HOT FLASHES & COOL TOPICS

This week we have the honor of speaking to 102 year old Dr. Gladys McGary. Dr. Gladys McGarey, a centenarian still-practicing doctor and the mother of holistic medicine, reveals her powerful and life-changing secrets for how to live with joy, vitality, and purpose at any age in her new book The Well Lived LIfe. Shownotes/Links: www.hotflashescooltopics.com FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotflashesandcooltopics/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6ssWfO0qeZYEIs6TzrKBHQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/657557054765087 Want to Leave a Review for Hot Flashes and Cool Topics? Here’s How: For Apple Podcasts on an iPhone or iOS device: Open the Apple Podcast App on your device. Click on the “search” icon Type into the search bar “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” and click on the show Towards the bottom, look for “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “Write a Review” and leave us your thoughts and comments! For Apple Podcasts on a computer: On the Apple Podcasts website, go to the search bar and type “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” After clicking on the show, find the “Listen on Apple Podcasts” button and click on it The “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” podcast should open on the Apple Podcasts application Keep scrolling on the page until you see “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “See All” If you want to give us a five-star rating, hover over the empty stars! If you want to leave your thoughts and comments, click on “Write a Review”!

It is vital for women in midlife and beyond to maintain lean muscle mass and bone strength.  This week we are speaking with Dr Vonda Wright who is a double board certified orthopedic surgeon and she shares her expertise on Epigenetics and plyometrics as well as tips for healthy muscular skeletal aging. Show Notes and Links on: www.hotflashescooltopics.com FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotflashesandcooltopics/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6ssWfO0qeZYEIs6TzrKBHQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/65755705476508 Want to Leave a Review for Hot Flashes and Cool Topics? Here’s How: For Apple Podcasts on an iPhone or iOS device: Open the Apple Podcast App on your device. Click on the “search” icon Type into the search bar “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” and click on the show Towards the bottom, look for “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “Write a Review” and leave us your thoughts and comments! For Apple Podcasts on a computer: On the Apple Podcasts website, go to the search bar and type “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” After clicking on the show, find the “Listen on Apple Podcasts” button and click on it The “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” podcast should open on the Apple Podcasts application Keep scrolling on the page until you see “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “See All” If you want to give us a five-star rating, hover over the empty stars! If you want to leave your thoughts and comments, click on “Write a Review”!  

This week we are catching up with the incredible actress JoBeth Williams.  JoBeth is known for her memorable roles in The Big Chill and Poltergeist.  We talk about her career, aging in Hollywood and her new role in Chantilly Bridge. Show Notes/Links: www.hotflashescooltopics.com FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotflashesandcooltopics/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6ssWfO0qeZYEIs6TzrKBHQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/657557054765087   Want to Leave a Review for Hot Flashes and Cool Topics? Here’s How: For Apple Podcasts on an iPhone or iOS device: Open the Apple Podcast App on your device. Click on the “search” icon Type into the search bar “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” and click on the show Towards the bottom, look for “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “Write a Review” and leave us your thoughts and comments! For Apple Podcasts on a computer: On the Apple Podcasts website, go to the search bar and type “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” After clicking on the show, find the “Listen on Apple Podcasts” button and click on it The “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” podcast should open on the Apple Podcasts application Keep scrolling on the page until you see “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “See All” If you want to give us a five-star rating, hover over the empty stars! If you want to leave your thoughts and comments, click on “Write a Review”!

Are you a people pleaser?  Do you find it hard to say no?  Then this week's episode is for you.  We talk to author Natalie Leu about the 5 types of people pleasers, how to set healthy boundaries and her new book THE JOY OF SAYING NO. Show Notes and Links: www.hotflashescooltopics.com FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotflashesandcooltopics/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6ssWfO0qeZYEIs6TzrKBHQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/657557054765087 Want to Leave a Review for Hot Flashes and Cool Topics? Here’s How: For Apple Podcasts on an iPhone or iOS device: Open the Apple Podcast App on your device. Click on the “search” icon Type into the search bar “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” and click on the show Towards the bottom, look for “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “Write a Review” and leave us your thoughts and comments! For Apple Podcasts on a computer: On the Apple Podcasts website, go to the search bar and type “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” After clicking on the show, find the “Listen on Apple Podcasts” button and click on it The “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” podcast should open on the Apple Podcasts application Keep scrolling on the page until you see “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “See All” If you want to give us a five-star rating, hover over the empty stars! If you want to leave your thoughts and comments, click on “Write a Review”!

