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Hello, Hot Flash: Conversations about menopause, women’s health and mindset for midlife women.

Hello, Hot Flash - A Weekly Conversation About Perimenopause, Menopause And Women’s Midlife Health: Real Talk, Expert Advice, and Practical SolutionsThis show will empower you to learn more about your changing body and teach you how to navigate perimenopause, menopause, post-menopause, midlife 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

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257 Menopause and Sleep: How to Get a Better Night's...

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2026/02/10

Show Notes If menopause has turned sleep into a nightly struggle, you’re not imagining it. Midlife insomnia is deeply connected to hormonal shifts, nervous system overload, and rising stress hormones that make rest feel out of reach. This episode offers reassurance, clarity, and practical tools to help you reclaim deeper, more restorative sleep. We explore why sleep disruption becomes so common during menopause, how declining estrogen and progesterone affect REM sleep, and why poor sleep doesn’t

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255 Intermittent Fasting for Menopause: Benefits &...

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2026/02/06

Show NotesIntermittent fasting is often framed as a weight-loss shortcut—but in menopause, it’s far more nuanced than that. For midlife women, fasting can influence blood sugar, inflammation, hormone balance, stress response, and even mental clarity. Done thoughtfully, it can support health. Done aggressively or without context, it can backfire. In this episode of Hello, Hot Flash, we explore intermittent fasting through both a science-backed and faith-centered lens. You’ll learn how fasting

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256 How To Stop Smoking And Lose Weight with Rita Black

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2026/02/05

Show Notes If you’ve ever felt like willpower isn’t enough—whether you’re trying to lose weight, stop smoking, or break long-standing habits—this episode offers a completely different approach. In this conversation, Stephanie Shaw sits down with Rita Black, a clinical hypnotherapist with more than 20 years of experience helping people create lasting change through subconscious reprogramming. Rita explains why traditional dieting, restriction, and “trying harder” often backfire in midlife—and how

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41:17

254 The New Rules of Women's Health With Meghan Rabbitt

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2026/01/29

Show NotesFor decades, women have been told their symptoms are “normal,” “just stress,” or something they need to push through. But what if the problem isn’t your body—it's a healthcare system that hasn’t been built with women in mind? In this powerful episode, Stephanie Shaw sits down with award-winning journalist and author Meghan Rabbitt to unpack why so many women in midlife feel unheard, dismissed, or confused about their health—and what it actually takes to change that. Meghan shares insights

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253 Meditating On The Bible To Ease Menopause And Stress

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2026/01/27

Show Notes Life in midlife can feel like a constant sprint—especially during perimenopause and post-menopause. Between shifting hormones, changing energy levels, and the mental load of work, family, and health, many women find themselves simply trying to get through the day. But surviving is not the same as thriving. In this short but powerful episode, we explore what it really means to meditate on God all day—not as a formal practice reserved for quiet mornings, but as a way of living that shapes

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37:28

252 Estrogen, Brain Health & Menopause: What Every...

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2026/01/22

Show Notes Menopause is often treated as a reproductive milestone—but the brain may be the most impacted organ of all. As estrogen declines, many women experience brain fog, memory changes, mood shifts, and rising concern about long-term neurological health. This episode reframes menopause as a critical window for protecting the brain, not something to simply “push through.” Dr. Rhonda Voskuhl, neurologist and professor at UCLA, explains why women are more vulnerable than men to conditions like

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251 Menopause and Faith: When God Calls You to Be an...

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2026/01/20

Show Notes There’s a moment many women in midlife know all too well. You finally get the doctor’s appointment. You’ve waited weeks. You’ve rehearsed your symptoms. You walk in determined to speak up—and then something shifts. The room feels cold. The appointment feels rushed. And suddenly, the woman who leads, manages, and carries so much… goes quiet. In this episode, we talk honestly about that hesitation—and why it’s so common during menopause. Hormonal symptoms are often minimized, misunderstood,

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38:24

250 Reverse Health: How to Create a Menopause...

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2026/01/15

Show NotesIf you’re eating “healthy,” trying to stay active, and doing all the right things—but your energy is low, the scale won’t budge, and your confidence feels shaken—this episode is for you. Menopause isn’t a personal failure; it’s a physiological shift that requires a different strategy. In this conversation, Stephanie Shaw sits down with Matt Jones, registered nutritionist and sports nutrition expert at Reverse Health, to unpack why midlife health plans often stop working—and what actually

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15:35

249 The Case For Stillness: How Slowing Down Speeds...

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2026/01/13

Show Notes Stillness can feel almost impossible in midlife—especially for women navigating perimenopause or post-menopause. Hormonal shifts, fatigue, mental overload, and packed schedules often push us to do more, try harder, and stay constantly in motion. But what if that constant busyness is working against healing? In this solo episode, Stephanie reflects on a personal season of relentless activity and hormonal chaos, when even prayer felt rushed and unfocused. Through a simple but powerful

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248 How To Treat Menopause Migraines Without Medicine

