HOT FLASHES & COOL TOPICS

HOT FLASHES & COOL TOPICS


Latest Episodes

Developing an "I Can" Attitude in Midlife with Therapist Mazi Robinson
December 18, 2024

Midlife is a time of big changes on many personal levels: family, career and relationships just to name a few.  Many women feel overwhelmed and don't think they can flourish with all these changes. Our guest this week is Mazi Robinson. Mazi is a Licensed

A Cool Conversation with Actress Diane Farr
December 11, 2024

It's time for another cool conversation!On this episode, we are joined by 50+ actress and writer Diane Farr. You may remember Dianne from Rescue Me, Californication, Numb3rs and now Fire Country. Diane is also a New York Times Best Selling Author.We di

Coping with Caregiving: Tips from Dementia Expert Teepa Snow
December 04, 2024

Research shows that 1 in 4 Americans over the age of 50 are now caregivers. It certainly hits home for this podcast.This week we invited Teepa Snow on the show to talk about caregiving. Teepa is a dementia care expert who founded Positive Approach to C

How to Make Life More Interesting with Author Lorraine Besser
November 27, 2024

How do you define a good life?Do you ever think of it in terms of psychological richness?Our guest this week is Lorraine Besser, an American philosopher and author of the book, The Art of Interesting: What we miss in our pursuit of the good life and ho

Helen Slater Shares Her Journey from Supergirl to Getting Her PhD
November 20, 2024

It is never too late to learn and try new things!Our amazing guest this week, Helen Slater is a perfect example. Known for her acting career in Supergirl, The Legend of Billie Jean and Ruthless People, Helen has boundless creative spirit. She is a conc

Natural Alternatives to Menopause Symptoms with Dr. Alyssa Dweck
November 13, 2024

Women often ask us about natural alternatives to hormone replacement therapy and today we are going to share some of them.This week we talk to Dr. Alyssa Dweck, a board certified practicing gynecologist in New York and Chief Medical Officer of Bonafide H

Digestive Issues and IBS in Midlife with Nutritionist Jacqui Justice
November 06, 2024

Of the many changes that come with midlife, gut issues can be some of the most problematic. IBS and Colitis are two types of digestive issues that can either come on during menopause or become exacerbated during the transition. Either way, it can affect

Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief with David Kessler
October 30, 2024

Grieving loss of any kind is a universal experience yet many people struggle with it in isolation.This week's guest is David Kessler. David is one of the worlds foremost experts on grief, loss, and navigating lifes changes. He's written six bestsellin

Shredding the Silence on Menopause with Tamsen Fadal
October 23, 2024

Menopause finally gets a documentary!This week we are speaking with Emmy Award winning journalist, author and now co-producer of the new documentary THE M FACTOR: Shredding the Silence on Menopause. Some of our favorite experts from the podcast are show

Recovering from Perfectionism with Pyschologist Dr. Mary Anderson
October 16, 2024

"If you make your internal worth beholden to external validation, you will live with chronic anxiety and worry." Dr. Mary Anderson.This week we are talking about the chronic anxiety that often results from the drive for perfectionism. Clinical psycholog