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Bears, Chickens and the Catskills, Oh My! This week our special guest is the incomparable Melissa Gilbert.  Many of you remember Melissa as Laura Ingalls Wilder on Little House on the Prairie. She is also a director, producer, former president of the Screen Actors Guild, wife, mom and grandmother and now farmer. Melissa has written a new book titled BACK TO THE PRAIRIE: A HOME REMADE, A LIFE REDISCOVERED.  This memoir shares her midlife journey with her husband, actor Tim Busfield as they purchase a "fixer upper" in the Catskills, live through the pandemic and discover new passions along the way. Melissa shares with us her professional journey as an actress and personal experiences as a woman 50+  as well as what she is looking forward to in this next chapter of life. Find BACK TO THE PRAIRIE wherever you buy books. www.hotflashescooltopics.com

We continue our Women in Business Bonus Series with CEO, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist Twila True. Twila is an Oglala Sioux Native American from the Pine Ridge Reservation of South Dakota- the second largest reservation in the U.S. and the poorest place in the country.  She shares her stories and insights into her journey from South Dakota to CEO.  Twila is an entrepreneur, CEO and President of True Family Enterprises: an investment firm comprised of over 50 entities.  Her diverse portfolio is a testament to hard work, the ability to pivot, gratitude and giving back. Twila shares her wisdom on this bonus episode of Hot Flashes & Cool Topics. www.hotflashescooltopics.com  

What is Feng Shui?  How can it impact the essential 9 areas of our lives?  What are the 5 elements we should introduce in our home?  This episode answers these questions and examines much more. Our guest is Kristina Hollinger, a Feng Shui expert and author who has been practicing Feng Shui for over 10 years.  You might even recognize her as the Feng Shui consultant for HGTV's Windy City Rehab. Kristina explains how Feng Shui helps you create a free flow of energy in your space which results in you having more clarity, more productivity, and attract prosperity.  Sign us up! https://kristinahollinger.com/ www.hotflashescooltopics.com

Did you know that the female brain gets stronger and better in midlife and beyond?  New York Times bestselling author Dr. Louann Brizendine shares how it happens in her new book, THE UPGRADE. Dr. Brizendine is a clinical psychiatrist who has written has written several popular books on the female and male brain.  In her newest book, she explains that the terms perimenopause and menopause should become obscelete and replaced with terms such as The Upgrade. Dr. Brizendine summarizes the results from her most recent research to discuss how women in midlife are less inclined to cater to the needs of others, we become more centered and focused on one thing at a time vs. our old multitasking ways. Links to the book can be found in our show notes and wherever you purchase books. Enter for our Mother's Day Giveaway: https://www.subscribepage.com/mdgb2022 Subscribe to Hot Flashes & Cool Topics podcast on any podcast platform. www.hotflashescooltopics.com  

This week we are talking about naturopathic wellness for women 40+ with Dr. Jill Stansbury and Gwendolyn Floyd.  Dr. Stansbury is a naturopathic family physician who specializes in women's health and endocrinology, chronic disease, mental health and acute opiate withdrawal.  Gwen Floyd is the co-founder of Wile Women, a line of wellness products that use clinically backed herbs and adaptogens to help women reclaim how they feel and live by working with their hormones, stress hormones included.  Check out Wile Wellness and use promo COOL20 for 20% off. www.wilewellness.com www.hotflashescooltopics.com

Bonus Episode: We start our Women in Business Series with the former CEO of Neiman Marcus, Karen Katz. Karen shares her experience on climbing the corporate ladder, her time as CEO of Neiman Marcus and the calculated risks that can make a corporate executive successful.  She also shares the stories behind the infamous Neiman Marcus Christmas Catalog's Extravagant Gift Section. Learn invaluable lessons from a women who continues to work on several executive boards in corporate America ( The Real Real, Humana and more).  Subscribe to Hot Flashes & Cool Topics on any podcast platform. www.hotflashescooltopics.com  

On this new episode, Mary Laura Philpott discusses her new memoir BOMB SHELTER: LOVE, TIME AND OTHER EXPLOSIVES.  Mary Laura is widely known for her popular book I MISS YOU WHEN I BLINK.  This follow up book hits a little closer to home in the form of short essays of her life.  As a relatable midlife mom, she shares in clear detail her rollercoaster of emotions through her son's medical crisis, her process in learning to let go in an anxious world and how to cope with this sandwich generation. Glennon Doyle describes it as "[a]n unforgettable memoir about holding it together when it's time to let go, BOMB SHELTER met me exactly where I am and gently walked me towards humor and hope..."  Find the book online or at your local book stores. Show Notes and links can be found on our website: www.hotflashescooltopics.com  

