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
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176: REPLAY Cracking the perimenopause code with Jessica Barac
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
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175: SOLO Updates, books deals and what's next
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
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174: REPLAY Your midlife brain health action plan with neurologist Dr Teryn Clarke
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
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173: REPLAY Why Do Women Go Through Menopause? with Dr Deena Emera
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
Hotflash inc is an evidence, expert and human-experience driven podcast looking for the true truth in perimenopause, menopause and beyond. In more than 100 episodes menopause and midlife journalist and host Ann Marie McQueen has spoken to a wide range of experts from around the globe, including practitioners, activists, researchers, doctors and industry leaders about this perplexing transition we still know too little about. She’s talked about her own frustrations and personal experiences. And she has connected with a perimenoposse of powerful women in the midst of a perplexing transition.Hotflash inc is among the top 1.5 percent of podcasts in the world according to Listen Notes. It was named the number one podcast in women’s health in August 2023 by GOODPODS.
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