Best Hotflash Podcasts (2024)

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122: Meet Joe Sealey, the Menopause Man 35:28

2h ago35:28

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Send us a text Joe Sealey is a former UK footballer who is married to UK businesswoman Nicole, and they are both cast members of The Real Housewives of Cheshire. He's also comforting and cracking men and women alike up with his ongoing commentary on living with a woman in menopause. Joe jokes a lot, but he also gets serious about the challenges and…

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What’s In My “Midlife Bag”? Omg! 24:13

2h ago24:13

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EP 131: Today we are unpacking my midlife bags, literally. You guys know I like to be prepared for anything that I (or my husband) might need. Everyone makes fun of me until they need one of the bandaids I packed at the airport. We are digging deep into my trusted midlife bags! I am back with another solo mini-sode where I am giving you an inside l…

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Empty Nest Reframe…Yes, you can! 28:29

2h ago28:29

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EP 130: Permission for the “ugly cry” is granted. “midlife mom” mixed with “empty nest” or “half empty nest”, omg! Get ready for a new solo mini-sode where I get into everything empty nest (half empty nest) and “teen son” as I call him is now “college son”. He just left for his sophomore year of college. I’m heading into my second “year of lasts” (…

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10 Things To Age Powerfully In Midlife 1:18:20

1d ago1:18:20

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Are you a midlife woman who is being flooded with information on social media regarding all things health and longevity? I am! Do the infrared sauna, stand on your head, go to f*king yoga, sweat your balls off, jump in a cold plunge, eat this, don’t eat that, the list goes on… In this episode we are getting to the bottom of all this information wit…

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121: SOLO EPISODE: Menopause research, hormone therapy and spiritual consciousness 22:07

1d ago22:07

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Send us a text Hotflash inc founder and host Ann Marie McQueen talks about the first-ever perimenopause month, Hot Flash Day (courtesy of Stripes) and the annual meeting of The Menopause Society of North America. She talks about sleep, hot flashes, weird quirks of research; hypnosis and cognitive behavioral therapy. Some new numbers on how many wom…

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Girl with a Pearl 33:30

1d ago33:30

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Welcome back to the She2.0 Podcast where we explore the unique journey of midlife with wisdom, humor, and inspiration! This is the first episode of the Fall and we’re calling this season, “Girl with a Pearl”. Why? Because we’ve spoken to so many incredible experts who have been generous with their wisdom, advice and resources and now we want to hea…

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Girl with a Pearl 33:30

1d ago33:30

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Welcome back to the She2.0 Podcast where we explore the unique journey of midlife with wisdom, humor, and inspiration! This is the first episode of the Fall and we’re calling this season, “Girl with a Pearl”. Why? Because we’ve spoken to so many incredible experts who have been generous with their wisdom, advice and resources and now we want to hea…

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120: Dr Salome Masghati knows how complicated perimenopause is 1:05:48

16d ago1:05:48

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Send us a text Today Hotflash inc founder Ann Marie McQueen is speaking with a board-certified gynecologist whose surgical career was focused on fibroids and endometriosis before she discovered her love for functional medicine and holistic therapy and discovered what it could do for women struggling with menopause, hormones and wellness. Dr Masghat…

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119: How to keep your bones, muscles, tendons and fascia strong through menopause with Buff Bones' Rebekah Rotstein (Part 2) 27:11

15d ago27:11

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Send us a text In part 2 of her interview with Buff Bones' Rebekah Rotstein tells Hotflash inc founder Ann Marie McQueen about the complexities of health during perimenopause and menopause, highlighting the importance of both mineral density, muscles, tendons, collagen and fascia. She outlines the Buff Bones comprehensive exercise plan to hit all t…

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Experimenting with Midlife…Food, Supplements, Pickleball & Mocktails 1:20:38

15d ago1:20:38

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EP 128: Mocktails, pickleball, midlife friendships & marriage and top health hacks….did I peak your interest? Do you ever wonder why you feel so stuck in midlife? Part of it is that we aren’t experimenting and trying new things. We made our kids try new sports or take that random art class, yet we don’t apply the same expectations to ourselves as m…

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118: BONUS SOLO EPISODE: Me and hormone therapy 33:19

17d ago33:19

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Send us a text In this episode, host Ann Marie McQueen tries to explain her long and convoluted relationship to and quest for hormone therapy. This is an episode about her experiences, made more complicated by living abroad, reluctant doctors and by years spent wandering in a wilderness of emotional and physical symptoms no one could explain. Until…