It's time to talk fashion for Spring and Summer!  We invited expert Alison Lumbatis this week to share the must haves and the must avoid items for 2022.  Alison works hard on her website GetYourPrettyOn.com as well as social media to help women 40+ get out of their yoga pants and into some great fashion.  She wants women to gain confidence through their closets by creating the Outfit Formula Styling Program.  In her program, women are taught to build functional, fashionable capsule wardrobes for every budget. Follow Hot Flashes & Cool Topics on all social media to learn more. IG: @hotflashesandcooltopics FB: @hotflashescooltopics www.getyourprettyon.com www.hotflashescooltopics.com  

You may be familiar with Venus Morris Griffin's story from the recent feature in Humans of New York.  It is a story of triumph over adversity and much more.   Venus had a tumultuous childhood and married young at 21.  She had 6 children with her husband before the fateful night when she received a phone call from a prostitute and she learned that her husband was living a secret life.  With her husband in prison for 45 years for aggravated sexual molestation and hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt, she fought her way back. Using her real estate license, Venus managed to create a 7 figure income stream and is now flying around the country as a motivational speaker and soon to be author of the book VALIDATED. She shares her story and how she is now giving back to students with a parent currently in prison.  Her story is one of faith, perseverance and family bonds. www.venusmorrisgriffin.com www.humansofnewyork.com www.hotflashescooltopics.com

This bonus episode is the audio portion of a Q&A session we hosted on the Revel platform.  Amanda Thebe was our guest expert and joined us again to answer women's questions on weight gain, weight loss, health, menopause, strength and much more. The hour session was filled with community and questions and Amanda had thoughtful answers for them all.  Join us on the Revel platform for our monthly Menopause and Positive Aging Series. www.hotflashescooltopics.com  

This week we are discussing women's health issues, FemTech and FemAging with Denise Pines. Denise is a longtime health community advocate, media pioneer, founder of Wise Pause and Tea Botanicals. She also co-authored a 2020 Health and Tech Report which identifies a largely ignored subsect of FemTech called FemAging. FemTech is the matching of funds to women's health brands and the funding is enormous.  Unfortunately, most of those funds are not addressing women 40+'s physical, mental and sexual needs.  Denise is working to correct that with FemAging and seeking funding specifically to address women in midlife and beyond. Denise is also hosting two events in 2022 under her educational and lifestyle platform, WisePause.  The first will be online on March 26th and Denise has invited experts in a range of women's health issues (use the promo code HOTWP for 50% off the event).   The second is an in person event in Los Angeles in September. Learn about specific health issues of women 40+ and the upcoming events on this week's episode. https://wisepause.com/ www.hotflashescooltopics.com

Our guest this week is the amazing actress Adrienne Barbeau.  You may remember Adrienne as Carol, the daughter of Bea Arthur in Maude or from countless horror films.  Who could forget Cannonball Run?  Actually, Adrienne would like to because she did not enjoy the filming of that movie. She was also the original Rizzo for Grease on Broadway and has written three popular books. She was the voice of Cat Women as well as many of the video games our families are playing online today.  She is now working on another book to document that 50th Anniversary of Grease. Adrienne had her twins at 51 and comically admits to having maternity and menopause experiences at the same time.  Listen to her share stories of Hollywood, Broadway and more. www.hotflashescooltopics.com

Too many women are either afraid or unclear what to ask their gynecologists regarding menopause and perimenopause.  We invited Dr. Jewel Kling from the Mayo Clinic to answer some of the top questions that her patients ask. Dr. Kling is an Associate Professor of Medicine, Chair of the Division of Women’s Health Internal Medicine, Assistant Director of the Women’s Health Center and Associate Chair of Equity, Inclusion and Diversity for the Department of Medicine at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona.   On this episode, Dr. Kling shares the answers to many of our listener's most asked questions.  She also discusses her research for diversity and inclusion in the menopause world.   Subscribe and listen to Hot Flashes & Cool Topics podcast wherever you find podcasts. Show Notes and Links: www.hotflashescooltopics.com Contact Dr. Kling: https://www.mayoclinic.org/biographies/kling-juliana-jewel-m-m-d-m-p-h/bio-20097324

