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This week on the Hotflash inc Podcast, I’m talking with board-certified pelvic floor physical therapist Dr Sara Reardon, aka The Vagina Whisperer. With 650,000 followers on Instagram and 8 million TikTok views, Sara has become a trusted source for breaking down pelvic floor health in a way that’s clear, empowering and,…
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In this episode of the Health Upgrade podcast, we tackle the much-debated role of salt in our health. We explore why salt is often misunderstood and dig into its essential functions in the body, from maintaining hydration and supporting nerve activity to aiding healthy digestion and muscle performance. Drawing on both personal experiences and science-backed…
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On this episode of the Hotflash inc podcast, journalist and founder Ann Marie McQueen is joined by Dr Heidi Lescanec, a naturopathic physician based in Vancouver, BC, who brings over two decades of experience blending the latest scientific research with natural, clinically proven forms of medicine.
Heidi has coined the term…
In this episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast, we talk with Dr. Stephen Hussey, who shares his powerful story of healing from chronic illness and surviving a serious heart attack known as a "widowmaker." Dr. Hussey talks openly about his early health problems, including inflammation and type 1 diabetes, and how these challenges led him…
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In this episode, Ann Marie McQueen speaks with globally recognized strategist Dr Lydia Kostopoulos, whose work spans emerging technology, national security, and macrotrends. But it’s her deep interest in human performance and healthy aging that brings her into the perimenopause conversation.
Lydia shares her experience preparing for this life phase with…
In this episode of the Health Upgrade podcast, we sit down with Dr. Maya Shetreat for an eye-opening exploration of master plants, psychedelic therapy, and how ancient traditions can inform the future of medicine. Dr. Maya shares her unconventional journey from neurology to integrative and psychedelic medicine, detailing how personal experiences with her own son…
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Are psychedelics a missing key to personal transformation in midlife?
This week, I speak with Rob Grover and Gary Logan, the founders of The Journeymen Collective, a luxury guided psilocybin retreat company based in the mountains outside Vancouver, BC. These two have helped entrepreneurs, performers, couples—and yes, many women navigating perimenopause,…
In this episode, we explore the fascinating connection between migraines, inflammation, and the vagus nerve. We break down the science behind different types of headaches, highlighting how migraines especially impact women and often relate to hormonal and inflammatory changes in the body. By digging into the root causes of migraines, including common triggers like stress,…
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In this honest and energizing conversation, Ann Marie sits down with 64-year-old Australian naturopath, speaker, and wellness rebel Jennifer Jefferies – aka @presentdaywisewoman – to talk about how women can embrace midlife and menopause without fear, extremes, or pharma dependency.
Jen brings over 30 years of clinical experience, a surfboard, and…
In this episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast, we talk with Dr. Sarah Ballantyne about her work on Nutrivore, an easy and science-based way of thinking about healthy eating. She shares her own health story, including what she learned losing over 100lbs 3 separate times, why strict diets don’t work for most people, and how…
