"Mirror Mirror" is a realisation that fairy tale evil stepmothers might not be evil - perhaps they're just too hot, irritated and lacking sleep?

"Memory Lane is Closed for Repairs" charts a day in the life of brain fog and a head full of so many things, that they fall out indiscriminately.

Hot Flashes: Menopause Monologues features two dramatised monologues each week and the writer's inspiration behind each one.

"Mirror, Mirror" is performed by Louisa Gummer and "Memory Lane is Closed for Repairs" is performed by Gayanne Potter.

The Menopause Monologues are written by Helena Jevons. For more about the books, events and the podcast, visit hotflashes.info

Music from Artlist.

Hot Flashes is produced by Helen Quigley, and is a Soundliness production.

Some welcome menopause,  learn from it and accept it - It's an act of "Rediscovering Joy".

"Seven Equal Dabs" is a tirade about the difficulties in getting hold of testosterone on prescription for use during menopause isn’t just difficult – it’s a battle. 

Hot Flashes: Menopause Monologues features two dramatised monologues each week and the writer's inspiration behind each one.

"Seven Equal Dabs" is performed by Natalie Chisholm and "Rediscovering Joy" is performed by Nano Nagle.

The Menopause Monologues are written by Helena Jevons. For more about the books, events and the podcast, visit hotflashes.info

Music from Artlist.

Hot Flashes is produced by Helen Quigley and is a Soundliness production.

"The Menopause Creation Myth". Taking advantage of her church pulpit, a woman outlines who is to blame, in detail, for exactly what's coming.

"The Red Sea" describes the horror of discovering that just as you’ve reached an age where you’ve finally got used to your periods, menopause delivers some epic - and unwelcome - bonus content.

Hot Flashes: Menopause Monologues features two dramatised monologues each week and the writer's inspiration behind each one.

"The Menopause Creation Myth" was performed by Katy Maw and "The Red Sea" was performed by Bethan Dixon Bate.

The Menopause Monologues are written by Helena Jevons. For more information about the podcast, books and events visit hotflashes.info

Music from Artlist.

Hot Flashes: Menopause Monologues is produced by Helen Quigley and is a Soundliness production.