Best Hotflash Podcasts (2025)

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190: Why tracking perimenopause symptoms can change everything 31:35

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Send us a text Hosted by journalist and Hotflash inc founder Ann Marie McQueen, this week’s episode features Sonja Rincon, founder and CEO of Menotracker, an AI-powered menopause app based in Austria. Sonja is also a lawyer and single mother who built the tool she wished she had when navigating her own confusing and often dismissed perimenopause sy…

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189: The surprising science behind hypnosis and menopause relief with Dr Gary Elkins 1:06:29

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Send us a text In this episode, Ann Marie speaks with Dr Gary Elkins, professor of psychology and neuroscience at Baylor University and director of the Mind-Body Medicine Research Laboratory, in Waco, Texas. Dr. Elkins is the leading researcher in the field of clinical hypnosis for menopause, with more than 25 years of experience and more 100 peer-…

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188: Jennifer Block is following the estrogen money 51:02

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Send us a text Welcome back to the Hotflash inc podcast, hosted by journalist and founder Ann Marie McQueen – the only reader-supported, evidence, expert opinion and human experience-based platform dedicated to all aspects of menopause and midlife. Today’s guest is Jennifer Block, an independent investigative journalist based in the United States. …

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Everyone Changes. Not Everyone Comes With You. 59:16

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Midlife has a funny way of holding up a mirror and asking, "So… you still good with all these people in your life?" And suddenly you're standing there, hormonal, overstimulated, and realizing half your friendships were built on versions of you that don't even exist anymore. In this episode, we go all in on friendship in midlife - the pivots, the gr…

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Everyone Changes. Not Everyone Comes With You. 59:16

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Midlife has a funny way of holding up a mirror and asking, "So… you still good with all these people in your life?" And suddenly you're standing there, hormonal, overstimulated, and realizing half your friendships were built on versions of you that don't even exist anymore. In this episode, we go all in on friendship in midlife - the pivots, the gr…

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187: What everyone got wrong about Dr. Rachel Pope's perimenopause hormone therapy study 37:35

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Send us a text In this episode of the Hotflash Inc Podcast, host and journalist Ann Marie McQueen is joined by Dr. Rachel Pope, an OB-GYN and certified menopause practitioner at the Institute University Hospitals Cleveland, with an appointment in the Department of Reproductive Biology. Dr. Pope is also a public health researcher, currently working …

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186 SOLO: Perimenopause, ADHD and the midlife mental load 26:23

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Send us a text In this solo episode of the Hotflash inc Podcast, host and founder Ann Marie McQueen dives into the rising conversation around ADHD and perimenopause. Drawing from personal experience, research, and lived insight, Ann Marie explores how midlife hormone shifts may intersect with neurodivergence – and how confusing, frustrating and ill…

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Talking Trauma (This Time, On Her Terms) 44:20

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You know those stories that live under your skin for decades? The ones that get louder when life gets quieter? This episode is one of those. My guest, my friend - Lenore, isn't here to rehash horror for your shock or sympathy. She's here because she's finally ready to own the story that nearly broke her... and the healing that's reshaped her ever s…

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Talking Trauma (This Time, On Her Terms) 44:20

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You know those stories that live under your skin for decades? The ones that get louder when life gets quieter? This episode is one of those. My guest, my friend - Lenore, isn't here to rehash horror for your shock or sympathy. She's here because she's finally ready to own the story that nearly broke her... and the healing that's reshaped her ever s…

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185 SOLO: Black box warnings, all about HRT (and remembering Dr Burt Webb) 32:14

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Send us a text On this solo episode of the Hotflash inc Podcast, journalist and founder Ann Marie McQueen breaks down one of the biggest developments in menopause care in years: the FDA’s decision to remove the black box warning on vaginal and topical estrogen. Ann Marie unpacks what this means, what it doesn’t mean, and what we’re not being told i…

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Healing with Humour: How Marvelous Marla Reinvented Midlife (and Herself 43:55

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Ever feel like your career is running you instead of the other way around? Or that you've outgrown the version of yourself that once fit neatly into your LinkedIn bio? Meet Marla Simlett - or as she's better known, Marvelous Marla - a woman who walked away from corporate HR, a pension, and predictability to chase something far scarier: joy. In this…

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Healing with Humour: How Marvelous Marla Reinvented Midlife (and Herself 43:55

