Hello, Hot Flash: Christian Menopause, Weight Loss, Hormones & Midlife Health
If you're a Christian woman navigating perimenopause or menopause — and you're exhausted, gaining weight, not sleeping, and not getting real answers from your doctor — you found the right place.
Hello, Hot Flash is a faith-informed, science-based menopause podcast hosted by Stephanie Shaw — a menopause advocate who saw 18 doctors, visited two world-renowned medical facilities, and spent $20,000 out of pocket before finally finding relief. She built this show so you don't have to go through what she did.
Each week, Stephanie talks with gynecologists, menopause specialists, hormone experts, functional medicine doctors, nutritionists, and real women who've been there — breaking down the most-searched menopause topics in plain language:
Menopause weight loss and belly fat · hot flashes and night sweats · sleep problems and 3AM wake-ups · HRT vs. BHRT vs. natural remedies · hormone health and estrogen · testosterone and libido · brain fog and focus · anxiety and depression · insulin resistance and metabolism after 40 · sugar cravings · heart health and bone density · hair loss, joint pain, and heart palpitations · vaginal dryness · irregular periods and frozen shoulder
Women who listen to Hello, Hot Flash get real answers to the questions that keep them up at night — and the faith to trust that God designed this body and this season with purpose:
- HRT vs. Bioidentical HRT vs. natural remedies — what's actually right for you?
- How to balance your hormones naturally and effectively.
- What really works for hot flashes and night sweats.
- How to sleep all night and finally beat insomnia.
- How to lose weight and keep it off after 40.
- How to reduce brain fog and sharpen your focus so you can show up fully — at work, at home, and in your calling.
- How menopause affects your sex drive and your relationships — and how Jesus meets you even there.
- The best foods and supplements for midlife health.
- How much protein you need, how much water you should drink, and what your body is actually asking for.
- How menopause impacts your bones, your heart, and your long-term health — and why the Holy Spirit is as much a part of your healing as any hormone panel.
This is a show where your faith and your health belong in the same conversation. Hello, Hot Flash is ranked in the Top 3% of Podcasts Worldwide (Listen Notes) and named one of Feedspot's Top 25 Best Menopause Podcasts of 2025.
Real questions. Real answers. No dismissals.
Subscribe now and join women around the world who are taking back this season — with clarity, confidence, and faith.
Show notes, resources, and bonuses at https://hellohotflash.com
If this show has helped you, please leave a review — no woman should have to navigate menopause alone.
Episodes
Episodes
Jan 6, 2021
Jan 6, 2021
30 min
In This Episode
Before I ended the conversation with Stacie, I have to admit I cried. Not because I felt sorry for her – it was because, at that very moment, I felt selfish. Her words made me take an introspective look at the way I view and react to things in my personal life.
While you’ll hear how she’s handles a life-altering car accident, PTSD, epilepsy and cerebral palsy – you’ll understand why she is such a powerful writer and speaker.
When I asked her to tell me about the SWITCH in her life she said it was the car accident and shared with me how grateful the accident has made her.
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Stacie Kiselman is a professional freelance writer and author. She started her business right after graduating college when she was diagnosed with Epilepsy following a car accident.
After years of endlessly battling this chronic illness, Stacie suffered from PTSD. Her way of coping was writing. She started journaling 12 years of her life from a third party perspective. What started out as a little project meant for Stacie’s recovery turned into a book; a book that will help others who might be struggling in the same or similar situations.
Stacie aims to educate and end the stigma around invisible illnesses, specifically chronic illnesses and mental illnesses. She wants you to know that life is more than just a disability.
There’s so much more to live for. Stacie’s upcoming memoir, 12 YEARS A WOMAN: MY JOURNEY TO HAPPINESS, will be released in November 2020.
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Dec 17, 2020
Dec 17, 2020
29 min
In This Episode
Holistic health strategist, Toye Penny, walks us through her 8-step Love You More Method and teaches us why we need both a primary and secondary food source.
