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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!

The Hotflash inc Podcast is:
One of the Top 60 Menopause Podcasts
In the top 3% percentile on Listen Notes
#1 on Goodpods’ Top 10 Women’s Health Podcasts list

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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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The Hotflash inc Podcast is one of the Top 60 Menopause Podcasts

Connect with Dr Nicky Keay:
Website: www.nickykeayfitness.com
Instagram: @drnickykeay
X: @drnickykeay
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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