Hot Flash Chronicles

Hot Flash Chronicles

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  • 5. Bucket List or Eff it List?
    Hot Flash Chronicles – Episode: Bucket List & F* It List**

    🎙️ Hosted by: Angie & Shelly

    Episode Summary:

    This episode is all about big dreams and bold moves! Angie and Shelly dive into their bucket lists—the must-do experiences before they kick the bucket—and their f* it lists**, where budget, logic, and social norms go out the window. From starting this very podcast (tick! ✔️) to traveling the world and enthusiastically admiring (not stalking!) Jason Momoa, they discuss their biggest life goals and what’s still to come.

    Oh, and did we mention the vampire-Norse-Viking-angel romance novel that started it all? Buckle up for this hilarious and heartfelt conversation on dreams, regrets, and just saying yes to the wildest adventures!

    In This Episode:

    ✨ Starting a Podcast – Tick! – How this dream became reality (eight years later).
    ✨ The Vangels Book That Started It All – A literary masterpiece (or disaster?) that led to Hot Flash Chronicles.
    ✨ Travel Dreams & Italian Villas – From England to Italy, cooking classes, and pleading for free lodging.
    ✨ The “Final Husband” Club – Why we refuse to say current husband.
    ✨ The One Regret – That one time they didn’t take a spontaneous train to New York.
    ✨ Jason Momoa, If You’re Listening… – A completely professional (cough) photography offer.
    ✨ New York, We’re Coming for You! – Planning an overdue NYC trip with future podcast guest, Peter Hurley.
    ✨ Singing with Celebrities & Writing a Book – Life goals that involve microphones and possible MILF/GILF memoirs.

    📢 Listener Challenge:

    💭 What’s on YOUR bucket (or f** it) list?* Drop us a comment with your biggest dreams—we might need to steal some ideas!

    📢 Follow & Subscribe:

    Enjoyed the episode? Subscribe, leave a review, and let’s make big dreams happen together!

    🔗 Connect With Us:

    • YouTube: @HotflashChronicles
    • Patreon: hotflashchronicles
    • Facebook: Hot Flash Chronicles
    • Instagram: @hotflashchroniclespodcast
    • TikTok: @hotflashchronicles
    • Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hotflashchronicles

      • 👵🔥 Life’s short—book the trip, eat the pasta, chase (peruse!) Jason Momoa. Let’s check some dreams off the list!

      30 min
    • 4. A Few of Our Favorite Things
      Hot Flash Chronicles – Episode: A Few of Our Favorite Things

      🎙️ Hosted by: Angie & Shelly

      Episode Summary:

      Forget raindrops on roses—today, Angie and Shelly are talking about their real favorite things! From the best coffee orders and ultimate comfort foods to their go-to TV shows, music, and guilty pleasures, this episode is all about the little joys that make life better.

      Along the way, they dive into McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish cravings, the perfect sourdough recipe, reality TV obsessions, and even a side rant about art museums (spoiler: not all art is created equal).

      Join us as we celebrate the things we love, and let us know your own favorite things in the comments!

      In This Episode:

      ☕ Coffee Snobbery 101 – The best coffee orders and why we’re never drinking decaf.
      🍔 Current Food Obsessions – Sourdough bread, cheeseburgers, and a surprising love for Filet-O-Fish.
      📺 TV Show Favorites – From Schitt’s Creek to Severance, and why The Traitors is a must-watch.
      🎵 Music We Love – Katy Perry, Adele, Metallica, and yes, Beyoncé’s country album.
      🎤 Podcasts We’re Hooked On – Tony & Ryan, The Office Ladies, and The Portrait System Podcast.
      🖼️ Museum Trips & Modern Art Confusion – Is that black dot really deep, or just lazy?
      😂 Random Tangents & Inside Jokes – Because it wouldn’t be Hot Flash Chronicles without some chaos.

      📢 Listener Challenge:

      💭 What are YOUR favorite things? Share your go-to coffee order, guilty pleasure TV show, or the one song that always hypes you up!

      📢 Follow & Subscribe:

      Enjoyed the episode? Subscribe, leave a review, and tell us your favorite things!

      🔗 Connect With Us:

      • YouTube: @HotflashChronicles
      • Patreon: hotflashchronicles
      • Facebook: Hot Flash Chronicles
      • Instagram: @hotflashchroniclespodcast
      • TikTok: @hotflashchronicles
      • Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hotflashchronicles

        • 👵🔥 Whether it’s butter, Beyoncé, or binge-watching Big Brother, we want to hear what brings YOU joy!

        32 min
      • 3. Mental Health & The Spicy Brain Club
        Hot Flash Chronicles – Episode: Mental Health & The Spicy Brain Club

        🎙️ Hosted by: Angie & Shelly

        Episode Summary:

        Today, Angie and Shelly dive into a topic that affects us all but isn’t talked about nearly enough—mental health. From anxiety, ADHD, depression, and PTSD to the struggles of phone anxiety and panic attacks, they get real about their own experiences and how they’ve learned to navigate them.

        They also explore why mental health stigma still exists, how coping strategies and support systems make a difference, and why it’s absolutely okay to get help when you need it. And, because it wouldn’t be Hot Flash Chronicles without some laughs, they wrap up with a rapid-fire Q&A full of the most random, ridiculous questions ever.

