Hello, Hot Flash: Conversations about menopause, women’s health and mindset for midlife women.
Stephanie Shaw
241 episodes
1 day ago
A Weekly Conversation About Menopause And Women’s Health: Real Talk, Expert Advice, and Practical Solutions
This show will empower you to learn more about your changing body and teach you how to navigate perimenopause, menopause, and beyond with confidence. Our mission is to provide science-backed insights, expert interviews, and practical strategies to help you make informed decisions about your health.
Each week, we talk with medical experts, integrative health practitioners, hormone specialists, and wellness professionals to break down the most-searched topics on perimenopause, menopause, post-menopause and women’s health, including:
HRT vs. natural remedies—what’s right for you
How to understand and balance your hormones
What really works for hot flashes and night sweats
How to improve sleep and beat insomnia
Why weight gain happens—and how to manage it
Ways to sharpen focus and reduce brain fog
How menopause affects your sex drive and your relationships
The best foods and supplements for midlife health
How menopause impacts bone, heart, and overall health
Whether you’re looking for natural remedies, HRT guidance, or lifestyle hacks to feel like yourself again—you’re in the right place!
We’re here to help you take charge of your health, ask the right questions, and explore the options that work best for you. Join the conversation—because every woman deserves to feel her best at every stage of life.
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A Weekly Conversation About Menopause And Women’s Health: Real Talk, Expert Advice, and Practical Solutions
This show will empower you to learn more about your changing body and teach you how to navigate perimenopause, menopause, and beyond with confidence. Our mission is to provide science-backed insights, expert interviews, and practical strategies to help you make informed decisions about your health.
Each week, we talk with medical experts, integrative health practitioners, hormone specialists, and wellness professionals to break down the most-searched topics on perimenopause, menopause, post-menopause and women’s health, including:
HRT vs. natural remedies—what’s right for you
How to understand and balance your hormones
What really works for hot flashes and night sweats
How to improve sleep and beat insomnia
Why weight gain happens—and how to manage it
Ways to sharpen focus and reduce brain fog
How menopause affects your sex drive and your relationships
The best foods and supplements for midlife health
How menopause impacts bone, heart, and overall health
Whether you’re looking for natural remedies, HRT guidance, or lifestyle hacks to feel like yourself again—you’re in the right place!
We’re here to help you take charge of your health, ask the right questions, and explore the options that work best for you. Join the conversation—because every woman deserves to feel her best at every stage of life.
Midlife isn’t about rigid resolutions. Perimenopause and menopause bring shifts in energy, mood, weight, and motivation. This year, Hello, Hot Flash blends health + faith, helping women thrive physically, emotionally, and spiritually—with real strategies and community support.
We’re adding new Tuesday solo episodes—short, powerful teachings focused on what the Bible has to say to women in midlife.
OnThursdays, we’ll continue bringing you conversations with amazing doctors, medical professionals, and coaches from around the world.
If during the holiday season you’re looking for extra encouragement or spiritual support, be sure to listen to the limited-series Christian Women and Menopause, available anywhere you get your podcasts.
Learn how author Lynn Smargis reduced hot flashes, panic attacks, and hormonal chaos by adjusting sugar intake, exploring estrogen patches, and personalizing her menopause care. A warm, honest conversation for women seeking clarity, confidence, and control in perimenopause.
Starting in Q1, 2026 we’re adding new Tuesday solo episodes—short, powerful teachings focused on what the Bible has to say to women in midlife. Then on Thursdays, we’ll continue bringing you midlife-health related conversations with amazing doctors, medical professionals, and coaches from around the world.
Discover how the Fasting Mimicking Diet supports weight loss, hormone balance, and metabolic health for menopausal women. Dietitian Renee Fitton explains the science, benefits, and practical use of FMDs for midlife wellness.
Midlife often feels like a season of “Why is this happening to me?” Fatigue, brain fog, and emotional ups and downs can disrupt daily life and make it hard to feel like yourself.
In this episode of Hello Hot Flash, host Stephanie Shaw sits down with Lori Lisai, a human design coach and midlife mentor, who shares how human design can help women embrace intuition, align with their unique energy, and approach midlife as a powerful new chapter.
Former science teacher turned hormone expert Kate Wells joins Stephanie to unpack how stress impacts hormones in midlife—and how bioidentical therapy, adrenal support, and better communication can help women feel strong, balanced, and confident again.
Bladder leaks, pelvic pain, and intimacy struggles in midlife? They’re common — but not inevitable. In this episode of Hello Hot Flash, sexual medicine expert Aleece Fosnight shares the truth about pelvic floor health, menopause, and sexual functioning — and how you can take charge of your well-being.
”Brain fog, cravings, and confidence dips during menopause aren’t just random symptoms — they’re signals from your body and brain. In this episode of Hello Hot Flash, Suzanne Kryder, expert in neuro leadership, shows you how neuroscience and self-trust can transform the way you navigate midlife changes. From protein hacks for brain clarity to strategies for leading with calm confidence, this conversation is a game-changer.”
If you’ve ever felt like your body was changing faster than you could keep up — the sleepless nights, the racing heart, the foggy mornings — you’re not alone.
