HOT FLASHES & COOL TOPICS

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Actress Sharon Gless: Apparently There Were Complaints Dec 01, 2021

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This week we enjoy an amazing conversation with multiple Emmy and Golden Globe winning actress Sharon Gless. Sharon is best know for her roles as Christine Cagney in Cagney and Lacey and Debbie Novotny in Queer as Folk but her first series role started in 1973. She has been nonstop acting since that time.

In her new Memoir: Apparently There Were Complaints, she shares her journey and retells funny and poignant stories of her career, her personal struggles and great triumphs. It is told with a witty dialogue as only Sharon Gless could tell it. On this episode, we visit many of her heartfelt stories from Cagney and Lacey and her goal for one more TV series to add to her already filled resume.

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Menopause: Our Stories Pt. 2 Nov 24, 2021

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This week Colleen and Bridgett are doing things a little different. After many requests for our personal experiences with perimenopause, menopause and midlife, we are updating our stories. We are also adding in a holiday cheer!

The episode will begin with our annual "Can Bridgett Guess the Cost?". Each year, we explore the Neiman Marcus Holiday Gift Guide (Extravagant Gift section) and Colleen shares a few of the most expensive gifts from the catalog. Bridgett then attempts to guess the actual costs of the items. From a custom Hummer to a 30 carat diamond, this year's items are even more luxurious. Try to guess along with Bridgett and see how you do.

We also talk about what is happening in our midlife journeys. Bridgett's periods made an appearance again after 6+ years and she explains why and what she has done about it. Colleen's night sweats are back with a vengeance and menopause is still a lofty goal far from reach. We are honest with a little touch of humor. Share your stories with us at hotflashescooltopics@gmail.com

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Anxiety and Trauma: Healing in Nature with Dr. Rochelle Calvert Nov 17, 2021

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Our guest this week is Dr. Rochelle Calvert, author of Healing With Nature, Nature - Based Mindfulness and Somatic Meditations to Heal Trauma. Did you know that almost 70% of adults have experienced some form of trauma in their lives? Dr. Calvert explains that "trauma" is an umbrella term for events and/or circumstances in your life that cause distress and anxiety. For example, a pandemic is a global trauma.

Dr. Calvert shows us ways we can reclaim and inhabit the full aliveness of our bodies; to soothe our minds from reactive habit patterns of thinking that don’t serve us; and to mend the emotional scars of our traumas. She also explains the power of somatic healing in nature to experience your body’s ability to heal itself and awaken into new forms of health. Join us for the conversation.

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Migraine Relief: Make Midlife Easier with CEFALY Nov 13, 2021

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Our bonus episodes in November are featuring products that we believe help make midlife easier. Today we are talking to the CEO of Cefaly, Jen Trainor McDermott. CEFALY is the only over the counter medical device that treats active migraine attacks and helps to prevent future attacks.

Most migraines involve the trigeminal nerve, the largest and most complex cranial nerve. CEFALY sends tiny electrical impulses through a self-adhesive electrode placed on the forehead to stimulate the trigeminal nerve, reducing the frequency and intensity of migraine attacks.

There are two settings:

60-Minute ACUTE Treatment - Use at the onset of or during a migraine attack to stop or reduce migraine pain.
20-Minute PREVENT Treatment - Daily preventative treatment sessions can reduce the frequency and intensity of migraine symptoms.

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Menopause Symptoms: How Essential Oils Can Help With Dr. Mariza Snyder Nov 10, 2021

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We can never have too many tools in our menopause tool box. On this week's episode, we talk to Dr. Mariza Snyder about her new book The Essential Oils Menopause Solution Book. From peppermint to lavender, frankincense to vetiver, we talk about what are essential oils and how they can help with menopausal symptoms including insomnia, headaches, anxiety, fatigue and even food cravings.

Dr. Snyder explains the power of essential oils and their proper use to benefit women's physical and mental health.

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The Age of Aquarius: Aging Gracefully with the 5th Dimension‘s Florence LaRue Nov 03, 2021

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This week we speak to Florence LaRue, six time Grammy Award winner and lead singer of the legendary group The 5th Dimension. Ms. LaRue has been busy touring with The 5th Dimension, her one woman show and re-exploring the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival in Questlove's "Summer of Soul".

In addition, she has written a book on beauty, aging and self-improvement, Grace in Your Second Act. She shares her secrets to health and wellness and relationships and much more.

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Breast Cancer: Know Your Genetic Risk Assessment with Dr. Holly Pederson Oct 27, 2021

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In today’s episode, we share an extremely important conversation with Dr. Pederson to discuss the risk assessment for breast cancer, genetic testing, 3D mammograms, and the correlation between breast density and breast cancer.

Dr Holly Pederson is Director of Medical Breast Services at Cleveland Clinic and an expert on breast cancer and its risk factors. Dr. Pederson explains that risk assessment involves a careful, thorough intake of family history with cancer and reporting the results to a health care provider to see your testing eligibility.

She also discusses the risks with breast density and her excitement for future studies that will better reveal our risks for breast cancer.

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Walking For Wellness and Weight Loss with Michele Stanten and Gennev Oct 20, 2021

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On this episode, we talk to Michele Stanten, a walking coach, ACE-certified fitness instructor and co-author of The Walking Solution and author of Walk Off Weight, Walk Your Way to Better Health. Too many people discount walking as a form of exercise but Michele explains the physical and mental benefits of a walking exercise routine. She has also partnered with Gennev (the online telehealth program for Menopause medical and lifestyle solutions) to create Get Moving - The Free Walking Program for Women. You can choose from a gentle walking program and/or fitness walking program to get the best benefits for your body. We learn about the program and how it is helping women change their minds and bodies. Don't forget that Hot Flashes & Cool Topics is one of the recommended podcasts to listen to during your walking program.

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Hallmark‘s Sweetheart Nikki DeLoach on Movies, Midlife Secrets and Her Work with Alzheimers Oct 13, 2021

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This week we welcome one of Hallmark's leading ladies Nikki DeLoach. Nikki is a busy actress, philanthropist, producer and activist.

On this episode, she shares her secrets to a healthy midlife, her excitement for upcoming shows on Hallmark and her passionate fight against Alzheimers. She is a Celebrity Champion and spokesperson for The Alzheimer’s Association in honor of her father who is currently living with Pick’s Disease, a rare form of dementia.

She also has an impressive resume of television credits including as a series regular on North Shore, a recurring role on The Ringer, as well as guest roles on 9-1-1, Grey’s Anatomy, Major Crimes, NCIS, CSI, and CSI: NY just to name a few and has been seen on the big screen in Love & Other Drugs alongside Jake Gyllenhaal.

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Let Me Hear Your Body Talk with Body Language Expert Jan Hargrave Oct 06, 2021

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How do you communicate with the world? What is your body communicating that your words may not saying. As the nation’s leading behavioral authority, body language expert and trial consultant, Jan Hargrave provides us with the skills we need to truly “read” ourselves and everyone around us.

Non-verbal cues in dating, business, family dynamics and friendships are just a few of the tricks she teaches us.

When is someone being deceptive?

What do they do when they are interested in you and so much more.

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