# 205 SOLO: Emotional Fitness shouldn't take 15 years Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hotflash-inc-podcast-4524774/205-solo-emotional-fitness-shouldn-t-take-15-years Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hotflash-inc-podcast-4524774/205-solo-emotional-fitness-shouldn-t-take-15-years.md Podcast: [The Hotflash inc podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hotflash-inc-podcast-4524774) Published: 2026-04-09T08:15:00+00:00 Episode link: https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/9f4c43dcf7342ab66cc26a8620019172b82eb3dd21ae73b3b4cce6c981f817be/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIxOWZjNTYwOC1jMzc0LTQwYWItYjAxNC0wOTRkNzYxNTY1M2EiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJkYzIyYzM2OS0wMzNhLTQ4NTAtOTE5OC1hZDI5YzNmOGFhMzciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2MGJjZWZjOTMwMmM3ODAwMDNiZDdmNGIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjljZmI5NzA5MjU2NDQ2ZDdlZTA3YzQ4L3NhbGx5LUt6YkpTLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0zX18xNC01OC0yNC5tcDMifQ==.mp3 Audio file: https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/9f4c43dcf7342ab66cc26a8620019172b82eb3dd21ae73b3b4cce6c981f817be/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIxOWZjNTYwOC1jMzc0LTQwYWItYjAxNC0wOTRkNzYxNTY1M2EiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJkYzIyYzM2OS0wMzNhLTQ4NTAtOTE5OC1hZDI5YzNmOGFhMzciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2MGJjZWZjOTMwMmM3ODAwMDNiZDdmNGIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjljZmI5NzA5MjU2NDQ2ZDdlZTA3YzQ4L3NhbGx5LUt6YkpTLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0zX18xNC01OC0yNC5tcDMifQ==.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-hotflash-inc-podcast-4524774/episodes/205-solo-emotional-fitness-shouldn-t-take-15-years Duration seconds: 891 ## Resource Emotional Fitness shouldn’t take 15 years In this solo episode, Ann Marie shares a deeply personal story from her years in breaking news journalism and how unprocessed trauma shaped her internal world well into midlife. She explores why perimenopause can surface long-buried emotional patterns – and why traditional approaches often fall short. This is a conversation about awareness, nervous system reality, and finding a more complete path forward. Highlights The TV character that mirrored my internal reality The moment at a crash scene I’ll never forget- What adrenaline does in trauma – and what happens after The coping patterns I didn’t understand at the time Why I thought something was wrong with me “How long have you been like this?” – the question that shifted everything How perimenopause cracked open deeper self-inquiry The “messy beach” and what hormones reveal Why emotional fitness might be the missing piece 🔥 Need help right now? Grab my free Fix It Fast Perimenopause List for quick, practical non-hormonal relief options, and get on the waitlist for The Hot Truth About Hormone Therapy , a clear + comprehensive guide to understanding the entire landscape of options and empowering you to make your best decision. 🌿 Join us for the Emotional Fitness Retreat Transform Perimenopause into Power Wilson4Q x Hotflash inc Menla Mountain Resort, New York June 4-7 2026 Sign me up! Connect with Hotflash inc TikTok: @hotflashinc.menopause Instagram: @hotflashinc X: @hotflashinc YOUTUBE @hotflashinc Facebook: @hotflashinc Linked in : Ann Marie McQueen Disclaimer This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Always speak with a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your treatment, supplements, or lifestyle. ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-hotflash-inc-podcast-4524774/episodes/205-solo-emotional-fitness-shouldn-t-take-15-years/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hotflash-inc-podcast-4524774/205-solo-emotional-fitness-shouldn-t-take-15-years.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.