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Author Amy Bloom Shares Her Story of Helping Her Ailing Husband End His Life Jul 13, 2022

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This week we speak with best selling author Amy Bloom. Amy Bloom is the author of four novels: White Houses, Lucky Us, Away, and Love Invents Us.

She has just published her new memoir, In Love: A Memoir of Love and Loss which chronicles the story of her husband's decision to end his life after he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease. Amy's husband Brian was strong and vibrant when he was diagnosed with Alzheimers and he was determined to die on his feet, not live on his knees.

Brian and Amy made the painful decision to go to Dignitas, an organization based in Switzerland that empowers a person to end their own life with dignity and peace. She shares the story of what the process is like when this decision is made, how it affects families and her personal thoughts through the journey.

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Catching Up with Actor and Director Anson Williams Jul 06, 2022

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This week we are catching up with actor/director Anson Williams. Most of us remember him from his iconic role as Potsie Webber on Happy Days but many don't know about his journey as a director.

Anson has directed shows including Melrose Place, Beverly Hills 90210, Baywatch and Sabrina the Teenage Witch. Anson was actually born Anson William Heimlich (as in his Uncle was Dr. Heimlich) and he shares the story behind how the Heimlich maneuver became a staple as a result of Happy Days.

He is now also an entrepreneur having created Alert Drops. Listen to his stories and his current project with Don Most (Ralph from Happy Days).

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Women’s Health Care and Our Privacy Rights with Attorney Bethany Corbin Jun 29, 2022

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Do you know if you health care information is protected on the web? It is more important than ever to know the answer to that question.

We invited FemTech attorney Bethany Corbin this week to answer our privacy questions. Telehealth and tracking apps have become very popular in the last few years. Most brands will comply with the HIPAA guidelines provided they are partnered with a Doctor or pharmaceutical company. The grey area arises in an all pay cash situation and in that case, they may or may not be complying with federal requirements.

Wearables and other apps may be subject to FDA guidelines but at a lower Class 1 certification. This may mean that they are not subject to the same testing and accuracy requirements. It may also mean that they may be selling your information to data brokers and possibly law enforcement.

Know more about your privacy rights in the every changing telehealth and internet world.

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Dr. Larkin explains Galleri: A New Multi-Cancer Early Detection Blood Test Jun 22, 2022

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This week we invited Dr. Lisa Larkin of Ms. Medicine back to the show to talk about an amazing new blood test. Galleri is a multi-cancer early detection test detects a cancer signal across more than 50 different types of cancer, many of which are not commonly screened for today.

This new type of precision medicine can be a game changer to add to your current healthcare. Early detection of hard to diagnose cancers can now allow patients to receive treatment sooner and may extend life expectancy or even become curative for many types of cancer.

Dr. Larkin offers the test at Ms. Medicine locations and we discuss with her the costs associated with the test, the procedures surrounding the test and which demographic will benefit the most. Whether you have a genetic history or over age 50, this is a test that you should be discussing with your primary care physician.

Ms. Medicine is a concierge health network created to serve women

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Tik Tok’s Eeka McLeod on Diversity, Adoption and Acceptance. Jun 17, 2022

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On this bonus episode, we speak to Eeka McLeod. A single mother, Eeka's journey to building her family began when she made the decision to pursue her dream of adopting a child. Throughout her time fostering, Eeka cared for 18 children and eventually adopted three: Eli, Evan and Ella. She is passionate about using the family’s platform to advocate for acceptance for the LGBTQ+ and people with disabilities.

The self-described “family of misfits'' has made a name for themselves on social media during the pandemic with unapologetically real, hilarious content that showcases the triumphs and challenges of their daily life. The family's devoted fanbase includes 121 million likes and 2.4 million followers on TikTok, over 102,000 followers on Instagram, as well as over 65 million views and over 151,000 subscribers on YouTube.

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Catching Up with Actress and Author Dee Wallace Jun 15, 2022

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This week our guest is the amazing actress (from E.T., Cujo and Critters) Dee Wallace. With 263 TV movie and film credits on her resume, as well as currently working on nine TV and film projects in both pre and post production, Dee Wallace is possibly the most active midlife woman in entertainment.

Celebrating the 40th anniversary of E.T. and the 35th of Critters, she shares stories from these incredible films and several others.

Dee is also a best selling author and a multi-nationally respected authority on the art of self creation for over 30 years. We discuss her new book, BORN in which she expands the concept of the Laws of Attraction.

Dee believes strongly in manifestation and self-creation and she takes issue with the idea that older women can't find roles in Hollywood. She is proving that to be true.

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Antidepressants, Midlife and Menopause with Psychiatrist Dr. Swapna Vaidya Jun 08, 2022

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"About one in five women 40 to 59 and one in four women ages 60 and over used antidepressants....in 2015 through 2018." Why So Many Women in Middle Age are on Antidepressants, The Wall Street Journal, April 2, 2022

We wanted to know why the use of antidepressants is so widespread. We invited Psychiatrist Dr. Swapna Vaidya to be our guest this week. Dr. Vaidya details the factors that cause increased stress for midlife women as well as the hormonal imbalances that increase in the time in Perminenopause. This combinsation can create a perfect storm for anxiety, depression and mental struggles for women over 40.

Dr. Vaidya discusses when it is appropriate for antidepressants to be prescribed (some common ones are effexor, lexapro, prozac and zoloft) and which antidepressants may best work under several different circumstances. Please always check with your doctor before beginning any medication.

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Wise Up with Former MTV VJ Karen Duffy Jun 01, 2022

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Before MTV had Cribs and Reality TV, there were amazing VJs. This week we talk to one of the most popular 90's MTV VJ's Karen Duffy.

Karen is also a writer, model, producer, actress, certified hospital chaplain, a former Coney Island Mermaid Queen, and one of People Magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People" in 1993. One of the things that surprised us the most is that she is an earnest student of the Stoic philosophy.

In her newest book, WISE UP: IRREVERENT ENLIGHTENMENT FROM A MOTHER WHOSE BEEN THROUGH IT, she shares life lessons in the form of love letters to her son Jack.

We talk about her career, her diagnosis with Sarcoidosis and how she is making menopause a celebrated event.

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BONUS: Introducing The Wellness While Walking Podcast: To Be Healthy, We Must Walk Against Traffic May 27, 2022

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On this bonus episode, we are introducing our friend Carolyn Cohen and her popular podcast, Wellness While Walking. Carolyn's podcast shares inspiring, interesting, and funny news and stories about health and life; all delivered in a 30 minute walking journey.

On this episode, Carolyn talks to us about how healthy choices may often be in direct conflict with mainstream media and fitness rules. She shares research and tips to maintain your health by following your own path and not those of the media.

As we say on Hot Flashes & Cool Topics, women are stronger together and we are excited to share Carolyn's podcast for this bonus episode.

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The podcast is found wherever you get your podcasts. Wellness While Walking on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/wellnesswhilewalking/) Wellness While Walking on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/wellnesswhilewalking/)

How Protein Timing Can Reset Your Midlife Body with Stephen Perrine May 25, 2022

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Are the exercises and food plans that you have always used no longer working?

How can we do a midlife body reset?

This week we talk to Stephen Perrine, co-author of The Whole Body Reset and Executive Editor for AARP the Magazine and the AARP Bulletin. Stephen along with nutritionist and exercise physiologist, Heidi Skolnik wrote this book to specifically address bodies in midlife and beyond. The book explains how our bodies change with age and how eating to accommodate these changes can help us better respond to exercise.

We also talk about the importance of protein timing and the six simple secrets of better health.

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