HOT FLASHES & COOL TOPICS

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Libido and Dryness: Real Talk with Dr. Rachel Rubin Jan 17, 2024

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Do you struggle with low libido? Vaginal Dryness? UTI's?

This episode is one of our most comprehensive conversations on women's sexual health. We speak with Dr. Rachel Rubin about all this and more. Dr. Rubin is a Urologist, Sexual Medicine Specialist and assistant clinical professor in Urology at Georgetown University Hospital. She even shares how to save money on medications. You don't want to miss it.

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Amy Morin Shares 13 Things Strong Couples Don’t Do Jan 10, 2024

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What do strong couples avoid doing?

We are speaking with Amy Morin, author of the new book 13 Things Mentally Strong Couples Don't Do for answers to this question. Amy is well known for her series of books on Mentally Strong People, Women, Parents and now Couples. From the art of the relationship dance to changing your perspective on your partner's "problem", Amy offers great insights into creating a successful and long lasting relationship.

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How to Help Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) with Dr. Norman Rosenthal Jan 03, 2024

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Do you dread the Fall time change? Is it too many hours of darkness?

This week we are speaking with Dr. Norman Rosenthal, author of Defeating SAD: A Guide to Health and Happiness through the Seasons. Dr. Rosenthal explains the difference between SAD and the winter blues and the options to help mitigate the depressive symptoms.

Light Therapy Boxes are a very helpful solution and we have included several brands Dr. Rosenthal recommends in our show notes.

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ADHD in Adult Women with Zoe Martinez Dec 27, 2023

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We are replaying our 10 Most Popular Episodes of 2023 and Dr. Zoe Martinez's episode is #9.

Dr. Zoe Martinez is a Board Certified Psychiatrist who specializes in children and adult ADHD and she is also a clinician at Done Mental Health Services. Done offers online services to diagnose and treat ADHD.

Women are 50% less likely to be diagnosed with ADHD. Many women chalk symptoms up to hormones or a busy schedule but if you have trouble focusing, prioritizing facts or remembering appointments and schedules, it may be more.

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Dr. Nanette Santoro Explains Veozah, the Nonhormonal Treatment for Hot Flashes Dec 20, 2023

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This episode originally aired in February, 2023. At the time, Veozah (the non-hormonal treatment for moderate to severe hot flashes) was still under consideration for FDA approval but as of May, it has been approved.

We had an important conversation with Dr. Nanette Santoro, Ob/Gyn, professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and associated with Astellas, the pharmeutical brand that launched Veozah.

She answer our questions on Veozah's use and effectiveness as well as concerns.

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Reasons Not to Worry During the Holidays with Author Brigid Delaney Dec 13, 2023

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The holidays are their own kind of crazy: family, crowds, difficult memories and it can be hard to find the calm.

On this week's episode, we talk to author Brigid Delaney about finding Ataraxia (sense of calm) when the external world feels chaotic. Brigid's new book is called REASONS NOT TO WORRY: How to Be Stoic in Chaotic Times. She references stoicism as a practice where we can choose to control our reactions and character and release control of all else.

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Menopausal Weight Gain: The ”Skinny” with Dr. Daniela Hurtado Dec 06, 2023

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Ozempic? Wegovy? Zepbound? Menopausal women are being bombarded with new weight loss medications as the possible answer to menopause weight gain.

But, are they the right answer?

We went straight to the source and spoke with Dr. Daniela Hurtado. Dr. Hurtado is a physician and scientist and she is part of the Mayo Clinic's Precision Medicine for Obesity Program. She explains why weight gain is happening to midlife women, a variety of different options that may help and the "skinny" on these medications.

As always, talk to your doctor about your personal journey before making any decisions.

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Catching Up with Actress Linda Gray Nov 29, 2023

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We have a phenomenal episode this week with actress Linda Gray. You will remember Linda from her iconic role as Sue Ellen Ewing on Dallas and she is now starring in A Diva's Christmas: Ladies of the 80's on Lifetime.

Linda shares incredible stories from her time on Dallas, from her career and her personal life. She is an amazing example of a Prime Woman living her best life.

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Holiday Gift Ideas for Midlife Women and Our Annual Giveaway Nov 22, 2023

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What do you want for the holidays? This is often be a difficult question for women in midlife and beyond.

Don't worry, this episode has you covered! We share must have gifts from our 2023 Gift Guide for Midlife Women and the giveaways for our 5th Annual 12 Days of Holiday Giveaways starting 11/29.

Find more information for both on: www.hotflashescooltopics.com

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Changing the Narrative for Women 50+ in the Workplace with Janine Vanderburg Nov 15, 2023

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Does ageism cause employers to undervalue the 50+ demographic? That would be a resounding YES! This week we are speaking to Janine Vanderburg, former Director of Changing the Narrative, a leading anti-ageism initiative.

We talk about Change the Narrative's work in offering workshops to help with employees as well as employers to highlight the value of quality experience. Language matters, experience matters and she is working to help corporations to recognize both.

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Let's end ageism together: https://changingthenarrativeco.org/

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