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117: Navigating menopause and bone health with Buff Bones' Rebekah Rotstein (Part 1) 40:13

1M ago40:13

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Send us a text In this episode, host and Hotflash inc founder Ann Marie McQueen interviews Rebecca Rotstein. Rebekah is the founder of Buff Bones, a medically endorsed exercise method for bone and joint health with on-demand classes and trained instructors in more than 30 countries. Rebekah is a former ballet dancer who has trained athletes and dee…

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116: Let's optimize our hormones and not get cancer with Dr Leigh Erin Connealy 56:42

1M ago56:42

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Send us a text Hotflash inc founder and host Ann Marie McQueen sits down with Dr Leigh Erin Connealy, a leading figure in integrative medicine, known for her unique approach in combining conventional and alternative treatments in addressing chronic illnesses and cancer. Dr Connealy is the founder of the Center for New Medicine and the Cancer Center…

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Midlife Expert Secrets: Skincare, Reinvention & Finding “You” 3:33:33

1M ago3:33:33

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EP 127: Are you a midlife woman looking to explore your identity beyond motherhood? I am! Today’s guest is telling us that you don’t have to check all of the midlife boxes, it’s okay to just do what works for YOU and why it’s important to find your midlife freedom. If you are feeling stuck and need some midlife motivation, then this episode is defi…

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115: The Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause with Dr Vonda Wright 33:26

1M ago33:26

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Send us a text This week Florida orthopedic sports medicine surgeon Dr Vonda Wright published a review paper Climacteric, the journal of the International Menopause Society, introducing Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause. The paper has been shared widely across social media, and this interview with Dr Wright is an edited version from last year d…

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114: Bonus mini solo episode: My going-through menopause manifesto 6:44

2M ago6:44

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Send us a text In this mini solo episode, recorded in August 2023, Ann Marie shares her first insights into what being in menopause will be like. Spoiler alert: It's good. Maybe not worth it. But very good. Thank you to our sponsor, Midi Health. They provide holistic, insurance-covered care by perimenopause and menopause specialists. Check out Join…

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113: Unraveling the truth about testosterone and menopause with Professor Susan Davis 42:26

2M ago42:26

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Send us a text You may have been hearing a lot about testosterone lately – what it is, why we need it, why we can’t get it… I’ve gone to Melbourne, Australia to ask an expert in women’s hormones across our lifespan, and one of the few people who has studied testosterone in-depth. Professor Susan Davis is a clinician researcher, consulting endocrino…

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Reinvent Me in Midlife: Rediscovering Passion and Purpose After 40 1:11:28

1M ago1:11:28

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EP 126: Putting yourself first in midlife. Yes! Hard and good! Thinking about “midlife self reinvention”? It doesn’t mean you are “burning the house down”...It just means you are looking for your “next thing” in midlife. Maybe you are seeking passion, purpose, meaning or even some novelty. You are not alone. Most of us feel this way. Ready to mix-i…

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112: Exploring Traditional Arabic and Islamic Medicine with Dr Bibi Ayesha Lockhat 48:54

2M ago48:54

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Send us a text Dr Bibi Ayesha Lockhat is a Traditional Arabic and Islamic Medicine (TAIM) Specialist practicing in the Middle East at Zulal Wellness Resort at China Som – Qatar, the only place in the in the world to be reviving this traditional holistic healing system. She holds two degrees from The University of The Western Cape (UWC), a Bachelor …

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111: Connecting with yourself and leaning into your Wise Power with Sjanie Hugo Wurlitzer and Alexandra Pope 1:16:16

2M ago1:16:16

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Send us a text Sjanie Hugo Wurlitzer and Alexandra Pope are pioneers in the emerging field of menstruality, which my spell check says isn’t even a word! Basically they have created a new lexicon, along with a new approach not only to our health and wellbeing, but our creativity and leadership, and our spiritual life – all based on becoming consciou…

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"Candid AF" - Midlife Masterclass with Jennifer Fisher 1:46:20

2M ago1:46:20

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EP 125: Join me, Dr. Sarah Milken in a rad, real and open conversation with one of my favorite midlife besties and hottie/smarties. Jennifer Fisher is back! Our first episode was on zoom two years ago. Today, we are on fire and in person in NYC, underboob sweat and all! Jennifer is a jeweler, entrepreneur, chef, kitchen influencer, social media sup…

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Poolside Midlife TMI! 1:28:54

