Many midlife women struggle with autoimmune and inflammation issues.

This week we are speaking with functional nutritionist and author, Risa Groux.  Risa's book, FOODFRAME - Diet is a Four Letter Word is a comprehensive guide to using functional nutrition guidelines to help identify the root causes of various health issues and then eat according to their health status.  We speak about lifestyle and health choices that can support women struggling with autoimmune and other health issues.

Show Notes: www.hotflashesandcooltopics.com

How healthy are your relationships?  How can you improve them?

This week we are speaking with Ann Kelley, author of Secure Relating: Holding Your Own in an Insecure World. Ann offers practical tools to help deepen self-awareness and ultimately strengthen all relationships.  We discuss the ways to recognize patterns developed early on, reflect on your triggers and rewire those triggers to create healthier relationships.

Show Notes: www.hotflashescooltopics.com

What is Somatic Sex?  How can it help with intimacy and pleasure in midlife?

On this episode, we talk to Kiana Reeves, somatic sex educator and Foria's Chief Education Officer. She shares the benefits of somatic sex and how it can help us feel more connected and comfortable with your body, especially as we age.

Show Notes: www.hotflashescooltopics.com

Did you know that approximately 25% of the workforce is currently affected by menopausal symptoms?  It is time for companies to address the needs of menopausal women.

This week we speak with Dr. Catherine Hansen. Dr. Hansen is the Head of Menopause at Pandia Health.  She also works with many companies that are trying to create resources and regulations to protect women in the workplace that are struggling with menopausal symptoms.  

Learn more about Menopause in the Workplace.

Show Notes:  www.hotflashescooltopics.com

This week we are catching up with actress Kate Flannery.

Kate is sn actor, singer and a writer, best known for her 9 seasons as Meredith the drunk on NBC’s THE OFFICE. She was also a fan favorite on Season 28 of ABC’s Dancing With The Stars.  We talk about her career, The Office, vanity insanity and of course, her menopause journey.

Show Notes: www.hotflashescooltopics.com

This week we are reframing the concept of "stress" with Harvard physician,  Dr. Aditi Nerurkar.

Dr Nerurkar is an expert on the study of stress and burnout and in her book, The 5 Resets: Rewire Your Brain and Body for Less Stress and More Resilience, she offers 5 mindset resets to help rewire your brain for less midlife stress. 

• The First Reset: Get Clear on What Matters Most

Listen to the full episode for more.

Notes: www.hotflashescooltopics.com

Get ready for The New Menopause Book launching April 30th!  Dr. Mary Claire Haver is the author and a physician at the forefront of the Menopause conversation.

Dr. Haver will answer our questions on Menopause symptoms and solutions and she shares more from The New Menopause: Navigating Your Path Through Hormonal Change with Purpose, Power, and Facts.

Conversations with Prime Women 4/27 Event in NYC: 

www.conversationswithprimewomen.com

Show Notes: www.hotflashescooltopics.com

What can we do when our metabolism changes in midlife?  This week we speak with Dr. Linda Anegawa, Chief Medical Officer of Noom.  Dr. Linda explains metabolic syndrome, why we gain weight in the middle and what we can do to lose it and keep it off.

Event Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/conversations-with-prime-women-tickets-822978549997?aff=oddtdtcreator

Show Notes: www.hotflashescooltopics.com

When you think of a successful best selling author, do you imagine that she can't afford proper healthcare? You would be surprised.

Our guest this week is Deborah Copaken.  Deborah is a successful photojournalist, author and writer for hit shows including Emily in Paris.  Deborah has also almost died at the hands of our healthcare system.  From hemorrhaging to cancer to now almost deaf, Deborah shares the truth about women's health and our treatment in the heathcare system.

Conversations with Prime Women, Saturday April 27th in NYC:

www.conversationswithprimewomen.com

Show Notes/Links: www.hotflashescooltopics.com

FOLLOW US ON:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotflashesandcooltopics/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6ssWfO0qeZYEIs6TzrKBHQ

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/657557054765087

Want to Leave a Review for Hot Flashes and Cool Topics? Here’s How:

For Apple Podcasts on an iPhone or iOS device:

• Open the Apple Podcast App on your device.

For Apple Podcasts on a computer:

• On the Apple Podcasts website, go to the search bar and type “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics”