HOT FLASHES & COOL TOPICS

Jan 29 2025 100 ep. 36 mins 15
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A podcast for women in midlife and beyond. We talk about everything to do with this time of life from relationships and careers, health and wellness to celebrity interviews with Patricia Heaton, Carla Hall, Gretchen Carlson and more. New episode every Wednesday.

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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

Stacy London Talks Evolving Fashion, Friendships and Teaching What We Need to Learn

Jan 01 2025 63 mins  
Happy New Year! We are starting off 2025 with an insightful conversation with television personality, fashion creator and midlife advocate Stacy London. We talk about everything from regenerating self-esteem in midlife, the importance of community, evolving tastes and even mortality. She also shares tidbits about her upcoming Amazon series with Clinton Kelly: Wear Whatever the F* Y

Happy Holidays! Ladies, Let's Chat

Dec 25 2024 19 mins  
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Join us as we talk about some of our favorites topics of the year and plans for 2025. You never know what we have planned but we would love you to be a part of it. Website: www.hotflashescooltopics.com FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotflashesandcooltopics/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6ssWfO0qeZYEIs6TzrKBH

Developing an "I Can" Attitude in Midlife with Therapist Mazi Robinson

Dec 18 2024 40 mins  
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 Professional Counselor specializing in helping women discover their true voice as they navigate women’s issues, healthy relation

A Cool Conversation with Actress Diane Farr

Dec 11 2024 30 mins  
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 discuss her career, her many writing projects and of course, all things midlife and beyond. Show Notes: www.hotflashescooltopics.com

Coping with Caregiving: Tips from Dementia Expert Teepa Snow

Dec 04 2024 48 mins  
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 Care (PAC). We talk about what dementia is and how to help the dementia patient while still taking care of ourselves. It is a fine l