Best HOT FLASHES COOL TOPICS Podcasts (2025)

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How Do You Feel? Dr. Jessi Gold Talks Humanity in Medicine 40:16

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We are all too familiar with the 15 minute patient appointment. The doctor typing away quickly while we rattle off symptoms, little to no eye contact and this feeling of disconnect when we leave. We wanted to understand the reasons behind many physicians disconnect to their patients. Our guest this week is Dr. Jessi Gold, a leading voice in mental …

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Actress Mel Harris Talks Life, Family and Thirtysomething 39:34

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Many will remember this week’s guest, Mel Harris, for her role as Hope Steadman in Thirtysomething. That show influenced the lives of not only the actors involved, but the viewers who were loyal for its 4 year run. Mel started her career in modeling and then transitioned into acting. While the role of Hope shot her in the public eye, she has consis…

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The Perimenopause Survival Guide with Dr. Heather Hirsch 52:57

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Menopause may be having its "moment", but what about the years leading up to the big event, aka perimenopause? What is happening to our bodies during this radical change? We invited back one of our favorite guests, Dr. Heather Hirsch to educate us on all things perimenopause. The reality is that many women over 35 start this hormonal rollercoaster …

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The Power of Neurodiversity with Dr. Thomas Armstrong 44:40

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Neurodiversity is a term that was recently coined in 1998 but the existence of differences in brains is as old as time. In this episode, we explore neurodiversity with Dr. Thomas Armstrong, author of The Power of Neurodiversity, Unleashing the Advantages of Your Neurodivergent Brain. Dr. Armstrong explores 7 varieties of neurodiversity: Autism Spec…

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Adding the "Yet" Factor in Midlife with Jana Short 36:52

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What happens to your mindset when you add the word "yet" to goals you have not reached? I have not written that book...yet I have not traveled to Europe...yet We are changing the narrative this week with our guest, Jana Short. Jana is the Editor of Best Holistic Life Magazine and the new, Ageless Living Magazine. We talk to her about her personal j…

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Margaret Cho Talks Comedy, Menopause and Midlife Truths 48:00

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Get Ready for SEASON 6 because we are starting off with a bang! This week, our guest is the incredible actress, comedian and musician Margaret Cho. Did you know that Margaret started her stand up career at the young age of 14 and that within the first two years, she had performed 300 concerts. Her career expanded into acting with in 1994 with the s…

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Surviving Your Worst “What If” Fear and Still Choosing to Thrive with Alison Larkin 40:01

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"What If" your worst fear happened? Our guest this week, Alison Larkin, was terrified of finding true love. What if she fell in love and her heart was broken? Alison was so afraid that she did not find true love until she was over 50 year old. She did meet her true love, Bhima, and for 2 glorious years they were happy. Unfortunately, Bhima died of …

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Ways to Improve Osteopenia with Osteoboost 36:46

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It is exciting when new products come to market that speak directly to our demographic. Our guest this week, is Laura Yecies, CEO of Osteoboost. Osteoboost is the first FDA-cleared drug-free prescription treatment for osteopenia in postmenopausal women. How does it work? Laura explains that Osteoboost works with precision vibration in the hip area …

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Women are More than a Man's Muse with Lori Zimmer and Maria Krasinski 41:00

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There are far too many examples in history when a man has overshadowed a woman's achievements. Our guests this week, Lori Zimmer and Maria Krasinski, authored and illustrated a book which highlights the achievements of 31 women artists and visionaries who experienced this. I'M NOT YOUR MUSE: Uncovering the Overshadowed Brilliance of Women Artists &…

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Ageless Adventures with Actress Nicole Eggert 47:49

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We love sharing our conversations with inspiring women like Nicole Eggert. You may remember Nicole from her roles in Charge in Charge and Baywatch and we talk about both of those journeys. From despicable behavior from a fellow cast member to slow motion running on the beach, she shares her journey with honesty and humor. She also shares her curren…

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Midlife Monologues with Hot in Charleston's Kerri Devine 34:50

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Women over 50 are getting the message that we are not invisible. In fact, we have stories to share and many new adventures still to enjoy. Our guest this week is 50+ essayist and speaker Kerri Devine. Kerri is the creator of Hot in Charleston, an intergenerational community of women sharing their stories, struggles and insights on midlife, motherho…

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Pelvic Floor Problems and Solutions with Dr. Sara Reardon 42:28

