{"podcast":{"title":"The Hotflash inc podcast","slug":"the-hotflash-inc-podcast-4524774","podcast_index_feed_id":4524774,"rss_url":"https://api.riverside.fm/hosting/8jHhQVGp.rss","website_url":"https://api.riverside.fm/hosting/8jHhQVGp.rss","image_url":"https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/dc22c369-033a-4850-9198-ad29c3f8aa37/3uny1wjk8b0h4k33a33zi2uucenx.jpg","author":"Hotflash inc","episode_count":211,"summary":"Hotflash inc is an evidence, expert and human-experience driven podcast looking for the true truth in perimenopause, menopause and beyond. In more than 200 episodes menopause and midlife journalist and host Ann Marie McQueen has spoken to a wide range of experts from around the globe, including practitioners, activists, researchers, doctors and industry leaders about this perplexing transition we still know too little about. She’s talked about her own frustrations and personal experiences. And she has connected with a perimenoposse of powerful women in the midst of a perplexing transition. As of March 2026, Hotflash inc Podcast is number 1 on GoodPods in Women's Health Podcasts. It is amongst the top 3% percentile on Listen Notes and in the Top 60 Menopause podcasts on Feedspot. *Last updated January 2026","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hotflash-inc-podcast-4524774"},"episode":{"title":"205 SOLO: Emotional Fitness shouldn't take 15 years","slug":"205-solo-emotional-fitness-shouldn-t-take-15-years","published_at":"2026-04-09T08:15:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hotflash-inc-podcast-4524774/205-solo-emotional-fitness-shouldn-t-take-15-years","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hotflash-inc-podcast-4524774","url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/9f4c43dcf7342ab66cc26a8620019172b82eb3dd21ae73b3b4cce6c981f817be/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIxOWZjNTYwOC1jMzc0LTQwYWItYjAxNC0wOTRkNzYxNTY1M2EiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJkYzIyYzM2OS0wMzNhLTQ4NTAtOTE5OC1hZDI5YzNmOGFhMzciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2MGJjZWZjOTMwMmM3ODAwMDNiZDdmNGIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjljZmI5NzA5MjU2NDQ2ZDdlZTA3YzQ4L3NhbGx5LUt6YkpTLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0zX18xNC01OC0yNC5tcDMifQ==.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/9f4c43dcf7342ab66cc26a8620019172b82eb3dd21ae73b3b4cce6c981f817be/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIxOWZjNTYwOC1jMzc0LTQwYWItYjAxNC0wOTRkNzYxNTY1M2EiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJkYzIyYzM2OS0wMzNhLTQ4NTAtOTE5OC1hZDI5YzNmOGFhMzciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2MGJjZWZjOTMwMmM3ODAwMDNiZDdmNGIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjljZmI5NzA5MjU2NDQ2ZDdlZTA3YzQ4L3NhbGx5LUt6YkpTLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0zX18xNC01OC0yNC5tcDMifQ==.mp3","summary":"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. 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