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Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
If you're a Christian woman navigating perimenopause or menopause — and you're exhausted, gaining weight, not sleeping, and not getting real answers from your doctor — you found the right place.
Hello, Hot Flash is a faith-informed, science-based menopause podcast hosted by Stephanie Shaw — a menopause advocate who saw 18 doctors, visited two world-renowned medical facilities, and spent $20,000 out of pocket before finally finding relief. She built this show so you don't have to go through what…
Episodes
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
The Boobie Docs, Robyn Roth, Explains Perimenopausal Breast Changes And The Risks of Breast Cancer | 308
Women in perimenopause and menopause who have been avoiding their mammogram, are confused about breast density, or have ever been told a finding is ‘probably…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
Cancer and Menopause: Ways To Lessen The Sudden Onset with Dr. Tiffany Troso | 307
Cancer treatment changes everything — including your hormones. If you or someone you love has gone through chemo, surgery, or ovarian suppression, you may have…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
Pelvic Floor PT And Why It's Vital To Perimenopause & Fertility with Dr. Michelle Weeks | 306
Women in perimenopause and menopause who have been told to ‘just do Kegels’ or ‘just accept it, it’s aging’ — this episode is the honest, whole-body answer you…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
How To Manage Perimenopause - Willpower vs. Consistency | 305
You have tried the plan. Maybe three plans. You made it eleven days and then a hard week ended with a candy bar you ate in the car before you pulled out of the…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
The Impact of Seasonal Depression on Perimenopause | 304
If fall hits you differently now -- a flat mood, pantry cravings at 4pm, a fog you can't shake -- there is a reason, and it is not a character flaw. In this…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
Feeling Isolated During Perimenopause? Here's What To Do! | 303
Christian women navigating perimenopause and menopause in the fall season know this feeling: the house gets quiet, everyone else seems to be fine, and you’re…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
The New Menopause Kitchen: What Dr. Ian Smith Says to Eat in Perimenopause to Stop Muscle Loss and Brain Fog | 302
Women in perimenopause and menopause who are losing muscle, gaining weight, dealing with brain fog, or watching their bones change despite doing everything…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
It's Not Your Hormones — It's Your pH - With Dr. Anna Carbera, The Girlfriend Doctor | 301
Christian women navigating perimenopause and menopause who have adjusted their hormones, cleaned up their diet, and still feel off may be missing the layer…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
What A Client Learned When She Changed One Thing | 300
This week we are doing something we have never done on this podcast before. A case study. A real woman, a real story, and real results from the first cohort of…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
What Sugar Is Doing to Your Hormones During Perimenopause | 299
Women in perimenopause and menopause who have felt capable on the inside and completely depleted on the outside — who have stood somewhere and felt their body…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
Delta Dental and Midi Health: Women Navigating Menopause Now Have Support | 298
Full Show Notes Women navigating perimenopause and menopause know the feeling: you go from doctor to doctor, get treated for anxiety here, insomnia there…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
The Impact of Sugar on Anxiety and Perimenopause May Surprise You | 297
Women in perimenopause and menopause who struggle with anxiety, tingling hands, eye twitching, or a nervous system that won’t settle — this episode is the…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
How Red Light Therapy Can Support Menopause Symptoms with Dr. Natalia Sadowski | 296
Midlife women navigating perimenopause and menopause often describe their fatigue as bone-deep — the kind that sleep does not fix and that no one around them…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
Cannabis, HRT, and Menopause Relief: What Every Woman Needs to Know Before She Tries It | 295
One in four postmenopausal women is already using cannabis for menopause symptom relief. One in four. And most of them figured it out on their own — because…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
What the FDA Panel Means for Woman in Menopause With Dr. Cat Brown from Winona | 294
As a midlife Christian woman, you’ve been feeling it. The dismissals. The ‘this is just part of aging.’ The pamphlets about hot flash management instead of…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
What Happens In Perimenopause When You Stop Listening To Your Body | 293
As a Christian woman navigating menopause, many of you have done the therapy. You have done the mindset work. You have read the books, taken the courses…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
How To Quiet The Menopause Symptoms Simply by Listening To God | 292
Christian women talk a lot about what to do about menopause symptoms. What to eat. What supplements to take. What hormones to consider. What lifestyle changes…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
How Microplastics Can Cause Urinary Problems In Menopause With Dr. Aleece Fosnight | 291
You stopped heating food in plastic, switched to a glass water bottle, and started saying no to paper receipts. Good. But if you are still dealing with…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
The Best Menopause Education Class with Dr. LaKeischa Webb McMillan | 290
