Hello, Hot Flash: Conversations about menopause, women’s health and mindset for midlife women.

In this solo episode, Stephanie Shaw explores how menopause, stress, and hormonal fluctuations can amplify our emotions and lead us to speak before we think. Learn how to pause, reflect, and let God guide your words—turning everyday interactions into moments of connection rather than conflict.

What You Will Learn

1. How hormone fluctuations during perimenopause and menopause affect your emotional brain and can trigge...

Every New Year, women are told to make resolutions: eat better, move more, fix sleep, get disciplined. Planning matters—but many women enter midlife already feeling boxed in by rules, expectations, and pressure to “do it right.”

What if this year isn’t about tighter boxes—but deeper alignment?

It’s New Year’s Day. A blank calendar. A clean slate.

And for many women in midlife, a quiet question underneath all the goal-setting:

As we head into 2026, I’m excited to share that we’re expanding.

Starting in Q1, we’re adding new Tuesday solo episodes—short, powerful teachings focused on what the Bible has to say to women in midlife.

Then on Thursdays, we’ll continue bringing you conversations with amazing doctors, medical professionals, and coaches from around the world.

In early 2026, you’ll hear from people like:

• Dr. Rhonda Voskuhl, physician, research sc...

Perimenopause can bring weight changes, exhaustion, mood shifts, and a deep sense of “what is happening to my body?” In this conversation, author and entrepreneur Lynn Smargis opens up about the symptoms that shook her confidence—and the strategies that helped her reclaim her energy, purpose, and peace.

In this episode, you will learn:

• How processed sugar can intensify hot flashes and why stabilizing blood sugar is essential duri...

Welcome back to Hello, Hot Flash. I’m Stephanie Shaw, and before we close out the year, I just want to take a moment to say thank you.

Because of you—your listening, your sharing, your reviews—this show has crossed more than 41,000 downloads and ranks in the top 3% of all podcasts. That is incredible, and it is absolutely because of this community. I’m so grateful you’re here.

As we wrap up the year, I want to wish you a very Merry...

Fasting doesn’t have to mean going without food. Registered Dietitian Renee Fitton breaks down how a Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD) activates many of the same metabolic and hormonal benefits of fasting while still allowing you to eat. She explains the science behind FMDs, why they work so well for women in midlife, and how they support healthier aging, weight management, and metabolic repair.

What You Will Learn: • How the Fasting M...

Midlife often brings symptoms and struggles we don’t talk enough about—fatigue, brain fog, emotional overwhelm, and a sense of being “off.” In this episode of Hello Hot Flash, host Stephanie Shaw speaks with Lori Lisai, a human design coach and midlife mentor, about how human design offers women a new lens for self-awareness and empowerment.

Instead of pushing through or relying only on logic, Lori encourages women to listen to the...

In this empowering episode of Hello Hot Flash, host Stephanie Shaw sits down with Kate Wells, former science teacher turned hormone expert and co-founder of Parlor Games. Together, they explore how stress, hormones, and communication intersect during midlife—and what women can do to reclaim balance, energy, and joy.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why managing stress is essential for hormone balance in perimeno...

Bladder leaks, pelvic pain, and intimacy struggles in midlife? They’re common — but not inevitable. In this episode of Hello Hot Flash, sexual medicine expert Aleece Fosnight shares the truth about pelvic floor health, menopause, and sexual functioning — and how you can take charge of your well-being.

What You’ll Learn:

1. Why bladder leaks aren’t “just aging.”
2. How pelvi...

Menopause often brings unexpected changes — brain fog, lack of confidence, and fatigue that can impact every part of life, from your work to your relationships. In this episode of Hello Hot Flash, neuro leadership expert Suzanne Kryder shares how neuroscience can help you understand these changes, and how simple shifts in perspective and nutrition can help you navigate menopause with confidence and clarity. Suzanne’s unique approac...

Menopause is not a one-size-fits-all experience — and neither should the treatment be. In this episode, Dr. Cathleen Brown, OB GYN and medical director of Winona, joins host Stephanie Shaw to explore the power of personalized menopause treatment. From debunking myths around hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to discussing how removing black box warnings can make care safer, this episode empowers women to advocate for their health an...

Struggling with fatigue, cravings, or energy crashes? In this episode of Hello Hot Flash, Dr. Kourtney Simms shares how Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) helps women in perimenopause and menopause understand their bodies in real-time. Learn how fasting, hormones, and daily choices affect metabolism — and how to use data instead of guesswork to take control of your health.

What You’ll Learn:

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