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Send us a textAnnouncing the First Hotflash inc Summit: Everything You Need to KnowIn this episode, the host discusses their excitement about hosting the first Hotflash Inc. Summit from September 29th to October 4th. They detail their extensive preparation over the past three months, including interviewing 36 experts to create a comprehensive resource on menopause. The summit aims to dispel fear and provide evidence-based information on menopause. Highlights include multiple expert sessions, special workouts, guided meditations, and discussions on various health topics. The host also introduces sponsors and showcases additional options for paid all-access passes to further enhance attendees' experiences. The session aims to promote a deeper understanding of menopause, focusing on the holistic impact of this transition on mind, body, and soul.Highlights00:00 Introduction and Personal Anecdote00:29 Announcing the Hotflash Inc Summit03:00 Summit Details and Speaker Highlights04:01 Special Sessions and Extras04:59 Acknowledging Sponsors09:52 Deep Dive into Speaker Contributions20:45 Personal Experiences and Reflections23:37 Closing Remarks and EncouragementSign up to the first Hotflash inc summit hereThe Hotflash inc Summit is READY + you’re invited!From Sept 29 – Oct 3, we’re bringing you 36 powerful talks (plus bonuses!) with the smartest, boldest, straight-talking experts on perimenopause + menopause.Expect real talk, real science + real solutions on: • Hormone therapy (what to know + what to expect) • Fascia + fitness insights (from Halle Berry’s Respin platform team) • Trauma + emotional health in this transition • Voices expanding the conversation: Black, South Asian + Muslim practitioners • Elderwomen sharing wisdom about stepping into your wise woman yearsMeet some of the powerhouse voices shaping the conversation:Stacy London • Dr. Mariza Snyder • Kim Vopni • Dr. Stacy Barczak BakerAnd the best part? 🎉 It’s virtual and completely free to attend.I’m Ann Marie, founder of Hotflash inc and the only journalist in the world taking a holistic, no-sides approach to this transition. My mission: to give you clarity, not fear, and help you find what feels right for YOU.This is not your average summit. Don’t miss it. Sign up to the first Hotflash inc summit hereThank you to our sponsors. Without you, this summit would not be possible.MenoLabsBonafideKIONPhosisThe Hotflash inc Summit is for educational purposes only and not to be used or considered for medical advice.Join the Hotflash inc perimenoposse: Web: hotflashinc.comNewsletter: Hotflash inc. on SubstackTikTok: @hotflashincInstagram: @hotflashincX: @hotflashinc Episode website: Hotflashinc Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | YouTube | Substack See hotflashinc.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Send us a textThis podcast originally ran on 13 March 2025Jessica Barac is a registered nutritionist, personal trainer, and the founder of What The Menopause, a women's health platform of over 950,000 women globally.After struggling with perimenopause in her late 30s and receiving little support from traditional healthcare, Jessica made it her mission to crack the perimenopause code and regain her vibrancy. Today, she has educated millions of women through her content and developed The Pause Power Method a science-backed approach addressing metabolic dysfunction and inflammation through nutrition, movement, and lifestyle to help women improve symptoms, achieve sustainable fat loss, and step into their most powerful era yet.Episode highlightsJessica's journey from struggling with perimenopause to launching What The Menopause.The power of humor: Why memes about menopause resonated with so many women.Recognizing perimenopause: The symptoms that caught Jessica by surprise and how she finally connected the dots.The impact on family life: Jessica’s husband’s plea to “figure it out” and how her symptoms affected her loved ones.Connecting the dots: Why so many women don’t realize that symptoms like anxiety, depression, dry mouth, tinnitus, and frozen shoulder can be linked to perimenopause.The power of movement: How strength training, walking, and lifestyle shifts hold everything together in midlife.Quitting alcohol: The tough but transformative decision to stop drinking and how it changed Jessica’s life.Reframing midlife: The importance of thinking about your 8-year-old and 80-year-old self when making life decisions.Top Quote“Perimenopause calls on you to take a very hard look at yourself – if you’re willing to do it.” – Jessica BaracThank you to our sponsor Timeline Nutrition at the time of this original episode release: Mitopure supports cellular energy and longevity — now available with a 10% discount! Visit timeline.com/HOTFLASH and use the code HOTFLASH to claim your offer!Where to find Jessica & What The MenopauseWebsite: whatthemenopause.comInstagram: @whatthemenopauseFacebook: What The MenopauseTikTok: @whatthemenopauseJoin the Hotflash inc perimenoposse: Web: hotflashinc.comNewsletter: Hotflash inc. on SubstackTikTok: @hotflashincInstagram: @hotflashincX: @hotflashinc Episode website: Hotflashinc Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | YouTube | Substack See hotflashinc.