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There is so much more to the pelvic floor than most women realize. This week we invited Dr. Sara Reardon to explain the anatomy of the pelvic floor and the problems many women may silently struggle with in that area. From menstruation to menopause, Dr. Reardon has created a comprehensive book entitled FLOORED: A Woman's Guide to Pelvic Floor Health…

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A Slob Comes Clean with Declutter Expert Dana K. White 41:11

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We are talking decluttering your home on this last July replay episode. We are joined by former guest Dana K. White. Dana is an author and podcaster as well as creator of the No Mess Decluttering process. She shares with us the importance of a good black trash bag and the 4 simple things we should do everyday to keep our house clean. We talk about …

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Kate Flannery is Living Her Best Midlife and Beyond (Replay) 32:40

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We are excited to revisit our conversation with the joyful actress Kate Flannery. Many will remember Kate as Drunk Meredith Palmer on The Office. That role resulted in her winning 2 Screen Actors Guild Award. She has continued to build her career in television, independent films and the comedy circuit. She shares funny stories from The Office, the …

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Women's Sexual Health with Urologist Dr. Kelly Casperson (Replay) 44:52

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Talking about women's sexual health always deserves a replay. This week, we are replaying our conversation with Dr Kelly Casperson. Dr. Casperson is a Board Certified Urologist, international educator on women's sexual health, podcaster and author. We talk low libido, the use and misuse of testosterone, menopause symptoms, and how to have great sex…

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Rightsize and Organize Your Home with Marni Jameson (Replay) 36:37

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For the month of July, we are replaying some of our listener's favorite episodes. The first is with organizer Marni Jameson. There are many transitions in midlife. Organizing your home is a big one. Do you keep a larger home as an empty nester? Do you downsize? Are you overwhelmed with memories and things and you can't decide what to do with them? …

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10 Year Anniversary of Marriage Equality with the OG Plaintiffs Tammy and Kim Franklin 37:24

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It's time to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Marriage Equality Act! We invited back Tammy and Kim Franklin, two of original plaintiffs in the Obergefell vs. Hodges to talk about their experiences and how their lives have changed. The Franklins were one of six couples that brought this case to the Supreme Court in 2015. The Supreme Court ruled…

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Have a Magnificent Midlife Crisis with Kate Muir 46:47

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What do you think of the term "midlife crisis'? Is it a burden or a reboot? Our guest this week is author and documentary filmmaker, Kate Muir. Kate believes that: "‘A midlife crisis is a magnificent moment, and nobody should miss out on it. We need to reframe this time of questioning for a new generation of women who want to revive and thrive for …

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Annette O'Toole Talks Career, Her Personal Journey and Virgin River 51:56

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Join us for an other incredible conversation with actress and vibrant women over 50, Annette O'Toole. At a very young age, she started her career as a dancer, then theatre actress and has now appeared in over 40 series. Her most recent role is Mayor Hope McCrea on Nextflix's longest running drama Virgin River. We also talk about her personal life i…

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Say Goodbye to People Pleasing: Cool Topics YouTube Series 26:21

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"It's Not Your Job to Like Me, It's Mine." Byron Katie The need to people please is our discussion for this week's Cool Topics Series. Are you a people pleaser? Most of us will answer yes. We say yes before thinking about our own needs. We put everyone else above us on our list of priorities. We often seek acceptance in people we shouldn't and we w…

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Why We Need Healthy Stress to Live Longer with Dr. Sharon Horesh Bergquist 46:19

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Are you familiar with the term Hormesis? Simply put, Hormesis is a when you body responds in a positive way to low and quick bursts of stress. This week, we are speaking with Harvard Trained Internal Medicine Physician and Researcher, Dr. Sharon Horesh Bergquist. In her new book, THE STRESS PARADOX: Why You Need Stress to Live Longer, Healthier and…

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How to Foster Creativity in Midlife with Author Maggie Smith 40:34

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"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 …

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Elizabeth Perkins Talks About Her Iconic Acting Roles and What's Next, Part 2 27:07

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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 c…

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Elizabeth Perkins Shares the "Big" Changes in Her Life and Career, Part 1 40:29

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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 pr…

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Creating New Friendships with AARP's Shelley Emling 34:33

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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…

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How to Break Up with a Friend: Cool Topics YouTube Series 36:05

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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 …

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Learn Ways to Avoid Toxins in Your Everyday Life with Dr. Aly Cohen 53:49

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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, …

