Shows / Hot Flasher
Hot Flasher
Hot Flasher. Daily menopause podcast. Because we all had the same question and nobody had a good answer.
Episodes
- Hot Flasher
PCOS Gets a Rebrand, Your Gut Talks to Your Ovaries, and Why Women Quit
PCOS has been officially renamed to PMOS after a decade-long campaign, reflecting a shift from viewing it as just an ovarian condition to recognizing it as a…
- Hot Flasher
When Everything Tastes Wrong (And Other Perimenopause Myths)
Nykki examines whether too many symptoms are being blamed on perimenopause, explores new research on vitamin D genetics and gut health in postmenopausal women…
- Hot Flasher
Your Brain, Your Bedroom, and Your Allergies: The Hidden Menopause Connections
This episode explores three interconnected aspects of menopause: how dropping estrogen affects mast cells and can trigger histamine reactions, the…
- Hot Flasher
Creatine, Lasers, and Balance Tests: What Actually Works After Menopause
New research reveals creatine supplementation may help postmenopausal women maintain muscle mass, strength, and bone density. Plus, two-year follow-up data on…
- Hot Flasher
Sleep Better Tonight + Why Art Might Be Your New Anti-Aging Secret
New research shows cognitive behavioral therapy specifically designed for perimenopause can significantly improve sleep problems. Plus, engaging with arts and…
- Hot Flasher
PCOS Gets a New Name (Finally) + Why Maryland Women Are Making Waves
PCOS is officially being renamed to PMOS (polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome) after a decade-long global consensus process, better reflecting the…
- Hot Flasher
As Many Women Take Testosterone as Men (Plus Your Gut's Role in Menopause)
New research reveals surprising facts about menopause: as many women use testosterone as men, gut bacteria may influence menopause symptoms through the…
- Hot Flasher
The Mystery of Menopausal Flushing: It's Not Always What You Think
This episode explores the difference between hot flashes and other types of flushing during perimenopause, examining how mast cell activation and histamine…
- Hot Flasher
Food Insecurity, Dizzy Spells, and Bone Health: What the Research Shows
This episode explores three important research findings: how food insecurity increases cardiovascular death risk in postmenopausal women, new connections…
- Hot Flasher
Autism, Menopause, and That Supplement for Better Sex After 50
This episode explores new research on how autism and prior mental health conditions uniquely impact menopause symptoms, plus practical diet advice from a…
- Hot Flasher
Illinois Leads, Hollywood Follows, and Why We Skip the Gym
This episode covers new Illinois menopause legislation expanding workplace protections and insurance coverage, changing TV portrayals of menopause moving…
- Hot Flasher
The Paraben Problem, CBT for Hot Flash Sleep, and the Endo Scan Revolution
New research reveals how parabens in everyday products create a "double burden" effect during menopause, especially for women with obesity. Plus, a pilot study…
- Hot Flasher
The Big Three: When Your Brain, Skin, and Sleep All Go Rogue
This episode explores three major menopausal symptoms—skin changes, cognitive issues, and sleep disruption—through recent research and expert interviews. Nykki…
- Hot Flasher
New Hot Flash Drug, Brain Fog Solutions, and Military Menopause Gaps
New research highlights promising developments in menopause treatment and identifies important gaps. A novel hot flash medication shows good results in Chinese…
- Hot Flasher
Delaying Menopause at 35, AI's Organ Age Discovery & Acne That Won't Quit
This episode explores a 35-year-old woman's quest to delay menopause until 60 through experimental treatments, new AI research showing menopause affects…
- Hot Flasher
AI Maps Menopause + Heart Risk + New Hot Flash Drug
New AI research reveals that different organs age at different rates during menopause, with brain, heart, and bone tissue showing the most dramatic changes. A…
- Hot Flasher
FDA Drops HRT Warning + Why TikTok's Pepcid "Cure" Is Dangerous
The FDA removed its black box warning from hormone therapy after 20+ years, while doctors debunk a dangerous TikTok trend claiming antihistamines cure…
- Hot Flasher
The Symptoms That Don't Stop: Endometriosis, Oral Health, and Your Collagen
This episode explores three lesser-known menopause symptoms: persistent endometriosis after periods stop, oral health changes including dry mouth and gum…
- Hot Flasher
Hair Loss, Hot Flash Breakthroughs, and the ADHD Connection
A systematic review shows estrogen therapy may help with menopausal hair loss. A new non-hormonal drug GS1-144 targets hot flash mechanisms directly. And…
- Hot Flasher
What Men Need to Know (Plus: Soy for Your Sex Life?)
