Best Leigha Podcasts (2026)

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191: You have a beautiful soul with Miriam Putnam 40:26

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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. Miriam Putnam is a certified wellness coach, spiritual mentor and freedom-from-stress …

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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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Stepping Into A New Season 4:28

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Hi everyone I wanted to take a moment today to share something with you directly. She Has The Audacity has had such an incredible year — the conversations, the connection, the depth we've explored together… it truly means more to me than I can say. And as someone who believes deeply in intentional leadership — in aligning how we work with how we wa…

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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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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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Rest as a Vital Sign: Women's Sleep, Hormones, and the Nervous System with Dr. Leigha Saunders [REPLAY] 45:41

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Rest isn't a luxury to earn, it's a biological need that tells the truth about how we're living. In this episode of She Has The Audacity, I sit down with Dr. Leigha Saunders, naturopathic doctor, sleep expert, and founder of The Sleep Fix, for a conversation about what our sleep is really trying to tell us. Through her own postpartum experience and…

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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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Uplevelling the Status Quo of Healing: A Biopsychosocial Approach to Care with Carolyn Vandyken 39:34

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What if meaningful healing isn't about fixing what's "wrong," but about understanding the full human experience behind pain? In this episode of She Has The Audacity, I sit down with Carolyn Vandyken—physiotherapist, educator, speaker, and co-owner of Reframe Rehab—for a conversation that reimagines how we approach pain, healing, and healthcare. Car…

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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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Design Your Life: Resilience, Pattern‑Breaking & Intentional Growth with Dr. Stacy Thomas [REPLAY] 41:57

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Not every turning point announces itself. Sometimes it's a quiet decision to close one door—so a truer one can open. In this episode of She Has The Audacity, I sit down with Dr. Stacy Thomas—clinical psychologist, speaker, and founder of the Design Your Life Centre—for a conversation about designing a life from the inside out: breaking unhelpful pa…

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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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Pivot Without Apology with Monica Gold [REPLAY] 38:01

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Changing direction in business isn't just a strategic move—it's a personal one. And when your identity is intertwined with your work, choosing a new path can feel equal parts liberating and heartbreaking. In this episode of She Has The Audacity, I sit down with Monica Gold—entrepreneur, creator, and founder of Find Your Fierce and Go Laser—for a co…

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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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The Art of Empathy with Kim Smiley [REPLAY] 31:49

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Empathy begins as a feeling—but becomes powerful when we let it guide what we create and how we lead. In this episode of She Has The Audacity, I sit down with Kim Smiley—artist, designer, and founder of The Empathy Effect—for a conversation about building from intuition, leading with compassion, and creating a business that feels as human as it is …

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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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Pleasure, Worth, and Rewriting the Script: Unpacking the Layers of Low Desire with Dr. Jordin Wiggins [REPLAY] 50:36

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We tend to equate vitality with energy, connection, and desire—but when those begin to fade, it can leave us questioning where our sense of aliveness has gone. Many women are left without the language—or the support—to understand why. What's often dismissed as a hormone issue or "just stress" can point to something deeper: disconnection from self, …

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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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Leading Yourself First: Building Trust, Awareness, and Authentic Connection with Rachel Weinstein [REPLAY] 51:01

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Leadership starts from the inside. Before we can guide a team, we have to understand how we show up our patterns, our boundaries, and the impact we have on the people around us. In this episode of She Has The Audacity, I sit down with Rachel Weinstein, executive coach and leadership advisor, for a thoughtful conversation about leading from self-awa…

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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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Rethinking the Fertility Narrative: Intuition, Alignment, and Agency with Dr. Aumatma [REPLAY} 47:01

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We often don't question the story we've been told about fertility until we're handed a version of it that's filled with fear, urgency, and clinical pressure. In this episode of She Has The Audacity, I sit down with Dr. Aumatma a naturopathic doctor, endocrinologist, and holistic fertility expert, for a deeply nuanced conversation about how we relat…

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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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The Mission Matters More Than the Model: Leadership, Clarity & Resilience with Dr. Meghan Walker [REPLAY] 30:27

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So many women in health and wellness feel torn between their calling and the constraints of their model—stuck trying to serve more people without burning out, or hesitating to take the leap into something bigger because it doesn't look like what they were trained to do. In this episode of She Has The Audacity, I sit down with Dr. Meghan Walker—form…

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The Importance of Closure And Ending Friendships with Integrity 25:22

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ASK ME ANYTHING (I'll answer on the podcast): https://www.speakpipe.com/drmichelleperis FREE RESOURCE: Try our Burnout Archetype Quiz: https://twc-jqgxs.involve.me/archetype-quiz In this episode of Wild Medicine, Dr. Michelle Peris explores the complexities of friendships, the importance of communication, and the need for integrity when ending rela…

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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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Holding It All Together: The Real Cost of Perfectionism and What Comes Next with Dr. Ellen Wong [REPLAY] 53:14

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For many women, stress doesn't come from one moment or mistake—it builds quietly in the relentless pace, the invisible expectations, and the pressure to keep performing and holding it all together. Over time, "just keep going" becomes the default, leaving little room to notice what's actually driving you—or what your body has been trying to say. In…

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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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You Are Not Behind—You're on the Right Path [REPLAY] 12:37

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That voice in your head that says, "I should be further along by now"? It's louder than ever—and it's lying to you. In this solo episode of She Has The Audacity, I'm unpacking this pressure so many of us carry: the belief that progress has a schedule and if we are not meeting it we are failing. Thinking we should be further ahead, more accomplished…

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The Power of Systems for Effective Long-Term Weight Management with Dr. Tara Rawana 40:20

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FREE RESOURCE: Take our QUIZ and see if the SHED METABOLIC RESET PROGRAM is a good fit for you! In this conversation, Dr. Tara Rawana and Dr. Michelle Peris discuss the intricate relationship between metabolic health, willpower, and the systems necessary for achieving long-term health goals. They emphasize the limitations of willpower alone and the…

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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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Balance Isn't the Goal—Living With Purpose Is [REPLAY] 32:39

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We hear a lot about balance—as if it's a destination we're all supposed to reach. But for many women navigating leadership, motherhood, business, partnership, and personal growth, balance isn't about doing everything. It's about holding what matters—without losing yourself in the process. In this solo episode of She Has The Audacity, I'm unpacking …

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Women's Wellness, Unplugged with Dr. Michelle Peris, Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur, and Dr. Leigha Saunders 47:11

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In this engaging conversation, three besties and naturopathic doctors discuss the misconceptions surrounding women's health, particularly regarding fatigue and emotional wellness…. like the conversations we have on our weekends away together, just recorded. They emphasize the importance of community, mindset, and self-worth in navigating health cha…

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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…