HOT FLASHES & COOL TOPICS

Mar 05 2025 347 ep. 39 mins 15
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As the weekly podcast voice for women in midlife and beyond, we talk about everything from menopause to relationships, women’s health and wellness to career and travel. We also talk to incredible celebrities who are redefining this time of life. Join the conversation!

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Gloria Reuben Talks Career, Midlife and Hot Flashes

Mar 05 2025 32 mins  
We love Gloria Reuben! She is an incredible actress, author and singer and now she is joining forces with Astellas to share how Veozah has improved her health. Many will remember Gloria Reuben for her iconic portrayal of Jeanie Boolet on ER. In the 1990's, she was one of the first actors on a top rated show to portray someone living with HIV. She has continued to portray characters

Eat Your Age with Dr. Ian K. Smith

Feb 26 2025 43 mins  
Have you thought about what foods you should be eating or what exercising are most important for every decade of your life? Well, our guest this week wrote the book on it. Dr. Ian K Smith is our guest and author of the book, EAT YOUR AGE: Feel Younger, Be Happier, Live Longer. Dr. Smith shares invaluable information for each decade of our lives from ingredients for glorious aging,

Uncover Your Natural Talents and Aptitudes with the Authors of Your Hidden Genius

Feb 19 2025 34 mins  
What are your aptitudes? Aptitudes are those natural abilities that are often taken for granted. This week we speak with the authors of YOUR HIDDEN GENIUS, Betsy Wills and Alex Ellison. Their research provides a personal roadmap that reveals your distinct combination of natural talents, interests and personality traits. They also provide an aptitude assessment with the book so you

Adult Sex Ed Class with Urologist Dr. Kelly Casperson

Feb 12 2025 44 mins  
Time for an adult sex education class with this week's guest Dr. Kelly Casperson. Dr. Casperson is a board-certified urologic surgeon, sex educator, author and CEO of The Casperson Clinic. On this episode, we discuss libido, testosterone, desire, mood, body changes and how to have good sex in your post menopause chapter. Show Notes/Links: www.hotflashescooltopics.com Can’t Get En

How to be Gentler with Yourself and Stress Less with Courtney Carver

Feb 05 2025 34 mins  
Why do we think self-care and rest need to be earned? This week we are talking with Courtney Carver, author of GENTLE: Rest More, Stress Less and Live the Life You Actually Want. Courtney shares the 3 Seasons of Gentle (Rest, Less and Rise) that will give us permission slips to be kinder to ourselves and to enjoy less stress in our daily lives. Show Notes: www.hotflashescooltopics.

Actress Alexandra Paul Talks Baywatch, Advocacy and Loving This Chapter of Life

Jan 29 2025 49 mins  
Join us for another incredible conversation with a trailblazer woman who is redefining what it means to be 60+. Actress Alexandra Paul is our guest this week. Alexandra shares stories from her over 100 film and TV roles from Paper Dolls to Baywatch. She also shares experiences from her lifelong advocacy for environmental and world issues. We also discuss her podcast Switch4Good, ho

The Benefits of Testosterone for Women with Dr. Lauren Streicher, PT2

Jan 24 2025 26 mins  
Our two part conversation with Dr. Lauren Streicher continues today. On this second half, Dr. Streicher explains the pros and cons of testosterone use for women and when it is appropriate to prescribe it for them. She discusses the dangers of pellets. She also offers support and options for women who are having difficulty with sexual pleasure postmenopause. You don't want to miss

How a Hysterectomy Affects Menopause with Dr. Lauren Streicher

Jan 22 2025 33 mins  
Over 500,000 hysterectomies are performed each year in the U.S. How does a hysterectomy affect the menopause journey? This week we have a two part episode (Wednesday and Friday) with Dr. Lauren Streicher. Dr. Streicher is a clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, leading gynecologist and bestselling author. Dr .Stre

Actress Kelly Bishop Shares Her New Memoir: The Third Gilmore Girl

Jan 15 2025 42 mins  
Gilmore Girls was one of the first true binge worthy series that you could watch again and again. On this week's episodes, we are talking to the amazing Kelly Bishop (a/k/a Emily Gilmore). Kelly shares stories from her new Memoir: The Third Gilmore Girl. From her Tony Award winning time in the original A Chorus Line to Gilmore Girls and her personal journey, Kelly has so many stori

Dr. Jennifer Ashton Talks Hot Flashes & Women's Health

Jan 08 2025 38 mins  
Many of us recognize former ABC Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton. Dr Ashton is double board certified ObGyn and Obesity Medicine. She has also created the Ajenda Newsletter which shares free and vital information on women's health. Today, Dr. Ashton talks to us about the 6 month wellness journey that she just completed, her partnership with Astellas to inform more w