If you have ever sat in a doctor’s office and been told your labs are normal, your stress is the problem, and maybe you should try an antidepressant — this…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
Why Perimenopause Causes Sleep Disruption and What to Do — Dr. Maria Guzman Explains | 289
You used to be a great sleeper. Nine, ten hours, no problem. And then somewhere around your 40s, something shifted. Now you are wide awake at 2am or 3am…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
How To Navigate Menopause And Caring For A Loved One With Lori LaBey | 288
You are the one who handles it. You make the appointments, manage the medications, answer the phone at 11pm, and smile when you walk in the door because she…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
What Your Doctor Isn't Telling You About Hormones — And How to Advocate for Yourself with Dr. Bruce Dorr | 287
If you have ever left a doctor's appointment feeling dismissed, handed an antidepressant you did not ask for, or told your labs were "normal" when you knew…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
Are Your Hot Flashes And Sleepless Nights Simply A Disruption Or Something More | 286
Full Show Notes What are you afraid this season means about you? Not about your health. Not about your symptoms. About you — your identity, your worth, your…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
Why We Struggle With Consistency In Midlife And How To Fix The Struggle | 285
You know what to do. You have known for a long time. So why does doing it — actually doing it, consistently, week after week — feel so much harder than it used…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
What Happens When Midlife Christian Women Fast From Sugar for 40 Days | 284
Full Show Notes Most women have heard the word “fasting” and immediately pictured something that sounds like punishment: restriction, deprivation…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
The Truth About Sugar Cravings During Menopause | 283
Show Notes You know sugar is making things worse. You know it is worsening your hot flashes, disrupting your sleep, and contributing to the belly weight that…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
Better Understand The Impact of Stress on Sleep for Menopausal Women | 282
Show Notes Sleep used to come easily. Now you lie awake at 2 a.m. with your mind racing, your heart pounding, or your body drenched in sweat—and no amount of…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
Nourishing Your Body Through Menopause: The 7 Principles That Actually Work | 281
SHOW NOTES If you've ever changed everything about the way you eat and still felt like your body wasn't cooperating, you are not imagining it. Perimenopause…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
Exhausted but Can’t Sleep? How Adrenal Stress Impacts Energy, Mood, and Menopause with Dr. Nicole Cain | 280
Show Notes If you have ever felt completely exhausted but still unable to fall asleep, wired and depleted at the same time, your adrenal glands may be trying…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
Bria Gadd, The Period Whisperer: How to protect hormone and gut health in midlife | 278
Show Notes If you’ve been doing everything “right” but still feel off—low energy, stubborn weight, unpredictable moods—this episode will help you understand…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
Menopause and the Power of Finally Saying What You Think | 277
Show Notes There’s a moment in midlife that many women don’t expect—and rarely talk about. Your body stops keeping up with the pace you’ve been living… and…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
Easy Ways To Uncomplicate Wellness In Midlife | 276
Show Notes In this episode of Hello, Hot Flash, wellness coach and podcast host Jenn Trepek joins us to break down what’s really happening inside the body…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
The Hidden Opportunity in Menopause Many Women Don’t See | 275
Show Notes Menopause is often framed as a season of loss, but there is another layer many women miss: it can also be a powerful opportunity for clarity…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
Should You Have a Hysterectomy? How to Decide | 274
Show Notes For many women in midlife, the word hysterectomy can bring a flood of questions, fear, and confusion. Is it the right solution for heavy bleeding…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
Menopause Coaching Episode: How to Build Healthy Habits That Stick - REPLAY | 273
Show Notes Building healthy habits in midlife can feel frustrating. You try to eat well, move more, and take care of yourself—yet consistency feels harder than…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
Surviving a Messy Midlife: Practical Tips for Rebuilding with Lisa Resnick of Dandelion-Inc | 272
Show Notes Midlife has a way of pulling back the curtain on everything we thought we had figured out. Careers shift. Relationships evolve. Our bodies change…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
Learn How to Eat Right for Weight, Sleep, Stress and Hot Flashes! Join Me For Free Live Coaching! | 271
Show Notes There’s a moment most women hit in midlife when they realize, “This shouldn’t be this hard.” You’re trying, you care about your health, and you love…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
How To Care For Your Oral Health During Menopause with Delta Dental CEO, Sarah Chavarria | 270
Show Notes You’re brushing, flossing, and doing everything “right”… so why are your gums bleeding, your mouth dry, or your teeth suddenly sensitive? In this…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
Carbs, Fats, and Menopause: How to Eat for Hormone Balance in Midlife | 269
Show Notes You’ve been told to eat healthy—but suddenly, nothing seems to work. The scale won’t move, your energy crashes after meals, and every expert seems…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
