Can hormone tracking help women discover symptom patterns? It is a question we get asked by many listeners and we invited Oova Health CEO Dr. Amy Divaraniya to answer it. Dr. Divaraniya has a Ph.D. in genetics and genomics sciences, and with that an extensive knowledge in hormone testing and diagnostics.  We discuss Oova Health's Perimenopause Hormone Tracking Kit. Women can use the kit to track 15-30 days of a cycle to find hormonal patterns.  Use it once or monthly to help recognize your personal cycle patterns and then share them with your doctor. Use OOVAHOTFLASH10 for 10% off the kits: oova.life/hotflashes Show Notes/Links: www.hotflashescooltopics.com Can’t Get Enough? Find Us Here! Website I [http://hotflashescooltopics.com/] Mail I [[email protected]] Instagram I [https://www.instagram.com/hotflashesandcooltopics/] Facebook : [www.facebook.com/hotflashescooltopics] Twitter I [https://twitter.com/CoolFlashes] YouTube I [https://www.youtube.com/@HotFlashesCoolTopics] Pinterest I [https://www.pinterest.com/hcooltopics/] Want to Leave a Review for Hot Flashes and Cool Topics? Here’s How: For Apple Podcasts on an iPhone or iOS device: Open the Apple Podcast App on your device. Click on the “search” icon Type into the search bar “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” and click on the show Towards the bottom, look for “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “Write a Review” and leave us your thoughts and comments! For Apple Podcasts on a computer: On the Apple Podcasts website, go to the search bar and type “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” After clicking on the show, find the “Listen on Apple Podcasts” button and click on it The “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” podcast should open on the Apple Podcasts application Keep scrolling on the page until you see “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “See All” If you want to give us a five-star rating, hover over the empty stars! If you want to leave your thoughts and comments, click on “Write a Review”

Midlife skincare is topic we get asked about frequently.  This week we invited one of the top Dermatologists, Dr. Doris Day, to answer our questions. Doris Day, MD, is a highly respected board certified dermatologist who specializes in cosmetic dermatology in New York City. She is a clinical associate professor of dermatology at the New York University Medical Center. We discuss skin longevity, the importance of suncreen, retinol and collagen as we age.  She also shares what we can do to protect our youthful appearance without the impossible cultural pressures of looking "younger". Show Notes: www.hotflashescooltopics.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotflashesandcooltopics Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@HotFlashesCoolTopics Join our private women’s FB Group- Want to Leave a Review for Hot Flashes and Cool Topics? Here’s How: For Apple Podcasts on an iPhone or iOS device: Open the Apple Podcast App on your device. Click on home icon Type into the search bar Hot Flashes Flashes and Cool Topics and click on the show Towards the bottom, look for Ratings and Review Click on Write a Review and leave us your thoughts and comments! For Apple Podcasts on a computer: On the Apple Podcasts website, go to the search bar and type Hot Flashes and Cool Topics B After clicking on the show, find the Listen on Apple Podcasts button and click on it The Hot Flashes and Cool Topics podcast should open on the Apple Podcasts application Keep scrolling on the page until you see  Ratings and Reviews Click on See All If you want to give us a five-star rating, hover over the empty stars! If you want to leave your thoughts and comments, click on Write a Review!

It is researchers such as this week's guest, Dr. Rebecca Thurston, that are changing the world of women's health. Dr. Thurston is recognized nationally as a leader in the field of women’s health, particularly in the areas of menopause, trauma, cardiovascular disease, and brain aging in women. Her research examines hot flashes as a potential midlife marker of underlying risk for CVD, the leading cause of death in women.  Her research also extends to consider hot flashes as well as poor sleep in relation to brain aging and dementia risk in women. Don't miss this empowering conversation. Show Notes: www.hotflashescooltopics.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotflashesandcooltopics Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@HotFlashesCoolTopics Join our private women’s FB Group Want to Leave a Review for Hot Flashes and Cool Topics? Here’s How: For Apple Podcasts on an iPhone or iOS device: Open the Apple Podcast App on your device. Click on home icon Type into the search bar Hot Flashes Flashes and Cool Topics and click on the show Towards the bottom, look for Ratings and Review Click on Write a Review and leave us your thoughts and comments! For Apple Podcasts on a computer: On the Apple Podcasts website, go to the search bar and type Hot Flashes and Cool Topics B After clicking on the show, find the Listen on Apple Podcasts button and click on it The Hot Flashes and Cool Topics podcast should open on the Apple Podcasts application Keep scrolling on the page until you see  Ratings and Reviews Click on See All If you want to give us a five-star rating, hover over the empty stars! If you want to leave your thoughts and comments, click on Write a Review!

