Hot Flash and Sassy
Holly Wiskamp & Renee Famula
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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.
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S1E20 HRT: More Tea, Please
The 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 what’s actually…
S1E19 HRT: The Real Tea
Judy 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 real medical side of…
S1E18 Labs Don't Lie
In 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 HRT. It’s a real‑life…
S1E17 Wait...That's a Symptom
Think 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 that no one warned…
Hormones: The Plot Thickens
In 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 yourself and expect…
S1E15 HRT: The Backstory
We 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 this conversation…
S1E14 Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow?
Hair 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, what’s behind the changes,…
S1E13 The Hormone Rollercoaster
In 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 clear up when you’re…
HRT: Plot Twist
HRT 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, the confusing, and the…
S1E11 Breaking Out in Midlife
Adult 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 changes that feel…
High heat. Just... No Spark!
Ever 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 laughs, honesty,…
Fog on the Brain
Headaches 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 brain feels offline…
You're Still NOT Crazy
Anxiety 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 & Sassy, we’re…
S1E7 You're Not Crazy
This 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 affect your mood and…
S1E6 Menopause Belly
Weight 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 actually helps. Real…
I Can’t. I’m Tired
Fatigue isn’t just feeling tired, it’s the bone-deep exhaustion that hits in perimenopause and menopause, even when you’re doing everything “right.” In this episode, we unpack why your energy has…
S1E4 Sleepless & Sassy
Sleep used to be your loyal companion… now it’s ghosting you. In this episode of Hot Flash & Sassy, we unravel why falling asleep, staying asleep, and waking up not drenched feels impossible in…
S1E3 Feeling the Heat
Hot flashes, those sudden surges of heat that leave you fanning yourself and wondering what just happened! In this episode, we break down why they happen, what triggers them, and how to cope without…
S1E2 Peri What?
In this episode of Hot Flash & Sassy, we break down what perimenopause and menopause really mean, no fluff, no confusion, just straight talk. Whether you’re in it, approaching it, or just…
Our Journey
In this very first episode of Hot Flash and Sassy, hosts Holly and Renee kick things off by sharing who they are, how they met, and what led them to start this podcast. From unexpected symptoms and…
