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Hot Flash Chronicles

Hot Flash Chronicles Podcast

Welcome to Hot Flash Chronicles, the funniest, most unfiltered podcast for midlife women who are sweating through menopause and laughing through the madness! Join Angie and Shelly, two best friends, caffeine-fueled grandmas, and slightly inappropriate midlife queens, as they navigate hot flashes, hormone havoc, aging disgracefully, and the absolute chaos of midlife. From celebrity crushes (hello, Jason Momoa) to menopause meltdowns, brain fog fails, and hilarious midlife rants, no topic is

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68. Camel-on-Demand Rich: How We’d Spend a Billion...

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2025/10/25

🎙️ Hot Flash Chronicles – Episode: Camel-on-Demand Rich: How We’d Spend a Billion Dollars 🐪💸💅From private chefs to dog hotels, dream homes to Daniel Levy as your personal assistant — we’re dreaming big and spending bigger In this laugh-out-loud episode, Angie and Shelly imagine what life would look like if they suddenly became billionaires. Inspired by childhood “what if” games and adult-level wish lists, the conversation turns into a hilarious mix of luxury, laziness, philanthropy, and flies

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67. Say Nice Things About Yourself

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2025/10/18

🎙️ Hot Flash Chronicles – Episode: Say Nice Things About Yourself 💖✨Complimenting yourself isn’t cocky — it’s confidence, and it’s time we normalize it In this uplifting and candid episode, Angie and Shelly tackle why it feels so uncomfortable for women to say kind things about themselves — and why that needs to change. From brushing off compliments to self-deprecating humor, they explore how society has conditioned us to dim our own light. Together, they challenge listeners to shift the

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66. Hitting the High Note: Competition, Confidence,...

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2025/10/13

🎙️ Hot Flash Chronicles – Episode: Hitting the High Note: Competition, Confidence, and Celebration 🎶🏆✨ From barbershop quartets to mental game prep, this one’s all about goals, grace, and giving your best performance—no matter what the score says In this inspiring episode, Angie and Shelly celebrate Shelly’s quartet Hot Notes and their big win at the Evergreen District contest, which earned them a trip to Pasadena for the Barbershop Harmony Society’s Midwinter Convention. They talk about the

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65. No Shame in the Med Game

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2025/10/07

🎙️ Hot Flash Chronicles – Episode: No Shame in the Med Game 💊🔥From ADHD meds to menopause patches to weight loss injections—there’s no shame in taking care of your health In this open and empowering episode, Angie and Shelly get real about health, medication, and the judgment that often comes with both. They share personal experiences with ADHD treatment, weight loss surgery, GLP-1 medications, hormone therapy, and mental health care—and why none of it should carry shame. The duo also dives into

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64. Bermuda Triangles, Quicksand, and Other Childhood...

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2025/10/03

🎙️ Hot Flash Chronicles – Episode: Bermuda Triangles, Quicksand, and Other Childhood Lies We Believed 🌋👽👟From the Bermuda Triangle to bank robber parents, we’re unpacking all the irrational fears and wild stories we swore were real as kids In this hilarious and nostalgic episode, Angie and Shelly dive into the childhood myths, superstitions, and urban legends that shaped their imaginations—and sometimes their anxieties. From believing quicksand was around every corner to thinking aliens were

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63. From FOMO to JOMO: The Joy of Saying No

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2025/09/30

🎙️ Hot Flash Chronicles – Episode: From FOMO to JOMO: The Joy of Saying No 🚫🎉🛋️ Fear of missing out used to run our lives. Now? We’re fully embracing the relief and joy of missing out—and it feels amazing In this episode, Angie and Shelly dive into the evolution from FOMO (fear of missing out) to ROMO (relief of missing out) to JOMO (joy of missing out). They share stories of overscheduled calendars, avoidance disguised as “busy,” and how midlife brought them the freedom to finally say no

