Is hair loss during menopause just something we have to accept? Absolutely not. In this candid solo episode, host Stephanie Shaw, certified nutrition coach and menopause advocate, debunks the myth that hair thinning is just a cosmetic issue or “normal aging.”

Stephanie shares her personal hair loss journey and what helped her regrow confidence—and her hairline. You’ll learn the hormonal causes behind menopause-related hair loss, key nutritional gaps that may be contributing, and what labs to request to get real answers. If you're seeing more hair in your brush or noticing your parts are getting wider, this episode will help you understand the why and take next steps.

• Why hair loss is a health signal, not just a beauty issue

• How hormonal shifts—especially estrogen and testosterone—affect your hair

• Medical solutions

• Holistic strategies

• What type of specialist to see first

• The three lab tests to request from your doctor

• A powerful question to ask if your hair loss is being dismissed

In this episode of Hello Hot Flash, we’re diving into the science and strategy behind clearing the mental fog that hits hard during midlife. You’ll learn how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and nutritional shifts can dramatically improve memory, focus, and mental energy—especially when your hormones are changing.

What You’ll Learn:

• The neuroscience of brain fog—and why it’s not “just stress.”
• How CBT techniques can rewire your brain and sharpen your thinking.
• Why nutrition is the missing link for many women struggling with concentration and clarity.

👉 Want help building a plan that's tailored to you? Book your free Action Plan Call here: https://www.hellohotflash.com/actionplancall

Show Notes

In this empowering episode of the Hello Hot Flash Podcast, I talk with Karen Viesta, a certified health and lifestyle coach who helps women over 40 master their health, energy, and boundaries. Together, they explore how people-pleasing behaviors and poor boundaries silently erode your well-being—and what to do about it.

Karen shares why boundaries are not about control, but about self-respect and emotional protection—and how to communicate them clearly so they strengthen, rather than harm, your relationships.

What You’ll Learn:

1. Why people pleasing is often rooted in early conditioning—and how to start breaking free.
2. The key resources boundaries are meant to protect: your time, money, energy, and emotional health.
3. How to communicate boundaries and consequences without guilt, shame, or fear of rejection.

Additional Resources:

• Have a health chat with Stephanie: /https://LOscheduling.as.me/action-plan-call
• Inquire about nutrition coaching here: https://LOscheduling.as.me/Wellness
• Listen to the Limited Series - Christian Women And Menopause: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/christian-women-and-menopause/id1742579345
• Take the free Hot Flash Free challenge here: https://www.hellohotflash.com/scorecard

About Our Guest

To learn more about our guest, head over to https://hellohotflash.com/episodes/stop-people-pleasing.

Results are not guaranteed. The interview is for entertainment purposes only. Please see disclaimer for more details.