On this bonus episode, we talk to Colette Courtion, founder of Joylux.  Joylux creates innovative consumer and medical devices and products that transform women’s pelvic floor health.  They also offer at home red light therapy to improve  sexual health and wellness. Show Notes and Links: www.hotflashescooltopics.com FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotflashesandcooltopics/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6ssWfO0qeZYEIs6TzrKBHQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/657557054765087 Want to Leave a Review for Hot Flashes and Cool Topics? Here’s How: For Apple Podcasts on an iPhone or iOS device: Open the Apple Podcast App on your device. Click on the “search” icon Type into the search bar “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” and click on the show Towards the bottom, look for “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “Write a Review” and leave us your thoughts and comments! For Apple Podcasts on a computer: On the Apple Podcasts website, go to the search bar and type “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” After clicking on the show, find the “Listen on Apple Podcasts” button and click on it The “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” podcast should open on the Apple Podcasts application Keep scrolling on the page until you see “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “See All” If you want to give us a five-star rating, hover over the empty stars! If you want to leave your thoughts and comments, click on “Write a Review”!

This week we are speaking with the 80's iconic songwriter Holly Knight.  From Love is a Battlefield to The Warrior and You Better Be Good To Me, Holly has written many of the most loved 80's hits.  She shares her story with us and in her book I AM THE WARRIOR.  Listen on any podcast platform. Show notes and links can be found: www.hotflashescooltopics.com FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotflashesandcooltopics/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6ssWfO0qeZYEIs6TzrKBHQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/657557054765087 Want to Leave a Review for Hot Flashes and Cool Topics? Here’s How: For Apple Podcasts on an iPhone or iOS device: Open the Apple Podcast App on your device. Click on the “search” icon Type into the search bar “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” and click on the show Towards the bottom, look for “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “Write a Review” and leave us your thoughts and comments! For Apple Podcasts on a computer: On the Apple Podcasts website, go to the search bar and type “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” After clicking on the show, find the “Listen on Apple Podcasts” button and click on it The “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” podcast should open on the Apple Podcasts application Keep scrolling on the page until you see “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “See All” If you want to give us a five-star rating, hover over the empty stars! If you want to leave your thoughts and comments, click on “Write a Review”!

This week we are speaking with Registered Dietician Barbie Boules on the topics of metabolism and midlife wellness. She answers questions on what is metabolic syndrome and what we can do about it as well as how to achieve optimal health over 40. Show Notes with links may be found at: www.hotflashescooltopics.com FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotflashesandcooltopics/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6ssWfO0qeZYEIs6TzrKBHQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/657557054765087 Want to Leave a Review for Hot Flashes and Cool Topics? Here’s How: For Apple Podcasts on an iPhone or iOS device: Open the Apple Podcast App on your device. Click on the “search” icon Type into the search bar “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” and click on the show Towards the bottom, look for “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “Write a Review” and leave us your thoughts and comments! For Apple Podcasts on a computer: On the Apple Podcasts website, go to the search bar and type “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” After clicking on the show, find the “Listen on Apple Podcasts” button and click on it The “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” podcast should open on the Apple Podcasts application Keep scrolling on the page until you see “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “See All” If you want to give us a five-star rating, hover over the empty stars! If you want to leave your thoughts and comments, click on “Write a Review”!  