This week we say goodbye to midlife weight gain with Dr. Mary Claire Haver and The Galveston Diet. The Galveston Diet is the first program created by a female OBGYN physician for women in menopause. Dr. Haver created The Galveston Diet to address her own midlife weight gain.  Now with almost 70,000 midlife women as clients, she has cracked the code and found an innovative solution that actually works. The Galveston Diet is comprised of three components: intermittent fasting, an anti-inflammatory approach to nutrition, and shifting our nutritional intake to fuel our bodies.  The program is self-paced and offers 24/7 access to delicious seasonal recipes, motivational fitness tips, education, and ongoing scientific research from Dr. Haver. https://galvestondiet.com/ www.hotflashescooltopics.com  

This week we are talking pelvic health with Dr. Megan Rorabeck.  Dr. Rorabeck is a board-certified women’s health clinical specialist physical therapist and author of Amazon's #1 best-seller Between the Hips: A Practical Guide for Women. Dr. Rorabeck will explain to us exactly what muscles, organs and nerves are included in the pelvic region.  She shares how to do a proper kegel, why we tend to leak as we age and how to help with pelvic pain and prolapse.  She answers the frequent questions that women in midlife and beyond seem to midlife and beyond. https://www.betweenthehips.com/ www.hotflashescooltopics.com  

Part 2 of our conversation with Ginger Zee is a continuation of her personal story.  After she sought in patient treatment, her life began to turn around.  She became a popular team member at Good Morning America and met the love of her life. Ginger is now on a mission through her book and her continued conversations to destigmatize mental illness and make it easier for people to find proper help. She continues with her therapy and believes that everyone should have the option to seek health. https://www.ginger-zee.com/ www.hotflashescooltopics.com Newsletter: https://preview.mailerlite.com/m5o2k3c8h2

This episode is part 1 of our 2 part conversation with Ginger Zee. Ginger is the chief meteorologist at ABC News, reporting on the nation’s weather for “Good Morning America” and across ABC News broadcasts and digital platforms. She is also a survivor.  In her first book, NATURAL DISASTER, Ginger is honest and open in sharing her struggles with mental health. In her new book, A LITTLE CLOSER TO HOME, she dives even deeper into her upbringing, several of her traumas (including rape and suicide) and her search for treatment.  Her story is such an important one to tell and we hope it will resonate with many of our listeners.  Part 2 will be up on Friday. A LITTLE CLOSER TO HOME: HOW I FOUND THE CALM AFTER THE STORM https://www.amazon.com/Little-Closer-Home-Found-After/dp/1368042007 SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE: 1-800-273-8255 HOT FLASHES & COOL TOPICS WEBSITE: www.hotflashescooltopics.com    

It's the holiday time of chocolate and flowers, but who says we can't buy our own? Our guest this week is Katie Phillips, founder of The School of Self Love for Women.  Katie teaches women how to live a more authentic, aligned and empowered life.  In other words, how to unapologetically love ourselves! Katie believes we must first do our own internal work before we can find our energetic match whether that be your soulmate, attracting new opportunities or living the abundant life that you deserve.  As one of her popular talks is titled, "Love Yourself Woman!" Check out all of Katie's programs at: https://theschoolofself.love/ Show Notes and links: www.hotflashescooltopics.com    

This week we talk to Jannine Versi, COO of Elektra Health and Jacqueline Giannelli, a board certified family nurse practitioner about the benefits of testosterone use for women in menopause. We discuss the increased energy and sexual drive that testosterone can offer vs. the potential side effects.  They share how best to use testosterone and the difficulties women have in obtaining prescriptions. Elektra Health is on a mission to smash the menopause taboo by empowering women with evidence-based education, care & community. Get your questions on testosterone this week on Hot Flashes & Cool Topics. https://www.elektrahealth.com www.hotflashescooltopics.com  

Who wants to fly luxury class for free?  We mean flat bed, first class, overseas flights that are normally thousands of dollars for absolutely nothing.  Sign us up! This week we invited Owen Beiny, known to the world as The Points Partner to explain how it is possible: how to use the correct credit cards to accumulate lots of points that can then be used for mileage tickets, ubers and more.  Owen will explain the best credit cards to use, how to best use them and how to redeem the points in the most effective way. Owen has on online course Fly Free Academy which will teach anyone how to maximize benefits and Is offering our listeners 10% off with promo code: FLY. Link to course: https://academy.thepointspartner.com/a/2147500409/BznMZ4uk Subscribe to Hot Flashes & Cool Topics podcast on any podcast platform. www.hotflashescooltopics.com