Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health

In This Episode

In this week’s episode, meet our guest, Vicky Midwood, also known as the "addiction eliminator." Vicki opens up about her journey through bulimia and alcohol addiction, which began when she was only 12 years old! She shares how jobs like being a fitness instructor or running a bar fueled her addiction. And how she developed her BLAST method for restoring the whole person's health, taking into account all aspects of addiction that need to be addressed for successful recovery.

Vicky shares the dangerous effects of alcohol and processed food on the body and their effect on people in perimenopause and menopause. 

Timestamps

[00:00:02] Overcoming Cross Addictions

[00:04:00] The Blast Method for Holistic Addiction Recovery

[00:08:03] Alcohol, Enzymes, and Gut Health

[00:12:00] Alcohol's Impact on Menopause

[00:16:15] Alcohol's Impact on bone health

[00:20:20] Addictive Ultra-Processed Foods and Emotional Eating

[00:24:09] Overcoming Emotional Eating Habits

[00:27:37] Breaking Habits and Health Tips for Midlife Women

[00:31:08] Tips for Women in Midlife

[00:35:22] Support for addiction and mental health struggles

Learn More About Our Guest

Vicky Midwood - AKA: The Addictions Eliminator, is an integrative health, nutrition, and lifestyle coach and has been in the fitness and wellness world for over 30 years.

Creator of the BLAST method to create great health, reduce anxiety and eliminate the compulsion to self-sabotage with food, alcohol, or both.

Unlike Addiction Psychologists or Psychotherapists, she doesn’t just focus on the emotional and mental side of issues with food and alcohol but also on neurophysiology, biochemistry, and the gut-brain connection that is affected by the food and drink we consume, as well as the thoughts we think, day in day out.

She helps smart, successful business owners and professionals reconnect to themselves to be fully present in living a life they love.

Learn more about her work in the following channels:

• https://vickymidwood.com/

Additional Resources

• Take our FREE hormone quiz to uncover which hormone may be out of balance. It only takes 90 seconds - Hormone Quiz — Hello, Hot Flash

About Hello, Hot Flash

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In This Episode

Are you struggling with body shaming, dieting, and eating disorders? You're not alone. In fact, according to the National Eating Disorder Association, an estimated 15 million American adults are affected by an eating disorder. That’s why in this week’s episode, it’s time to take control back of your health together with the gut health and food freedom expert Dr. Lauryn Lax who has over 30 years of clinical and personal experience with eating disorders.

During the interview, Dr. Lauryn opened up about her experience with an eating disorder that lasted 15 years and how her healing journey led her to become the successful clinician she is today. Through gut health and functional medicine, Dr. Lauryn healed herself from multiple severe health problems and is now helping others get to the root cause of their health challenges. 

Dr. Lauryn Lax also highlights the importance of food freedom, having a healthy relationship with food, and tuning in to your body to achieve overall wellness. She delves into the connection between the gut and the brain. Dr. Lauryn stresses that mindset is responsible for 80% of our success, while tactics make up the remaining 20%. She believes everyone deserves a balanced and peaceful life, and focusing solely on tactics and strategies can lead to unnecessary pressure. 

Timestamps

[00:00:02] Gut health and food freedom with Dr. Lauryn Lax

[00:03:36] Overcoming an eating disorder

[00:07:29] Overcoming Weight Struggle and Finding Inner Transformation

[00:10:49] Overcoming Multiple Health Struggles

[00:14:03] Gut microbiome and anorexia discussion

[00:17:59] Eating Disorders and Emotional Trauma

[00:21:15] Eating Disorders in Adulthood

[00:25:00] Exploring the Concept of Food Freedom

[00:28:29] Mindset and Gut Health

[00:32:27] Gut-Brain Connection and Stress Perception

[00:35:57] Trusting Your Gut for Gut Health

Learn More About Our Guest

Dr. Lauryn is a former TV news journalist gone “health detective”  who helps clients worldwide take their health back into their own hands and finally feel good in their skin. As a Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Clinical Nutritionist, and Functional Medicine Practitioner, Dr. Lauryn’s work is inspired by over 30 years of clinical and personal experience that has made her a specialist in Gut Health, Food Freedom, & Turning Health Setbacks into Your Biggest Comebacks. 

