In this episode of the Health Upgrade podcast, we dive into the world of wearable health devices and their potential to revolutionize personal wellness. We explore critical metrics like heart rate variability (HRV) and continuous glucose monitoring, highlighting how these tools help us better understand the autonomic nervous system and metabolic health.
We also discuss…
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In this fascinating episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast, we explore the often-overlooked glymphatic system, revealing its crucial role in maintaining brain health. We break down how this system functions like a personal detox mechanism for the brain, focusing on how it works mainly during the deep, slow-wave sleep stages to clear out metabolic waste…
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This is a replay of Episode 129, originally aired on 16 November 2024.
In this solo episode, Hotflash inc podcast host and founder Ann Marie McQueen writes down all the questions she has about hormone therapy (and what we hear about hormone therapy).
This is a long time coming: she's been…
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In this episode of the Hotflash inc Podcast, GenX journalist Ann Marie McQueen sits down with Dr Deena Emera, an evolutionary geneticist, senior scientist at the Buck Institute’s Buck Center for Healthy Aging in Women, and author of A Brief History of the Female Body: An Evolutionary Look at How and…
In this episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast we dive deep into understanding chronic pain with our special guest Dr. Asare Christian. The episode explores foundational pillars necessary for good health, emphasizing the role of the central nervous system and the biopsychosocial model in interpreting and managing pain. We discuss how emotions, trauma, and stress…
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In this episode of the Hotflash inc Podcast, host Ann Marie McQueen sits down with fellow journalist and midlife advocate, Tamsen Fadal. A veteran Emmy Award-winning news anchor, Tamsen has transformed her career into a powerful force for women in midlife. From creating the groundbreaking PBS documentary The M Factor: Shredding…
In this episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast, our guest, Nayan Patel, dives into the world of glutathione, a master antioxidant crucial for our health. Nayan shares his journey from being a pharmacist to becoming an expert in glutathione, highlighting the challenges and breakthroughs he faced in developing a new delivery method that effectively maintains…
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Jessica Barac is a registered nutritionist, personal trainer, and the founder of What The Menopause, a women's health platform of over 950,000 women globally.
After struggling with perimenopause in her late 30s and receiving little support from traditional healthcare, Jessica made it her mission to crack the perimenopause code and regain…
In this episode of the Health Upgrade podcast, we delve into the fascinating intersection of psychology and physiology through the lens of polyvagal theory. We explore how the vagus nerve influences our emotional and physical well-being, highlighting its crucial role in mitigating chronic diseases.
By discussing the four types of stress—daily, psychological, physical, and biochemical—we…
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In this special solo episode, Ann Marie McQueen shares reader letters, explores the journey of trusting yourself with hormone therapy, and reflects on a touching encounter with a tiny bird that left a lasting impression.
From listener messages that validate the power of open conversations about menopause to deep thoughts on…
