HOT FLASHES & COOL TOPICS

"Creativity is our birthright." Author/Poet Maggie Smith

Do you notice in midlife that you have stories and wisdom to share but maybe you don't know how to express them on paper?  

Our guest this week is NYT Best Selling Author and Poet, Maggie Smith.  Maggie's new book, DEAR WRITER: Pep Talks & Practical Advice for the Creative Life, explains how to do it. 

We discuss important ways to foster your creativity with the first one...

We continue our conversation with the amazing actress Elizabeth Perkins.

From her start in theater to her iconic roles in Big, Miracle on 34th Street and Weeds, she shares how these characters changed the trajectory of her career.  She also talks who was the original lead in Big, and it wasn't Tom Hanks.

Elizabeth has no intent on slowing down her career (even with her adult onset Type 1 Diabetes) and she looks forward to more in d...

Elizabeth Perkins is an iconic actress and producer that we are thrilled to have join us this week for a two part episode. (Wednesday and Friday).

Elizabeth Perkins has entertained the world through her roles in movies, tv and stage.  From Big to Weeds, her talent is boundless.  At this stage of life, she is now calling the shots to make herself a priority. That decision has resulted in some big changes in her life.

Elizabeth has m...

Last week's episode shared how to break up with friends. 

This week, we are talking about making new ones. 

Our guest this week is AARP's Executive Editor of The Girlfriend and The Ethel, Shelley Emling.  The Ethel's new Gathering Groups are a modern and easy way for women 55+ to make new female friends and build a supportive community. The Girlfriend's platform offers the same for the 40+ group.

Think "Bumble BFF" for midlife and ...

Breaking Up is hard to do, especially when it is with a friend.

On this Cool Topics YouTube Episode, we discuss the best ways to break up with a friends that honor the friendship you had while standing firm in the boundaries you need. 

People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime.  It is ok to say that this friendship is no longer healthy for me and we explain the best ways to do that.  Please remember, ghosting ...

We can easily get overwhelmed with the conversations around toxins in the environment, our food, and skincare.

What to avoid?  What is safe?

This week, we invited Dr. Aly Cohen to explain what is happening when we re exposed to these chemicals. In her new book, DETOXIFY: The Everyday Toxins Harming Your Immune System and How to Defend Against Them, she explains what chemicals may be hiding in our food or exposed in our environment ...

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 :

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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

C...