On this week's new episode, we are learning to embrace the unfamiliar with the founders of Camp Reinvention.  Wendy Perrotti and Dana Hilmer have created a platform for midlife women which helps create a new chapter in life that you are excited to live.  We also discuss how to set boundaries and to remove the "shoulds" and change them to "wants" in your life. Show Notes with Links can be found: www.hotflashescooltopics.com FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotflashesandcooltopics/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6ssWfO0qeZYEIs6TzrKBHQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/657557054765087 Want to Leave a Review for Hot Flashes and Cool Topics? Here’s How: For Apple Podcasts on an iPhone or iOS device: Open the Apple Podcast App on your device. Click on the “search” icon Type into the search bar “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” and click on the show Towards the bottom, look for “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “Write a Review” and leave us your thoughts and comments! For Apple Podcasts on a computer: On the Apple Podcasts website, go to the search bar and type “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” After clicking on the show, find the “Listen on Apple Podcasts” button and click on it The “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” podcast should open on the Apple Podcasts application Keep scrolling on the page until you see “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “See All” If you want to give us a five-star rating, hover over the empty stars! If you want to leave your thoughts and comments, click on “Write a Review”!

Here is the second part of our interview with financial powerhouse Suze Orman.  We discuss Social Security, Living Revocable Trusts and what our children need to know about savings. Show Notes with Links are found: www.hotflashescooltopics.com FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotflashesandcooltopics/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6ssWfO0qeZYEIs6TzrKBHQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/657557054765087 Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoolFlashes Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/HotFlashesCoolTopics/ TikTok: @hotflashescooltopics   Want to Leave a Review for Hot Flashes and Cool Topics? Here’s How: For Apple Podcasts on an iPhone or iOS device: Open the Apple Podcast App on your device. Click on the “search” icon Type into the search bar “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” and click on the show Towards the bottom, look for “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “Write a Review” and leave us your thoughts and comments! For Apple Podcasts on a computer: On the Apple Podcasts website, go to the search bar and type “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” After clicking on the show, find the “Listen on Apple Podcasts” button and click on it The “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” podcast should open on the Apple Podcasts application Keep scrolling on the page until you see “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “See All” If you want to give us a five-star rating, hover over the empty stars! If you want to leave your thoughts and comments, click on “Write a Review”!    

Financial powerhouse Suze Orman is our guest this week for a two part series where she shares invaluable advice and tips on money, investments, social security, retirement, inflation and more.  Join us on Friday for part 2 of this incredible conversation! FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotflashesandcooltopics/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6ssWfO0qeZYEIs6TzrKBHQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/657557054765087 Want to Leave a Review for Hot Flashes and Cool Topics? Here’s How: For Apple Podcasts on an iPhone or iOS device: Open the Apple Podcast App on your device. Click on the “search” icon Type into the search bar “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” and click on the show Towards the bottom, look for “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “Write a Review” and leave us your thoughts and comments! For Apple Podcasts on a computer: On the Apple Podcasts website, go to the search bar and type “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” After clicking on the show, find the “Listen on Apple Podcasts” button and click on it The “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” podcast should open on the Apple Podcasts application Keep scrolling on the page until you see “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “See All” If you want to give us a five-star rating, hover over the empty stars! If you want to leave your thoughts and comments, click on “Write a Review”!

The current state of women's healthcare needs an overhaul. We talk to HerMD founder Dr. Somi Javaid about how she is changing the narrative for sexual health, menopause, gynecology, medical aesthetics and more. Show Notes and Links are found: www.hotflashescooltopics.com FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotflashesandcooltopics/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6ssWfO0qeZYEIs6TzrKBHQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/657557054765087 Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoolFlashes TikTok: @hotflashescooltopics Want to Leave a Review for Hot Flashes and Cool Topics? Here’s How: For Apple Podcasts on an iPhone or iOS device: Open the Apple Podcast App on your device. Click on the “search” icon Type into the search bar “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” and click on the show Towards the bottom, look for “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “Write a Review” and leave us your thoughts and comments! For Apple Podcasts on a computer: On the Apple Podcasts website, go to the search bar and type “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” After clicking on the show, find the “Listen on Apple Podcasts” button and click on it The “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” podcast should open on the Apple Podcasts application Keep scrolling on the page until you see “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “See All” If you want to give us a five-star rating, hover over the empty stars! If you want to leave your thoughts and comments, click on “Write a Review”!