Dr. Lauryn’s personal story has been featured on ABC, Good Morning America, CBS, TEDx, and USA Today. She lives in Austin, Texas, where she walks in freedom and peace from the inside out. Check out her podcast or Total Gut Reset Program to heal from the inside out. 

Learn more about her work in the following channels:

Additional Resources

• Take our FREE hormone quiz to uncover which hormone may be out of balance. It only takes 90 seconds - Hormone Quiz — Hello, Hot Flash

About Hello, Hot Flash

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You can learn more about our host by visiting hellohotflash.com.

In This Episode

Looking to tackle weight loss and maintain muscle mass during menopause? Look no further than this week’s episode of Hello, Hot Flash, where I interviewed our guest Kimberly Juul, a registered dietitian, and personal trainer specializing in weight loss and endurance sports nutrition. We discussed the importance of balance in diet and exercise plans, emphasizing the need for various proteins, carbs, and fats alongside strength training techniques to maintain bone and muscle health. 

Beyond diet and fitness, Kimberly also touches on the importance of mindset and discipline when reaching weight loss and fitness goals. She explores the power of stepping outside one's comfort zone to promote growth and self-discovery. Kimberly delves into how nutrition requirements can change during perimenopause and menopause and why protein intake is imperative for midlife women seeking to retain muscle mass. 

Additionally, listeners can expect insights into exercises that promote bone health and prevent osteoporosis, alongside tips for finding the right personal trainer to guide them through heavier lifting. Kimberly also advises choosing a qualified personal trainer who understands the unique needs of women's bodies during menopause and beyond.

Timestamps

[00:00:01] Healthy Lifestyle Habits with Kimberly Juul

[00:03:48] Nutrition and exercise for menopause

[00:07:15] Protein and Aging Nutrition

[00:10:26] Strength Training for Menopause

[00:13:58] Benefits of Heavy Lifting for Women

[00:17:21] Menopause and Bone Health for Weightlifters

[00:20:51] The Benefits of Exercise on Bone Health

[00:24:21] Shifting perspective about food and health

[00:27:35] The Role of Discipline in Making Lifestyle Changes

[00:30:54] Choosing discomfort for personal growth and fitness

Learn More About Our Guest

Kim Juul is a registered dietitian and certified personal trainer, who specializes in weight loss and endurance sports nutrition. Kim lives in Houston with her husband and three girls. Kim was on and off diets for years and developed a disordered relationship with food and exercise. She finally got rid of her "all or nothing" attitude and developed a healthy relationship with nutrition and exercise. She now teaches these principles to her clients so they can get off the dieting roller coaster and find a sustainable, healthy lifestyle.

Learn more about her work in the following channels:

• https://www.facebook.com/kimjuulnutrition

Additional Resources

• Take our FREE hormone quiz to uncover which hormone may be out of balance. It only takes 90 seconds - Hormone Quiz — Hello, Hot Flash

About Hello, Hot Flash

Looking to get your product in front of women ages 35 and up?  Why not become a sponsor?  Contact me at [email protected] for additional information. 

In This Episode

In this episode, meet our guest Karissa Adkins, the queen of habit change! Karissa shares her amazing transformation journey from being broke, overweight, depressed, and lacking self-love to becoming a global leader, teaching women how to become unstoppable healthy queens. We discussed the importance of finding joy in one's body and mind and cultivating habits matching the desired lifestyle. Karissa also shares the significance of saying no and setting boundaries, the first nutrition rule, and the myth of getting bulky from strength training.

Karissa is also a wellness coach who helps transform your life by making small changes and creating a long-term sustainability plan. She shares her flexible goal of moving the body for 30 minutes daily, regardless of activity. In addition, she emphasizes mastering one habit to improve overall health and fitness. For example, Karissa's approach to intuitive eating entails slowing down while eating and chewing food to allow proper digestion.

