HOT FLASHES & COOL TOPICS
The podcast voice for women in midlife and beyond. We talk about everything to do with this time of life from relationships and careers, women’s health and wellness to celebrity interviews. New episode every Wednesday.
Episodes
We all remember Alison Arngrim as the mean bully Nellie Oleson on Little House on the Prairie. However, we didn't know the rest of her story.
Join us this week as we have a light hearted conversation with Alison Arngrim. From stories of her Hollywood family upbringing, her time on Little House, her book and her successful One-Women Comedy Show, she showcases how she is so much more than the mean girl.
Get ready to laugh out loud...
Are you afraid of your finances? Does the thought of looking at bank or credit card statements immediately increase your blood pressure?
This week we talking with financial expert Debra Morrison about how to overcome this very real fear of finances. Debra has over 40 years of financial planning and asset management experience, she is an author and the creator of We Can Do It Women.
Debra...
Get ready for something new this week!
We are adding a monthly "chat" on a topic that women 50+ can relate to and of course, we will share our opinions. We would love to know what topics you want to hear.
Our first topic: If something happens to you, would you want your partner in another serious relationship? We are honest and say NO. Remember, these are just our opinions and you may want to share your thoughts as you listen. ...
Our guest this week is a ghost. Well, she plays one on the popular CBS comedy series "Ghosts".
Rebecca Wisocky joins us to share some juicy secrets from this season of Ghosts. From what is happening with Hetty Woodstone to her upcoming roles in Sex Lives of College Girls and the Amanda Knox story, we talk about how busy this time of life has been for the actress. We also talk her career beginnings in theater and how she would lo...
GLP-1s like Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound are seen all over social media promising incredible weight loss results. But, do we know what GLP-1s actually are and what they do?
On this week's episode, we talk with obesity expert Dr. Alexandra Sowa who recently published: THE OZEMPIC REVOLUTION: A Doctor's Proven Plan for Success to Help Reverse Obesity, End Yo-Yo Dieting and Protect Yourself from Disease. Dr. Sowa explains :
- Wha...
When it comes to the topic of menopause, we have had physicians and experts share invaluable information, expertise and research with our listeners. This week we are sharing a more personal experience.
Emmy award winning journalist Tamsen Fadal started her menopause journey with a hot flash while anchoring a live newscast. Fast forward several years later, Tamsen is no longer a news anchor but her journalistic nature has led her...
Every GenXer remembers this scene: John Cusack holding over his head the huge boombox playing In Your Eyes while Ione Skye is on her bed listening through the window. It is an iconic moment in time.
This week we are joined by Ione Skye who shares stories from her new memoir, SAY EVERYTHING. The memoir blends confessions from her personal and professional life, her desires and her introspection. Of course, we talk about her role...
Anxiety, depression and trauma can often cause physical responses in our body.
Our guest this week is Jessica Macguire, author of The Nervous System Reset: Heal Trauma, Resolve Chronic Pain, and Regulate Your Emotions with the Power of the Vagus Nerve. Jessica shares how to unlock the power to regulate your nervous system through the vagus nerve.
Show Notes/Links: www.hotflashescooltopics.com
The Nervous System Reset: Book
We love Gloria Reuben! She is an incredible actress, author and singer and now she is joining forces with Astellas to share how Veozah has improved her health.
Many will remember Gloria Reuben for her iconic portrayal of Jeanie Boolet on ER. In the 1990's, she was one of the first actors on a top rated show to portray someone living with HIV. She has continued to portray characters of with strong and determined voices and can now...
Have you thought about what foods you should be eating or what exercising are most important for every decade of your life? Well, our guest this week wrote the book on it.
Dr. Ian K Smith is our guest and author of the book, EAT YOUR AGE: Feel Younger, Be Happier, Live Longer. Dr. Smith shares invaluable information for each decade of our lives from ingredients for glorious aging, top nutrients, hidden dangers, medical tests, phys...
What are your aptitudes? Aptitudes are those natural abilities that are often taken for granted.
This week we speak with the authors of YOUR HIDDEN GENIUS, Betsy Wills and Alex Ellison. Their research provides a personal roadmap that reveals your distinct combination of natural talents, interests and personality traits. They also provide an aptitude assessment with the book so you can discover your aptitudes.
In midlife, those h...
Time for an adult sex education class with this week's guest Dr. Kelly Casperson.
Dr. Casperson is a board-certified urologic surgeon, sex educator, author and CEO of The Casperson Clinic. On this episode, we discuss libido, testosterone, desire, mood, body changes and how to have good sex in your post menopause chapter.
Show Notes/Links: www.hotflashescooltopics.com
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Why do we think self-care and rest need to be earned?
This week we are talking with Courtney Carver, author of GENTLE: Rest More, Stress Less and Live the Life You Actually Want. Courtney shares the 3 Seasons of Gentle (Rest, Less and Rise) that will give us permission slips to be kinder to ourselves and to enjoy less stress in our daily lives.
Show Notes: www.hotflashescooltopics.com
Courtney Carver's Book: GENTLE
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Join us for another incredible conversation with a trailblazer woman who is redefining what it means to be 60+.
Actress Alexandra Paul is our guest this week. Alexandra shares stories from her over 100 film and TV roles from Paper Dolls to Baywatch. She also shares experiences from her lifelong advocacy for environmental and world issues.
We also discuss her podcast Switch4Good, how she is the caregiver for her mom and how she is ...
Our two part conversation with Dr. Lauren Streicher continues today.
On this second half, Dr. Streicher explains the pros and cons of testosterone use for women and when it is appropriate to prescribe it for them. She discusses the dangers of pellets.
She also offers support and options for women who are having difficulty with sexual pleasure postmenopause. You don't want to miss this episode!
Show Notes/Links: www.hotflashesc...
Over 500,000 hysterectomies are performed each year in the U.S. How does a hysterectomy affect the menopause journey?
This week we have a two part episode (Wednesday and Friday) with Dr. Lauren Streicher. Dr. Streicher is a clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, leading gynecologist and bestselling author.
Dr .Streicher explains the importance of understanding hys...
Gilmore Girls was one of the first true binge worthy series that you could watch again and again.
On this week's episodes, we are talking to the amazing Kelly Bishop (a/k/a Emily Gilmore). Kelly shares stories from her new Memoir: The Third Gilmore Girl.
From her Tony Award winning time in the original A Chorus Line to Gilmore Girls and her personal journey, Kelly has so many stories to tell in her new book and she shares many of ...
Many of us recognize former ABC Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton.
Dr Ashton is double board certified ObGyn and Obesity Medicine. She has also created the Ajenda Newsletter which shares free and vital information on women's health.
Today, Dr. Ashton talks to us about the 6 month wellness journey that she just completed, her partnership with Astellas to inform more women about VEOZAH, the FDA non-hormonal treatment f...
Happy New Year!
We are starting off 2025 with an insightful conversation with television personality, fashion creator and midlife advocate Stacy London. We talk about everything from regenerating self-esteem in midlife, the importance of community, evolving tastes and even mortality. She also shares tidbits about her upcoming Amazon series with Clinton Kelly: Wear Whatever the F* You Want.
Show Notes/Links: www.hotflashescooltopi...
It's the most wonderful time of the year!
Join us as we talk about some of our favorites topics of the year and plans for 2025. You never know what we have planned but we would love you to be a part of it.
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