Hello, Hot Flash: Conversations about menopause, women’s health and mindset for midlife women.

In this episode of Hello Hot Flash, host Stephanie Shaw sits down with nutrition expert Dawn Navaratnasingam to break down what midlife women really need to know about food, without the noise, confusion, or overwhelm.

As hormones shift during midlife, everything from your energy levels to your digestion can start to feel… different. What worked for your body five or ten years ago may no longer serve you now. That’s why understandin...

Menopause can feel like the end of something—but what if it's really the beginning of a new way to live, think, and grow? In this episode of Hello Hot Flash, we explore how women can embrace midlife as a time of authenticity, transformation, and deep self-care. We talk about how to navigate menopause with accurate education, where to find trusted resources, and how to shift your mindset so you don’t just cope—you thrive.

Menopause is a natural part of life, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. I’ve experienced the exhaustion, the thinning hair, the mood swings—and the confusion that comes when you feel like your body is changing faster than you can keep up.

In this episode, I’m sharing my personal journey with menopause and the lessons I’ve learned along the way—especially when it comes to mental health. For too long, I thought what I was feeling was “...

If you’ve tried every diet and still feel stuck, this episode is for you. Stephanie breaks down the 7 most common midlife weight loss mistakes — and what to do instead. These insights will help you build a sustainable, enjoyable routine that actually supports your metabolism.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why “all-or-nothing” thinking sets you up to fail
• How ditching entire food groups can sabotage your hormones
• The smarter way to plan m...

In this episode of Hello Hot Flash, I sit down with Leslie Gordon Christie, a renowned mindset and personal development coach, and founder of Buff Nation: 40+ and Fabulous. Leslie is on a mission to help women over 40 break free from limiting beliefs, reclaim their energy, and step into the strongest version of themselves—mentally, emotionally, and physicall...

Is hair loss during menopause just something we have to accept? Absolutely not. In this candid solo episode, host Stephanie Shaw, certified nutrition coach and menopause advocate, debunks the myth that hair thinning is just a cosmetic issue or “normal aging.”

Stephanie shares her personal hair loss journey and what helped her regrow confidence—and her hairline. You’ll learn the hormonal causes behind menopause-related hair loss, ke...

In this episode of Hello Hot Flash, we’re diving into the science and strategy behind clearing the mental fog that hits hard during midlife. You’ll learn how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and nutritional shifts can dramatically improve memory, focus, and mental energy—especially when your hormones are changing.

What You’ll Learn:

• The neuroscience of brain fog—and why it’s not “just stress.”
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Show Notes

In this empowering episode of the Hello Hot Flash Podcast, I talk with Karen Viesta, a certified health and lifestyle coach who helps women over 40 master their health, energy, and boundaries. Together, they explore how people-pleasing behaviors and poor boundaries silently erode your well-being—and what to do about it.

Karen shares why boundaries are not about control, but about self-respect and emotional protection—and...

In this episode, I break down the real reasons why weight gain happens during perimenopause and menopause — and why it’s not your fault. It's not just about eating less and moving more; it's about understanding the major changes happening inside your body and adjusting your approach.

I explain what tests you can request from your doctor, how hormonal shifts impact your metabolism, and why strategies that used to work often stop wo...

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In today’s 10-Minute Menopause Moment on Hello Hot Flash, we're busting one of the biggest myths around menopause — that it automatically means the end of your sex life. 

Spoiler alert: it doesn’t! 

In this episode, I share medical and holistic solutions to help support libido during midlife, who to talk to, and exactly what to ask for at your next doctor’s appointment.

Whether you're curious about testosterone therapy...

In today's episode, we’re diving into how sugar impacts menopause, the surprising connection between blood sugar and hot flashes, weight gain, and mood swings, plus simple medical and dietary solutions you can start today.

If you’re tired of unexplained weight gain, energy crashes, or intense sugar cravings during perimenopause and menopause, ...

Dr. Jenny Tufenkian, licensed naturopathic physician and expert in functional medicine, breaks down the complex relationship between long Covid, chronic fatigue (ME/CFS), and brain inflammation. Learn how lingering viruses, gut health, and emotional well-being play a role in post-viral syndromes—and how you can take steps toward healing.

Whether you're struggling with fatigue, brain fog, or feeling dismissed by providers...