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62. No Cap, We’re Learning Gen Z Slang

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2025/09/26

🎙️ Hot Flash Chronicles – Episode: No Cap, We’re Learning Gen Z Slang 🧢📱😂From “ate and left no crumbs” to “say less,” we’re putting our midlife brains to the test and seeing if we can keep up with today’s slang In this laugh-out-loud episode, Angie and Shelly dive into the world of slang terms and viral phrases that Gen Z throws around like confetti. Some they nail, some they butcher, and some just make them feel like the “little old ladies” who once thought LOL meant… little old lady. From

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61. Lines in the Sand: Boundaries We Won’t Cross

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2025/09/23

🎙️ Hot Flash Chronicles – Episode: Lines in the Sand: Boundaries We Won’t Cross 🚫🧱 From offensive old songs to uncomfortable photo shoot requests, here’s where we draw the line—and why boundaries matter more than ever In this thoughtful (and funny) episode, Angie and Shelly dig into the idea of hard lines—the non-negotiables, the deal breakers, the things that make you say “nope, not for me.” Inspired by a listener suggestion, they dive into music they refuse to sing, clients they’ve turned away,

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60. Preparation, Pressure, and the Power of Goals

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2025/09/19

🎙️ Hot Flash Chronicles – Episode: Preparation, Pressure, and the Power of Goals 🎶🏆From barbershop quartets to photography competitions, we’re breaking down what it really takes to prepare for big moments—and why your “why” matters more than the ribbon In this episode, Angie and Shelly dig into the art (and stress) of preparation. With Shelly’s quartet, Hot Notes, gearing up for competition, the conversation turns to what it means to set goals, push through pressure, and show up for yourself and

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59. Busy Is a Dirty Word

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2025/09/16

🎙️ Hot Flash Chronicles – Episode: Busy Is a Dirty Word 📅🔥 From ADHD object permanence to 58 pounds of peaches, we’re talking about why “busy” isn’t the flex people think it is In this funny and refreshingly honest episode, Angie and Shelly unpack the word busy—why they hate it, why it feels dismissive, and why “in demand” is a better way to think about a full life. They share stories about forgetting to reach out to friends, struggling with boundaries, filling time with canning marathons, and

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58. Schitt’s Creek and Comfort TV

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2025/09/12

🎙️ Hot Flash Chronicles – Episode: Schitt’s Creek and Comfort TV 📺🍷😂From “Ew, David” to folding in the cheese, we’re breaking down why Schitt’s Creek is the ultimate comfort show—and why the first six episodes are worth the wait In this fan-favorite episode, Angie and Shelly gush over their shared love of Schitt’s Creek, the show that got them (and millions of others) through the pandemic. From skeptical first impressions to full-on obsession, they share why the Rose family’s journey from

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57. Love Languages: How We Give and Get Love

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2025/09/08

🎙️ Hot Flash Chronicles – Episode: Love Languages: How We Give and Get Love 💖🗣️🤝From words of affirmation to acts of service, hugs to quality time—knowing your love language (and the languages of your people) changes everything In this fun and thoughtful episode, Angie and Shelly explore the world of love languages—what they are, why they matter, and how they show up in relationships with partners, kids, friends, and even co-workers. With plenty of personal stories (some sweet, some hilarious),

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56. Divorce Without the Shame

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2025/09/05

🎙️ Hot Flash Chronicles – Episode: Divorce Without the Shame 💔✨ Six divorces between the two of us, and here’s what we’ve learned about endings, resilience, and why you don’t owe anyone your story In this raw and honest conversation, Angie and Shelly dive into the topic of divorce—the stigma, the shame, and the reality of moving forward when a relationship ends. Between them, they’ve walked through six divorces and came out the other side stronger, wiser, and with zero shame. This isn’t a “how-to”

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55. The Purple Banana and Life’s Elevators

