In this episode of Hot Flush Happy Hour, Tori and Kat ease into the new year with a relaxed catch-up before diving into the pressure-packed world of New Year’s resolutions — and why so many of them don’t last.

They chat about going “too big too fast,” making goals from guilt or exhaustion, and the familiar trap of buying a beautiful new journal that never quite gets used. Instead, they explore why small, consistent changes are far more powerful than dramatic overhauls, especially when hormones, energy levels, and real life are all in the mix.

This episode is all about normalising stopping and starting, breaking big goals into doable habits, and shifting the focus from what you want to achieve to how you want to feel and who you’re becoming. Gentle, honest, and encouraging, it’s a reminder that you don’t need a new year — or perfection — to create meaningful change.

In this deeply honest and heartfelt episode of Hot Flush Happy Hour, Tori and Kat sit down with their beautiful friend Tracey to talk about the menopause journey so many women experience — but rarely feel prepared for.

Tracey shares her raw, real story of navigating perimenopause and menopause without a manual: from brain fog, mood swings, joint pain and fatigue, to being misdiagnosed with depression and arthritis before realising hormones were at the heart of it all. Together, the three unpack how menopause affects every woman differently, why so many symptoms go unrecognised, and how the lack of education leaves women feeling isolated, confused, and “like they’re losing the plot.”

They dive into lesser-known but incredibly important topics like menopausal depression and hormone-related joint pain, explore the emotional and identity shifts that come with this stage of life, and offer powerful insight into how partners can better support women through it all (hint: men… pause).

The conversation also touches on intuition, boundaries, reframing symptoms (hello “power surges”), and the idea that menopause isn’t a breakdown — it’s a becoming. Honest, emotional, funny, and validating, this episode is for any woman who’s ever wondered, “What is happening to me?” — and anyone who loves one.

You’re not broken. You’re not alone. You’re becoming.

In this episode of Hot Flush Happy Hour, Tori and Kat explore menopause through the ages — from ancient goddesses and herbal healers to Victorian “hysteria” and now modern times. They uncover how different cultures have understood (and misunderstood) menopause, why so much stigma still lingers, and what we can learn from societies that actually celebrate this life stage. With their usual blend of humour, honesty, and the occasional brain-fog moment, they remind us that women in every era have faced the heat — and come out stronger.

In this episode of Hot Flush Happy Hour, Tori and Kat catch up on life and laugh through the brain fog , while unpacking what’s really going on during perimenopause—aka “Cougar Puberty.” From hot flushes and mood swings to the deeper health impacts, they explore how little research has been done on women’s health until recently, and why that matters. With their mix of personal stories, humour, and honest conversation, they shine a light on the science gaps while keeping it real about the everyday struggles that so many women face.

Feeling a little “meh” about midlife? Wondering where you went in the middle of kids, careers, and hot flushes? You’re not alone! In this episode, Tori and Kat spill the tea on feeling stuck, share their own “who even am I?” moments, and give you simple ways to reconnect with yourself and your purpose. Because midlife isn’t a crisis — it’s your invitation to become her (with a laugh or two along the way).

Welcome to our first episode! In this introductory episode you get to find out a little about us, who we are and what we do. We also talk a little bit about menopause and what the stages are. We aren't perfect, we fumble over words (Tori starts the introduction by saying Menopies instead of menopause) but we get there in the end. So join us in this new adventure in our lives- you're never to old to start something new!