On this week's episode, we are catching up with actor, producer and director Dean Butler. Most will remember Dean as Almonzo Wilder, Laura Ingall's husband on Little House on the Prairie.  He has remained busy as a producer and director as well, most notably for NBC Golf’s Feherty. He joins us to discuss his new memoir titled PRAIRIE MAN: My Little House Life & Beyond and share stories from the book, his relationships with Melissa Gilbert and Michael Landon, the recent 50th anniversary event and much more. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotflashesandcooltopics Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@HotFlashesCoolTopics Join our private women’s FB Group- Show Notes: www.hotflashescooltopics.com Want to Leave a Review for Hot Flashes and Cool Topics? Here’s How: For Apple Podcasts on an iPhone or iOS device: Open the Apple Podcast App on your device. Click on home icon Type into the search bar Hot Flashes Flashes and Cool Topics and click on the show Towards the bottom, look for Ratings and Review Click on Write a Review and leave us your thoughts and comments! For Apple Podcasts on a computer: On the Apple Podcasts website, go to the search bar and type Hot Flashes and Cool Topics B After clicking on the show, find the Listen on Apple Podcasts button and click on it The Hot Flashes and Cool Topics podcast should open on the Apple Podcasts application Keep scrolling on the page until you see  Ratings and Reviews Click on See All If you want to give us a five-star rating, hover over the empty stars! If you want to leave your thoughts and comments, click on Write a Review!

Learning to move our bodies in the healthiest way for midlife can be confusing.  Exercise looks different, our goals are modified and our movement needs to change as our bodies do. We want to work smarter, not harder to increase our health and longevity. This week we are speaking with Antonietta Vicario, the Chief Training Officer for Pvolve.  Pvolve teaches functional and mindful movements (coupled with resistance) so we can enjoy a healthy body in this next chapter of life. Show Notes: www.hotflashescooltopics.com

What is peptide therapy and how may it be used to promote health and longevity? This week we are speaking with Dr. Suzanne Ferree on the benefits of peptide therapy on aging, fatigue, inflammation and more.  Dr. Ferree is the the founder of Vine Medical Associates and the Cellular Medicine Institute and has recently published the book, COUNTERCLOCKWISE: Using Peptides to Renew, Rejuvinate and Rediscover.  In her book, Dr. Ferree has created an approachable guide on the use of peptides to alter your aging trajectory and live your best life. Show Notes/Links: www.hotflashescooltopics.com Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/hotflashesandcooltopics Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@HotFlashesCoolTopics Join our private FB- https://www.facebook.com/groups/657557054765087   Want to Leave a Review for Hot Flashes and Cool Topics? Here’s How: For Apple Podcasts on an iPhone or iOS device: Open the Apple Podcast App on your device. Click on home icon Type into the search bar Hot Flashes Flashes and Cool Topics and click on the show Towards the bottom, look for Ratings and Review Click on Write a Review and leave us your thoughts and comments! For Apple Podcasts on a computer: On the Apple Podcasts website, go to the search bar and type Hot Flashes and Cool Topics B After clicking on the show, find the Listen on Apple Podcasts button and click on it The Hot Flashes and Cool Topics podcast should open on the Apple Podcasts application Keep scrolling on the page until you see  Ratings and Reviews Click on See All If you want to give us a five-star rating, hover over the empty stars! If you want to leave your thoughts and comments, click on Write a Review!

Many midlife women struggle with autoimmune and inflammation issues. This week we are speaking with functional nutritionist and author, Risa Groux.  Risa's book, FOODFRAME - Diet is a Four Letter Word is a comprehensive guide to using functional nutrition guidelines to help identify the root causes of various health issues and then eat according to their health status.  We speak about lifestyle and health choices that can support women struggling with autoimmune and other health issues. Show Notes: www.hotflashesandcooltopics.com

How healthy are your relationships?  How can you improve them? This week we are speaking with Ann Kelley, author of Secure Relating: Holding Your Own in an Insecure World. Ann offers practical tools to help deepen self-awareness and ultimately strengthen all relationships.  We discuss the ways to recognize patterns developed early on, reflect on your triggers and rewire those triggers to create healthier relationships. Show Notes: www.hotflashescooltopics.com

What is Somatic Sex?  How can it help with intimacy and pleasure in midlife? On this episode, we talk to Kiana Reeves, somatic sex educator and Foria's Chief Education Officer. She shares the benefits of somatic sex and how it can help us feel more connected and comfortable with your body, especially as we age. Show Notes: www.hotflashescooltopics.com

Did you know that approximately 25% of the workforce is currently affected by menopausal symptoms?  It is time for companies to address the needs of menopausal women. This week we speak with Dr. Catherine Hansen. Dr. Hansen is the Head of Menopause at Pandia Health.  She also works with many companies that are trying to create resources and regulations to protect women in the workplace that are struggling with menopausal symptoms.   Learn more about Menopause in the Workplace. Show Notes:  www.hotflashescooltopics.com