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Send us a textIn this solo episode, journalist and founder Ann Marie McQueen shares an honest update on her journey with Hotflash inc, the challenges and triumphs of building a community for women in midlife, and her personal experiences navigating menopause.Highlights include:The story behind launching Hotflash inc and the drive to create meaningful resources for womenReflections on career pivots, imposter syndrome and embracing the role of entrepreneurThe emotional impact of losing a parent and how it shaped her approach to work and life.Book deals or no book dealsWhat's next: the HF inc Hormone Therapy Navigator, the Hotflash inc Summit and the Perimenopause Game PlanInsights from interviews for the upcoming Hotflash inc SummitWhy the mainstream menopause narrative needs to be broadenedThe importance of self-advocacy, asking questions, doing your own research and finding community supportNew genre: menopause cookbooksEncouragement to trust your instincts, embrace change and give yourself grace through transitionsJoin the Hotflash inc perimenoposse: Web: hotflashinc.comNewsletter: Hotflash inc. on SubstackTikTok: @hotflashincInstagram: @hotflashincX: @hotflashinc Episode website: Hotflashinc Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | YouTube | Substack See hotflashinc.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Send us a textThis podcast originally ran on February 13, 2025In this episode of Hotflash inc, GenX journalist and host Ann Marie McQueen sits down with neurologist and award-winning dementia care professional Dr Teryn Clarke to discuss the science and lifestyle strategies that can reduce the risk of cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease, which disproportionately affect women. Drawing from her book, Brain Health Action Plan: Simple, Science-Backed Lifestyle Changes that Optimize Cognitive Fitness and Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk Dr Clarke shares part actionable tips to improve brain health today and protect it for the long term.  Episode highlights:Dr Teryn Clarke’s personal motivation The power of exercise and low sugar diets The surprising immediate benefits of brain-healthy habits Type 3 diabetesIntermittent fasting explainedSeed oils Hormone therapy and Iron buildup in women post-menopauseKey supplements for brain healthThe emotional connection: how stress, loneliness, and trauma increase dementia riskThe critical link between hearing, vision, and dementia prevention  Why brain stimulation matters: exercise, learning, and meaningful social connections  🔑 Top Quote“Genetics load the gun, but environment pulls the trigger.” – Dr Teryn Clarke📚 Resources and LinksDr Teryn Clarke’s book: Brain Health Action PlanWebsite: brainhealthactionplan.comFollow Dr Teryn Clarke on X: @MDTeryn📝 About the Guest Dr Teryn Clarke is a neurologist in Southern California and was named “Dementia Care Professional of the Year” by the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America in 2015. She is passionate about educating people on the modifiable lifestyle factors that can prevent cognitive decline and is the author of Brain Health Action Plan, a practical, science-based guide to optimizing brain health.Sponsor for the original episode was Timeline Nutrition Mitopure supports cellular energy and longevity. You can still visit https://shop.timeline.com/HOTFLASHINC  and use the code HOTFLASHINC for an exclusive discount.Join the Hotflash inc perimenoposse: Web: hotflashinc.comNewsletter: Hotflash inc. on SubstackTikTok: @hotflashincInstagram: @hotflashincX: @hotflashinc Episode website: Hotflashinc Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | YouTube | Substack See hotflashinc.