In this episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast, we dive into the fascinating world of mitochondria and their essential role in cardiovascular health and longevity. We break down what makes mitochondria so pivotal, exploring how different “mitotypes” exist across the body and why supporting these tiny energy powerhouses is the real key to long-term health.…
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In this episode of The Hotflash inc Podcast, journalist Ann Marie McQueen interviews Heather Mills – entrepreneur, vegan food innovator, and founder of No Bloat, a Monash-certified low-FODMAP meal range designed for people living with gut sensitivities.
They talk gut chaos, menopause changes, stress, food science, and what it looks like…
In this insightful episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast, I welcome Angela Pifer, a functional nutritionist, to dive deep into SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) and the holistic approach needed to tackle it. Angela shares her unique journey from psychology to nutrition, emphasizing the powerful mind-gut connection and how stress, lifestyle, and the vagus nerve…
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In this episode of The Hotflash inc Podcast, journalist Ann Marie McQueen interviews Kristeen Pollock,a a Scotland-based fitness coach, speaker, and podcast host who is helping women finally break free from toxic exercise culture and reclaim their relationship with food, movement, and themselves.
Kristeen gets real about what it was like…
In this inspiring episode, we welcome Dr. Shivani Gupta to dive into the world of inflammation and holistic health. Drawing from her decades of Ayurvedic expertise and her upcoming book, "The Inflammation Code," Dr. Shivani shares how ancient eastern practices can offer solutions to modern wellness challenges. The conversation explores Ayurveda’s unique approach to inflammation,…
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Am I neurodivergent?
In this episode of the Hotflash inc Podcast, host and journalist Ann Marie McQueen sits down with Skylar Liberty Rose – a meditation guide, pro-aging advocate, and ceremony creator – to explore the layered intersection of neurodivergence and perimenopause. The two friends share a candid, nuanced conversation about…
In this episode, I dive deep into the often-overlooked connection between concussion, whiplash, and vagus nerve dysfunction. Drawing from my experience as a chiropractor and functional medicine practitioner, I break down what actually happens in our nervous system during head and neck injuries, and why imaging often looks normal, even when troubling symptoms like dizziness,…
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This episode of the Hotflash inc Podcast is hosted by Ann Marie McQueen, journalist and founder of the world’s only reader-supported, research-based platform covering all aspects of perimenopause, menopause, and the midlife transition.
This week's guest is Maryann Selfe, the Zurich-based private banking expert turned women's health investment advocate. After 25…
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In this colab episode, host Ben Greenfield dives deep into the mysteries and science of the vagus nerve with Dr. Navaz Habib and JP Errico. Together, they break down what the vagus nerve actually does in your body, including its powerful influence on immune function, gut health, inflammation,…
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Journalist and Hotflash inc founder Ann Marie McQueen welcomes Lauren Tetenbaum, aka The Counselaur – a licensed social worker, former lawyer, and author of Millennial Menopause: Preparing for Perimenopause, Menopause, and Life’s Next Period. At 40, Lauren brings a fresh, younger perspective to a conversation that's long left her generation out.…