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Alison Arngrim: From Little House's Mean Girl to International Comedy Star 50:06

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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…

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How to Manage Money in Midlife with Expert Debra Morrison 38:11

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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 …

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Cool Topics Chats: If Something Happens to You, Would You want Your Partner in Another Serious Relationship? 26:03

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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, th…

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"Ghosts" Rebecca Wisocky Talks Career, Midlife and More 34:50

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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 f…

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The Hidden Path to the Body's Wisdom with Dr. Mary Sanders 40:30

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In this episode of Rebellious Wellness Lifestyle, I welcomed Dr. Mary Sanders, a medical intuitive and chiropractor with over 30 years of experience. We explored how our bodies communicate with us through chakras, energy medicine, and intuitive healing. Dr. Mary shares her journey from traditional chiropractic practice to becoming a medical intuiti…

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The Complete Guide to GLP-1s with Dr. Alexandra Sowa 45:56

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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…

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Prescribing Wellness: A Pharmacist's Radical Approach to Ending Chronic Disease 40:01

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This week’s guest, pharmacist Dr. Kathy Campbell, challenges conventional wisdom about health, obesity, and medication. Dr. Campbell shares her journey from childhood obesity to becoming a "wellness pharmacist" dedicated to helping patients avoid medications through proper nutrition and lifestyle adjustments. She reveals why being "nutrient empty" …

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Be Your Own Advocate with Tamsen Fadal's How To Menopause 32:14

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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 year…

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Ione Skye Shares Stories from Her New Memoir Say Everything 38:23

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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 profes…

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Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Medicine for Chronic Disease 35:00

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In this episode of Rebellious Wellness Lifestyle, I speak with Brehan Crawford, a Chinese medicine practitioner who combines ancient healing wisdom with modern scientific understanding to help people with chronic conditions. Brehan Crawford is a Chinese medicine practitioner with a four-year master's degree and additional six years of direct mentor…

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Get Unstuck from Fight, Flight or Freeze with Jessica Macguire 42:01

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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. S…

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Life Line Screening could save your life 20:32

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My guest this week is Alicia Botyrius from Lifeline Screening. This short episode was sparked after a few conversations with people close to me who had relatives who suffered strokes or heart attacks from unidentified vascular anomalies. With companies like Life Line affordable testing is in our hands regardless of what a doctor might think is nece…

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Gloria Reuben Talks Career, Midlife and Hot Flashes 32:49

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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 h…

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Eat Your Age with Dr. Ian K. Smith 43:59

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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 fro…

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Hot Flashes Cool Topics: Menopause and Beyond, The Good News 31:35

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My guests today were Bridgett and Colleen from Hot Flashes, Cool Topics. I just love that name. We covered a wide range of cool topics from menopause to the good news about turning 60. Episode Highlights New Beginnings: Introduction to the rebranded podcast, "Rebellious Wellness Lifestyle." The shift from focusing solely on those over 50 to embraci…

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Uncover Your Natural Talents and Aptitudes with the Authors of Your Hidden Genius 34:24

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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 aptitud…

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Adult Sex Ed Class with Urologist Dr. Kelly Casperson 44:27

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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.hotfl…

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Angels, Awareness, and Creating a Joyful Reality: A Conversation with Seph Deitlin 42:45

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Angels, Awareness, and Creating a Joyful Reality: A Conversation with Seph Deitlin Take a walk on the woo side of Rebellious Wellness Over 50, as Gregory Anne speaks with Seph Dietlin, an angel communicator and spiritual guide with over 20 years of experience. Seph laughs about how it all began--he as having a really bad day and was bargaining with…

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How to be Gentler with Yourself and Stress Less with Courtney Carver 34:13

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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. Sho…

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Actress Alexandra Paul Talks Baywatch, Advocacy and Loving This Chapter of Life 49:58

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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 d…

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The Benefits of Testosterone for Women with Dr. Lauren Streicher, PT2 26:40

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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 postm…

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How a Hysterectomy Affects Menopause with Dr. Lauren Streicher 33:51

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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…

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Stop Fighting Your Body: A Pain-Free Approach to Moving Better at Any Age 32:25

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In this episode, I interviewed David Zemach-Bersin, a 50-year veteran practitioner of the Feldenkrais Method. David explains how this unique approach to movement and pain management works with the brain's neuroplasticity to create lasting change without pain or strain. Key Points: - The Feldenkrais Method focuses on the brain's learning capacity ra…