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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
246 How to Set Realistic Resolutions in Midlife (Mind, Body & Faith)
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…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
245 Happy Holidays: What's Happening At Hello, Hot Flash in 2026
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…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
244 How To Turn The Pain of Perimenopause Into Your Purpose
Perimenopause can bring weight changes, exhaustion, mood shifts, and a deep sense of “what is happening to my body?” In this conversation, author and…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
243 Is Rhode Island's New Menopause Law Enough & What's Happening at the FDA
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…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
242 Does Fasting Mimicking Dieting For Menopausal Women Work- Rene Fitton of Prolon Answers
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…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
241 How To Harness the Power of Women's Intuition
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: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
240 How to manage hormonal stress in midlife with Kate Wells, Parlor Games
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…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
239 How To Stop Urinary Incontinence: Plus Causes, Leakage & Types with Aleece Fosnight, Fosnight Center
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…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
238 Easy Steps To Rewire Your Brain, Manage Brain Fog, And Have Impactful Conversations with Suzanne Kryder of Peace Talks Radio
Menopause often brings unexpected changes — brain fog, lack of confidence, and fatigue that can impact every part of life, from your work to your…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
237 How The FDA Panel On Menopause Can Change Women's Health Care, Dr. Cat Brown, Winona, Explains
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…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
234 How To Manage Menopause Weight With Fasting And CGMs with Dr. Kourtney Sims
Show Notes Struggling with fatigue, cravings, or energy crashes? In this episode of Hello Hot Flash, Dr. Kourtney Simms shares how Continuous Glucose…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
236 Self Care, Perimenopause And Hot Flashes With Dr. Kelly Blanchard
In this episode, host Stephanie Shaw speaks with Kelly Blanchard, certified master coach, about turning awareness into empowerment. Kelly shares her personal…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
235 The connection between stool and estrogen dominance during menopause - Katie Kirklin Explains
Show Notes: Why do sugar cravings, weight gain, and fatigue hit so hard in midlife? In this episode of Hello Hot Flash, Stephanie Shaw talks with nurse and…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
233 What Doctors May Miss: Parasites Could Be Behind Your Hormone Imbalance
Show Notes Could your midlife fatigue, food sensitivities, or thyroid struggles be linked to something you’ve never considered—parasites? In this episode of…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
232 Curious about going alcohol free? Karolina Rzadkowolska, Euphoric AF, shares the health benefits
Alcohol has long been tied to relaxation and social life — but what if that story isn’t true? In this episode of Hello Hot Flash, Stephanie Shaw talks with…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
231 14+ Hot Flashes in a Week Increases Cardiovascular Risk: Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum explains why
Heart disease is the #1 killer of women—but most of us don’t realize just how much menopause impacts our risk. In this episode of Hello Hot Flash, Stephanie…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
230 Good Gut Health Will Improve Menopause Symptoms Dr. Anne Dunev Tells Us How
In the latest episode of 'Hello Hot Flash,' host Stephanie Shaw delves into the topic of brain fog and menopause with the insightful Dr. Anne Dunev, a…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
229 Chronic Illness Makes Menopause Harder Dr. Jessica Drummond Tells Us What We Can Do
In this powerful episode of Hello Hot Flash, Stephanie sits down with Dr. Jessica Drummond, founder of the Integrative Women’s Health Institute, to explore…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
228 Good Stress Versus Bad Stress In Menopause with Dr. Sharon Berquist
In this episode of Hello Hot Flash, host Stephanie Shaw sits down with Dr. Sharon Berquist, a renowned stress management expert and Ph.D. in psychology, to…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
227 Does Menopause Mess With Your Money with April Haberman of MiDOViA
Menopause is a natural part of life — but when it shows up in the workplace, it can create very real challenges that most organizations are simply not prepared…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
226 Start Cycle Syncing. The Secret To Feeling Better In Perimenopause with Laura Federico and Morgan Miller
In this episode of Hello Hot Flash, we explore how cycle tracking—yes, even during perimenopause—can help you better understand your body, improve your mental…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