Karissa encourages listeners to invest in a coach if they have a specific goal, such as getting healthy or improving a relationship and stresses the significance of following their heart and listening to their intuition when making big decisions. With practical tips, powerful insights, and a dose of positivity, this episode will empower women to improve their health and thrive!

Timestamps

[00:00:01] Overcoming Midlife Challenges with Karissa Adkins

[00:04:01] Overcoming Rock Bottom through Positive Change

[00:07:05] The Impact of Healthy Living on Personal and Professional Life

[00:10:19] Building Healthy Habits and Bossing Up for Women

[00:13:35] Finding Joy & Avoiding Mistakes in Health Goals

[00:16:48] Mastering Body Movement as a Habit

[00:20:03] The Power of Saying No and Healthy Eating Tips

[00:23:20] The Benefits of Intuitive Eating and Strength Training

[00:26:37] Busting the myth of bulky muscle in women

[00:29:52] Taking Action Towards Goals

[00:32:56] Five-step process for hitting a reset

[00:36:09] Mastering Mindset and Body for Success

[00:39:25] Self-Investment and Life Changes

Learn More About Our Guest

With over 10 years of experience mentoring and coaching women to become BossUp Babes, Karissa teaches how any ordinary woman can BossUp and live extraordinary lives. In addition, Karissa is the authority on women’s mental & physical health.

Referred to as America’s BossUp Babe and the Queen of Habit Change, Karissa is known for her fierce personality, insane passion, high-level strategies, and a no-BS approach to living healthy, happy, and wealthy. Karissa is also the founder of the Gucci of online health and women’s empowerment programs. Her experience overcoming obesity, depression, and low self-love, coupled with a deep knowledge of NLP and Time-Line Therapy®, Hypnotherapy, Nutrition, Exercise, and Stress management, makes Karissa’s approach to women’s mental and physical health unique and powerful. Karissa works at warp speed with laser-sharp focus and precision to build confident, strong, healthy leaders. 

She is the epitome of heart, soul, and fire combined, and her clients often refer to her as the modern-day Wonder Woman as she transforms women’s mindsets, bodies, and lifestyles. Karissa has been featured on networks such as ABC, CBC, USA Today, and NBC for her expertise in empowering and motivating women to BossUp, Get Fit, and become UNSTOPPABLE.

Learn more about her work in the following channels:

• https://365dailyhustle.com/ 

Additional Resources

• Take our FREE hormone quiz to uncover which hormone may be out of balance. It only takes 90 seconds - Hormone Quiz — Hello, Hot Flash

About Hello, Hot Flash

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In This Episode

In this week’s episode,  I am joined by Dr. Lulu Shimek, a naturopathic physician with a specialization in women's health. She shares her expertise in biohacking, epigenetics, and naturopathic medicine to treat chronic diseases such as hormonal imbalances, thyroid disorders, gastrointestinal dysfunction, depression, anxiety, and fatigue. 

Dr. Lulu explains how naturopaths look at all different systems in the body and focus on identifying the root cause of an issue to find a solution. She also discusses adrenal and thyroid fatigue, recommending functional medicine testing to help diagnose and treat imbalances. 

Timestamps

[00:00:02] Empowering Women's Health with Telemedicine

[00:03:51] Naturopathic vs Traditional Medicine

[00:07:20] Understanding Adrenal Fatigue and Related Symptoms

[00:10:42] Adrenal Fatigue vs. Thyroid Issues: Recognizing the Differences

[00:13:56] Investing in Functional Medicine Testing

[00:17:10] Managing Adrenal Fatigue and Mitochondrial Function

[00:20:47] Biohacking for Improving Adrenal Fatigue

[00:24:01] Benefits of Cold and Hot Therapy as Biohacking

[00:27:22] Natural Ways to Improve Health

Learn More About Our Guest

Meet Dr. LuLu Shimek, a renowned Naturopathic Physician and leading authority in women’s health, biohacking, and genetic analysis. With a proven track record of successfully treating chronic diseases such as hormonal imbalances, thyroid disorders, gastrointestinal dysfunction, depression, anxiety, and fatigue, Dr. LuLu is a true health trailblazer.