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2025/09/02

🎙️ Hot Flash Chronicles – Episode: The Purple Banana and Life’s Elevators 🍌🎶⬆️⬇️ From Prince lyrics to midnight epiphanies, we’re unpacking what the “purple banana” really means—and how life’s unexpected elevators shape the journey In this episode, Angie and Shelly dive into one of Prince’s most famous lines from Let’s Go Crazy and ask the big question: what is the purple banana? Inspired by Shelly’s dream revelation and a whole lot of lyrics, the conversation quickly expands into the pursuit of

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54. From Lawn Darts to Legos: How Play Has Changed

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2025/08/30

🎙️ Hot Flash Chronicles – Episode: From Lawn Darts to Legos: How Play Has Changed 🪁🧸🎮From drinking out of the hose to iPads at Applebee’s, let’s talk about how childhood play has evolved—and what we miss most about it In this nostalgic and hilarious episode, Angie and Shelly swap stories about what it was like to grow up before screens ruled everything. From lawn darts and swing set injuries to Easy-Bake Ovens, sticker wars, and Barbie dramas, they compare the wild freedom of 70s and 80s

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53. Habits That Stick: How to Build Routines You’ll...

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2025/08/26

🎙️ Hot Flash Chronicles – Episode: Habits That Stick: How to Build Routines You’ll Actually Keep 🔄✨From flossing two teeth to drinking 100 ounces of water, we’re breaking down what it really takes to create habits that last In this practical (and very real) episode, Angie and Shelly dive into the art of building sustainable habits. Whether it’s health, home, career, or daily routines, they talk about why some habits fade after a week and others become lifelong rituals. From ADHD hacks to

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52. Fashion Flashbacks: From Leg Warmers to Acid Wash

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2025/08/23

🎙️ Hot Flash Chronicles – Episode: Fashion Flashbacks: From Leg Warmers to Acid Wash 👖✨👠Bell bottoms, jelly shoes, shoulder pads, low rise jeans… if you wore it, we probably did too (and maybe regret it) In this fun and nostalgic episode, Angie and Shelly laugh their way through decades of fashion trends—the ones we loved, the ones we hated, and the ones we can’t believe we actually wore in public. From polyester pants that could melt if you stood too close to a campfire to whale tails in the

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51. Diets We’ve Tried: From Cabbage Soup to Keto and...

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2025/08/19

🎙️ Hot Flash Chronicles – Episode: Diets We’ve Tried: From Cabbage Soup to Keto and Everything in Between 🥗🥖From hypnosis to Weight Watchers, cabbage soup to surgical sleeves—we’ve done it all. But what really works, and what’s just setting us up for failure? In this rollercoaster of an episode, Angie and Shelly open up about their decades-long diet journeys—every plan, pill, and program under the sun. From vinegar shots at sunrise to medical weight loss procedures, they share the wins, the

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50. Clutter, Crockpots, and the Case of the Pineapple...

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2025/08/16

🎙️ Hot Flash Chronicles – Episode: Clutter, Crockpots, and the Case of the Pineapple Slicer 🍍📦From Monica’s secret closet to our own garages of shame, let’s talk about the emotional chaos behind our clutter and how to finally let go Angie and Shelly are digging deep into the messy corners of life—literally. This episode unpacks why we hang onto stuff we don’t use, how scarcity and abundance shape our shopping habits, and why decluttering is about way more than organizing your house. From

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49. Burnout: When Your Tank Is Running on Fumes

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2025/08/11

🎙️ Hot Flash Chronicles – Episode: Burnout: When Your Tank Is Running on Fumes 🛑🔥The exhaustion is real—and we’re talking about why it happens, how to spot it, and how to actually recover before you crash for good In this honest and unfiltered conversation, Angie and Shelly tackle burnout—what it feels like, how it sneaks up on you, and why it’s more than just “being tired.” They break down the difference between physical exhaustion and emotional depletion, how menopause and midlife can amplify

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