Hot Flash Chronicles

Hot Flash Chronicles

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 off-limits. Whether you’re dealing with night sweats, mood swings, or just trying to survive family drama with a glass of wine in hand—this is your new favorite podcast. 💥 What You’ll Get: ✔ Menopause & midlife humor (because if we don’t laugh, we’ll cry) ✔ Unfiltered conversations about aging, parenting, and relationships or whatever is on our minds ✔ Hot takes on pop culture, celebrity gossip, and WTF moments ✔ Listener stories & real talk on navigating midlife madness ✔ Trend challenges & embarrassing moments that will make you LOL 🎧 Subscribe now and join the conversation: 📌 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HotflashChronicles 📌 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hotflashchronicles 📌 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HotFlashChronicles 📌 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotflashchroniclespodcast 📌 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hotflashchronicles 📌 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hotflashchronicles 👉 New episodes every Monday and Friday

Episodes

January 7, 2026 32 mins
🎙️ Hot Flash Chronicles – Episode: The Robots Are Here and They Did Not Fold the Laundry 🤖🧺☕ From fantasy AI maids to real world tech anxiety, we are talking about how artificial intelligence is showing up in our lives and what we actually want it to do

In this episode, Angie and Shelly dive into the topic of AI in the most Hot Flash Chronicles way possible. It starts with cookie baking, food talk (obviously), and quickly turns ...

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🎙️ Hot Flash Chronicles – Episode: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year… or Is It 🎄✨ Holiday season is here and we are talking cozy vibes, packed calendars, smoked turkey victories, gift ideas, Christmas tacos, and how to plan a season that actually feels good

Angie and Shelly are all in on the holiday spirit in this light and funny episode. From weather shifts and morning coffee rituals with dogs to the chaos of family travel, Fr...

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November 26, 2025 36 mins
🎙️ Hot Flash Chronicles – Episode: Redefining the Holidays as a Grown Up 🎄✨ The holidays do not always look the way they used to, and that is okay. This episode is all about finding what feels good now

In this episode, Angie and Shelly talk about how the holidays shift as life changes. Kids grow up, families move, routines evolve, and suddenly you are trying to figure out what the season looks like for the version of you that exi...

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November 11, 2025 39 mins
🎙️ Hot Flash Chronicles – Episode: Cozy Days and Comfort Vibes ☕🛋️🍂 From pickled veggies and binge shows to soft blankets and hot cocoa—here’s how we do cozy season right

In this warm, feel-good episode, Angie and Shelly talk about the beauty of cozy days—those drizzly, gray fall weekends when you ditch the guilt, grab a blanket, and slow down. From homemade soup and canning veggies to watching Love Is Blind and rewatching old c...

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🎙️ 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 turn...

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October 18, 2025 42 mins
🎙️ 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 ou...

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🎙️ 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 Barber...

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October 6, 2025 47 mins
🎙️ 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 healt...

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🎙️ 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 b...

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September 29, 2025 43 mins
🎙️ 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 “bus...

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September 26, 2025 38 mins
🎙️ 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 “lit...

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🎙️ 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, t...

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🎙️ 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 me...

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September 15, 2025 40 mins
🎙️ 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, st...

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September 12, 2025 35 mins
🎙️ 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 f...

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🎙️ 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-w...

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September 5, 2025 44 mins
🎙️ 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 o...

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🎙️ 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...

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🎙️ 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, a...

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🎙️ 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...

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