Bonus Episode time!  We sit down with comedian Carole Montgomery to talk about life after 50 and her Showtime Comedy Series, Funny Women of A Certain Age. Show Notes and Links: www.hotflashescooltopics.com HFCT Newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/s7u1y6 FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotflashesandcooltopics/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6ssWfO0qeZYEIs6TzrKBHQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/657557054765087 TikTok: @hotflashescooltopics Want to Leave a Review for Hot Flashes and Cool Topics? Here’s How: For Apple Podcasts on an iPhone or iOS device: Open the Apple Podcast App on your device. Click on the “search” icon Type into the search bar “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” and click on the show Towards the bottom, look for “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “Write a Review” and leave us your thoughts and comments! For Apple Podcasts on a computer: On the Apple Podcasts website, go to the search bar and type “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” After clicking on the show, find the “Listen on Apple Podcasts” button and click on it The “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” podcast should open on the Apple Podcasts application Keep scrolling on the page until you see “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “See All” If you want to give us a five-star rating, hover over the empty stars! If you want to leave your thoughts and comments, click on “Write a Review”!

One of our favorite guests is back this week.  Joan Lunden is an award winning journalist, bestselling author, and former Good Morning America co-host.   She joins us to talk bladder leaks, urinary incontinence, pelvic health and Innovo: the new FDA-cleared, non-invasive technology that strengthens your pelvic floor from home.  $200 off INNOVO with code HOTFLASHES200: http://bit.ly/3IXDiW2 Show Notes/Links can be found on our website: www.hotflashescooltopics.com FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotflashesandcooltopics/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6ssWfO0qeZYEIs6TzrKBHQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/657557054765087 Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoolFlashes Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/HotFlashesCoolTopics/ TikTok: @hotflashescooltopics Want to Leave a Review for Hot Flashes and Cool Topics? Here’s How: For Apple Podcasts on an iPhone or iOS device: Open the Apple Podcast App on your device. Click on the “search” icon Type into the search bar “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” and click on the show Towards the bottom, look for “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “Write a Review” and leave us your thoughts and comments! For Apple Podcasts on a computer: On the Apple Podcasts website, go to the search bar and type “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” After clicking on the show, find the “Listen on Apple Podcasts” button and click on it The “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” podcast should open on the Apple Podcasts application Keep scrolling on the page until you see “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “See All” If you want to give us a five-star rating, hover over the empty stars! If you want to leave your thoughts and comments, click on “Write a Review”!    

This week we are talking to psychotherapist and author Lynn Lyons about anxiety, rumination and worry.  She shares what they really mean, why we do them and how they affect you and your loved ones.  Then, we discuss how to disrupt and decrease them. Find show notes and links on our website: www.hotflashescooltopics.com FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotflashesandcooltopics/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6ssWfO0qeZYEIs6TzrKBHQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/657557054765087 Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoolFlashes Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/HotFlashesCoolTopics/ TikTok: @hotflashescooltopics Want to Leave a Review for Hot Flashes and Cool Topics? Here’s How: For Apple Podcasts on an iPhone or iOS device: Open the Apple Podcast App on your device. Click on the “search” icon Type into the search bar “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” and click on the show Towards the bottom, look for “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “Write a Review” and leave us your thoughts and comments! For Apple Podcasts on a computer: On the Apple Podcasts website, go to the search bar and type “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” After clicking on the show, find the “Listen on Apple Podcasts” button and click on it The “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” podcast should open on the Apple Podcasts application Keep scrolling on the page until you see “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “See All” If you want to give us a five-star rating, hover over the empty stars! If you want to leave your thoughts and comments, click on “Write a Review”!

