HOT FLASHES & COOL TOPICS
356 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 132 ratingsA podcast for women in midlife and beyond. We talk about everything to do with this time of life from relationships and careers, health and wellness to celebrity interviews with Patricia Heaton, Carla Hall, Gretchen Carlson and more. New episode every Wednesday.
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Episodes
EPISODE 5: SKIN CARE OVER 40- A ROUTINE OR AN OBSESSION?
October 18, 2019 13:07 - 50 minutes - 70 MBIn Episode 5, we talk about our own personal skin care as well as other 40/50/60 year olds and beyond routines. We will list many of the products Dermatologists recommend and how to best use them. Our morning and evening routines may differ but we include products that can easily be found over the counter as well as more exclusive brands. Skin changes every decade so make sure your products do too. Show notes will include links to all the products and any resources we referenced. Please...
EPISODE 4- LIFE BEFORE THE INTERNET
October 09, 2019 13:15 - 45 minutes - 62.1 MBIn this episode, we reminisce about life before the internet, discussing topics such as the loss of personal conversation, letter writing and the joy of simplicity. We answer some listener's questions about internet sharing of personal information and the dark web. We also talk of the benefits of the World Wide Web and Facebook, being able to connect with family and friends and the instant gratification from information and research. What will the future be like for the next generation of...
EPISODE 3: SLEEP - FRIEND OR FOE
September 28, 2019 22:07 - 40 minutes - 56 MBHow have your sleep patterns changed over the years? Do you drift right to sleep and wake up several times or do you find it hard to fall asleep at all? We discuss how sleep can be a friend or foe depending on your stage of life and stress. Factors like perimenopause and menopause can wreak havoc on your sleep and may cause night sweats, insomnia and the need to invest in more pajamas! We offer suggestions that might offer some relief, and we look for humor in the heat! Useful Resource...
EPISODE 2: THE INVISIBLE WOMAN SYNDROME
September 23, 2019 17:13 - 43 minutes - 59.6 MBWelcome Back! Is it true that we become invisible as we age? We will discuss The Invisible Woman Syndrome, our personal experiences with it and how some believe it is a gift and not a burden. We will offer up suggestions to make you feel more involved in the world and more engaged in your life. Articles referenced: The Invisible (Older) Woman by Jeanie Ralston An Enchanted Rant by the Invisible Middle Age Woman by Janet Livingstone Does Getting Older Mean You No Longer Matter? by D...
EPISODE 1: INTRODUCTION
September 16, 2019 17:00 - 20 minutes - 28.1 MBWelcome to our Podcast! We are excited to begin talking with you about topics and issues involving women of a "certain age". We do not claim to be experts, but we do know what it is like to be in this age range and what begins happening to your body, your mind and the world around you. On this first episode, we will tell you a little about ourselves and why we decided to start this podcast. We also want to hear from you! Our next episode will be on The Invisible Woman Syndrome, please ...
TRAILER
September 09, 2019 10:00 - 2 minutes - 3.22 MBA funny podcast about the good, the bad and the freedom we earn at a certain age. If you have survived the foundational years of raising children or building a career but not quite ready for retirement (and some who are), then listen and subscribe to Hot Flashes & Cool Topics.