2M ago1:28:54

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EP 124: I know that I am your “midlife bestie”, oversharing my midlife “ugh’s & fabulosities” and finding us all the expert golden nuggets to create our optimal midlife. But, today I am talking to another midlife bestie, “poolside”! This midlife hottie showed up to our zoom interview in a bikini. Let me explain… we had a timing miscommunication and…

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110: 80s supermodel Kim Alexis: 'Hormones are natural too' 48:30

3M ago48:30

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Send us a text In this episode, host and midlife and menopause journalist Ann Marie McQueen speaks with iconic American model Kim Alexis. They explore Kim's extensive career when she dominated the modeling industry. They talk about what it was like to appear on over 500 magazine – sometimes all of them at once – and cover her journey through compet…

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109: SOLO MINI episode: No one wants pianos anymore 14:18

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Send us a text Navigating Midlife Grief: A Personal Journey In this deeply emotional and personal video, host Ann Marie McQueen shares her experience of navigating midlife grief and loss, specifically focusing on the recent death of her father. An audio essay about grief, loss, Boomers and their stuff. Thank you to our sponsor, Midi Health. They pr…

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108: The Metabolism Reset with Lara Briden 53:21

3M ago53:21

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Send us a text Hotflash inc – the platform designed to find the true truth in perimenopause, menopause and beyond – makes a return to the podcast world this week! In the first episode back journalist and host Ann Marie McQueen interviews Lara Briden, an expert in women's health and author of the new book The Metabolism Reset. They discuss the compl…

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Hotflash inc comeback trailer 0:19

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Send us a text Exploring the Truths of Perimenopause and Menopause with Ann Marie McQueenJournalist Ann Marie McQueen delves into the realities of perimenopause, menopause, midlife, and beyond. She emphasizes the importance of opening our minds to new possibilities and shares her journey as a proud woman in her 50s. Join the discussion on Hotflash …

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107: Mini solo episode: The Comeback is Coming 4:49

3M ago4:49

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Send us a text Embracing Change and Finding Strength in Uncertainty Listen in as I reflect on a pivotal moment triggered by a quote from the Mel Robbins podcast, leading to the tough decision to pause the Hotflash inc newsletter and podcast – and the easier decision to bring it back. 00:00 Facing Fear and Making Tough Decisions 00:33 Personal Strug…

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Midlife Blood Sugar, Insulin Resistance & Protein 1:17:51

3M ago1:17:51

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EP 123: Blood sugar! Are you a midlife woman just learning about the dreaded blood sugar saga or you already know you are insulin resistant? Maybe you feel clunky and tired? Maybe you have gained a few pounds? Do you want to learn some simple lifestyle changes that can help you balance your blood sugar, feel better and lose some extra weight? Want …

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Age IS just a number - on the back of her SOCCER JERSEY! 55:26

3M ago55:26

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Brandi Mitchell is the Founder of San Diego Soccer Women in California. Her goal is to connect and expand the global community of age 30 and older recreational female soccer players of every ability level. At age 47 has traveled the world joining in both standard and walking soccer tournaments for ages 40 and older, as well as organizing internatio…

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Age IS just a number - on the back of her SOCCER JERSEY! 55:26

3M ago55:26

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Brandi Mitchell is the Founder of San Diego Soccer Women in California. Her goal is to connect and expand the global community of age 30 and older recreational female soccer players of every ability level. At age 47 has traveled the world joining in both standard and walking soccer tournaments for ages 40 and older, as well as organizing internatio…

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Braver & Newer You: 10 nuggets 1:27:18

3M ago1:27:18

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EP 122: 6 month “midlife review” for you. It is 6 months into the new year. Have you taken any of those personal steps that you might have pondered on January 1? This is not general “self help” bla bla. This is the real juice. Midlife woman, I know you are ready for a personal “uplevel” because you are here! Wanting a pivot, reset, rei-ignition, wi…

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Midlifers, Choose You, Too! 1:26:50

3M ago1:26:50

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EP 121: It’s not selfish to put yourself first in midlife. Midlife self obsession is approved. My guest today has 400k social media followers listening to her every word. After being a mother and a wife, a friend, a sister or a career-er when will it be time to be you and choose you, too?!? Today’s guest explains why choosing you in midlife is not …

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Midlife Muffin Top: 6 Science-Backed Lifestyle Steps 25:09

4M ago25:09

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EP 120: MIDLIFE MUFFIN TOP... I know you can relate. As a midlife woman, do you struggle to find consistency in your diet? I do! Do you find yourself snacking when you're bored or when your college kid leaves the nest again to go back to school? I do! Do you wish that your weight loss was sustainable and easy to maintain? I do!!! This mini episode …

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