HOT FLASHES & COOL TOPICS

Menopausal products now be found at Target.  Yes, we said Target!

An innovative collection of modern menopause products, Womaness is the first line of defense against perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms, from hot flashes to brain fog, fine lines to vaginal dryness, low libido to bladder leaks. Created by Sally Mueller and Michelle Jacobs, who collectively have helped to launch and define some of the most popular women lifestyle brands, they saw an opportunity to serve the 50+ million women who are not only unfamiliar with the symptoms of menopause but how to treat them.

They set out to create Womaness to address these issues and spark the power of menopositivity - a radiant dynamic outlook that embraces who we are today.  Finally, easy access to quality products.

This episode we dive back into a discuss on Menopause symptoms, challenges and options with Amanda Thebe.  Amanda's book is Menopocalypse: How I Learned to Thrive During Menopause and How You Can Too!  She discusses nutrition, exercise and symptom relief.

AMANDA THEBE is a personal trainer with nearly thirty years of experience in the fitness industry. She is a popular guest on podcasts and online summits, and her health and fitness tips have been featured in media outlets like Shape, Prevention, Healthline, Global News and The Doctors. She lives in Houston, Texas.

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Bonus Episode: HFCT20 for 20% off all products 

We love to showcase products that are addressing the concerns of women in midlife and beyond.  SeeMe Is one such skincare product line! 

Ingredients such as Artichoke leaf extract, Avocado oil, Dill extract, Turmeric and Vitamin B3 help retain moisture, look visibly firmer and feel smoother.  As the founders like to say "When your skin changes, change your skin care, not your attitude".

Proctor & Gamble is the corporation behind SeeMe Beauty and is creating several products for women in midlife and beyond.  Bravo!

https://seemebeauty.com/

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On this episode, we speak with Gretchen Carlson.  Gretchen is an internationally recognized advocate for women’s rights whose bold actions against Fox News Chairman Roger Ailes helped pave the way for the global #MeToo movement. Named one of Time Magazine’s “100 Most Influential People in the World,” she is the author of the bestselling books “Be Fierce” and “Getting Real.”

One of America’s most successful television journalists, Gretchen has reported our nation’s biggest stories for nearly two decades at CBS News and FOX News. Since 2017, she has advocated in Congress for the bipartisan “Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act,” co-founded the non-profit Lift Our Voices to eradicate forced arbitration and NDAs and returned to television as a special contributor to the new People Magazine show PEOPLE TV. Carlson also hosts a daily straight down the middle news podcast “Get The News With Gretchen Carlson” on Quake Media.

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In this episode, we speak with author Tom Vanderbilt about his new book.  Beginner: The Joy and Transformative Power of Lifelong Learning describes Tom's year of learning new things purely for the sake of learning. He tackles five skills, choosing them for their difficulty to master and their lack of marketability–chess, singing, surfing, drawing, and juggling.  Along the way, he explores the fascinating psychology and science behind the benefits of becoming an adult beginner.   Enjoy the conversation!

https://tomvanderbilt.com/books/beginners-the-joy-and-transformative-power-of-lifelong-learning/

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We are celebrating our 100th Episode with the amazing actress Marilu Henner. Along with starring in over thirty films, six Broadway shows, and two hit classic sitcoms, “Taxi” and “Evening Shade,” this five-time Golden Globe® nominee is also a New York Times best-selling author of ten books on health, parenting, memory, and lifestyle improvement.  She also hosts "The Marilu Henner Show" radio show, she has also competed on The Apprentice and Dancing With the Stars.  

Marilu is busy, happy and healthy and sharing her secrets with our listeners.

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We are joined again by our favorite Midlife Lifestyle Expert, Melissa Meyers.  On this bonus episode, she is sharing her 10 Top Tips To Look and Feel Your Best.  From beauty to exercise and self care to sleep, Melissa shares her favorite products and tricks that will benefit each of the 10 tips.

Melissa Meyers is the Founder and Creative Director of the inspirational lifestyle blog, The Glow Girl. She is an LA-based social media influencer, content creator, and lifestyle writer. With over 20 years of editorial experience covering beauty, fashion, wellness, and lifestyle, Melissa is passionate about sharing her tips with other women on how to look and feel their best at any age.

On this episode, we share an amazing conversation with Bevy Smith.

Bevy was a successful luxury fashion publishing exec with Rolling Stone but shifted her professional goals over a decade ago to pursue a life in front of the camera. A pop culture aficionado and fashion expert, Bevy served as moderator of Bravo TV’s revolutionary “Fashion Queens," and was a former co-host on the nationally syndicated “Page Six TV.”  Bevy continues to be part of “The Wendy Williams Show’s Style Squad.” Smith’s debut book “Bevelations: Lessons from a Mutha, Auntie, Bestie” which details her transition from a fashion advertising executive into a media personality was published through Andy Cohen Books.  She share her story and sage advice for midlife and beyond.  

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https://www.bevysmith.com/

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In this episode, we have a conversation Elizabeth Cush (LCPC) about overcoming stress and anxiety.  We discussed factors in midlife that can give us that overwhelmed feeling and coping mechanisms to deal with it.  Elizabeth believes that we need to tend to the roots of our own tree so we can continue to grow, thrive and support people that matter most to us - family, friends and community.  She encourages each midlife women to do the work so that you can live a life full of ease, purpose and intention.

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On this bonus episode, we talk to Susan Lee Colby and Kathy Sjogren, founders of Grace Creative LA.  Through their marketing and advertising, Grace Creative amplifies what women 50+ are actually feeling, wanting, and begging to hear.  For brands, it’s an opportunity to go deep into the wrinkles of this audience. And embrace them authentically.  Team Grace discuss why the media ignores our demographic (to their peril) and how we can all work  to change the narrative for women in midlife and beyond.

https://gracecreativela.com/

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