At the age of 16 Toye became a teen mom and by the age of 27 she owned her own successful high-end spa. Now she’s helping women discover their purpose and live their dreams by getting them to recognize the importance of self care.
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Toye says, “Today, I am a woman who loves who she is becoming, a wife to a native of the Caribbean who is a vegetarian and has 6 Master's Degrees (YES Girl,...6!), A Mom to Three AMAZING daughters, the creator of The Love You More Method™, an Author, a Ninja Foodi expert, a Lab Practitioner & a Certified Holistic Health Strategist.”
You can learn more about Toye and The Love You More Method by visiting her website toyepenny.com.
Toye is offering a free CEO Mom Survival Guide Checklist: 8 Ways To Re-Define Your Priorities of Health As A Successful CEO Mom.
About The Switch
The Switch is brought to you by the health & wellness company, Leigh & Ollie. Check out Leigh & Ollie on Facebook, Instagram, and our website.
Dec 17, 2020
Dec 17, 2020
27 min
In This Episode
Have you been told you are bossy or direct? Do you know that in order to be a leader you have to act as a boss and be direct? Today’s guest, Kelley McLean of KLM Business Solutions, talks to us about how she helps her clients change the narrative by showing them what a potentially hurtful word really means about you and your character.
Kelley also dives into how she transferred her business skills into skills that she uses to manage a busy family - all while managing a healthcare crisis.
Learn More About Our Guest
Kelley McLean is a Growth Strategist and Founder of KLM Business Solutions. You can find Kelley on Instagram and Facebook.
About The Switch
The Switch is brought to you by the health & wellness company, Leigh & Ollie. Check out Leigh & Ollie on Facebook, Instagram, and our website.
Dec 10, 2020
Dec 10, 2020
29 min
In This Episode
Acupuncturist Jillian Rifkind teaches us the importance of enabling the body to unwind and relax itself.
We discuss this precious gift we have, our bodies, and how it speaks to us, if we decide to listen.
For years I had sciatic pain, and periodic “tennis elbow”, Jillian teaches us what cues like these can tell us about what is really going on, so we can stop treating isolated problems and treat the whole body.
This information is AMAZING and life changing!
About Our Guest
Jillian is an acupuncturist and bodyworker living on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington state. She specializes in helping sensitive people overcome past trauma so that they can reconnect with their joy.
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Dec 10, 2020
Dec 10, 2020
21 min
In This Episode
Dr. Terri Levine tells us that 2020 and 2021 are the best years to become an entrepreneur. She will walk you through an exercise that will help you learn how to have the lifestyle you want and the freedom you deserve.
About Our Guest
Terri Levine, @MentorTerri , is the founder of Heart-repreneur® and is a business and executive coaching expert. She assists businesses worldwide with business growth, sales, and marketing. She has more than 40 years of business experience, encompassing work with more than 5,000 business owners and entrepreneurs in a variety of industries. She is also a bestselling author of dozens of books, has her own radio and TV show and is also a keynote speaker. Terri has a passion for helping businesses to grow with her own personal experience gained while building multiple successful businesses from the ground up. Terri has created the Heart-repreneur® cause teaching business owners to do business heart-to-heart. Terri conducts training seminars, programs and courses to help people develop business coaching skills. Through her processes, she loves helping entrepreneurs become more profitable and increase their bottom line. She is passionate about speaking to business owners about what tactics they can do to skyrocket their business.
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Dec 3, 2020
Dec 3, 2020
36 min
In This Episode
Lisa Brumm, My Financial Girlfriend, @myfinancialgf, has five key words her company lives by: financial, girlfriend, approachable, empowerment and purposeful. On today’s episode we dig into the word purposeful. Lisa teaches us how to create a home for every dollar, so we have the money to spend when it comes time to make those big purchases.
Lisa and I also delved into a conversation just for you female entrepreneurs. We talk about women recognizing their worth and charging for it.