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Send us a textThis podcast originally ran on March 26th, 2025In this episode of the Hotflash inc Podcast, GenX journalist Ann Marie McQueen sits down with Dr Deena Emera, an evolutionary geneticist, senior scientist at the Buck Institute’s Buck Center for Healthy Aging in Women, and author of A Brief History of the Female Body: An Evolutionary Look at How and Why the Female Form Came to Be.Dr Emera’s research focuses on the genetic basis of reproductive longevity in mammals, and in this fascinating discussion, she breaks down the evolution of menopause, why female bodies age the way they do, and what modern science is uncovering about ovarian health and longevity.If you’ve ever wondered why menopause exists, how it evolved, and whether science will ever be able to delay or even prevent it, this episode is for you.Highlights:Understanding evolutionary biology (it's not boring, promise)The evolutionary mystery of menopauseWhat animals do go through menopause?Why all women didn't used to die at 50 (and what actually happened)How modern life has changed menopauseWhy Dr Emera needs bowhead whale ovariesCan we really end menopause?The truth about the Grandmother HypothesisQuote:"Menopause itself isn’t surprising – if you live long enough, you will run out of eggs. What’s unique about humans is that we have such a long post-reproductive life stage. That’s the real mystery we need to solve." – Dr Deena EmeraWhere to find Dr Emera:Instagram: @deenaemeraLinkedIn: Deena EmeraBuy her book: A Brief History of the Female Body – Available on AmazonThe Hotflash inc Podcast is:One of the Top 60 Menopause PodcastsIn the top 3% percentile on Listen Notes#1 on Goodpods’ Top 10 Women’s Health Podcasts listThis episode was originally sponsored by  Timeline Nutrition. Mitopure supports cellular energy and longevity. Visit https://shop.timeline.com/HOTFLASHINC where you can still grab 20% off with code HOTFLASHINCJoin the Hotflash inc perimenoposse: Web: hotflashinc.comNewsletter: Hotflash inc. on SubstackTikTok: @hotflashincInstagram: @hotflashincX: @hotflashinc Episode website: Hotflashinc Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | YouTube | Substack See hotflashinc.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Send us a textThis podcast originally ran on July 10, 2024In this episode Florida orthopedic sports medicine surgeon Dr Vonda Wright published a review paper Climacteric, the journal of the International Menopause Society, introducing Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause. The paper has been shared widely across social media, and this interview with Dr Wright is an edited version from last year diving into Dr Wright’s efforts to create awareness of this constellation of muscle and joint problems experienced during perimenopause. This is an issue close to Dr Wright’s heart: it was the first thing she went though in perimenopause. Listen in as she explains why MSM is her mission, just what happens to our bones and muscles as we get older, and delves into the need for proper diagnosis and preventive measures such as exercise and diet, and the importance of estrogen in maintaining bone health. Highlights:1:33 Why she’s back2:45 Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause3:46 Personal experiences and reflections4:09 Understanding bone health12:22 The importance of mobility22:15 Diet and supplements for bone health26:58 Hormone therapy and long-term health31:05 Her words of hope Connect with Dr Vonda WrightWebsite: drvondawright Instagram: drvondawrightTikTok: drvondawright Leave a review If this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend, leave a review, and hit follow wherever you listen. Host bio: This episode is hosted by Ann Marie McQueen, journalist and founder of Hotflash Inc – the world’s only reader-supported, research-based platform covering all aspects of menopause and midlife. A Canadian-made, UAE-based journalist with 30 years of experience, Ann Marie launched Hotflash Inc to help women find evidence, expert insight, and honest conversations that reflect the full spectrum of the midlife experience. Through her newsletter, podcast, social channels, events, and upcoming course Your Perimenopause Game Plan, she’s building a global community rooted in truth, curiosity, and empowerment.Join the Hotflash inc perimenoposse: Web: hotflashinc.comNewsletter: Hotflash inc. on SubstackTikTok: @hotflashincInstagram: @hotflashincX: @hotflashinc Episode website: Hotflashinc Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | YouTube | Substack See hotflashinc.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Send us a textThis podcast originally ran on July 4, 2024Hotflash inc – the platform designed to find the true truth in perimenopause, menopause and beyond – makes a return to the podcast world this week! In the first episode back journalist and host Ann Marie McQueen interviews Lara Briden, an expert in women's health and author of the new book The Metabolism Reset.They discuss the complexity of this entire subject, insulin resistance, the impact of modern diets, and the importance of understanding how our bodies respond to different types of food and exercise. Briden, a naturopathic doctor and author of period repair manual and hormone repair manual, shares her valuable and moderate insights on achieving metabolic health through tailored approaches, emphasizing gentler methods and the importance of addressing underlying health issues like gut health and autoimmunity. This episode aims to help listeners understand and