This  week is a "game" changer episode.  For those who watched the Super Bowl, you may have noticed a commercial asking women what is "VMS"?  None could answer but the commercial was actually promoting awareness for vasomotor symptoms (a/k/a hot flashes and night sweats). Astellas Pharmaceuticals paid for this advertisement because it has a non- hormonal medication currently in Phase 3 trials with the FDA.  The medication is called Fezolinetant and is a neuron inhibitor that will hopefully improve menopausal symptoms for women with moderate to severe hot flashes. Our guest this week is Dr. Nanette Santoro, a professor and E. Stewart Taylor Chair of Obstetrics & Gynecology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and a reproductive endocrinologist specializing in menopause.  Dr. Santoro is also on the Board of Review for Astellas and has written several research papers on this new medication. She explains what benefits fezolinetant will offer as a non-hormonal options for moderate to severe hot flashes, how it works and if approved by the FDA, how long will it take to get to market.   Listen to this episode and subscribe to the podcast on any podcast platform. You will find all the links from this episode in our show notes on our website. www.hotflashescooltopics.com

On this week's episode, we are catching up with the incredible actress Linda Purl. You will remember Linda for her roles as Fonzie's famous girlfriend on Happy Day's, Normal People, Designated Survivor or as Pam Beesly's mother Helene in The Office.  She has made over 45 made for TV movies, two stints on Broadway, three off-Broadway and has performed in over 50 regional theaters.  Linda has been steadily working as an actress since the 1970's, but did you know she was also a beautiful singer?  She has traveled the world singing jazz and performing cabaret. She is also in a relationship with Patrick Duffy (Bobby Ewing from Dallas) and together they have founded Duffy's Dough, a brand of dehydrated sourgdough starter kits whose recipe has been in the Duffy family for over 70 years. Catch up with Linda Purl this week and links can be found on our website's show notes. www.hotflashescooltopics.com Want to Leave a Review for Hot Flashes and Cool Topics? Here’s How: For Apple Podcasts on an iPhone or iOS device: Open the Apple Podcast App on your device. Click on the “search” icon Type into the search bar “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” and click on the show Towards the bottom, look for “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “Write a Review” and leave us your thoughts and comments! For Apple Podcasts on a computer: On the Apple Podcasts website, go to the search bar and type “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” After clicking on the show, find the “Listen on Apple Podcasts” button and click on it The “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” podcast should open on the Apple Podcasts application Keep scrolling on the page until you see “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “See All” If you want to give us a five-star rating, hover over the empty stars! If you want to leave your thoughts and comments, click on “Write a Review”!

Most women receive 15 minutes for their annual gynecologist appointment.  It is barely enough time for an exam, let alone to get your menopause questions answered. On this week's episode, we invited Dr. Carol Kuhle to explain what prior history women should know before an appointment and what questions they should be prepared to ask.  Dr. Kuhle is Director of the Menopause and Women's Sexual Wellness Center at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. Dr. Kuhle answers questions on breast cancer risks, cardiovascular history and much more.  Are you struggling with hot flashes, cognitive blunting, sleep and sexual discomfort?  We talk about those as well.  Know your risks and have a clear intent before you go to your next gynecologist appointment. Please remember this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not offering medical advice. Always check with your doctor for more information. Show Notes with links are available on our website: www.hotflashescooltopics.com Want to Leave a Review for Hot Flashes and Cool Topics? Here’s How: For Apple Podcasts on an iPhone or iOS device: Open the Apple Podcast App on your device. Click on the “search” icon Type into the search bar “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” and click on the show Towards the bottom, look for “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “Write a Review” and leave us your thoughts and comments! For Apple Podcasts on a computer: On the Apple Podcasts website, go to the search bar and type “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” After clicking on the show, find the “Listen on Apple Podcasts” button and click on it The “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” podcast should open on the Apple Podcasts application Keep scrolling on the page until you see “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “See All” If you want to give us a five-star rating, hover over the empty stars! If you want to leave your thoughts and comments, click on “Write a Review”!  

