{"podcast":{"title":"The FxCK YOU 50s","slug":"the-fxck-you-50s-7195612","podcast_index_feed_id":7195612,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/SOMC4250937561","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/9001ef5c-d08c-11f0-9e67-2fffb6c8fb52/image/1863d1d6c3cc99edbe83ab13f0bc40b7.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Andrea Claire","episode_count":42,"summary":"The FxCK YOU 50s is an unfiltered, unapologetic, and fiercely honest podcast hosted by Andrea Claire, a veteran of the fashion and beauty industry with over 30 years of experience. Designed specifically for women who are \"done with aging gracefully,\" the show dismantles the commercialized myths of midlife and challenges the brands that try to sell \"solutions\" to invented \"problems.\" Andrea moves the conversation far beyond your mother’s \"aging with grace\" tea party. Instead, she creates a space for gritty, real-talk discussions about the realities of being 50+, covering everything from medical gaslighting and career pivots to reclaiming sexual intimacy and navigating the patriarchy. Andrea and her guests aren't just surviving midlife they are rebuilding it in their own image. This show is about total personal sovereignty. If you’re looking for a polite conversation about knitting, keep scrolling. If you’re ready to own your power, pull up a chair, you’re home. The Guest List: Meet the Agitators: Women Who Refuse to Fade Out From a legal titan to a pelvic floor physiotherapist, the guest roster is a masterclass in living out loud: Julie Tyas: A family law powerhouse who gets real a…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-23T02:17:04.086791+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-fxck-you-50s-7195612"},"episode":{"title":"Navigating Menopause and Midlife Authentically with Bridgett Garratt, co-host of Hot Flashes & Cool Topics | Women's Health & Hormones","slug":"navigating-menopause-and-midlife-authentically-with-bridgett-garratt-co-host-of-hot-flashes-cool-topics-women-s-health-hormones","published_at":"2025-10-08T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-fxck-you-50s-7195612/navigating-menopause-and-midlife-authentically-with-bridgett-garratt-co-host-of-hot-flashes-cool-topics-women-s-health-hormones","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-fxck-you-50s-7195612","url":"https://the-fxck-you-50s.cohostpodcasting.com/episodes/navigating-menopause-and-midlife-authentically-with-bridgett-garratt-co-host-of-hot-flashes-cool-topics-women-s-health-hormones","audio_url":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/SOMC7778727781.mp3?updated=1766948764","summary":"Six years ago, Bridgett Garratt and her co-host launched the podcast Hot Flashes & Cool Topics because they were tired of the silence and confusion surrounding midlife and menopause. Now, Bridgett joins Andrea Claire to deliver a no-holds-barred conversation that demands we get real about women's health. In this captivating episode, we dive deep into the journey of authenticity as we navigate this powerful stage of life. Bridgett shares the recurring, often infuriating themes from her show, revealing where the system is failing women. We don't just talk about age bias—we call out the 'Karen' phenomenon and dissect how the success of treatments like adding testosterone to HRT still seems to be stuck in a male-centric paradigm. Connect with The F*CK You 50s: Podcast Website Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Connect with our guests: Hot Flashes Cool Topics website Hot Flashes Cool Topics on Instagram HFCT on YouTube Links & Resources Hemorroid tablets - not medical advice at all but what worked for me! Menopause Society REST Cooling blanket BlanQuil weighted blanket Bevelations by Bevy Smith *Note: some links might make us a wee pittance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices","meta_description":"Six years ago, Bridgett Garratt and her co-host launched the podcast Hot Flashes & Cool Topics because they were tired of the silence and confusion surrou…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3201,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-fxck-you-50s-7195612/episodes/navigating-menopause-and-midlife-authentically-with-bridgett-garratt-co-host-of-hot-flashes-cool-topics-women-s-health-hormones/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-fxck-you-50s-7195612/navigating-menopause-and-midlife-authentically-with-bridgett-garratt-co-host-of-hot-flashes-cool-topics-women-s-health-hormones.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}