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HOT FLASHES & COOL TOPICS

Hot Flashes & Cool Topics

The podcast voice for women 50+. We talk about everything to do with this time of life from relationships and careers, women’s health and wellness to celebrity interviews. New episode every Wednesday.

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37:24

10 Year Anniversary of Marriage Equality with the OG...

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2025/07/04

It's time to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Marriage Equality Act!We invited back Tammy and Kim Franklin, two of original plaintiffs in the Obergefell vs. Hodges to talk about their experiences and how their lives have changed. The Franklins were one of six couples that brought this case to the Supreme Court in 2015. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of same sex marriages and that same sex marriages will be recognized nationwide. In this bonus episode, Tammy and Kim share their experiences

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46:47

Have a Magnificent Midlife Crisis with Kate Muir

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2025/07/02

What do you think of the term "midlife crisis'? Is it a burden or a reboot? Our guest this week is author and documentary filmmaker, Kate Muir. Kate believes that: "‘A midlife crisis is a magnificent moment, and nobody should miss out on it. We need to reframe this time of questioning for a new generation of women who want to revive and thrive for longer. We must reclaim the midlife crisis from madmen with red sports cars - and make the space our own." We talk about her new book: HOW TO HAVE A

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51:56

Annette O'Toole Talks Career, Her Personal Journey...

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2025/06/25

Join us for an other incredible conversation with actress and vibrant women over 50, Annette O'Toole.At a very young age, she started her career as a dancer, then theatre actress and has now appeared in over 40 series. Her most recent role is Mayor Hope McCrea on Nextflix's longest running drama Virgin River. We also talk about her personal life including her wonderful marriage to actor and musician Michael McKeon. Annette is loving her 70's and she has no intention of stopping anytime soon.

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26:21

Say Goodbye to People Pleasing: Cool Topics YouTube...

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2025/06/18

"It's Not Your Job to Like Me, It's Mine." Byron KatieThe need to people please is our discussion for this week's Cool Topics Series. Are you a people pleaser? Most of us will answer yes. We say yes before thinking about our own needs. We put everyone else above us on our list of priorities. We often seek acceptance in people we shouldn't and we worry about hurting the feeling of others who do not reciprocate that. We are looking for acceptance, love and safety. Yet, all those things we can find

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46:19

Why We Need Healthy Stress to Live Longer with Dr....

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2025/06/11

Are you familiar with the term Hormesis?Simply put, Hormesis is a when you body responds in a positive way to low and quick bursts of stress. This week, we are speaking with Harvard Trained Internal Medicine Physician and Researcher, Dr. Sharon Horesh Bergquist. In her new book, THE STRESS PARADOX: Why You Need Stress to Live Longer, Healthier and Happier, Dr. Horesh reveals how to optimize five key stressors to maximize mental, emotional, and physical resilience and reap a host of health benefits,

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40:34

How to Foster Creativity in Midlife with Author...

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2025/06/04

"Creativity is our birthright." Author/Poet Maggie SmithDo you notice in midlife that you have stories and wisdom to share but maybe you don't know how to express them on paper? Our guest this week is NYT Best Selling Author and Poet, Maggie Smith. Maggie's new book, DEAR WRITER: Pep Talks & Practical Advice for the Creative Life, explains how to do it. We discuss important ways to foster your creativity with the first one being, attention. Do you stop and pay attention to the "beauty

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27:07

Elizabeth Perkins Talks About Her Iconic Acting Roles...

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2025/05/30

We continue our conversation with the amazing actress Elizabeth Perkins.From her start in theater to her iconic roles in Big, Miracle on 34th Street and Weeds, she shares how these characters changed the trajectory of her career. She also talks who was the original lead in Big, and it wasn't Tom Hanks. Elizabeth has no intent on slowing down her career (even with her adult onset Type 1 Diabetes) and she looks forward to more in depth roles for women over 50. Show Notes/Links:

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40:29

Elizabeth Perkins Shares the "Big" Changes in Her...

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2025/05/28

Elizabeth Perkins is an iconic actress and producer that we are thrilled to have join us this week for a two part episode. (Wednesday and Friday). Elizabeth Perkins has entertained the world through her roles in movies, tv and stage. From Big to Weeds, her talent is boundless. At this stage of life, she is now calling the shots to make herself a priority. That decision has resulted in some big changes in her life. Elizabeth has moved to the East Coast to create a closer sense of community, to

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34:33

Creating New Friendships with AARP's Shelley Emling

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2025/05/21

Last week's episode shared how to break up with friends. This week, we are talking about making new ones. Our guest this week is AARP's Executive Editor of The Girlfriend and The Ethel, Shelley Emling. The Ethel's new Gathering Groups are a modern and easy way for women 55+ to make new female friends and build a supportive community. The Girlfriend's platform offers the same for the 40+ group. Think "Bumble BFF" for midlife and beyond. From online to in person connections, these platforms are

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36:05

How to Break Up with a Friend: Cool Topics YouTube...

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2025/05/14

Breaking Up is hard to do, especially when it is with a friend.On this Cool Topics YouTube Episode, we discuss the best ways to break up with a friends that honor the friendship you had while standing firm in the boundaries you need. People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. It is ok to say that this friendship is no longer healthy for me and we explain the best ways to do that. Please remember, ghosting is not a good option! YouTube Link:

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53:49

Learn Ways to Avoid Toxins in Your Everyday Life with...