Her philosophy is simple yet profound: by identifying and addressing the root cause of illness, we can unleash our body's innate healing power and experience life-changing transformations. It's no wonder she's a highly sought-after keynote speaker, traveling the globe to share her expertise in wellness with audiences eager to improve their health.

In her groundbreaking book,  Detox. Nourish. Activate: Plant & Vibrational Medicine for Energy, Mood & Love, Dr. LuLu shares her revolutionary approach to healing the whole body using botanical medicine and natural modalities to optimize vitality, increase well-being, and enhance cellular performance.

As a regular columnist for Best Holistic Life Magazine, Dr. LuLu continues to be a leading voice in the health and wellness industry, providing valuable insights and practical tips for readers to achieve their health goals. With Dr. LuLu by your side, you can unlock your body's potential and live your best life.

Learn more about her work in the following channels:

• https://doclulu.com/

Additional Resources

• Take our FREE hormone quiz to uncover which hormone may be out of balance. It only takes 90 seconds - Hormone Quiz — Hello, Hot Flash

About Hello, Hot Flash

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In This Episode

This episode features Hannah Went, of TruDiagnostic. She discussed the topic of epigenetics, a field of biology that examines markers above the genetic sequence and is modifiable by environmental influences and human intervention. Hannah talked about the role that genetics and epigenetics play in diseases like diabetes and how modifying one's lifestyle might reduce the possibility of developing these illnesses.

Hannah and I talk about the importance of preventative healthcare and biological age during the interview. Given that aging is the leading risk factor for chronic illnesses and death, she highlights the need of knowing one's biological age. She notes that biological age is reversible and changeable through lifestyle factors that can reduce stress and encourage healthy living.

Timestamps

[00:00:06] Exploring Epigenetics and Preventative Healthcare

[00:04:03] The importance of measuring biological age through epigenetics

[00:08:02] Methylation, Aging, and Disease Risk

[00:11:47] Interpreting Test Results and Understanding Epigenetics

[00:15:34] Advantages of biological age determination

[00:19:12] Aging and Healthspan

[00:22:40] Benefits of Preventative Healthcare

[00:26:04] Improving Quality of Life through Lifestyle Changes

[00:29:37] Epigenetic Testing for Predicting Type 2 Diabetes

[00:33:11] True Diagnostic and Everything Epigenetics

Learn More About Our Guest

Hannah Went has a lifelong passion for longevity and breakthrough, disruptive technologies that drive radical improvement to the human condition. She attended the University of Kentucky and graduated with a degree in Biology. During that time, she had multiple research internships studying cell signaling and cell biology. After graduation, she worked for the International Peptide Society as their Director of Research and Content. Through work in the integrative medicine industry, Hannah saw an opportunity for methylation-based age diagnostics and started TruDiagnostics in 2020. TruDiagnostic is a company focusing on methylation array-based diagnostics for life extension and preventive healthcare serving functional medicine providers. TruDiagnostic has a commitment to research with over 30 approved clinical trials investigating the epigenetic methylation changes of longevity and health interventions. Since TruDiagnostic’s inception, they have created one of the largest private epigenetic health databases in the world with over 15,000 patients tested to date. Hannah has since created Everything Epigenetics where she shares insights on how DNA regulation has an impact on your health.

Learn more about her work in the following channels:

• https://everythingepigenetics.com/

Additional Resources

• Take our FREE hormone quiz to uncover which hormone may be out of balance. It only takes 90 seconds - Hormone Quiz — Hello, Hot Flash

About Hello, Hot Flash

Looking to get your product in front of women ages 35 and up?  Why not become a sponsor?  Contact me at [email protected] for additional information. 

In This Episode

In this episode, I am joined by Julia Gentry - entrepreneur, speaker, and author of the best-selling book, Dream, I Dare You.  She’ll provide inspiring and empowering advice to help you reconnect with your passions, uncover your true authentic self, and live your best life. 