DId you know that 75% of adult ADHD goes undiagnosed?  On this week's episode, we are discussing ADHD in adult females (and yes, that includes menopausal women).   Our guest is Dr. Zoe Martinez, a Board Certified Psychiatrist who specializes in children and adult ADHD and she is also a clinician at Done Mental Health Services.  Done offers online services to diagnose and treat ADHD. Women are 50% less likely to be diagnosed with ADHD. Many women chalk symptoms up to hormones or a busy schedule but if you have trouble focusing, prioritizing facts or remembering appointments and schedules, it may be more. Dr. Martinez discusses options for treatments that are available and range from medication to lifestyle changes.  Learn more about adult AHDH this week on Hot Flashes & Cool Topics. Links can be found in the Show Notes on our website: www.hotflashescooltopics.com Want to Leave a Review for Hot Flashes and Cool Topics? Here’s How: For Apple Podcasts on an iPhone or iOS device: Open the Apple Podcast App on your device. Click on the “search” icon Type into the search bar “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” and click on the show Towards the bottom, look for “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “Write a Review” and leave us your thoughts and comments! For Apple Podcasts on a computer: On the Apple Podcasts website, go to the search bar and type “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” After clicking on the show, find the “Listen on Apple Podcasts” button and click on it The “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” podcast should open on the Apple Podcasts application Keep scrolling on the page until you see “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “See All” If you want to give us a five-star rating, hover over the empty stars! If you want to leave your thoughts and comments, click on “Write a Review”!

This week we are talking to food attorney and author Mary Beth Albright about her new book, EAT & FLOURISH-How Food Supports Emotional Well Being. Mary Beth shares evidence backed research that a whole food diet is essential for good mental health.  She explains the four fundamental emotions- mad, sad, glad and scared and specifies different foods that can manage or support these emotional states. She also talks about PING: pleasure, inflammation, nutrition and gut microbiome and how each affects our mental health.  She shares studies from the new field of nutritional psychology along with food suggestions, the importance of a communal eating experience and a 30 day kick off plan. Show notes and links for this episode may be found on our website: www.hotflashescooltopics.com Want to Leave a Review for Hot Flashes and Cool Topics? Here’s How: For Apple Podcasts on an iPhone or iOS device: Open the Apple Podcast App on your device. Click on the “search” icon Type into the search bar “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” and click on the show Towards the bottom, look for “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “Write a Review” and leave us your thoughts and comments! For Apple Podcasts on a computer: On the Apple Podcasts website, go to the search bar and type “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” After clicking on the show, find the “Listen on Apple Podcasts” button and click on it The “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” podcast should open on the Apple Podcasts application Keep scrolling on the page until you see “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “See All” If you want to give us a five-star rating, hover over the empty stars! If you want to leave your thoughts and comments, click on “Write a Review”!

On this episode, we invite Dr. Heather Hirsch back to podcast to discuss hormone therapy and the use of Ozempic for menopausal weight loss. Dr. Hirsch is one of the leading experts in perimenopause and menopause and has recently accepted a position as Chief of Clinical Quality at MidiHealth.  She joins us for a discussion on the misleading marketing of "bioidentical" hormones, research on prempro and premerin, estrodial use and how some women are being prescribed Ozempic to help lose the menopausal weight gain. Show notes can be found on our website: www.hotflashescooltopics.com Want to Leave a Review for Hot Flashes and Cool Topics? Here’s How: For Apple Podcasts on an iPhone or iOS device: Open the Apple Podcast App on your device. Click on the “search” icon Type into the search bar “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” and click on the show Towards the bottom, look for “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “Write a Review” and leave us your thoughts and comments! For Apple Podcasts on a computer: On the Apple Podcasts website, go to the search bar and type “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” After clicking on the show, find the “Listen on Apple Podcasts” button and click on it The “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” podcast should open on the Apple Podcasts application Keep scrolling on the page until you see “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “See All” If you want to give us a five-star rating, hover over the empty stars! If you want to leave your thoughts and comments, click on “Write a Review”!