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2025/05/07

We can easily get overwhelmed with the conversations around toxins in the environment, our food, and skincare.What to avoid? What is safe? This week, we invited Dr. Aly Cohen to explain what is happening when we re exposed to these chemicals. In her new book, DETOXIFY: The Everyday Toxins Harming Your Immune System and How to Defend Against Them, she explains what chemicals may be hiding in our food or exposed in our environment and clear ways to minimize their health impact. Dr. Cohen also

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50:06

Alison Arngrim: From Little House's Mean Girl to...

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2025/04/30

We all remember Alison Arngrim as the mean bully Nellie Oleson on Little House on the Prairie. However, we didn't know the rest of her story.Join us this week as we have a light hearted conversation with Alison Arngrim. From stories of her Hollywood family upbringing, her time on Little House, her book and her successful One-Women Comedy Show, she showcases how she is so much more than the mean girl. Get ready to laugh out loud during this funny episode! Show Notes/Links:

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38:11

How to Manage Money in Midlife with Expert Debra...

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2025/04/23

Are you afraid of your finances? Does the thought of looking at bank or credit card statements immediately increase your blood pressure? This week we talking with financial expert Debra Morrison about how to overcome this very real fear of finances. Debra has over 40 years of financial planning and asset management experience, she is an author and the creator of We Can Do It Women. Debra offers advice on where to start, how to manage you money and finally, how to create prosperity for women over

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26:03

Cool Topics Chats: If Something Happens to You, Would...

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2025/04/16

Get ready for something new this week!We are adding a monthly "chat" on a topic that women 50+ can relate to and of course, we will share our opinions. We would love to know what topics you want to hear. Our first topic: If something happens to you, would you want your partner in another serious relationship? We are honest and say NO. Remember, these are just our opinions and you may want to share your thoughts as you listen. Feel free to email us at hotflashescooltopics@gmail.com or watch this

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34:50

"Ghosts" Rebecca Wisocky Talks Career, Midlife and More

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2025/04/09

Our guest this week is a ghost. Well, she plays one on the popular CBS comedy series "Ghosts".Rebecca Wisocky joins us to share some juicy secrets from this season of Ghosts. From what is happening with Hetty Woodstone to her upcoming roles in Sex Lives of College Girls and the Amanda Knox story, we talk about how busy this time of life has been for the actress. We also talk her career beginnings in theater and how she would love to go back. Rebecca has been really enjoying this time of life and

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45:56

The Complete Guide to GLP-1s with Dr. Alexandra Sowa

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2025/04/02

GLP-1s like Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound are seen all over social media promising incredible weight loss results. But, do we know what GLP-1s actually are and what they do?On this week's episode, we talk with obesity expert Dr. Alexandra Sowa who recently published: THE OZEMPIC REVOLUTION: A Doctor's Proven Plan for Success to Help Reverse Obesity, End Yo-Yo Dieting and Protect Yourself from Disease. Dr. Sowa explains : What are GLP-1s? What the GLP-1 experience really feels like How to know if

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32:14

Be Your Own Advocate with Tamsen Fadal's How To...

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2025/03/26

When it comes to the topic of menopause, we have had physicians and experts share invaluable information, expertise and research with our listeners. This week we are sharing a more personal experience. Emmy award winning journalist Tamsen Fadal started her menopause journey with a hot flash while anchoring a live newscast. Fast forward several years later, Tamsen is no longer a news anchor but her journalistic nature has led her to co-producing THE M FACTOR documentary and writing her new book:

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38:23

Ione Skye Shares Stories from Her New Memoir Say...

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2025/03/19

Every GenXer remembers this scene: John Cusack holding over his head the huge boombox playing In Your Eyes while Ione Skye is on her bed listening through the window. It is an iconic moment in time. This week we are joined by Ione Skye who shares stories from her new memoir, SAY EVERYTHING. The memoir blends confessions from her personal and professional life, her desires and her introspection. Of course, we talk about her roles in Say Anything, The River's Edge and much more. Show Notes/Links:

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Get Unstuck from Fight, Flight or Freeze with Jessica...

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2025/03/12

Anxiety, depression and trauma can often cause physical responses in our body.Our guest this week is Jessica Macguire, author of The Nervous System Reset: Heal Trauma, Resolve Chronic Pain, and Regulate Your Emotions with the Power of the Vagus Nerve. Jessica shares how to unlock the power to regulate your nervous system through the vagus nerve. Show Notes/Links: www.hotflashescooltopics.com The Nervous System Reset: Book Find Us Here! Website I [http://hotflashescooltopics.com/] Mail I

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32:49

Gloria Reuben Talks Career, Midlife and Hot Flashes

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2025/03/05

We love Gloria Reuben! She is an incredible actress, author and singer and now she is joining forces with Astellas to share how Veozah has improved her health.Many will remember Gloria Reuben for her iconic portrayal of Jeanie Boolet on ER. In the 1990's, she was one of the first actors on a top rated show to portray someone living with HIV. She has continued to portray characters of with strong and determined voices and can now be seen in Elsbeth and The Better Sister. We talk about how she

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