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In this solo episode of the Hotflash inc podcast, host Ann Marie McQueen kicks things off by responding to a listener question about whether she's mega-dosing estrogen, breaking down how to check your prescription and what guidelines to follow. Then, she reflects on her recent experience giving a keynote speech at Arab Health – navigating imposter syndrome, unexpected encouragement, and how she bounced back from her "no one would help the little hen" moment.

Ann Marie also dives into:

• How she’s declaring January 29 as Hotflash Inc's official fresh start.
• The ongoing debate over hormone therapy and the pushback she gets from doctors.
• Why she's cutting out sugar (again) and the surprising effect it has on her pain levels.
• The challenges of standing up for herself, saying no, and asking for what she deserves.
• What happens when you think someone is hating your talk... and they turn out to be your biggest fan.
• Why she refuses to endorse fitness programs that don’t align with how she – and most women – wants to train.

Plus, a shoutout to stay tuned for Hotflash inc Podcast guest Steph Ziev’s upcoming TEDx talk, a reminder to be the CEO of your own health, and an open invitation to text her – if she can ever figure out how to reply!

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In this episode of the Hotflash inc Podcast, Ann Marie McQueen speaks with Dr Nicky Keay, a medical doctor specializing in exercise endocrinology. With a career dedicated to understanding how lifestyle, nutrition, and movement impact hormones, Dr Keay brings a unique perspective to perimenopause, menopause, and female hormone health.

Dr Keay is the author of Hormones, Health, and Human Potential and editor of the anthology Myths of Menopause. She also serves as an Honorary Clinical Lecturer at University College London and is a medical advisor to the Scottish Ballet.

Highlights include:
- The "hormone orchestra" analogy and why balancing all hormones – not just estrogen – is key to long-term health.
- Why perimenopause is like The Odyssey, filled with challenges but also opportunities for growth.
- The myths of menopause, including how social media sirens influence women’s decisions. (She explains)
- How exercise, nutrition, and sleep impact hormonal balance during perimenopause and menopause.

Key highlights from this episode:
- Understanding the hormonal orchestra – and why balance is key.
- How perimenopause is like the teenage years – but in reverse.
- Why mindset matters – your thoughts can literally impact your hormone levels.
- The best exercise approaches for hormonal health at different life stages.
- The truth about testosterone – who really needs it?
- Why HRT should be personalized – and the problem with "one-size-fits-all" hormone prescriptions.
- The progesterone debate – why it’s necessary even after a hysterectomy.

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Website: www.nickykeayfitness.com
Instagram: @drnickykeay
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Books: Hormones, Health, and Human Potential and Myths of Menopause (Editor)

"Your hormones aren’t your enemy – they are your greatest tool for health and vitality. Learn to harness them, not fear them." Dr Nicky Keay

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In this episode of the Hotflash inc Podcast, host Ann Marie McQueen
speaks with Dr Jerilynn Prior, a professor of Endocrinology and Metabolism at the University of British Columbia and the head of the Centre for Menstrual Cycle and Ovulation Research (CeMCOR). For over 40 years, Dr. Prior has been a trailblazer in understanding women’s hormones, championing the crucial role of progesterone alongside estrogen in women’s health.

We dive into:

• Why obstetrics and gynecology might not be the best specialties for addressing women’s hormonal health
• The persistent misconception of estrogen as “the women’s hormone” and why it’s wrong to label anyone as “estrogen deficient.”
• How progesterone is essential in balancing estrogen’s effects, protecting our bodies, and supporting overall health.
• The dangers of conflating bioidentical progesterone with synthetic progestins.
• Why ovulation is critical for lifelong health and how the birth control pill can impact young women’s peak bone mass.
• Her research findings on progesterone as an effective treatment for perimenopausal symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, and heavy flow.

Dr. Prior also sheds light on the challenges researchers face in advancing women's health due to systemic biases in funding and publishing. She shares her hopes for the future and emphasizes the need for a paradigm shift in how we approach women’s reproductive health.

Special thanks to Dr. Prior for her invaluable contributions to women’s health and her unwavering dedication to advancing our understanding of hormones, ovulation, and the menopause transition.

To engage with CeMCOR:

• CeMCOR (Centre for Menstrual Cycle and Ovulation Research)
  • Website: www.cemcor.ubc.ca
  • Facebook: CeMCOR Facebook Page
  • X: @CeMCOR
  • Instagram: @cemcor_research
  • YouTube: CeMCOR Channel

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In this episode of the Hotflash inc podcast, host Ann Marie McQueen is joined by naturopathic doctor and women’s health expert, Lara Briden. With decades of clinical experience, she is the author of three books: Period Repair Manual, Hormone Repair Manual, and her newest release, Metabolism Repair for Women. Lara’s work focuses on empowering women with evidence-based knowledge to navigate their hormonal health, including through perimenopause and menopause. Together, they unravel the intricate world of estrogen, its role in women’s lives and how it connects to the challenges and opportunities of midlife health. From estrogen metabolism to hormone therapy myths and best practices, Lara provides actionable insights and science-backed advice to empower women on their health journeys.

Key topics:

Why estrogen is both celebrated and misunderstood.

The evolution of hormone therapy and what’s changed since the Women’s Health Initiative.

How progesterone fits into the midlife health equation.

