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As the weekly podcast voice for women in midlife and beyond, we talk about everything from menopause to relationships, women’s health and wellness to career and travel. We also talk to incredible celebrities who are redefining this time of life. Join the conversation!
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Signup to Generate a PitchAs the weekly podcast voice for women in midlife and beyond, we talk about everything from menopause to relationships, women’s health and wellness to career and travel. We also talk to incredible celebrities who are redefining this time of life. Join the conversation!
Recent episodes include "Premier Women’s Health: Advances in Oncoplastic and Robotic Surgeries with Dr. Lucy De La Cruz" (28 October 2026, 41 minutes), "Real Housewives of 1939: Illeana Douglas Reveals Old Hollywood’s Scandal, Glamour & Feuds" (21 October 2026, 49 minutes), and "Should I Say Something? The Psychology of Honesty, Boundaries & Difficult Conversations with Vanessa Bohns" (14 October 2026, 42 minutes).
HOT FLASHES & COOL TOPICS publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 44 minutes across 436 episodes.
Booking probability for HOT FLASHES & COOL TOPICS is 38%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. HOT FLASHES & COOL TOPICS requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. HOT FLASHES & COOL TOPICS's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for HOT FLASHES & COOL TOPICS are Health & Wellness Services and Courses, Coaching & Lessons. HOT FLASHES & COOL TOPICS has an education audience and around 1,900 subscribers on YouTube.
HOT FLASHES & COOL TOPICS is an education podcast with 436 episodes published.
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Episode #280
What if breast cancer treatment could prioritize both survival and quality of life? In this last episode of October, Dr. Lucy De La Cruz joins us to discuss the latest advances in breast cancer surgery, robotic...
Episode #279
Who remembers the stories of Norma Shearer and her feud with Joan Crawford? This week, we invited actress, producer, and author Illeana Douglas to discuss her new book, Jungle Red: The Making of MGM’s The Women, an...
Episode #278
When should you speak up, and when is it better to keep something to yourself? This week, we welcome Vanessa Bohns, social psychologist at Cornell University and author of Should I Say Something? The Science of What to...
Episode #277
What happens after a breast cancer diagnosis and how can patients make informed decisions about screening, treatment, menopause, and life beyond cancer? This week, Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky author of Beyond the Pink...
What if menopause could be viewed not as the end of something, but as the beginning of a new chapter? In this episode, Dr. Ian Smith joins us for an in-depth conversation about menopause nutrition, perimenopause...
Episode #275
SHE'S BACK!! We are thrilled that our friend and celebrity baker, Carla Hall returns for a wide ranging conversation about reinvention, creativity, aging, baking, self confidence, and the importance of refusing to let...
What happens when a relationship becomes emotionally draining? In this insightful conversation with therapist, Jessica Miller, we explore the importance of recognizing unhealthy relationships, setting necessary...
Episode #273
You are not born with style, you learn it. And when it comes to personal style after 50, it’s never too late to figure out what makes you feel comfortable, confident, and completely yourself. This week, we’re joined by...
Next week is the 25th Anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. This week, we are reliving some of those critical moments from the view of former CNN anchor, Carol Lin. Carol was one of the first news anchors to report that...
Goodnight John Boy! Goodnight Mary Ellen! In this week's episode, Judy Norton (best known as Mary Ellen Walton from the iconic television series The Waltons) shares her personal story of overcoming fear, building...
Episode #270
WELCOME TO SEASON 8! If you are joining our community for the first time. we are thrilled to have you join us. Hot Flashes & Cool Topics podcast talks about everything for women over 50. In the heartfelt first episode...
SEASON 8 STARTS NEXT WEEK! In our final replay episode of Season 7, we revisit our conversation with actress and advocate Elizabeth Perkins. Elizabeth shares her personal experiences with reinvention, motherhood...
Episode #268
One more replay to go until Season 8 starts! On this replay episode, we talk with DeeDee Moore, founder of More Than Grand. DeeDee explains that being a successful parent does not automatically prepare someone to be a...
In this replay episode, we interview obesity medicine specialist Dr. Alexandra Sowa, author of The Ozempic Revolution. The discussion demystifies GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, semaglutide, and tirzepatide...
Episode #266
In this intriguing replay episode, we welcome writer, actress, comedian, artist, podcaster, and author of the deeply personal memoir Earth to Moon, Moon Unit Zappa. Moon shares what it was really like growing up as the...
Episode #265
Annette O’Toole, the acclaimed actress best known for playing Hope McCrea on Netflix’s hit series Virgin River and Martha Kent on Smallville, joins us for this inspiring replay conversation about her remarkable career...
Comedy legend Margaret Cho joins us for a refreshingly honest and often hilarious conversation about her standup tour, Choligarchy and she shares why she believes laughter is one of the most powerful tools for speaking...
In this episode, Dr. Amie Hornaman, the “Thyroid Whisperer” and author of The Thyroid Fix, breaks down the complexities of thyroid health, explaining why millions of people continue to struggle with symptoms despite...
Kim Alexis, one of the most recognizable supermodels of the 1980s, joins the podcast to share her inspiring journey from the fashion runway to broadcasting, authorship, and podcasting. Discovered by a modeling agency in...
On this special bonus episode, we sit down with filmmaker Anthony Lucero, writer and director of Paper Bag Plan, a moving film that shines a light on the realities of family caregiving, disability advocacy, and long...
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Board-Certified Medical Oncologist and Head of Breast and Gynecologic Medical Oncology at Valley-Mount Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Care, Valley-Mount Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Center
chef, author and television personality, Los Angeles Times
Coordinator of Program Services, John and Vera Mae Perkins Foundation
dual board-certified physician in internal medicine and obesity medicine, obesity medicine
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