During the interview, Julia demystifies the term 'dreaming' and emphasizes it's not just a notion but an active job that demands attention and hard work. She discussed the importance of women pursuing their dreams and aligning with their true selves to bring about change in the world. Dreaming, self-doubt, cultivating strong convictions, and turning dreams into reality are just a few of the topics that are discussed in this episode.

Timestamps

[00:00:06] Empowering Midlife Women's Dreams

[00:03:27] Bridging the Gap: Dreams to Reality for Women

[00:06:40] Midlife crisis leads to transformative RV journey

[00:10:02] Surrendering limiting beliefs in RV living

[00:13:23] Identifying Limitations and Power of Dreams

[00:16:37] Importance of focusing on personal dreams

[00:19:41] Overcoming Fear and Pursuing Dreams

[00:23:13] Pursuing Dreams: Choosing the Right Kind of Hard

[00:26:28] Embracing Difficult Times for Personal Growth

[00:29:37] Overcoming Negative Thought Patterns through Therapy

[00:32:58] Overcoming negative beliefs through belief formation

[00:36:12] Unblocking Past Experiences for Freedom

[00:39:11] Emotional Impact of Childhood Experiences

[00:42:39] The Power of Healthy Convictions

[00:45:46] Turning Dreams into Action

[00:48:43] Chasing Dreams and Overcoming Mid-Life Change

[00:51:58] Overcoming Life's Messy Chapters

[00:55:14] Gratitude and Promotions

Learn More About Our Guest

Whether it's speaking, writing books, raising a family of five young children, building businesses, or growth coaching, Julia Gentry has dedicated her life to waking up dreamers everywhere and she’s inviting people into an opportunity to change the conversation to one that REALLY matters.

By the age of twenty-three, Julia built a successful company in real estate that bought and sold millions of dollars worth of investment property only to end up $100,000 in debt. She then rebuilt her career as a business coach, advising hundreds of entrepreneurs on how to build a successful business. She bought a house and nice cars, had a few babies, and obtained “the American dream” only to realize it wasn’t her dream. Every night as she crawled into bed, she had this nagging question in the back of her mind: IS THERE SOMETHING MORE? 

Thankfully, she identified the answer to that question (YES), and it has become a “wake-up call” that the people of the world didn’t know they always needed! As a dreamer, Best Selling author of DREAM-I Dare You, business owner, and founder of The Dream Factory and Co., she provides a fresh, bold approach to creating greater alignment in life and encourages a more awakened way to live. 

She is on a mission to create a massive wake-up call that ignites people to be the light in the dark, the salt of the earth, and to be bold as lions in their faith, family, career, and community. With her truth-speaking, matter-of-fact, crazy practical approach, she just has an uncanny, one-of-a-kind way of moving people forward. She claims her failures are just as epic (if not more so) as her successes and without shame shares it all.

Learn more about her work in the following channels:

• https://www.instagram.com/thejuliagentry/

Products & Resources We Discussed

• 7 Secrets to Living Bold as Lions

About Hello, Hot Flash

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In This Episode

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Gabriella Dennery, a remarkable physician, musician, speaker, ordained minister, and cancer survivor. Dr. Dennery discusses her passion for health and healing through creative expression and her work to improve access to healthcare in under-resourced communities. We also touch on Dr. Dennery's music career, which started when she was just a child. 

During the interview, Dr. Dennery and I discuss the concept of being a "multi-hyphenate". Life doesn't always follow our dreams, as she shares the cultural pressure she felt to pursue medicine instead of music. Dr. Dennery goes deep with insights about her life-changing experiences and journey of self-discovery. 

