Hot Flash and Sassy

In Part 1 with Shannon Capriglione, NP at Premier U, we get real about perimenopause, HRT, progesterone, and the symptoms women are too often told are simply “normal.” Shannon shares why individualized care and self-advocacy matter, and reminds us that we deserve to feel optimal, not just normal.

Part 2 with Shannon Shores gets real about the power of women supporting women. We talk about lifting each other up, letting go of judgment, owning where we are in life, and why there’s plenty of room for all of us to shine.

Shannon Shores joins us for a real conversation about menopause, self-advocacy, and why women deserve to be heard and supported. Because this season of life is hard enough without judgment, we're talking about the power of women cheering each other on instead of tearing each other down.

What happens when Holly's husband takes over the podcast chair? This week, Holly's husband Jake joins Renee for a candid conversation about love, patience, communication, and occasionally wondering what just happened. It's menopause through a partner's eyes. 

After a summer break, Holly and Renee return to kick off Season 2 with stories from their summer adventures, a candid discussion about how hormones showed up along the way, and a hilarious race-day accident you won't want to miss. Plus, a preview of the exciting conversations coming this season on Hot Flash & Sassy. 

The tea keeps flowing. In this episode we are back for part two with HRT nurse Judy Smart, diving into the real symptoms of perimenopause and menopause, and helping make sense of what’s actually going on in your body.

Judy Smart has truly been life-changing for both of us. In this episode, we sit down with the HRT nurse who guided us through our hormone journeys, and we finally dig into the real medical side of HRT. No guessing, no Google spirals, just honest, expert insight from someone we trust. Plus, there are a ton of laughs! Make sure to check back next week for our second conversation with Judy.

In this episode we talk with a woman named Carrie and she shares how looking for answers to one problem led to an unexpected discovery in her bloodwork and a surprising path to HRT. It’s a real‑life reminder that sometimes the answers you find aren’t the ones you were looking for, but exactly the ones you need.

Think perimenopause is just hot flashes and missed periods? Think again. In this episode of Hot Flash & Sassy, we’re diving into the weird and unexpected signs of perimenopause that no one warned us about.

In this episode we welcome Suzie Andrews as she shares a different hormone journey and why honoring what feels right for your body matters. A powerful reminder to advocate for yourself and expect better.