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This week’s solo episode is all about supplements – the good, the bad, and the potentially dangerous. I open up about my own rocky road with pills, powders, and tinctures, including the time I returned a popular fat burner in the early 2000s and, more recently, when I accidentally took five times the recommended dose of desiccated thyroid.

This episode is both a cautionary tale and an invitation to slow down, listen to your body, and ask what you really need – beyond the bottle. If you’ve been gagging on supplements, feeling unwell despite taking “all the right things,” or questioning what’s working and what’s not, this is for you.

Episode highlights:

• That time I levitated from a fat burner (and returned it in a rage)
• How Ephedra was banned after high-profile deaths
• What early sensitivity to supplements taught me (and didn’t)
• When supplements become a security blanket
• The Maca incident that triggered spotting and emotional chaos
• “Why didn’t you rest?” – the question that (started to) change everything
• Genetic testing, fatigue and falling back into old patterns
• Stage 2 hypertension and a terrifying headache
• The wakeup call
• Supplements vs. food – what we’re getting wrong
• What symptoms are really telling you
• A call to self-kindness and slowing down

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In this episode of the Hot Flash inc Podcast, host Annemarie McQueen sits down with Dr Stuart Phillips, a professor of Kinesiology at McMaster University, to explore the intricacies of exercise, aging, and nutrition, particularly focusing on the impact of these factors during perimenopause and menopause. They discuss common societal pressures and misinformation women face around exercise and health during midlife, emphasizing the importance of consistent and practical workout routines. Dr Phillips debunks myths about hormone therapy, estrogen, and muscle health, and offers evidence-based recommendations for maintaining physical function and overall well-being. Tune in for an enlightening conversation that sheds light on the real science behind muscle health, the benefits of physical activity, and practical advice for women navigating this challenging life stage.

Topics Covered:

• Menopause and exercise challenges
• Starting the conversation with Dr Phillips
• The importance of consistency in exercise
• Social media’s impact on fitness advice
• Debunking the heavy-lifting myth
• Progressive overload explained
• Balancing exercise and life
• The benefits of muscle health
• The importance of health span and physical mobility
• Bone health: hormone therapy vs. activity
• Exercise and mental health benefits
• Hormone therapy and muscle mass: the evidence
• Fascia and connective tissue: the overlooked components
• Inactivity and its impact on aging
• Supplements: creatine, protein, and more
• Weight-loss drugs and muscle loss concerns
• Longevity and lifestyle: a balanced perspective
• Advice for women in perimenopause

Where to find Dr Stuart Phillips

X: @mackinprof
Instagram: @mackinprof
LinkedIn @stuartphillips
Facebook: SMPPh.D

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Welcome to the Hotflash inc Podcast! I’m Ann Marie McQueen, journalist and founder of Hotflash Inc, and today I’m joined by Dr Tiffany Duffing, PhD, a licensed clinical psychologist, US Army Veteran, and co-founder of GI Psychology. Dr Duffing is an expert in the gut–brain connection, integrative therapy and clinical hypnosis for GI disorders, chronic pain, insomnia, and anxiety. There is such an intersection with everything we are facing in perimenopause, so stay tuned as we dive into the science behind one of the most practical tools for healing.

Highlights

• Dr Duffing’s path to GI Psychology and clinical hypnosis
• Overcoming skepticism: “If you don’t show me the data, I’m gonna go collect some information.”
• Dr Duffing’s personal experience with gut issues and family history
• The emotional and mental toll of GI distress
• Perimenopause, menopause, and the gut: what the research says
• The gut–brain connection explained: enteric nervous system, vagus nerve, and more
• How stress, trauma, and hypervigilance affect gut health
• The power of clinical hypnosis and how it works
• Self-hypnosis, apps, and how to find a qualified provider
• Dr Duffing’s advice: “If you have physical distress, Google Scholar that and see how clinical hypnosis can help. Boom.”

Sponsor shoutout: Has your doctor told you that you’re too young for peri/menopause, but you know you just don’t feel like yourself? You’re not alone – perimenopause can start earlier than you think. That’s why MenoLabs is here, to support you with a range of products and the information you need to confidently speak up and get the care you deserve. They also offer science-backed solutions like their best-seller, MenoFit, a probiotic designed to help relieve symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats and more – all while supporting your overall health and wellness. Don’t settle for less during this season of your life. Visit Menolabs.com and get the support you need today! Hotflash inc listeners get 20% off with code: HOTFLASH20

Where to find Dr Tiffany:

• Website: gipsychology.com
• IG: duffing4gastrohealth
• LinkedIn: Dr. Duffing
• American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH)
• Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis (SCEH)

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