Timestamps

[00:00:02] Interview with Multi-Hyphenate Dr. Dennery

[00:04:03] Navigating Career Expectations as an Immigrant

[00:07:36] Reflections of an Immigrant's Upbringing

[00:10:55] Career Options and Social Impact

[00:14:42] Working with Vulnerable Populations in Healthcare

[00:18:02] Empowering healthcare advocacy

[00:21:44] Effective Doctor Visits with Intention Setting

[00:25:11] The Importance of Advocating for Yourself in Medical Settings

[00:29:10] Advocating for healthcare and embracing change

[00:32:44] Navigating career change as a Haitian immigrant

[00:36:27] Embracing Vulnerability and Imperfection

[00:40:14] Finding Direction and Purpose Through Personal Growth

Learn More About Our Guest

A self-described renaissance woman, physician, musician, speaker, ordained minister, and cancer survivor Gabriella Dennery is passionate about health and healing through creative expression. She has worked in improving access to health care in under-resourced communities, health and wellness coaching, music as a healing practice for domestic violence survivors, and teaching patients self-advocacy skills in the health care encounter. At her core, she is a teacher with the intention of creating at least one aha moment for her listener, reader, student, friend, and colleague, wherever she goes. She is excited to share her journey with women in their midlife who are ready to claim their space in the world, a world that is definitely much better off because of it.  To this end, in 2022 she released two new singles of Gabriella-style music on streaming services and is looking forward to releasing more in 2023.

Learn more about her work in the following channels:

• http://gdennerymusic.com

Additional Resources

• Take our FREE hormone quiz to uncover which hormone may be out of balance. It only takes 90 seconds - Hormone Quiz — Hello, Hot Flash

About Hello, Hot Flash

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In This Episode

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Additional Resources

• Take our FREE hormone quiz to uncover which hormone may be out of balance. It only takes 90 seconds - Hormone Quiz — Hello, Hot Flash

About Hello, Hot Flash

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In This Episode

Women all around the world suffer from anxiety and stress due to many different sources, including work, hormones, relationships, parenting, etc. This can significantly lower their quality of life and cause serious long-term health issues. 

On our latest episode of Hello, Hot Flash, we are joined by Denise lordache, a cognitive behavioral hypnotherapist, and co-host of the Joyful Balance podcast. She talks about how building healthy routines and habits can help reduce stress levels and achieve positive well-being in women. 

During the interview, she shares her personal hypnotherapy experiences and teaches various relaxation techniques as well as good sleeping habits. She provides advice and assistance on how to address any underlying issues that are distressing or stressful so that women can be their own therapists and become more prepared for dealing with challenges in everyday life.

Timestamps

[00:00:00] Cognitive Hypnotherapy for Women's Stress Reduction

[00:03:57] Managing Menopause and Self-Defeating Behavior

[00:07:43] Menopause Support in the Workplace

[00:11:28] Transforming Negative Self-Talk for Better Well-Being

[00:15:26] Journaling and Hypnosis Benefits

[00:18:50] The Power of Hypnosis for Confidence Boosting

[00:23:12] The Power of Positive Self-Talk

[00:26:49] Managing stress through deep breathing and habits

[00:31:00] Habit Stacking and Small Beginnings

[00:34:53] Language and mindset for success

[00:38:37] Empowering Self-Therapy Techniques

Learn More About Our Guest

Denise is a Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist, specializing in helping women worry less and sleep better so that they perform at their best, both at work and in life. She helps women build realistic, helpful, and healthy habits to tackle stress, has more energy, and live joyfully. In her practice, she uses a combination of well-researched approaches and techniques (i.e. CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), hypnosis, and mindfulness) to create personalized treatment plans which enable clients to achieve their goals. Denise recently joined forces with neuroscientist and nutritional therapist, Meera Malhotra, and launched the Joyful Balance Podcast with the purpose of promoting balance and bridging the gap between neuroscience, psychology, and nutrition for listeners.

Learn more about her work in the following channels:

• http://www.joyspacetherapy.com

Additional Resources

• Take our FREE hormone quiz to uncover which hormone may be out of balance. It only takes 90 seconds - Hormone Quiz — Hello, Hot Flash

• 15 Minute FREE Meditation to a Calmer Mind

• 12 Easy Things You Can Do For Better Sleep

About Hello, Hot Flash

Looking to get your product in front of women ages 35 and up? Why not become a sponsor? Contact me at [email protected] for additional information.