Relieve Pain, Stop Leaking, Ease Constipation: The Truth About Your Pelvic Floor | 268
Show Notes If you’ve ever wondered why your body feels harder to manage in midlife—why you’re dealing with bladder leaks, pelvic pain, or constipation that no…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
Plant Estrogen Explained: What Midlife Women Need to Know About Phytoestrogens | 267
Show Notes Women navigating perimenopause and menopause often hear two completely opposite messages: estrogen is declining and causing symptoms… but foods that…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
How To Finally Get A Good Night's Sleep When You Are Perimenopausal, Dr. Carleara Weiss of Aeroflow shares insights | 266
Show Notes If you’re exhausted but wired… doing “all the right things” yet still lying awake at night… or waking up at 3 a.m. wondering what happened to your…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
Why Strength Training Matters in Menopause (And the 30-Second Test Every Woman Should Try) | 265
Show Notes Many women reach midlife and feel like their body suddenly changed without explanation. You’re eating healthy, trying to stay active, and yet your…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
Grief, Loss and Menopause: How to Cope | 261
Show Notes Grief in midlife is different. When you’re navigating perimenopause and you lose someone you love, the emotional weight doesn’t just sit in your…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
How To Talk To Your Daughter About Perimenopause | 264
Show Notes Perimenopause doesn’t just affect the woman experiencing it—it shapes how the next generation understands their bodies, hormones, and health. Yet…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
262 Practical Ways To Heal The Whole Body - Without Medicine
Show Notes Many women in midlife are told that their only options are prescriptions, hormone therapy, or “just learning to live with it.” But what if healing…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
260 From Brain Fog to Better Energy: How Optimizing Gut Health Supports Hormones
Show Notes If you’re eating “healthy,” doing all the right things, and still dealing with stubborn weight, brain fog, fatigue, or digestive issues, your…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
259 What To Do When You Feel On Edge
Show Notes In this episode of Hello, Hot Flash, we unpack what’s really happening when you feel on edge during perimenopause and post-menopause. You’ll learn…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
258 Embrace Your Menopause Story: Confessions Of A Menopausal Femme Fatale with Satori Shakoor
Show Notes What if menopause wasn’t something to endure—but a story to embrace, reclaim, and even celebrate? In this powerful and deeply human conversation…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
257 Menopause and Sleep: How to Get a Better Night's Rest
Show Notes If menopause has turned sleep into a nightly struggle, you’re not imagining it. Midlife insomnia is deeply connected to hormonal shifts, nervous…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
255 Intermittent Fasting for Menopause: Benefits & How to Start
Show Notes Intermittent fasting is often framed as a weight-loss shortcut—but in menopause, it’s far more nuanced than that. For midlife women, fasting can…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
256 How To Stop Smoking And Lose Weight with Rita Black
Show Notes If you’ve ever felt like willpower isn’t enough—whether you’re trying to lose weight, stop smoking, or break long-standing habits—this episode…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
254 The New Rules of Women's Health With Meghan Rabbitt
Show Notes For decades, women have been told their symptoms are “normal,” “just stress,” or something they need to push through. But what if the problem isn’t…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
253 Meditating On The Bible To Ease Menopause And Stress
Show Notes Life in midlife can feel like a constant sprint—especially during perimenopause and post-menopause. Between shifting hormones, changing energy…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
252 Estrogen, Brain Health & Menopause: What Every Woman Needs to Know with Dr. Rhonda Voskuhl
Show Notes Menopause is often treated as a reproductive milestone—but the brain may be the most impacted organ of all. As estrogen declines, many women…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
251 Menopause and Faith: When God Calls You to Be an Active Participant in Your Care
Show Notes There’s a moment many women in midlife know all too well. You finally get the doctor’s appointment. You’ve waited weeks. You’ve rehearsed your…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
250 Reverse Health: How to Create a Menopause Wellness Plan That Works for Midlife
Show Notes If you’re eating “healthy,” trying to stay active, and doing all the right things—but your energy is low, the scale won’t budge, and your confidence…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
249 The Case For Stillness: How Slowing Down Speeds Healing
Show Notes Stillness can feel almost impossible in midlife—especially for women navigating perimenopause or post-menopause. Hormonal shifts, fatigue, mental…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
248 How To Treat Menopause Migraines Without Medicine
Show Notes Migraines often become more frequent, more intense, or more unpredictable during perimenopause and menopause—and for many women, medication either…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
247 Menopause: Your Brain And The Amygdala Hijack
Show Notes In this solo episode, Stephanie Shaw explores how menopause, stress, and hormonal fluctuations can amplify our emotions and lead us to speak before…