Autoimmune diseases often go undetected, especially in women over 40. In this episode, Dr. Bonnie Feldman and Stephanie Shaw unpack how hormones, stress, genetics, and even your relationships may be impacting your health. Learn how to connect the dots, speak up for your needs, and take a holistic approach to healing.

What You’ll Learn:

1. How to recognize early autoimmune symptoms
2. How hormones and stress influence autoimmune responses
3. Steps to advocate for your health and get real answers

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Dr. Bonnie Feldman is an entrepreneur, health practitioner, researcher, financial analyst, digital health advisor, and autoimmune patient and advocate. Since 2010, Dr. Feldman’s mission has been to integrate digital tech, virtual-first care, and lifestyle interventions with conventional care to improve outcomes for autoimmune patients. She has spent the past decade raising awareness of the largely underserved and growing autoimmune market opportunity for private investment. Her decades of experience as an autoimmune patient – in addition to her 10 grandchildren at high genetic risk for autoimmune disease – has fueled Bonnie’s passion for prevention, earlier diagnosis and improved care for all autoimmune patients.

Dr. Bonnie has built and managed two dental practices and served as an executive with early-stage biotech startups. She also boasts a rich financial background as a Wall Street equity research analyst, strategic advisor and investment consultant.

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In this episode of Hello Hot Flash, host Stephanie Shaw sits down with nutrition expert Dawn Navaratnasingam to break down what midlife women really need to know about food, without the noise, confusion, or overwhelm.

As hormones shift during midlife, everything from your energy levels to your digestion can start to feel… different. What worked for your body five or ten years ago may no longer serve you now. That’s why understanding your nutritional needs in this new season of life is key—not just for weight or appearance, but for your overall health, strength, and vitality.

Together, they dive into:

• Why protein is essential—not just for muscle maintenance, but for hormone production, stable moods, and bone health
• How plant-based diets can fully support your nutritional needs—and how to combine foods to ensure you're getting complete proteins
• The Power Plate Formula—a simple, visual approach to meal planning that helps you support brain, heart, and hormonal health with every bite

If you're tired of feeling fatigued, moody, or unsure of how to fuel your body now that you're in your 40s or 50s, this episode offers science-backed tips and realistic strategies that meet you where you are.

Menopause can feel like the end of something—but what if it's really the beginning of a new way to live, think, and grow? In this episode of Hello Hot Flash, we explore how women can embrace midlife as a time of authenticity, transformation, and deep self-care. We talk about how to navigate menopause with accurate education, where to find trusted resources, and how to shift your mindset so you don’t just cope—you thrive.

1. How to access accurate, empowering menopause education (and why that matters)
2. The mindset shift that helps midlife women unlock personal growth and energy
3. Why menopause isn’t a reason to quit your job—but a reason to redefine your role

As a nutritionist and women’s health coach, Annie founded VEEV Health & Wellness to support the needs of smart and successful women at midlife, giving them the confidence to do what they want to do, with the energy that they need. An endurance athlete with 12 marathons and 3 Ironman® triathlons under her belt, Annie lives what she preaches.

A prior 25+ year career as a brand consultant working with executives of Fortune 500 companies gave her a solid background to serve the wellness needs of those living busy lives.

She is a regular speaker to the media, corporations, and lifestyle organizations on various topics of health.

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Menopause is a natural part of life, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. I’ve experienced the exhaustion, the thinning hair, the mood swings—and the confusion that comes when you feel like your body is changing faster than you can keep up.

In this episode, I’m sharing my personal journey with menopause and the lessons I’ve learned along the way—especially when it comes to mental health. For too long, I thought what I was feeling was “just part of getting older” or that I simply needed to push through. I now know how important it is to recognize these symptoms for what they are, and to get real support—mentally, physically, and emotionally.

We’ll talk about why it’s essential to advocate for yourself with healthcare providers, explore holistic approaches that have helped me feel more grounded, and why celebrating small daily wins can make a big difference.

If you’re navigating perimenopause or menopause and wondering if what you’re feeling is normal—you’re not alone. Let’s talk about what it means to care for yourself in this season of life, with compassion and clarity.

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If you’ve tried every diet and still feel stuck, this episode is for you. Stephanie breaks down the 7 most common midlife weight loss mistakes — and what to do instead. These insights will help you build a sustainable, enjoyable routine that actually supports your metabolism.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why “all-or-nothing” thinking sets you up to fail
• How ditching entire food groups can sabotage your hormones
• The smarter way to plan meals (and still keep it spicy)

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In this episode of Hello Hot Flash, I sit down with Leslie Gordon Christie, a renowned mindset and personal development coach, and founder of Buff Nation: 40+ and Fabulous. Leslie is on a mission to help women over 40 break free from limiting beliefs, reclaim their energy, and step into the strongest version of themselves—mentally, emotionally, and physically.

We explore how subconscious beliefs can quietly hold you back in your health, relationships, and especially your career—and how a mindset shift can be the key to thriving in midlife.

• How limiting beliefs silently sabotage your health and career

• The connection between mindset, menopause, and motivation

• A 5-step process to reprogram your thinking and reclaim your confidence

• Practical techniques like visualization, affirmations, and daily gratitude

• Why focusing on what you want to create is more powerful than what you want to fix

Leslie Gordon Christie is a mindset and personal development coach who helps professional women shift their thinking to step into their best selves. She is the creator of BUFFnation (Beautiful, Unique, Fearless, Females), an online community empowering women 40+ through personal development, fitness, and nutrition.

With over two decades of experience in health, wellness, and personal development, Leslie is a Certified Proctor Gallagher Consultant, Culinary Nutrition Specialist, and certified personal trainer. Her coaching dives deep into core beliefs, helping clients reframe perspectives, build resilience, and achieve personal and professional growth.

Before launching her business, Leslie was a CTV anchor and reporter, associate editor at *Oxygen* magazine, and a freelance health journalist. Originally from Providence, Rhode Island, she grew up in Thunder Bay, Ontario, and holds a degree from Carleton University. She lives in Conestogo, Ontario, with her husband, Kyle, their two sons, Carter and Allister, and their Labradoodle, Ace.

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Is hair loss during menopause just something we have to accept? Absolutely not. In this candid solo episode, host Stephanie Shaw, certified nutrition coach and menopause advocate, debunks the myth that hair thinning is just a cosmetic issue or “normal aging.”

Stephanie shares her personal hair loss journey and what helped her regrow confidence—and her hairline. You’ll learn the hormonal causes behind menopause-related hair loss, key nutritional gaps that may be contributing, and what labs to request to get real answers. If you're seeing more hair in your brush or noticing your parts are getting wider, this episode will help you understand the why and take next steps.

• Why hair loss is a health signal, not just a beauty issue

• How hormonal shifts—especially estrogen and testosterone—affect your hair

• Medical solutions

• Holistic strategies

• What type of specialist to see first

• The three lab tests to request from your doctor

• A powerful question to ask if your hair loss is being dismissed

In this episode of Hello Hot Flash, we’re diving into the science and strategy behind clearing the mental fog that hits hard during midlife. You’ll learn how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and nutritional shifts can dramatically improve memory, focus, and mental energy—especially when your hormones are changing.

What You’ll Learn:

• The neuroscience of brain fog—and why it’s not “just stress.”
• How CBT techniques can rewire your brain and sharpen your thinking.
• Why nutrition is the missing link for many women struggling with concentration and clarity.

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