Hello, Hot Flash: Conversations about menopause, women’s health and mindset for midlife women.
Stephanie Shaw
233 episodes
23 hours 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.
”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.
In this episode of Hello Hot Flash, we explore how cycle tracking—yes, even during perimenopause—can help you better understand your body, improve your mental health, and support hormonal balance. Guests Laura Federico and Morgan Miller, co-authors of The Cycle Book, explain how tuning into your cycle phases can reveal early signs of hormonal imbalance and help you make smarter choices about nutrition, energy management, and emotional well-being.
In this episode of Hello Hot Flash, we explore what inclusive, whole-person menopause care really looks like. You’ll learn how to identify care that goes beyond quick fixes and actually supports your physical, emotional, and mental well-being. We cover why common symptoms like migraines, brain fog, and mood swings aren’t always “just hormones”—and why it’s important to dig deeper. We are joined by Harvard and Yale-educated doctor, Dr. Taniqua Miller.
In this episode of Hello, Hot Flash, mindfulness coach and author Denise Pyles shares how micro mindfulness moments — under seven minutes — can reduce stress, build self-awareness, and help midlife women navigate their work and life with more clarity. Learn how to habit stack, breathe deeply, and create personalized stillness practices even in the middle of a busy day.
In this episode of the Hello Hot Flash podcast, discover how herbalism can support anxiety, improve sleep, and balance your hormones naturally. Rachelle Robinett breaks down the science and simplicity of using plants to thrive during menopause and beyond.
Autoimmune diseases often go undetected, especially in women over 40. In this episode, Dr. Bonnie Feldman and Stephanie Shaw unpack how hormones, stress, genetics, and even your relationships may be impacting your health. Learn how to connect the dots, speak up for your needs, and take a holistic approach to healing.
As hormones shift during midlife, your nutritional needs change, too. In this episode of Hello Hot Flash, Stephanie Shaw chats with nutrition expert Dawn Nava about how to fuel your body with confidence—not confusion.
You’ll learn why protein is essential for muscle, mood, and hormone balance, how plant-based diets can meet all your nutrient needs, and how to use the Power Plate Formula to support brain, heart, and bone health.
Whether you’re exploring plant-based eating or just want to feel stronger and more energized, this episode offers practical, empowering advice for midlife wellness.
In this episode of Hello Hot Flash, we explore how menopause can be a powerful turning point—not an ending. Discover how women in midlife can embrace this stage as a time of personal growth, mindset transformation, and deep self-care. We discuss practical strategies for navigating menopause with confidence, the importance of accurate menopause education, and where to find trusted resources to support your journey. If you’re ready to move beyond simply managing symptoms and start thriving in midlife, this conversation is for you.
In this episode, I’m sharing my personal journey with menopause when it comes to mental health. For too long, I thought what I was feeling was “just part of getting older” or that I simply needed to push through. I now know how important it is to recognize these symptoms for what they are, and to get real support—mentally, physically, and emotionally. I’ll share some tips on how to manage mental health naturally and a question you can pose to your doctor.
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.
