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100: Top Insights from the first 100 Episodes!

In this milestone 100th episode of the Health Upgrade podcast, we take a reflective journey through the origins and evolution of the show. We answer insightful ChatGPT-generated prompts, recalling personal motivations and memorable conversations that sparked their our passion for health and wellness. From the foundational idea of exploring the vagus nerve to the s…

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147: 147: Yoga for menopause and beyond with Niamh Daly

Send us a text Thank you to our sponsor Timeline Nutrition Mitopure supports cellular energy and longevity—now available with a 10% discount! Visit timeline.com/HOTFLASH and use the code HOTFLASH to claim your offer! In this episode Gen X journalist Ann Marie McQueen sits down with Niamh Daly, a yoga educator, menopause specialist and the creator…

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146: 146: BONUS: The power of cellular nutrition & Urolithin A with Jennifer Scheinman, RDN

Send us a text Thank you to our sponsor Timeline Nutrition Mitopure supports cellular energy and longevity—now available with a 10% discount! Visit timeline.com/HOTFLASH and use the code HOTFLASH to claim your offer! Welcome to another episode of The Hotflash inc Podcast, where journalist and host Ann Marie McQueen explores all things perimenopause, menopause, midlife,…

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145: 145: Your midlife brain health action plan with neurologist Dr Teryn Clarke

Send us a text Thank you to our sponsor Timeline Nutrition Mitopure supports cellular energy and longevity—now available with a 10% discount! Visit timeline.com/HOTFLASH and use the code HOTFLASH to claim your offer! In this episode of Hotflash inc, GenX journalist and host Ann Marie McQueen sits down with neurologist and award-winning dementia care professional…

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099: Ancient Wisdom to Upgrade Modern Health ft. Mona Sharma

In this episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast, we talk with nutritionist Mona Sharma about her inspiring journey from the corporate world to holistic health. She opens up about her personal health struggles in her twenties, including heart palpitations and surgeries, which led her to explore Ayurveda, yoga, and meditation, some of the most revered…

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144: 144: The evolutionary approach to midlife + menopause with Jenny Powers

Send us a text In this episode, host Ann Marie McQueen chats with Jenny Powers, scientist, writer, athlete and co-author of On the Origin of Being, about how modern society has veered far from the evolutionary way of living –  and how that’s impacting our health, particularly for women in midlife. Jenny, a scientist with…

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098: Neurotransmitters, Inflammation and Vagus Nerve Stimulation

In this enlightening episode of the Health Upgrade podcast, we dive deep into the fascinating world of neuroanatomy and brain signaling. We kick off with a comprehensive explanation of neurons, neurotransmitters, and the intricate dance between excitation and inhibition in the brain. We explore how inflammation impacts brain function, leading to an upsurge in glutamate…

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143: 143: SOLO episode: What’s my hormone therapy dose, talking back to doctors, sore hips and more

Send us a text In this solo episode of the Hotflash inc podcast, host Ann Marie McQueen kicks things off by responding to a listener question about whether she's mega-dosing estrogen, breaking down how to check your prescription and what guidelines to follow. Then, she reflects on her recent experience giving a keynote speech at…

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142: 142: Understanding hormones, movement and perimenopause with endocrinologist Dr Nicky Keay

Send us a text In this episode of the Hotflash inc Podcast, Ann Marie McQueen speaks with Dr Nicky Keay, a medical doctor specializing in exercise endocrinology. With a career dedicated to understanding how lifestyle, nutrition, and movement impact hormones, Dr Keay brings a unique perspective to perimenopause, menopause, and female hormone health. Dr Keay…

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