Hot Flash and Sassy
by Holly Wiskamp & Renee Famula
Latest episode
Hot, Hormonal & Finally Getting Answers
Hot, Hormonal & Finally Getting Answers
About this podcast
Hot Flash and Sassy breaks the silence around perimenopause and menopause with humor, honesty, and a whole lot of attitude. This podcast is about understanding your body, advocating for your health, and stepping into midlife informed and empowered.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 25 episodes
- Hot, Hormonal & Finally Getting Answers · 30 min · Season 2 Episode 5In Part 1 with Shannon Capriglione, NP at Premier U, we get real about perimenopause, HRT, progesterone, and the symptoms women are too often told are simply “normal.” Shannon…
- More Hype, Less Hate · 32 min · Season 2 Episode 4Part 2 with Shannon Shores gets real about the power of women supporting women. We talk about lifting each other up, letting go of judgment, owning where we are in life, and why…
- Hot Flashes, Hard Truths & Speaking Up · 31 min · Season 2 Episode 3Shannon Shores joins us for a real conversation about menopause, self-advocacy, and why women deserve to be heard and supported. Because this season of life is hard enough…
- Mister Hot Flash & Sassy · 21 min · Season 2 Episode 2What happens when Holly's husband takes over the podcast chair? This week, Holly's husband Jake joins Renee for a candid conversation about love, patience, communication, and…
- Hot Flashes, Summer Splashes & a Little Pee · 30 min · Season 2 Episode 1After a summer break, Holly and Renee return to kick off Season 2 with stories from their summer adventures, a candid discussion about how hormones showed up along the way, and a…
- HRT: More Tea, Please · 26 min · Season 1 Episode 20The tea keeps flowing. In this episode we are back for part two with HRT nurse Judy Smart, diving into the real symptoms of perimenopause and menopause, and helping make sense of…
- HRT: The Real Tea · 35 min · Season 1 Episode 19Judy Smart has truly been life-changing for both of us. In this episode, we sit down with the HRT nurse who guided us through our hormone journeys, and we finally dig into the…
- Labs Don't Lie · 33 min · Season 1 Episode 18In this episode we talk with a woman named Carrie and she shares how looking for answers to one problem led to an unexpected discovery in her bloodwork and a surprising path to…
- Wait...That's a Symptom · 24 min · Season 1 Episode 17Think perimenopause is just hot flashes and missed periods? Think again. In this episode of Hot Flash & Sassy, we’re diving into the weird and unexpected signs of perimenopause…
- Hormones: The Plot Thickens · 36 min · Season 1 Episode 16In this episode we welcome Suzie Andrews as she shares a different hormone journey and why honoring what feels right for your body matters. A powerful reminder to advocate for…
- HRT: The Backstory · 26 min · Season 1 Episode 15We welcome our second guest, the woman who introduced us to HRT and kicked off our hormone journeys. She shares her personal experience, what led her to hormone therapy, and why…
- Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow? · 24 min · Season 1 Episode 14Hair thinning? Nails breaking for no reason? Yup, hormones are at it again. In this episode we unpack why perimenopause and menopause can wreak havoc on your hair and nails…
- The Hormone Rollercoaster · 30 min · Season 1 Episode 13In this episode, we talk all about menstrual cycles during perimenopause, why periods become unpredictable, what changes are normal, and how hormones drive the chaos. We also…
- HRT: Plot Twist · 34 min · Season 1 Episode 12HRT wasn’t on our bingo card… until it was. In this episode, we talk Hormone Replacement Therapy and bring on our first-ever guest to share her personal HRT journey, the good…
- Breaking Out in Midlife · 29 min · Season 1 Episode 11Adult acne during perimenopause or menopause? You’re not alone. In this episode of Hot Flash & Sassy, we unpack why hormonal shifts can lead to breakouts, sensitivity, and skin…
- High heat. Just... No Spark! · 25 min · Season 1 Episode 10Ever feel like your spark just… powered down? In this episode of Hot Flash & Sassy, we’re talking about desire, where it goes, why it changes, and why you’re not broken. Expect…
- Fog on the Brain · 24 min · Season 1 Episode 9Headaches that won’t quit. Brain fog so thick you forget why you walked into the room. In this episode of Hot Flash and Sassy, we’re breaking down why your head hurts and your…
- You're Still NOT Crazy · 32 min · Season 1 Episode 8Anxiety showing up out of nowhere? Racing thoughts, tight chest, and that constant edge? You’re not broken, it might be perimenopause or menopause. In this episode of Hot Flash &…
- You're Not Crazy · 19 min · Season 1 Episode 7This episode dives into the mental health side of perimenopause and menopause from anxiety and depression to brain fog and emotional overwhelm. We break down how hormonal shifts…
- Menopause Belly · 25 min · Season 1 Episode 6Weight gain during perimenopause and menopause isn’t a failure—it’s biology. We break down why hormonal shifts lead to belly fat, why dieting harder often backfires, and what…