225 Breaking Barriers in Menopause Care with Dr. Taniqua Miller
In this episode of Hello Hot Flash, we explore what inclusive, whole-person menopause care really looks like. You’ll learn how to identify care that goes…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
224 How To Relieve Stress In Easy Steps With Denise Pyles
Feeling overwhelmed, distracted, or just stretched too thin? In this episode of Hello Hot Flash, former nun turned mindfulness coach Denise Pyles shares how…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
223 How To Heal Your Body Naturally With Rachelle Robinett
Feeling foggy, anxious, or just not like yourself? Herbalist and author Rachelle Robinett joins Stephanie to explore how plant medicine supports stress relief…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
222 Why Autoimmune Disease Is a Women’s Health Crisis—and How to Take Back Control
Autoimmune diseases often go undetected, especially in women over 40. In this episode, Dr. Bonnie Feldman and Stephanie Shaw unpack how hormones, stress…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
221 How To Stop Food Cravings And Lose Weight
In this episode of Hello Hot Flash, host Stephanie Shaw sits down with nutrition expert Dawn Navaratnasingam to break down what midlife women really need to…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
220 The Midlife Mindset Shift: How Menopause Opens New Doors
Menopause can feel like the end of something—but what if it's really the beginning of a new way to live, think, and grow? In this episode of Hello Hot Flash…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
219 How to Support Your Mental Health and Stop Menopause Weight Gain
Menopause is a natural part of life, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. I’ve experienced the exhaustion, the thinning hair, the mood swings—and the confusion…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
218 Seven Weight Loss Mistakes We Make and How to Overcome Them
If you’ve tried every diet and still feel stuck, this episode is for you. Stephanie breaks down the 7 most common midlife weight loss mistakes — and what to do…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
217 How To Rewire Your Mind, And Reclaim Your Power
In this episode of Hello Hot Flash, I sit down with Leslie Gordon Christie, a renowned mindset and personal development coach, and founder of Buff Nation: 40+…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
216 How to Grow Back Your Hair
Is hair loss during menopause just something we have to accept? Absolutely not. In this candid solo episode, host Stephanie Shaw, certified nutrition coach and…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
215 Brain Fog Tackled In Under 10 Minutes
In this episode of Hello Hot Flash, we’re diving into the science and strategy behind clearing the mental fog that hits hard during midlife. You’ll learn how…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
214 How To Stop People-Pleasing When Saying Yes Is Making You Sick
Show Notes In this empowering episode of the Hello Hot Flash Podcast, I talk with Karen Viesta, a certified health and lifestyle coach who helps women over 40…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
213 How to Minimize Menopause Weight Gain
In this episode, I break down the real reasons why weight gain happens during perimenopause and menopause — and why it’s not your fault. It's not just about…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
212 Is Low Testosterone Impacting Your Libido?
Show Notes: In today’s 10-Minute Menopause Moment on Hello Hot Flash, we're busting one of the biggest myths around menopause — that it automatically means the…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
211 Sugar, Menopause and CGMs: How to Minimize Weight Gain
Show Notes: In today's episode, we’re diving into how sugar impacts menopause, the surprising connection between blood sugar and hot flashes, weight gain, and…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
210 Long COVID, Chronic Fatigue or Menopause? Dr. Jenny Tufenkian Helps Us Tell The Difference
Show Notes Dr. Jenny Tufenkian, licensed naturopathic physician and expert in functional medicine, breaks down the complex relationship between long Covid…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
209 The Hidden Reason You Can’t Lose Weight After 40
Show notes: In this episode of Hello Hot Flash, Dr. Kelly Baron—Doctor of Chiropractics and co-founder of Tempesta—shares her holistic, no-nonsense approach to…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
208 What Every Woman Should Know About Hormones, Inflammation & RA: A Conversation with Dr. Marianne Pinkston
Hello, Hot Flash Show Notes: If you’re in your 40s or 50s and feeling like your body has suddenly become a stranger—aching joints, stubborn weight, brain fog…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
207 The Dental Health-Menopause Connection No One Talks About
Show Notes Could your dental fillings be the hidden culprit behind your menopause symptoms? Mercury toxicity from dental amalgam is a little-known health risk…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
206 Menopause And Toxins: How To Protect Your Health
