hotflashhealth.wellproz.com/patient/home/  Connect with Hot Flash HealthSpotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hot-flash-health4 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-flash-health/id1776707959Youtube: @HotFlashHealthInstagram @hotflashhealth TikTok @hotflashhealth_ Website: hotflashhealth.comHave someone fun or inspiring in mind for the podcast? 🎉 Contact us above or share your recommendation with us in the comments —we’d love to hear! 🎙️✨

06-11
35:21

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) for Women: Myths, Benefits & Real Talk

🎉 Meet Our Fabulous Guest: Sheri Poznanovic Welcome back to Hot Flash Health, the podcast where we ditch the BS and talk real about midlife, menopause, and what your doctor probably isn’t telling you. Today, we’re joined by the powerhouse Sheri Poznanovic, founder of Optin Health and Nutrition, triple board-certified in obesity, lifestyle, and nutrition medicine.This episode dives deep into Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)—what it is, how it works, the myths around breast cancer risk, and why so many women are left misinformed or untreated. Sheri also shares her personal perimenopause journey and how it shaped her mission to revolutionize women's health.If you’ve ever felt gaslit, dismissed, or overwhelmed while trying to get answers about your changing hormones—this episode is your validation and your toolkit. 🔥👉 Whether you're curious about testosterone therapy, confused about creams vs. pellets, or wondering what your estrogen level should actually be—this episode covers it all.🌟 Must-Listen MomentsKey highlights that you shouldn't miss:4:50 – What HRT actually is and why testosterone is a forgotten hormone in women13:30 – The truth about hormone delivery methods (pellets, creams, patches, and more)19:56 – Busting the biggest myth: Does estrogen really cause breast cancer? Connect with SheriWebsite: https://optin4health.comPhone: 303-495-9013Serving Colorado and select states via telehealth🎁 BUY YOUR AT HOME TEST TODAY! https://hotflashhealth.wellproz.com/patient/home/  Connect with Hot Flash HealthSpotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hot-flash-health4 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-flash-health/id1776707959Youtube: @HotFlashHealthInstagram @hotflashhealth TikTok @hotflashhealth_ Website: hotflashhealth.comHave someone fun or inspiring in mind for the podcast? 🎉 Contact us above or share your recommendation with us in the comments —we’d love to hear! 🎙️✨

06-04
39:15

Pelvic Floor Therapy, Menopause & Owning Your Health with Shari Barta

🎉 Meet Our Fabulous Guest: Shari BartaWelcome to Hot Flash Health—where we cut the B.S. and talk real about what it means to be a woman navigating menopause and beyond.In this episode, we’re joined by Shari Barta, a powerhouse in pelvic floor therapy, certified Pilates teacher, and founder of Posture Power Wellness & Core Rehab. Shari shares her raw and powerful personal journey that led her to become a leading voice in pelvic wellness—after being told by a doctor to “just deal” with incontinence. Spoiler: she did NOT just deal.We dive into: 💥 What the pelvic floor actually is (hint: it’s not just “down there”) 💥 Why kegels are BS and what to do instead 💥 How menopause affects your muscles, joints, fascia, and sex life 💥 The truth about postpartum bodies, hormone shifts, and healing through movement 💥 Why diaphragmatic breathing may be the missing piece of your core healthWe’re also talking about her new app, her Denver-based studio, and how she’s rewriting the rules of rehab for women—one unapologetically powerful move at a time.🌟 Must-Listen MomentsKey highlights that you shouldn't miss:1:24 : Just Deal? I Don’t Think So10:47 : Break Up with Kegels! 35:46 : Date Yourself, Ladies Connect with Shari 📲 Download the app: Posture Power WellnessWebsite: https://www.posturepowerwellness.comInstagram: posturepowerwellness   🎁 BUY YOUR AT HOME TEST TODAY! https://hotflashhealth.wellproz.com/patient/home/  Connect with Hot Flash HealthSpotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hot-flash-health4 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-flash-health/id1776707959Youtube: @HotFlashHealthInstagram @hotflashhealth TikTok @hotflashhealth_ Website: hotflashhealth.comHave someone fun or inspiring in mind for the podcast? 🎉 Contact us above or share your recommendation with us in the comments —we’d love to hear! 🎙️✨

05-29
40:53

Menopause, Midlife Style & Reinvention | Karmen Berentsen on Confidence, Fashion & Finding Yourself