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Ever feel like your career is running you instead of the other way around? Or that you've outgrown the version of yourself that once fit neatly into your LinkedIn bio? Meet Marla Simlett - or as she's better known, Marvelous Marla - a woman who walked away from corporate HR, a pension, and predictability to chase something far scarier: joy. In this…

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184: Why self-connection matters most in perimenopause with Dr Leigha Saunders 59:59

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Send us a text Hosted by journalist and Hotflash inc founder Ann Marie McQueen, this episode features Dr Leigha Saunders, a naturopathic doctor, menopause specialist and mom of two whose own postpartum sleep struggles ignited a mission to help women reclaim their rest and balance. From her sold-out “Woman Up” event to her candid insights on burnout…

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183: How Family Constellation therapy helps you heal midlife patterns 45:30

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Send us a text Thank you to our sponsor, Timeline Nutrition – makers of Mitopure™, the first clinically tested Urolithin A supplement that supports cellular energy and muscle strength. Visit www.timeline.com and use the code HOTFLASH for 20% off your first order. In this episode of the Hotflash inc Podcast, host and founder Ann Marie McQueen sits d…

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Can You Really Transform Your Body at 50?! 1:11:52

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EP 139: Hey, midlife ladies, are you staring down at your weights like they're judging you? Or maybe you're still convinced that picking up a dumbbell will turn you into a pro bodybuilder overnight? I get it—figuring out how to build strength in midlife can feel like one more chore we don't have the energy for. But what if I told you that strength …

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182: Journalist Fiona Clark on hype, hormones and finding better science 1:05:09

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Send us a text Thank you to Timeline for sponsoring this podcast. Powered by Mitopure®, Timeline’s clinically proven Urolithin A gummies are designed to boost energy and support healthy aging at the cellular level. Use code HOTFLASH at timeline.com for 20% off your first order. In this episode of the Hotflash inc podcast, host and founder Ann Marie…

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Midlife, Reinvented: How Janet Lewis Turned a Career Pivot into a Powerhouse Women's Network 57:11

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What if midlife wasn't a crisis but a calling? When entrepreneur Janet Lewis hit that inevitable midlife "what now" moment, she didn't retreat or play it safe. She reinvented herself. After decades in e-commerce and corporate consulting, she traded the hustle for human connection and built a thriving network that's redefining how women in business …

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Midlife, Reinvented: How Janet Lewis Turned a Career Pivot into a Powerhouse Women's Network 57:11

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What if midlife wasn't a crisis but a calling? When entrepreneur Janet Lewis hit that inevitable midlife "what now" moment, she didn't retreat or play it safe. She reinvented herself. After decades in e-commerce and corporate consulting, she traded the hustle for human connection and built a thriving network that's redefining how women in business …

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181: How to stop people pleasing and start living for you with Riana Malia 38:04

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Send us a text Thank you to Timeline for sponsoring this podcast. Powered by Mitopure®, Timeline’s clinically proven Urolithin A gummies are designed to boost energy and support healthy aging at the cellular level. Use code HOTFLASH at timeline.com for 20% off your first order. In this empowering episode of the Hotflash inc podcast, journalist and …

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180 SOLO: Burnout, news about hormone therapy, Gwyneth Paltrow and three midlife questions that change everything 45:38

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Send us a text Thank you to Timeline for sponsoring this podcast. Powered by Mitopure®, Timeline’s clinically proven Urolithin A gummies are designed to boost energy and support healthy aging at the cellular level. Use code HOTFLASH at timeline.com for 20% off your first order. In this deeply personal solo episode, Hotflash inc founder Ann Marie Mc…

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Navigating Low Testosterone and Finding Midlife Hobbies 1:15:53

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EP 138: Hey peeps, it's me, Dr. Sarah Milken, The Flexible Neurotic. You know I'm all about the hard and good of midlife— the hormones, the identity shifts, the marriage stuff, and the WTF moments that come with it. In this episode, I sit down with the hilarious and insightful Tara Ellison, writer for The Cut, The New York Times, Harper's Bazaar, a…

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Renovating Your Life, Not Just Your Home - Midlife, Menopause & Meaning with Louise Neil 49:46

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We're bombarded with headlines about the "downside" of midlife - wrinkles, weight gain, and waning energy. But here's the truth: this season isn't just about loss, it's about renovation. In this episode, we sit down with Louise Neil, Women's Career Empowerment Strategist and founder of Menomentum, a movement reshaping how menopause is understood an…

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Renovating Your Life, Not Just Your Home - Midlife, Menopause & Meaning with Louise Neil 49:46