Hello, Hot Flash Show Notes: Suzanne Casamento, an expert in sound and Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) Therapy offers a fresh perspective on the impact of…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
205 The Truth About Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause and Treatment Options
Show Notes: In this episode, we explore Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM), a condition that affects many women during menopause. GSM encompasses a…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
204 Best Adaptogens for Menopause Relief
Show Notes: Midlife transitions, whether in the workplace or personal life, can bring unexpected challenges—especially when menopause enters the mix. Hot…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
203 How To Turn The Clock Back On Aging
Show Notes In this episode, Dr. Shoreh Ershadi, an expert in anti-aging medicine with over 30 years of experience, shares powerful insights into how you can…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
202 How to Build and Nurture New Relationships in Midlife
Show Notes In this episode of Hello Hot Flash, host Stephanie Shaw sits down with Joyce Shulman, a professional coach and connection expert, to talk about why…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
201 Can Alzheimer’s Be Prevented? Expert Tips for Cognitive Longevity
Show Notes Is It Menopause… or Early Signs of Cognitive Decline? As midlife women, we’re already navigating hormonal shifts, brain fog, and forgetfulness. Are…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
200 200 Episodes Later—Here’s What I’ve Learned
Show Notes: We made it—200 episodes of Hello Hot Flash! In this special episode, I reflect on the most impactful conversations we’ve had, from HRT and…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
199 Connecting The Lymphatic System And Menopause With Jenn Pike
Show Notes: In this episode of Hello Hot Flash, I sit down with Jenn Pike, a Medical Exercise Specialist and Functional Integrative Nutritionist, to explore…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
198 Periods And The Pill Explained: Dr. Lara Briden's Expert Guide To Hormonal Balance
Show Notes In this episode of the Hello Hot Flash podcast, I welcome Dr. Lara Briden—naturopathic doctor, women’s health expert, and author of Period Repair…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
197 How To Reduce Stress When Mom And Teen Are Both Hormonal
Show Notes Hormonal changes can be a rollercoaster for both parents and their children—especially when perimenopause and puberty collide. In this episode, we…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
196 How Your Genes Can Unlock The Weight Loss Code
Show Notes Dr. Phyllis Pobee, a triple board-certified genetic weight loss physician and CEO of GeneLean360, is transforming the way we approach weight loss by…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
195 Menopause-Related Workplace Discrimination, What You Need To Know
Show Notes Are you concerned with the way your perimenopausal or post-menopausal symptoms are impacting you at work? If so, or if you foresee a concern, check…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
194 How To Deal With Depression: Causes, Symptoms, Types & Treatment
Show Notes Silvia Covelli and Dr. Achina Stein are big proponents of taking a holistic approach to understanding and treating depression by getting to the root…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
193 How Herbal Medicine Can Support Menopausal Symptoms
Show Notes Dr. Ting Wu, the founder of NYC Acupuncture Wellness, is a leading advocate for the integration of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in menopause…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
192 How Many Menopause Symptoms Are There Really? Researcher Andrea Donsky Tells Us
In this episode of 'Hello Hot Flash,' Andrea Donsky, a nutritionist and co-founder of Morphus, discusses the latest menopause research and its impact on…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
191 HRT and Midlife Weight Gain: What You Need to Know
Show Notes Are you feeling overwhelmed by the information surrounding hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and wondering if it could help with midlife weight…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
190 Ozempic and Menopause: The Truth About GLP-1 Drugs for Weight Loss
Show Notes If weight gain during menopause has been a challenge, you might have heard of Ozempic—one of the GLP-1 medications making waves for weight loss. But…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
189 The Easiest Ways To Avoid Menopause Symptoms: Read Food Labels
Show Notes Reading food labels is one of the best ways to make healthier choices, especially during menopause. With all the claims like “natural,” “organic,”…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
188 Research And Tips On Simple Nutrition Changes to Feel Better During Menopause with Dr. Sarah Berry
Show Notes Have you ever felt like the foods you used to enjoy are suddenly working against you during menopause? In today’s episode, hear from our guest, Dr…
- Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
187 Top Reasons Why Anxiety Plays A Role In Menopause
Show Notes Have you noticed unexpected shifts in your mood or anxiety levels lately? Menopause could be the reason behind it. In this episode, Dr. Allie…