🎉 Meet Our Fabulous Guest: Karmen BerentsenWe’re joined by the bold, brilliant, and beautifully unapologetic Karmen Berentsen — CEO of A-Line Boutique, host of the A-Line Stories podcast, and author of the inspiring memoir Learning to Fly. With zero formal background in fashion, Karmen flipped the retail script and built a movement rooted in confidence, connection, and reinvention.In this episode, we talk about:✨ Embracing midlife style and unapologetic authenticity ✨ Navigating menopause, motherhood, and reinvention ✨ Raising confident daughters in a world of filters and fear ✨ How to stop shrinking and start showing up ✨ The power of asking: What do I want?If you’ve ever stood in your closet unsure of what to wear — or unsure of who you are — this conversation will meet you right where you are.🌟 Whether you're 37 or 67, just starting HRT or rewriting your life story, this one’s for YOU.🎧 Listen now, and don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe!🌟 Must-Listen MomentsKey highlights that you shouldn't miss:6:24 - The Power of Showing Up Through Style12:03 - The Car Ride Lesson with Her Daughter24:57 - The One Question That Can Break Groundhog Day Connect with Karmen📚 Grab Karmen’s book: Learning to Fly🎙 Follow Karmen’s podcast: A-Line Stories👗 Explore her boutiques & community events: https://aline-online.com📸 Follow Karmen on Instagram: @karmenberentsen👠 Follow A-Line Boutique: @alineboutique🎁 BUY YOUR AT HOME TEST TODAY! https://hotflashhealth.wellproz.com/patient/home/  Connect with Hot Flash HealthSpotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hot-flash-health4 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-flash-health/id1776707959Youtube: @HotFlashHealthInstagram @hotflashhealth TikTok @hotflashhealth_ Website: hotflashhealth.comHave someone fun or inspiring in mind for the podcast? 🎉 Contact us above or share your recommendation with us in the comments —we’d love to hear! 🎙️✨

05-22
48:49

Menopause, ADHD, and Midlife Brain Fog: Why You’re Not Losing It

🎉 Meet Our Fabulous Guest: Corie Wightlin 🎧 Welcome back to the Hot Flash Health Podcast — where we talk hormones, heat, and all the hell-yeah moments of midlife! 🔥 Today, we’re tackling a topic SO many women are secretly struggling with: Menopause and ADHD.If you've ever yelled-cried in the laundry room, walked into a room and forgot why, or felt like your brain is glitching… same girl, same. In this empowering episode, we're joined by Corie Wightlin, a brilliant ADHD and executive functioning coach with a background in cognitive science and education. 🧠✨We break down:How estrogen impacts your executive function, motivation, memory, and emotionsThe science behind why perimenopause and menopause feel like your brain has gone offlinePractical tools to regain control, energy, and focus in midlifeWhy women with ADHD often crash hardest during hormone shifts — and what you can do about itHow to stop people pleasing, start setting boundaries, and finally say "no" without guiltPlus, Corie’s group coaching program for midlife women with ADHD (diagnosed or not) 🚀👭 This episode is for every woman who's felt overwhelmed, burnt out, or broken during the menopause transition. You're not crazy. You're not alone. And your brain isn't broken — it's just changing.🌸 Subscribe for more real, raw conversations about midlife, ADHD, hormones, mental health, executive dysfunction, and women’s wellness. Don’t forget to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Instagram @HotFlashHealth.💬 Drop a comment below: Which ADHD or menopause symptom has hit you the hardest?🌟 Must-Listen MomentsKey highlights that you shouldn't miss:2:05 - Why Estrogen Crash Wrecks Memory and Focus5:56 - How to Rewire Your Brain for Midlife ADHD18:38 - The Life-Changing “Fast Forward Remote” Trick🎁 BUY YOUR AT HOME TEST TODAY! https://hotflashhealth.wellproz.com/patient/home/  Connect with Hot Flash HealthSpotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hot-flash-health4 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-flash-health/id1776707959Youtube: @HotFlashHealthInstagram @hotflashhealth TikTok @hotflashhealth_ Website: hotflashhealth.comHave someone fun or inspiring in mind for the podcast? 🎉 Contact us above or share your recommendation with us in the comments —we’d love to hear! 🎙️✨

05-15
37:27

Somatic Healing for Menopause: Reignite Confidence, Sensuality & Self-Love with Chen Lizra