manage their metabolic health effectively during the menopause transition.Highlights:00:48 Introducing Midi Health01:21 Lara Briden's Influence and new book02:04 Conversation with Lara Briden03:31 Understanding Metabolic Health05:42 The Role of Hunger and Satiety14:50 Impact of Modern Food Environment21:30 Debate on Vegetable Oils28:06 Navigating Food Allergies in Restaurants28:27 Understanding Metabolic Endotoxemia28:47 Gut Health and Metabolic Health Connection29:54 Patient Stories: Gut Health and Insulin Resistance34:52 Exploring Insulin Resistance37:27 Signs and Diagnosis of Insulin Resistance40:30 Treatment Approaches for Insulin Resistance43:20 Perimenopause and Insulin Resistance43:34 The Importance of Movement and Protein49:29 Final Thoughts and ReflectionsConnect with Dr. Lara Briden:Website: www.larabriden.comInstagram: @larabridenX: @larabridenBooks: Available wherever books are sold, including Bookshop.org, Amazon, and Pan MacmillanJoin the Hotflash inc perimenoposse: Web: hotflashinc.comNewsletter: Hotflash inc. on SubstackTikTok: @hotflashincInstagram: @hotflashincX: @hotflashinc Episode website: Hotflashinc Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | YouTube | Substack See hotflashinc.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Send us a textIn this episode of the Hotflash inc podcast, host and founder Ann Marie McQueen takes you into a whole new realm of possibility: decentralized science, or DeSci. Joining her is Mack Stachowiak, a physicist, software architect and healthcare innovator who is pioneering the integration of blockchain, AI, and Web3 into healthcare as co-founder of Axon DAO.You might be thinking, “why are you talking about this?” – and we get it. Crypto and blockchain can feel like a foreign language. But this conversation reveals how decentralized science could completely change the game when it comes to the lack of menopause and midlife research – by putting data ownership and funding power into the hands of individuals and communities.Mack shares how Axon DAO’s platform allows people to share and monetize their health data (ethically and consensually), explains how voice biomarkers can detect hormone fluctuations, and shares mulitple menopause-specific projects he wants to launch right now – but needs the right researchers and community to do it.This episode is for anyone tired of waiting for “more data” – and ready to build the systems we need now.Episode highlights:1:30 – What is decentralized science (DeSci) and why should we care?3:10 – Why most people – including doctors – don’t even know DeSci exists6:45 – How blockchain-backed tokens fund research in a faster, fairer way12:00 – Why Axon DAO gives users full control over their health data14:15 – How scientists can build research platforms using Axon DAO18:55 – Using sleep data to support menopausal women20:00 – How voice analysis can detect stress, PTSD, and even vagus nerve dysfunction26:30 – How Mack’s team is handling data privacy and regulatory compliance28:20 – Upcoming projects on Alzheimer’s, medical cannabis, and psilocybin microdosing33:00 – The enormous gap in menopause research – and how DeSci can close it35:10 – Voice-based hormone and hot flash tracking: already here37:45 – Mack’s open invitation to women researchers and citizen scientists40:30 – Why you should own your data and share it on your own terms44:30 – Health optimization as a cultural shift: empowerment through ownership46:15 – One medical device that could change the game – if it wasn’t siloed48:00 – How community and open access can transform women’s health research50:30 – “You don’t need to understand crypto – just use your email and get started”Connect with Mack and Axon DAO:A Plus Voice research program: https://aplusvoice.ioX: https://twitter.com/axondaoIG: https://www.instagram.com/axondao/Join the Hotflash inc perimenoposse: Web: hotflashinc.comNewsletter: Hotflash inc. on SubstackTikTok: @hotflashincInstagram: @hotflashincX: @hotflashinc Episode website: Hotflashinc Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | YouTube | Substack See hotflashinc.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Send us a textIn this powerful solo episode, Hotflash inc founder and host Ann Marie McQueen reflects on the five-year journey of building the platform, from launching her first newsletter in 2020 to preparing for the first Hotflash inc Summit and her first product launch – a much-needed tool to help women navigate the hormone therapy maze.Ann Marie opens up about how far the conversation has come, how far it still has to go, and what she’s learned through thousands of hours of research, interviews, and real-life experience. She unpacks the polarizing hormone therapy space – from the self-proclaimed “thought leaders” to the quiet majority of women who are still confused, cautious, or feeling pushed in every direction.Plus, a