HOT FLASHES & COOL TOPICS

By Hot Flashes & Cool Topics

The podcast voice for women 50+. We talk about everything to do with this time of life from relationships and careers, women’s health and wellness to celebrity interviews. New episode every Wednesd

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October 22, 2025 How Do You Feel? Dr. Jessi Gold Talks Humanity in Medicine
We are all too familiar with the 15 minute patient appointment. The doctor typing away quickly while we rattle off symptoms, little to no eye contact and this feeling of disconnect when we leave.
We wanted to understand the reasons behind many physicians disconnect to their patients. Our guest this week is Dr. Jessi Gold, a leading voice in mental health and the author of How Do You Feel?: One Doctor's Search for Humanity in Medicine.
Dr. Gold discusses the many reasons why there is such a disconnect in the humanity of medicine as well as her beliefs in how to improve the doctor/patient relationship.
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October 15, 2025Actress Mel Harris Talks Life, Family and Thirtysomething
Many will remember this week’s guest, Mel Harris, for her role as Hope Steadman in Thirtysomething. That show influenced the lives of not only the actors involved, but the viewers who were loyal for its 4 year run.
Mel started her career in modeling and then transitioned into acting. While the role of Hope shot her in the public eye, she has consistently been a working actor for decades. She has raised a family, maintained a close relationship with her sisters and she continues to portray strong women on TV and movies.
We also talked about getting older. As Mel believes:
“I am not old, I am older and I think there is a vast difference in that.”
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October 08, 2025The Perimenopause Survival Guide with Dr. Heather Hirsch
Menopause may be having its "moment", but what about the years leading up to the big event, aka perimenopause?
What is happening to our bodies during this radical change?
We invited back one of our favorite guests, Dr. Heather Hirsch to educate us on all things perimenopause. The reality is that many women over 35 start this hormonal rollercoaster ride and they don't even realize it.
In her new book, The Perimenopause Survival Guide: Make Sense of Your Symptoms and Build Your Personalized Treatment plan, Dr. Hirsch has created an expert-led guide to explain what is happening in our bodies during perimenopause and how to take charge of our health. From decoding your symptoms to explaining the treatments that may be right for you, Dr. Hirsch has created another invaluable resource for women's health.
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The Perimenopause Guide: LINK
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October 01, 2025The Power of Neurodiversity with Dr. Thomas Armstrong
Neurodiversity is a term that was recently coined in 1998 but the existence of differences in brains is as old as time.
In this episode, we explore neurodiversity with Dr. Thomas Armstrong, author of The Power of Neurodiversity, Unleashing the Advantages of Your Neurodivergent Brain. Dr. Armstrong explores 7 varieties of neurodiversity: Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Dyslexia, Intellectual Disabilities, Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders and Schizophrenia.
He explores the advantages and challenges for each diagnosis and he is working to change the stigmas around them. As he believes, "just as we celebrate biodiversity and cultural diversity, we need to celebrate neurodiversity, or the differences between human brains."
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September 24, 2025Adding the "Yet" Factor in Midlife with Jana Short
What happens to your mindset when you add the word "yet" to goals you have not reached?
I have not written that book...yet
I have not traveled to Europe...yet
We are changing the narrative this week with our guest, Jana Short. Jana is the Editor of Best Holistic Life Magazine and the new, Ageless Living Magazine.
We talk to her about her personal journey and how she is inspiring others to achieve the goals they are setting at every age. As Jana believes: "Be the change you wish to see, show up every day, and create ripples that leave a legacy of hope for generations to come."
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37min
September 17, 2025Margaret Cho Talks Comedy, Menopause and Midlife Truths
Get Ready for SEASON 6 because we are starting off with a bang!
This week, our guest is the incredible actress, comedian and musician Margaret Cho. Did you know that Margaret started her stand up career at the young age of 14 and that within the first two years, she had performed 300 concerts.
Her career expanded into acting with in 1994 with the sitcom, All American Girl. Margaret has continue to act in shows including Drop Dead Diva and 30 Rock. She also has done sold out national comedy tours with her most recent being the Choligarchy Tour. She shares from all these experiences.
We talk about her career, her personal journey and why she believes that Menopause can be a wonderful time of life. She now lives with clarity, wisdom and with the confidence to know that her opinions are the only ones that truly matter.
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Choligarchy Tour: Tickets
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48min
September 10, 2025Surviving Your Worst “What If” Fear and Still Choosing to Thrive with Alison Larkin
"What If" your worst fear happened?
Our guest this week, Alison Larkin, was terrified of finding true love. What if she fell in love and her heart was broken? Alison was so afraid that she did not find true love until she was over 50 year old. She did meet her true love, Bhima, and for 2 glorious years they were happy. Unfortunately, Bhima died of a heart attack a few days after he proposed to Alison. Her worst "What If" happened!
Alison chose to process her loss through finding joy in her life again. She is the author of Grief...A Comedy book and one woman show. She has chosen to open her heart and show others how to survive and thrive after loss.
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41min
September 03, 2025Ways to Improve Osteopenia with Osteoboost
It is exciting when new products come to market that speak directly to our demographic.
Our guest this week, is Laura Yecies, CEO of Osteoboost. Osteoboost is the first FDA-cleared drug-free prescription treatment for osteopenia in postmenopausal women. How does it work? Laura explains that Osteoboost works with precision vibration in the hip area to dramatically reduce loss of bone strength and density.
Women using the wearable at least 3 times per week lost 85% less bone density in the spine compared to the control group. Sign us up!
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37min
August 27, 2025Women are More than a Man's Muse with Lori Zimmer and Maria Krasinski
There are far too many examples in history when a man has overshadowed a woman's achievements.
Our guests this week, Lori Zimmer and Maria Krasinski, authored and illustrated a book which highlights the achievements of 31 women artists and visionaries who experienced this. I'M NOT YOUR MUSE: Uncovering the Overshadowed Brilliance of Women Artists & Visionaries, shares stories of women in music, art, architecture and more whose achievements were either muted or stolen by the men of their time.
Women including:
Louise Blanchard Bethune, the first professional female architect in the United States •
Clara Driscoll, glass artist and designer of the most famous Tiffany lamps ever made
Belle da Costa Greene, librarian and visionary behind the Morgan Library
Pan Yuliang, the first woman in China to paint in the Western style
Clara Rockmore, pioneer of electronic music
Baroness Elsa von Freytag-Loringhoven, Vanguard of the American Dadaist movement
Lori and Maria are working hard to refocus the narrative in the right direction and we are all for it.
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Book: I'M NOT YOUR MUSE
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41min
August 20, 2025Ageless Adventures with Actress Nicole Eggert
We love sharing our conversations with inspiring women like Nicole Eggert.
You may remember Nicole from her roles in Charge in Charge and Baywatch and we talk about both of those journeys. From despicable behavior from a fellow cast member to slow motion running on the beach, she shares her journey with honesty and humor.
She also shares her current battle with Cribriform Breast Cancer, a slow growing and rare type. We find out how she is fighting cancer with the same determination that she has showed at every stage of her life.
She is truly an inspiration for all women over 50.
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48min

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