In this week’s episode of Hello Hot Flash, I spoke with Dr. Cathleen Brown, an OB GYN and menopause specialist who’s transforming how women experience midlife. She shared how personalized menopause care — especially when combined with open communication and shared decision-making — can help us navigate this season with clarity and confidence.
Brain fog, mood swings, night sweats — sound familiar? These aren’t random symptoms. They’re your body’s way of asking for attention.
In this week’s Hello Hot Flash, Stephanie Shaw chats with Kelly Blanchard, certified master coach, about recognizing menopause symptoms early and taking small, consistent steps toward better health.
Why do cravings get worse in perimenopause? Learn how gut health and hormones are connected. In this episode of Hello Hot Flash, Stephanie Shaw talks with nurse and functional nutrition counselor Katie Kirklin about how gut health and blood sugar balance impact hormones in perimenopause and menopause.
Struggling with fatigue, cravings, or energy crashes? In this episode of Hello Hot Flash, Dr. Kourtney Simms shares how Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) helps women in perimenopause and menopause understand their bodies in real-time. Learn how fasting, hormones, and daily choices affect metabolism — and how to use data instead of guesswork to take control of your health.
Could your midlife fatigue, food sensitivities, or thyroid struggles be linked to something you’ve never considered—parasites? In this episode of Hello Hot Flash, certified functional medicine practitioner Dyna Vink explains how parasites impact 25–35% of North Americans, why they go undetected, and what steps you can take to protect your health.
Curious about what life might feel like without alcohol? In this episode of Hello Hot Flash, Stephanie Shaw talks with Karolina Rzadkowolska, bestselling author of Euphoric, and alcohol-free empowerment expert, about the cultural myths that tie drinking to relaxation and social success. Karolina explains how alcohol truly impacts hormones, stress, and overall wellbeing during perimenopause and menopause, and why so many midlife women are embracing “sober curiosity.” You’ll discover the science behind why alcohol doesn’t relax you, the surprising benefits of taking a break, and how redefining your rituals can unlock more energy, confidence, and purpose in midlife.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women, yet so many of us overlook the signs until it’s too late. In this episode of Hello Hot Flash, host Stephanie Shaw sits down with Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum, a leading voice in preventative cardiology, to uncover the hidden ways heart health intersects with menopause and midlife.
How to navigate brain during menopause. In this episode of Hello Hot Flash, Stephanie Shaw talks with Dr. Anne Dunev, a naturopath and certified homeopath, about tackling brain fog during menopause. Dr. Dunev emphasizes the importance of hormonal balance, blood sugar regulation, and holistic self-care to improve mental clarity and overall well-being.
Dr. Jessica Drummond joins the podcast to talk about healing chronic health issues at their source—not just covering up symptoms. Learn how hormonal shifts, especially during menopause, impact your entire body, from digestion to mental clarity. Discover how nutrition, breathwork, and joyful movement can support your healing during midlife transitions.
Stress is often framed as the enemy — something to avoid, manage, or eliminate. But what if stress could actually improve your health?
In this powerful episode of Hello, Hot Flash, Stephanie sits down with Dr. Sharon Berquist, a Ph.D. specializing in stress management and one of the most respected researchers in women’s health and psychology.
Dr. Berquist explains why not all stress is created equal and how understanding the difference between chronic stress and hormetic (or “good”) stress can completely change the way we move through midlife.
In this episode of Hello, Hot Flash, Stephanie is joined by April Haberman, CEO and co-founder of MiDOViA, to talk about why it’s time to shift the narrative from “menopause is a personal issue” to “menopause is a workplace reality.” April explains how even well-intentioned employers overlook this stage of life, and how that oversight creates economic consequences for both employees and organizations. She shares real-world examples — including CVS Health becoming the first U.S. company to earn Menopause-Friendly Accreditation — that illustrate what it looks like when an organization gets it right.
Hello, Hot Flash: Conversations about menopause, women’s health and mindset for midlife women.
A Weekly Conversation About Menopause And Women’s Health: Real Talk, Expert Advice, and Practical Solutions
This show will empower you to learn more about your changing body and teach you how to navigate perimenopause, menopause, and beyond with confidence. Our mission is to provide science-backed insights, expert interviews, and practical strategies to help you make informed decisions about your health.
Each week, we talk with medical experts, integrative health practitioners, hormone specialists, and wellness professionals to break down the most-searched topics on perimenopause, menopause, post-menopause and women’s health, including:
HRT vs. natural remedies—what’s right for you
How to understand and balance your hormones
What really works for hot flashes and night sweats
How to improve sleep and beat insomnia
Why weight gain happens—and how to manage it
Ways to sharpen focus and reduce brain fog
How menopause affects your sex drive and your relationships
The best foods and supplements for midlife health
How menopause impacts bone, heart, and overall health
Whether you’re looking for natural remedies, HRT guidance, or lifestyle hacks to feel like yourself again—you’re in the right place!
We’re here to help you take charge of your health, ask the right questions, and explore the options that work best for you. Join the conversation—because every woman deserves to feel her best at every stage of life.