deeply relatable share from a harpist and UAE changemaker Shelley Frost, founder of The Fridge Entertainment, who talks about her turning point with hormone therapy after years of struggling with sleep and overwhelm.This is a must-listen for anyone who’s ever felt stuck between extremes when it comes to midlife, hormones, and who to trust.Highlights:The story behind launching the first Hotflash Inc newsletter in 2020The content-is-product philosophy Ann Marie’s early fear of using the words “menopause” or “perimenopause”What has (and hasn’t) changed in five yearsWhy the hormonal transition isn’t the problem – it reveals deeper issuesHormone therapy doesn’t always prevent disease, and the research is nuancedThe middle path between estrogen fear and hormone therapy evangelismWomen can’t just "get it together" – trauma and real-life responsibilities are at playMessaging trends and repeated doctor scripts that look a lot like PRThe supplement smear campaign: is it manufactured?Shelley Frost shares her transformation after starting hormone therapyReal messages from women who can’t tolerate MHT – and feel pressured to keep tryingBehind the scenes: doctors admit they’re worried about the current messagingPhysiologic dosing and why it’s so controversialThe full hormone therapy belief system spectrum, mapped outThe confusing (and dangerous) mix-up between progesterone and progestinAnn Marie’s first product: a tool to help women figure out HRT for themselvesWhat’s coming next: the Hotflash Inc Summit, the course, the bookA reminder that midlife is about remembering who’s really calling the shotsShoutout to our sponsor MenoLabs – makers of MenoFit, a science-backed probiotic designed to relieve symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats while supporting overall wellness. Hotflash Inc listeners get 20% off with code HOTFLASH20 at menolabs.com.Join the Hotflash inc perimenoposse: Web: hotflashinc.comNewsletter: Hotflash inc. on SubstackTikTok: @hotflashincInstagram: @hotflashincX: @hotflashinc Episode website: Hotflashinc Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | YouTube | Substack See hotflashinc.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Send us a textIn this deep-dive episode, independent researcher and Energy Balance Podcast host Jay Feldman walks Hotflash inc founder Ann Marie McQueen through his bioenergetic approach to health, exploring how modern life disrupts our energy systems and misleads us around hormones.Jay explains why perimenopause symptoms aren’t necessarily signs of estrogen deficiency, what progesterone’s underrated role is, and how metabolism, stress, and gut health all converge to influence the midlife transition.His work has been instrumental in helping Ann Marie connect the dots between her own thyroid, gut health, fatty liver, and hormonal changes. If you're curious, overwhelmed, or stuck between conflicting advice – this one’s for you.Highlights:Why the mainstream medical model didn’t cut it for JayHow energy production impacts reproductive hormonesThe cultural lie of “eat less, move more”Seed oils, PUFAs and what they’re doing to your metabolismSunscreens, toenail polish, and endocrine disruptionWhy low estrogen blood levels don’t tell the whole storyWhat your liver and gut have to do with your hormonesWhy estrogen replacement might be a band-aid, not a solutionProgesterone as the overlooked hero hormoneA breakdown of the research around hormone therapy and preventionWhat’s missing from the Women’s Health Initiative findingsThe testosterone-for-everyone trend: risks and realitiesSmall shifts that support your hormones naturallyHow the carrot salad really worksAlcohol, slow motility, gut health and estrogen clearanceThe liver support and herbal options that actually helpA loving reminder: there is no magic pillSpecial thanks to our sponsor MenoLabsGet 20% off science-backed support for perimenopause and menopause at menolabs.com using code HOTFLASH20Guest bio Jay Feldman is a health coach, independent researcher, and the host of the Energy Balance Podcast. With a background in neuroscience and exercise physiology, he takes a bioenergetic approach to health that focuses on restoring cellular energy and dismantling modern myths around nutrition, metabolism, and hormones. Jay’s personal mission is to help people heal by reconnecting them with their bodies and understanding how modern life throws off our internal systems. Work with Jay & explore moreWebsite: jayfeldmanwellness.comFree Guide: jayfeldmanwellness.com/guidePodcast: The Energy Balance Podcast Join the Hotflash inc perimenoposse: Web: hotflashinc.comNewsletter: Hotflash inc. on SubstackTikTok: @hotflashincInstagram: @hotflashincX: @hotflashinc Episode website: Hotflashinc Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | YouTube | Substack See hotflashinc.com/privacy-policy for privacy information