🎉 Meet Our Fabulous Guest: Chen LizraToday on Hot Flash Health, we’re thrilled to welcome Chen Lizra — award-winning somatic coach, embodiment expert, TEDx speaker, and founder of The Power of Somatic Intelligence. Featured in Oprah Daily, The New York Times, and Cosmopolitan, Chen brings her groundbreaking work in trauma healing, feminine energy, and self-empowerment to help women navigate menopause with grace, resilience, and sensuality. 💃In this powerful episode, we explore: ✨ How somatic healing helps release trauma stored in the body ✨ Reconnecting with your inner sensuality and feminine power ✨ Embracing aging, body changes, and menopause with pride—not shame ✨ The difference between pride and arrogance in self-love ✨ Cultivating confidence, self-worth, and divine energy at every age👠 Whether you're dealing with brain fog, body image shifts, low libido, or just trying to bring your sexy back, Chen shares tools and wisdom to reclaim your radiance from within.🌟 Must-Listen MomentsKey highlights that you shouldn't miss:6:16 - What Aging Gracefully Really Means11:42 - The Secret to Reclaiming Confidence in Midlife39:30 - Pride vs. Arrogance: The Key to Emotional Anchoring Connect with Chen LizraFREE GIFT: Get Chen’s exclusive somatic masterclasses at https://somaticgift.comLearn more about her work: https://thepowersomaticintelligence.comInstagram for daily inspiration: @chenlizra🎁 BUY YOUR AT HOME TEST TODAY! https://hotflashhealth.wellproz.com/patient/home/  Connect with Hot Flash HealthSpotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hot-flash-health4 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-flash-health/id1776707959Youtube: @HotFlashHealthInstagram @hotflashhealth TikTok @hotflashhealth_ Website: hotflashhealth.comHave someone fun or inspiring in mind for the podcast? 🎉 Contact us above or share your recommendation with us in the comments —we’d love to hear! 🎙️✨

05-08
40:53

At-Home Hormone Testing for Women: Game-Changing Menopause Panel Explained

🎉 Meet Our Fabulous Guest: Justin SimonsIn this episode of Hot Flash Health, we’re thrilled to announce our official partnership with MyLabsDirect to bring at-home hormone lab testing straight to your doorstep. Co-hosts Dawn and Courtney sit down with Justin Simons, founder of MyLabsDirect, to dive into the creation of the Women's Complete Hormone Test — a comprehensive, CLIA-certified test that gives you clinical-grade results without stepping foot in a doctor’s office.✨ Learn how this game-changing test is revolutionizing care for women in perimenopause and menopause. 🎯 Get clarity on symptoms like fatigue, mood swings, low libido, and more — all from the comfort of your home. 🔍 Hear the inspiring story behind the lab and why it’s the gold standard in accuracy and empowerment🌟 Must-Listen MomentsKey highlights that you shouldn't miss:1:50 - Why We Built the At-Home Hormone Test7:10 - What’s Inside the Women’s Complete Hormone Panel19:30 - How the Process Works + What to Expect🤝 BUY YOUR TEST TODAY! https://hotflashhealth.wellproz.com/patient/home/  Connect with Hot Flash HealthSpotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hot-flash-health4 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-flash-health/id1776707959Youtube: @HotFlashHealthInstagram @hotflashhealth TikTok @hotflashhealth_ Website: hotflashhealth.comHave someone fun or inspiring in mind for the podcast? 🎉 Contact us above or share your recommendation with us in the comments —we’d love to hear! 🎙️✨

05-01
33:29

Menopause, Cravings & Metabolism: How to Stop Emotional Eating

🎉 Meet Our Fabulous Guest: Sue Van Raes In this powerful episode, we’re joined by functional nutritionist and food psychology expert Sue Van Raes, author of Food and Freedom. Together, we explore how to heal your relationship with food during menopause and perimenopause, manage emotional eating, understand your metabolism, and break free from cycles of guilt and restriction. 🧠 If you’ve ever felt like your body is betraying you during menopause, this episode will give you the mindset and practical tools to tune in, not fight back. Sue also shares how Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) can help you understand your unique metabolism.🎧 Don’t forget to like, subscribe & share with your favorite hot-flashing, truth-telling girlfriends!🌟 Must-Listen MomentsKey highlights that you shouldn't miss:3:00 - Menopause Isn’t Betrayal — It’s Awakening11:40 - The Real Reason You’re Craving Comfort Food26:50 -The Power of Blood Sugar Balance🤝 Connect with Sue Van Raes​Website @ bouldernutrition.com Instagram @ Bouldernutrition Link to Book: https://www.bouldernutrition.com/books  Connect with Hot Flash HealthSpotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hot-flash-health4 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-flash-health/id1776707959Youtube: @HotFlashHealthInstagram @hotflashhealth TikTok @hotflashhealth_ Website: hotflashhealth.comHave someone fun or inspiring in mind for the podcast? 🎉 Contact us above or share your recommendation with us in the comments —we’d love to hear! 🎙️✨