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2026/01/08

Show NotesMigraines often become more frequent, more intense, or more unpredictable during perimenopause and menopause—and for many women, medication either stops working or introduces new problems. If you’ve ever wondered why your body feels harder to manage in midlife, this episode offers a new, compassionate lens. In this conversation, we explore migraines as more than isolated headaches. Hormonal fluctuations, stress overload, blood sugar swings, and even how your body processes food can all

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247 Menopause: Your Brain And The Amygdala Hijack

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2026/01/06

Show Notes In this solo episode, Stephanie Shaw explores how menopause, stress, and hormonal fluctuations can amplify our emotions and lead us to speak before we think. Learn how to pause, reflect, and let God guide your words—turning everyday interactions into moments of connection rather than conflict. What You Will Learn How hormone fluctuations during perimenopause and menopause affect your emotional brain and can trigger impulsive speech (the “amygdala hijack”). Practical strategies to

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246 How to Set Realistic Resolutions in Midlife...

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2026/01/01

Every New Year, women are told to make resolutions: eat better, move more, fix sleep, get disciplined. Planning matters—but many women enter midlife already feeling boxed in by rules, expectations, and pressure to “do it right.”What if this year isn’t about tighter boxes—but deeper alignment? It’s New Year’s Day. A blank calendar. A clean slate. And for many women in midlife, a quiet question underneath all the goal-setting: What’s next for me? If you’re navigating perimenopause or

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245 Happy Holidays: What's Happening At Hello, Hot...

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2025/12/25

As we head into 2026, I’m excited to share that we’re expanding.Starting in Q1, 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 conversations with amazing doctors, medical professionals, and coaches from around the world. In early 2026, you’ll hear from people like: • Dr. Rhonda Voskuhl, physician, research scientist, and professor at UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine, and

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244 How To Turn The Pain of Perimenopause Into Your...

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2025/12/18

Perimenopause can bring weight changes, exhaustion, mood shifts, and a deep sense of “what is happening to my body?” In this conversation, author and entrepreneur Lynn Smargis opens up about the symptoms that shook her confidence—and the strategies that helped her reclaim her energy, purpose, and peace.In this episode, you will learn: • How processed sugar can intensify hot flashes and why stabilizing blood sugar is essential during perimenopause • What estrogen patches can do for symptoms like

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16:31

243 Is Rhode Island's New Menopause Law Enough &...

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2025/12/11

Welcome back to Hello, Hot Flash. I’m Stephanie Shaw, and before we close out the year, I just want to take a moment to say thank you.Because of you—your listening, your sharing, your reviews—this show has crossed more than 41,000 downloads and ranks in the top 3% of all podcasts. That is incredible, and it is absolutely because of this community. I’m so grateful you’re here. As we wrap up the year, I want to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a peaceful, joy-filled holiday season. I hope you find

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242 Does Fasting Mimicking Dieting For Menopausal...

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2025/12/04

Fasting doesn’t have to mean going without food. Registered Dietitian Renee Fitton breaks down how a Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD) activates many of the same metabolic and hormonal benefits of fasting while still allowing you to eat. She explains the science behind FMDs, why they work so well for women in midlife, and how they support healthier aging, weight management, and metabolic repair.What You Will Learn: • How the Fasting Mimicking Diet works and how it differs from traditional fasting •

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241 How To Harness the Power of Women's Intuition

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2025/11/27

Midlife often brings symptoms and struggles we don’t talk enough about—fatigue, brain fog, emotional overwhelm, and a sense of being “off.” In this episode of Hello Hot Flash, host Stephanie Shaw speaks with Lori Lisai, a human design coach and midlife mentor, about how human design offers women a new lens for self-awareness and empowerment.Instead of pushing through or relying only on logic, Lori encourages women to listen to their intuition and use human design as a tool for making more authentic

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240 How to manage hormonal stress in midlife with...

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2025/11/20

In this empowering episode of Hello Hot Flash, host Stephanie Shaw sits down with Kate Wells, former science teacher turned hormone expert and co-founder of Parlor Games. Together, they explore how stress, hormones, and communication intersect during midlife—and what women can do to reclaim balance, energy, and joy.What You’ll Learn: Why managing stress is essential for hormone balance in perimenopause and menopause How bioidentical hormone therapy can safely support mood, energy, and

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239 How To Stop Urinary Incontinence: Plus Causes,...

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2025/11/13

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.What You’ll Learn: Why bladder leaks aren’t “just aging.” How pelvic floor therapy can help men and women. Hormone options for genitourinary symptom relief. Additional Resources: Free Hormone

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238 Easy Steps To Rewire Your Brain, Manage Brain...

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2025/11/06

Menopause often brings unexpected changes — brain fog, lack of confidence, and fatigue that can impact every part of life, from your work to your relationships. In this episode of Hello Hot Flash, neuro leadership expert Suzanne Kryder shares how neuroscience can help you understand these changes, and how simple shifts in perspective and nutrition can help you navigate menopause with confidence and clarity. Suzanne’s unique approach blends brain science with self-trust, encouraging women to lean

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