This episode explores what partners need to understand about menopause, reviews promising research on soy supplements for sexual function, and discusses…
- Hot Flasher
UTIs, Husky Voices, and Menopause at 16: The Surprising Science
New research reveals how vaginal microbiome disruption and bacterial reservoirs cause recurrent UTIs in postmenopausal women. We also explore how estrogen loss…
- Hot Flasher
Muscle Building, Physical Function, and Anatomy 101: What Science Actually Says
New research challenges common myths about menopause and physical capability. Studies show postmenopausal women can still build muscle effectively, while a…
- Hot Flasher
When Brain Fog Isn't What You Think It Is
A woman's brain fog turned out to have a non-menopause cause, highlighting the importance of proper diagnosis. Plus, surprising research shows women with PCOS…
- Hot Flasher
Your Therapist Might Be Missing the Menopause Connection
New research reveals psychotherapists routinely overlook reproductive health factors like menopause in mental health treatment. Plus encouraging findings on…
- Hot Flasher
When to Work Out, Oral Health After 40, and Menopause Behind Bars
This episode explores timing workouts to your natural body clock for better results, why women over 40 need to update their dental care routine due to hormonal…
- Hot Flasher
The Black Box Warning is Gone (And What That Actually Means for You)
This episode covers the FDA's removal of the black box warning from hormone therapy products in November 2025, examines the unique challenges women face going…
- Hot Flasher
Medical Myths Finally Getting Debunked (About Time)
Scientists finally create detailed nerve mapping of the clitoris thirty years after doing the same for male anatomy. The FDA removes its longstanding boxed…
- Hot Flasher
The Mystery Pain Connection + Heart-Smart Foods + Why Muscle Matters
This episode explores new research connecting menopause to nerve entrapment pain, examines how plant polyphenols can protect heart health during hormonal…
- Hot Flasher
HRT and Eye Health: The Connection Doctors Are Just Starting to Talk About
This episode covers new Finnish research showing a potential link between hormone replacement therapy and glaucoma risk, examines doctors' concerns about the…
- Hot Flasher
Why Your Hangovers Are Worse Now (Plus the Best Menopause Exercise)
This episode explores why hangovers worsen during menopause due to hormonal changes affecting alcohol metabolism, discusses strength training as the top…
- Hot Flasher
Patch Problems, Career Chaos, and the Research We're Missing
This episode covers three current menopause issues: estrogen patch shortages affecting women's access to hormone therapy, the growing conversation about…
- Hot Flasher
Myth-Busting Wednesday: Military Women, Menopause Doulas, and Mental Health
This episode challenges common myths about menopause by examining unique challenges faced by military women, exploring the emerging role of menopause doulas…
- Hot Flasher
The Hidden Senses: How Menopause Messes With Hearing, Balance & Bladder
This episode explores three surprising menopause symptoms: hearing loss, vertigo, and urinary incontinence. New research reveals how these seemingly unrelated…
- Hot Flasher
New Hot Flash Drug Hits NHS + The Menopause Marketing Explosion
This episode covers the NHS approval of fezolinetant, a new non-hormone drug for hot flashes, the concerning surge in menopause product marketing, and…
- Hot Flasher
Heavy Weights, Night Creams, and Smart Rings: Your Weekend Wellness Roundup
Nykki explores practical weekend wellness topics including how heavy weights should actually be for middle-aged women (heavier than most think)…
- Hot Flasher
GLP-1s, HRT, and Why Your Gym Suddenly Has Menopause Classes
This episode explores three trending topics in menopause care: promising research on drug combinations for weight loss in older women, the growing practice of…
- Hot Flasher
When Hot Flashes Aren't Hot Flashes (And Other Menopause Mix-Ups)
This episode debunks common menopause myths and explores new research on weight loss treatments for older women. We also examine a cautionary tale about…
- Hot Flasher
When Kegels Don't Work: Pelvic Floor Truth + Mental Health Blindspot
This episode challenges common menopause advice, revealing why kegels might worsen pelvic floor issues for some women and exploring yoga alternatives. We also…
- Hot Flasher
Estrogen Shortages, Weight Loss Wins, and Early Menopause Science
This episode covers the global estrogen shortage affecting women's access to hormone therapy, new research showing HRT improves weight loss medication…
- Hot Flasher
When Your Brain Plays Hide and Seek: Memory, Migraines & Misdiagnosis
A UK woman's hot flashes turned out to be seizures from brain tumors, Reddit users share alarming memory lapses during perimenopause, and new research reveals…
- Hot Flasher
Patch Shortage, Heart Risk, and the Cancer Question That Won't Go Away
The FDA's removal of black box warnings has triggered an estrogen patch shortage, new research links early menopause to significantly higher heart disease…