The relationship between estrogen metabolism, gut health, and lifestyle factors like diet and alcohol.

Lara’s perspective on a renewed need to find balance in modern hormone therapies

Explainer:

1. Dr Ray Peat, who passed away in 2022, was an American biologist and researcher, and he believed metabolism was a foundation of health – helping to spawn the pro-metabolic movement. He was a progesterone researcher who believed estrogen is an inflammatory stress hormone that causes more health problems than it helps.
2. The term we spoke about where you feel you need more and more of something that is actually making you feel worse is tachyphylaxis, and it's something that the British Menopause Society issued a warning about in 2023.
3. When Lara mentions a “four-fold” increase in dementia risks, she is referring to studies associated with heavy, long-term use. Other studies have found lower risks. If you are concerned about whether the medication you are taking is anti-cholinergic, and by how much, check out the Anticholinergic Burden Calculator.

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• Website: larabriden.com
• Instagram: @larabriden
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Andrea Donsky is a holistic nutritionist, TikTok star and co-founder of Morphus, a company devoted to supporting women through menopause with research, community and a range of supplements. She is also an avid data collector and has published her findings on symptoms, sleep, anxiety and doctor’s visits in Menopause, the journal of the Menopause Society.

She is here to talk all about how there are actually 103 menopause symptoms, as well as data on sleep, anxiety and doctor’s visits – and some preliminary research on menopause at work.

The conversation also touches upon the need for better education and awareness among healthcare providers and the importance of community support for women undergoing these changes.

Journey into menopause research
Survey findings and community insights
Doctor visits and healthcare challenges
Sleep and anxiety issues
Workplace challenges during menopause
Phantom smells and all the other symptoms

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In this episode of Hotflash inc host and journalist Ann Marie McQueen talks to EJ Kim and Marina Pen, founders of Nnabi, one of the few companies exclusively focused on perimenopause. EJ and Marina share their personal journeys through perimenopause and the challenges they faced that inspired them to create Nnabi.

Nnabi's mission is to educate and support women navigating the complexities of perimenopause, and they’ve launched two innovative supplements aimed at enhancing overall well-being during this transformative life stage. These supplements are crafted with carefully selected, clinically tested ingredients to address key areas of health impacted by hormonal fluctuations, including mood, energy, digestion, and stress management.

Highlights:

• EJ and Marina's personal experiences with perimenopause and the struggles they faced.
• The lack of resources and awareness about perimenopause when they started Nnabi.
• The science and philosophy behind Nnabi's flagship products, such as the Peri Essential 5 supplement, formulated to provide holistic support for women.
• Insights on the importance of community, education, and empowerment for women in perimenopause.
• How Nnabi is addressing perimenopause as its own stage, separate from menopause, to provide tailored solutions.
• The broader conversation about hormonal health, the role of supplements, and the ongoing need for research in this field.

Key Takeaways:

• Perimenopause can affect every aspect of life, and understanding symptoms is a crucial first step.
• Education and holistic support can help women navigate this life stage with confidence and clarity.
• Supplements like Nnabi’s Peri Essential 5 are designed to complement other strategies, such as lifestyle changes, and even hormone therapy.

Guest Links:

• Learn more about Nnabi and their products: NnabiLife.com
• Follow Nnabi on Social Media:
  • Instagram: @nnabilife
  • Facebook: Nnabi Life
  • Twitter: @nnabilife
  • LinkedIn: Nnabi

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Kitty Blomfield is a powerful voice in helping women navigate all the BS around food and movement and get their metabolism back. She is co-founder of the comprehensive fitness and nutrition program Nustrength, with her husband Craig, where she helps women get out of the never-ending cycle and get the bodies and minds they want – many of them in perimenopause. She’s also co-founder of Saturee, a skin-care and supplement company.

In this podcast, Kitty shares her journey from struggling with restrictive diets and stress-induced health issues to discovering the benefits of metabolic health and strength training, inspired by the work of Dr. Ray Peat. Their discussion delves into the importance of consuming nutrient-dense foods, like liver and oysters, the power of proper strength training, and the transformational impact of addressing emotional health. She gives practical advice on starting simple exercise routines, the significance of nourishing the body, and the positive changes that embracing a realistic, long-term approach to health can bring.

Highlights:

Going from diet struggles to discovering metabolic health

The transformative power of nutrition (and why you might not need to eat all the nuts, seeds and vegetables you think you do)

Understanding metabolic health and hormones

Why you need to address emotional wellbeing and personal growth

Dr Ray Peat, progesterone, and an alternative view of estrogen

Where hormone therapy fits into the conversation

Empowerment of strength training

Focusing on incremental progress

Introduction to Nustrength

The power of liver and oysters

The Impact of Polyunsaturated Fats

Her experience on Survivor Australia

Why you might need a relationship renovation

Where to find Kitty:

Instagram: @KittyBlomfield

Website: NuStrength, Saturee

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It's the perfect podcast for a brand-new year. Aren't you tired of abandoning yourself choose things that make other people happy?

Ann Marie McQueen, journalist and host of the Hotflash inc podcast, is joined by Stef Ziev, a New York-based executive life coach. Ziev draws from her extensive career in the entertainment industry and her background in psychology to help individuals regain control over their choices and lives.

Connect with Stef Ziev:

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