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We're bombarded with headlines about the "downside" of midlife - wrinkles, weight gain, and waning energy. But here's the truth: this season isn't just about loss, it's about renovation. In this episode, we sit down with Louise Neil, Women's Career Empowerment Strategist and founder of Menomentum, a movement reshaping how menopause is understood an…

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179: REPLAY The Bare-Ass Minimum Approach to Thriving Through Menopause with Jennifer Jefferies 45:02

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Send us a text This podcast originally ran on May 9, 2025 In this honest and energizing conversation, Ann Marie sits down with 64-year-old Australian naturopath, speaker, and wellness rebel Jennifer Jefferies – aka @presentdaywisewoman – to talk about how women can embrace midlife and menopause without fear, extremes, or pharma dependency. Jen brin…

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178: REPLAY Finding our Pink Zones: How women really thrive in perimenopause, menopause + midlife with Dr. Heidi Lescanec, ND 38:17

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Send us a text This podcast originally ran on May 29, 2025 On this episode of the Hotflash inc podcast, journalist and founder Ann Marie McQueen is joined by Dr Heidi Lescanec, a naturopathic physician based in Vancouver, BC, who brings over two decades of experience blending the latest scientific research with natural, clinically proven forms of m…

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177: SOLO Inside the Hotflash inc Summit 25:11

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Send us a text Announcing the First Hotflash inc Summit: Everything You Need to Know In this episode, the host discusses their excitement about hosting the first Hotflash Inc. Summit from September 29th to October 4th. They detail their extensive preparation over the past three months, including interviewing 36 experts to create a comprehensive res…

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How to Breakup with Friends in Midlife 35:15

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EP 137: In this week's episode of The Flexible Neurotic, I sit down with Erin Falconer—author of How to Break Up with Your Friends: Finding Meaning, Connection, and Boundaries in Modern Friendships. Yes, you read that right. We are actually talking about the hard, awkward, and sometimes necessary art of friend breakups in midlife. Midlife is alread…

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What happens when the glossy fashion world no longer lights you up - and burnout pushes you to the edge? You pivot. Hard. 35:28

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In this episode of the She2.0 Podcast, I sit down with Elisa Kosonen, a former fashion editor turned registered holistic nutritionist and founder of 14 Carrots - a practice helping women reclaim their energy, resilience, and joy in midlife. We talk about:✨ The scary-but-thrilling reality of making a midlife career pivot✨ Burnout red flags every wom…

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What happens when the glossy fashion world no longer lights you up - and burnout pushes you to the edge? You pivot. Hard. 35:28

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In this episode of the She2.0 Podcast, I sit down with Elisa Kosonen, a former fashion editor turned registered holistic nutritionist and founder of 14 Carrots - a practice helping women reclaim their energy, resilience, and joy in midlife. We talk about:✨ The scary-but-thrilling reality of making a midlife career pivot✨ Burnout red flags every wom…

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176: REPLAY Cracking the perimenopause code with Jessica Barac 35:24

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Send us a text This podcast originally ran on 13 March 2025 Jessica Barac is a registered nutritionist, personal trainer, and the founder of What The Menopause, a women's health platform of over 950,000 women globally. After struggling with perimenopause in her late 30s and receiving little support from traditional healthcare, Jessica made it her m…

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175: SOLO Updates, books deals and what's next 23:50

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Send us a text In this solo episode, journalist and founder Ann Marie McQueen shares an honest update on her journey with Hotflash inc, the challenges and triumphs of building a community for women in midlife, and her personal experiences navigating menopause. Highlights include: The story behind launching Hotflash inc and the drive to create meani…

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174: REPLAY Your midlife brain health action plan with neurologist Dr Teryn Clarke 43:48

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Send us a text This podcast originally ran on February 13, 2025 In this episode of Hotflash inc, GenX journalist and host Ann Marie McQueen sits down with neurologist and award-winning dementia care professional Dr Teryn Clarke to discuss the science and lifestyle strategies that can reduce the risk of cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease, whi…

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173: REPLAY Why Do Women Go Through Menopause? with Dr Deena Emera 1:00:00

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Send us a text This podcast originally ran on March 26th, 2025 In this episode of the Hotflash inc Podcast, GenX journalist Ann Marie McQueen sits down with Dr Deena Emera, an evolutionary geneticist, senior scientist at the Buck Institute’s Buck Center for Healthy Aging in Women, and author of A Brief History of the Female Body: An Evolutionary Lo…