        In This Episode:

        🧠 Mental Health Struggles – Anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, and how they show up in everyday life.
        📞 Phone Anxiety is Real – Why Angie’s voicemail literally tells people not to call her.
        💊 Medication, Therapy & Coping Tools – Finding what works without judgment.
        🚨 Panic Attacks & Triggers – What they feel like, how to recognize them, and what helps.
        🌦️ Mental Health Stigma & Changing the Conversation – Why we need to talk about this more.
        🤣 Rapid-Fire Chaos at the End – Cartoon alter egos, Italian dish identities, and who gets to travel the world with Angie.

        📢 Listener Challenge:

        💬 What’s something that has helped you on your mental health journey? Drop a comment—we want to hear from you!

        📢 Follow & Subscribe:

        If this episode resonated with you, subscribe, leave a review, and let’s keep the conversation going.

        🔗 Connect With Us:

        • YouTube: @HotflashChronicles
        • Patreon: hotflashchronicles
        • Facebook: Hot Flash Chronicles
        • Instagram: @hotflashchroniclespodcast
        • TikTok: @hotflashchronicles
        • Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hotflashchronicles

          • 👵🔥 You’re not alone. You’re not broken. You’re just spicy.

          26 min
        • 2. Celebrity Crushes Then & Now

          🎙️ Hosted by: Angie & Shelly

          Episode Summary:

          Welcome to Hot Flash Chronicles! In this laugh-out-loud episode, Angie and Shelly take a trip down memory lane, revisiting their celebrity crushes from their teenage years and comparing them to their current hall-pass-worthy picks. From cartoon characters (yes, really!) to Hollywood heartthrobs, they discuss their evolving taste in men, crush-worthy quirks, and the ridiculous conversations they’ve had with their husbands about their celeb obsessions.

          Plus, they dive into some cringe celebrity moments, an accidental crushing of a relative’s spirit, and their attempts to stay trendy on social media—with mixed results. 😂

          In This Episode:

          ✨ Teenage Heartthrobs & Cartoon Crushes – Who had a thing for Hong Kong Phooey? (No shame, no judgment!)
          ✨ George Michael Dreams – The heartbreak of realizing your teen crush is… not into women.
          ✨ Crushing the Hopes of Loved Ones – From discovering Darth Vader’s true identity to announcing a celebrity death years too late.
          ✨ Ultimate Hall Passes – The laminated card edition: Jason Momoa, Paul Rudd, Pedro Pascal, Ryan Reynolds, and more.
          ✨ Stalking… Err, Perusing Celebs – Would you drop everything to “accidentally” bump into your celeb crush?
          ✨ The Trend of the Week – Shopping for the most extra home decor trends and documenting it for Instagram.

          Trend Mentioned in This Episode:

          🛍️ “Excuse me, ma’am, I’m looking for…” – That ridiculous yet all-too-real Home Goods shopping experience. Check out our Instagram for our take on this viral trend!

          📢 Follow & Subscribe:

          Enjoyed the episode? Hit subscribe, leave us a review, and let us know your celebrity crush—then & now!

          🔗 Connect With Us:

          • YouTube: @HotflashChronicles
          • Patreon: hotflashchronicles
          • Facebook: Hot Flash Chronicles
          • Instagram: @hotflashchroniclespodcast
          • TikTok: @hotflashchronicles
          • Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hotflashchronicles

            • 👵🔥 Grab your coffee (or wine), settle in, and get ready for some hot flash hilarity!

            22 min
          • 1. Aging Gracefully… Or Not?
            🎙️ Hot Flash Chronicles – Episode: Aging Gracefully... Or Not?

            🎙️ Hosted by: Angie & Shelly

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            In this unapologetic and hilariously honest episode, Angie and Shelly tackle the idea of aging gracefully—what does it really mean, and do we even care? From anti-aging serums mysteriously appearing in bathroom drawers to embracing wrinkles, gray hair, and whatever the hell we want to wear after 50, this episode is all about rejecting society’s rules and doing things our own way.

            They also explore the great filter debate, the importance of being in photos (yes, even if you don’t love how you look), and why giving non-physical compliments can change the way we see beauty. If you've ever felt pressured to age the right way, this episode is for you.

            In This Episode:

            ✨ What Even is “Aging Gracefully”? – Society’s unrealistic standards and why we’re over it.
            ✨ Serums, Spackle & Bondo – The anti-aging industry and our highly scientific take on skincare.
            ✨ The Great Filter Debate – Is using a filter lying, or is it just like wearing makeup?
            ✨ Being in Photos for Your Loved Ones – Why it matters, even if you don’t love how you look.
            ✨ Unlearning Beauty Standards – How marketing has tricked us into thinking we have to be flawless.
            ✨ Aging Disgracefully – Why we prefer to age unapologetically instead.
            ✨ The Art of the Non-Physical Compliment – How to compliment others (and yourself!) beyond looks.

            📢 Listener Challenge:

            💌 Drop us a comment! Tell us something about yourself that’s beautiful—but not physical!

            📢 Follow & Subscribe:

            Enjoyed the episode? Hit subscribe, leave us a review, and join the conversation!

            🔗 Connect With Us:

            • YouTube: @HotflashChronicles
            • Patreon: hotflashchronicles
            • Facebook: Hot Flash Chronicles
            • Instagram: @hotflashchroniclespodcast
            • TikTok: @hotflashchronicles
            • Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hotflashchronicles

              • 👵🔥 Whether you’re team Botox & Filters or team Wrinkles & Messy Buns, you do you, boo. We give you permission to age however the hell you want!

              29 min

            About Hot Flash Chronicles

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