What was Lisa’s Switch? She decided to present more of herself and discovered she has a powerful message to share. You’ll hear some of that message on today’s episode.
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Lisa Brumm has been recognized by US News and Money for the 4th year in a row since 2015, as one of Portland’s Top 100 Advisors.
She is one of CBS Affiliate on KOIN News TV'S Women Crush Wednesday community leaders and is often seen on an ABC affiliate in Portland on AMNW morning talk show speaking about Women & Money in real life approachable terms.
Lisa’s career began in banking and transformed into financial planning with a passion for education & empowerment; especially for women. While the topic of money in the US is often an uncomfortable and full of money shaming, Lisa adamantly and on purpose built her company to not charge any out of pocket fees for their time ...or for planning strategies.
She prides herself on sparking your financial curiosity!! Transforming Money into a "Girlfriend" chat and not one that scares you from sleepless nights, Lisa & her team of Financial girlfriends understand the world of finance and translates it into simple terms, strategies and techniques that allow you to not only live your life now, but plan for the life you want to live on your terms.
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Nov 19, 2020
Nov 19, 2020
37 min
In This Episode
When I sat down to script out my questions I immediately thought, “this woman does way more than public speaking, she builds confidence.” And I was right.
You’ll hear how Megan Hamilton of UBU Skills went from teaching people how to project their voice in an open room, to helping them have the confidence to do things even they could have never imagined.
Megan tells us to shut down the shame and helps us discover the power of the spoken word.
And make sure you stick around to learn her step-by-step process that will help you step into your power.
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Megan Hamilton is a speaking, visibility and confidence coach for women. She uses her classical theatre training and 25+ years of performance to build a step by step speaking system that not only allows you to deliver incredible speeches, but also provides you with a framework to have difficult conversations, build your confidence and increase your visibility.
You can find Megan on Facebook and Instagram.
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About The Switch
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Nov 12, 2020
Nov 12, 2020
28 min
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In This Episode
Lynn Power has spent over 30 years in advertising, where she’s worked with high-end brands with household names, like Clinique and Loréal; so, when she decided to leave corporate America to start a hair care line she knew what knowledge to bring and what old habits to leave behind.
Tune in as Lynn advises us on how to make sure you have a product the customer wants, and how to take that product or service and build a solid brand story. And she teaches us why empathetic leadership is the only way to lead.
I was excited to learn the MASAMI brand is doing more than taking – they are giving. The main ingredient in their hair care line, Mekabu, comes from Japan; actually the region in Japan that was hit hardest by the 2011 Tsunami. Hear what Lynn and her partner are doing to rebuild that area – all while keeping our hair on point!
Enjoy 20% off your MASAMI order with the code: SWITCH
Learn More About Our Guest
Lynn Power is a 30 year advertising executive, formerly the CEO of J. Walter Thompson NY, turned entrepreneur. She just launched MASAMI, clean premium haircare, in February. Lynn love building high performing teams and helping women find their voices.
About MASAMI
@lovemasamihair
@lynnpowered
https://LoveMasami.com
About The Switch
Facebook Page Link: www.facebook.com/groups/leighandolliecoaching/
Mind Body Business Method Link: www.leighandollie.com/coach
Check Out Our Other Podcasts LINK: https://TheSwitchPodcastWithStephanieShaw.Podbean.Com
Publish Date: November 12, 2020
Summary
Hear how a 30-year advertising executive, and co-owner of MASAMI, Lynn Power, teaches us to lead with empathy so you can make sure you have a team that understands the mission and can help you go the distance.
You’ll also discover how a MASAMI, hair care company, is helping with rebuilding parts of Japan that were devastated by the 2011 Tsunami.
Hello, Hot Flash
A weekly interview-style podcast that is helping midlife women navigate wellness, relationships, and business. Learn from the experts how to control hot flashes, sleep better, increase your libido, and tackle anything midlife may throw at you.