04-24
44:27

Hot Flashes & Hotter Sex: Midlife Intimacy Without Shame

🎉 Meet Our Fabulous Guest: Dr. Tina Schermer SellersIn this episode, we’re diving deep into sex, intimacy, and shedding shame in midlife with the brilliant Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers. From religious shame to cultural myths and menopausal misconceptions, Dr. Tina helps us reclaim our pleasure, voice, and confidence. Whether you’re dealing with low libido or just tired of bad sex, this conversation is the wake-up call you didn’t know you needed.Grab your wine, your weighted blanket, and join us for laughs, insights, and real talk about what it means to embrace sexuality at every stage of life.🎧 Don’t forget to like, subscribe & share with your favorite hot-flashing, truth-telling girlfriends!🌟 Must-Listen MomentsKey highlights that you shouldn't miss:3:30 - Is it Low Libido — or Just Bad Sex?5:50 - Consensual Non-Consent: The Hidden Libido Killer42:00 - Midlife Isn’t the End—It’s the Beginning of Better Sex🤝 Connect with Dr. Tina​Website: https://www.tinaschermersellers.com/ Instagram @ drtinashamelesssex Connect with Hot Flash HealthSpotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hot-flash-health4 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-flash-health/id1776707959Youtube: @HotFlashHealthInstagram @hotflashhealth TikTok @hotflashhealth_ Website: hotflashhealth.comHave someone fun or inspiring in mind for the podcast? 🎉 Contact us above or share your recommendation with us in the comments —we’d love to hear! 🎙️✨

04-17
52:06

Menopause and Puberty at the Same Time? Parenting Through Hormonal Chaos with Deb Rubin

🎉 Meet Our Fabulous Guest: Deb RubinIn this episode of Hot Flash Health, Courtney Mamuscia welcomes guest Deb Rubin, a licensed clinical social worker and founder of The Mother-Daughter Journey. With over 20 years of experience in family dynamics and emotional health, Deb specializes in helping parents and teens navigate the messiness of growing up—together. Today, they dive into the emotional chaos that happens when moms are in menopause and daughters are entering puberty at the same time.Deb shares practical tools for staying grounded, improving communication, and maintaining strong connections even when hormones are out of control. You'll learn how to talk to your kids about puberty, emotions, and body image without judgment or shame. They also explore the importance of emotional regulation, setting healthy boundaries, and embracing the power of repair after conflict.🌟 Must-Listen MomentsKey highlights that you shouldn't miss:3:04 - The Origin of The Mother-Daughter Journey11:52 - How to Stay Regulated When Emotions Are Running High23:07 - The Three H’s: Hug, Help, or Hear🤝 Connect with Deb Website: https://www.debrubin.com/ Instagram @ Motherdaughterjourney  Connect with Hot Flash HealthSpotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hot-flash-health4 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-flash-health/id1776707959Youtube: @HotFlashHealthInstagram @hotflashhealth TikTok @hotflashhealth_ Website: hotflashhealth.comHave someone fun or inspiring in mind for the podcast? 🎉 Contact us above or share your recommendation with us in the comments —we’d love to hear! 🎙️✨

04-10
41:05

“You Don’t Need a Breakdown to Break Through” | Rebeccah Silence on Healing, Menopause & Power

🎉 Meet Our Fabulous Guest: Rebeccah SilenceIn today’s powerful episode, we’re joined by the incredible Rebeccah Silence—an award-winning author, media personality, and internationally recognized coach specializing in emotional healing, leadership, and self-worth. As the founder of Inspired Results and the creator of the Own Your Voice Society, Rebeccah has helped thousands of women break free from trauma, rewrite their inner narratives, and step into unshakable confidence.But Rebeccah isn’t just a coach—she’s walked through the fire herself. From surviving an abusive marriage, to battling cancer while pregnant and being given a 5% chance to live, Rebeccah has lived through pain and emerged stronger than ever. Her story is raw, real, and beyond inspiring.🌟 Must-Listen MomentsKey highlights that you shouldn't miss:1:11 - Rebeccah’s Life-Changing Cancer Diagnosis8:26  - The Adoption Journey: Mary Beth shares the emotional highs and uncertainties of fostering and adopting her son 18:04 - Burnout Is Self-BetrayalWebsite: https://theunsilentwoman.com/ Own Your Voice Society :  https://healwithrebeccah.com/sp/own-your-voice-the-unsilent-woman-society/ 🤝 Connect with RebeccahInstagram: @rebeccahsulence and @theunsilentwoman  Connect with Hot Flash HealthSpotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hot-flash-health4 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-flash-health/id1776707959Youtube: @HotFlashHealthInstagram @hotflashhealth TikTok @hotflashhealth_ Website: hotflashhealth.comHave someone fun or inspiring in mind for the podcast? 🎉 Contact us above or share your recommendation with us in the comments —we’d love to hear! 🎙️✨

04-03
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