Menopause HQ Podcast: Hot, Tired, and Hormonal
A weekly podcast offering plain-language, no-nonsense talk about perimenopause and menopause. Each episode breaks down what is happening in the body, covering symptoms like hot flashes and fatigue, hormone changes, medical and treatment options, and lifestyle adjustments. It also addresses relationships and the mental and emotional side of this stage of life. The show is aimed at women who want clear answers without being talked down to.
Episodes
Episode 25 - "I Don't Like My Husband Anymore... Is It Menopause or Are You Just DONE?"
Are your declining hormones changing how you feel about your spouse, or have you simply hit your limit after 20+ years of emotional labor? In Episode 25 of Hot, Tired, and Hormonal, hosts Angela Black and Nurse Practitioner Talya Lewis dive into the uncomfortable reality of "Menopause Divorce."If you’ve woken up in your 40s or 50s wondering why everything your partner does gets on your nerves, why
Episode 24 - "When ADHD Meets Menopause: What the HELL Is Happening to My Brain?"
If you’ve been asking yourself, “Why can’t I focus anymore?” “Why am I so scattered?” “Why is my ADHD getting worse?” or “Is this ADHD or menopause?” — this episode is for you.Are you suddenly more distracted, forgetful, overwhelmed, or struggling to get things done? Or maybe you’ve had ADHD for years, but your ADHD symptoms seem to be getting worse during perimenopause or menopause.In this episod
Episode 23 - "Dating While Menopausal... Lord Help Us."
Dating in your 40s, 50s, and beyond can already be complicated. Now add perimenopause and menopause to the mix—changing hormones, body changes, vaginal dryness, shifts in libido, anxiety, poor sleep, and a completely different attitude about what you will and will NOT tolerate in a relationship. Lord help us.In this episode of Menopause HQ: Hot, Tired, and Hormonal, Angela and Talya have an honest
Episode 22 - "Wait! Menopause Can Do WHAT To My V%gina?!?"
What if your vaginal dryness, painful sex, frequent UTIs, or constant urge to pee aren’t separate problems at all? They could be symptoms of Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM)—a common but rarely talked-about condition caused by hormonal changes during menopause.In this episode of Menopause HQ: Hot, Tired, and Hormonal, Angela and Latalya break down what happens to the vagina, vulva, urinar
Episode 21: "The Lies We Grew Up Believing About Menopause – Part 2"
In Episode 21 of Menopause HQ: Hot, Tired, and Hormonal, Angela Black and Family Nurse Practitioner Latalya Louis continue busting some of the most common myths about perimenopause, menopause, and life after menopause.In this episode, we talk about:*Why "normal" blood tests don't necessarily mean you're not in perimenopause*The myth that hormones are dangerous *Whether you can get pregnant during
Episode 20: "The Lies We Grew Up Believing About Menopause – Part 1"
In Part 1 of this two-part series, Angela Black and Family Nurse Practitioner Latalya Louis separate fact from fiction as they tackle three of the biggest myths women have heard for years about perimenopause and menopause.In this episode, we bust these menopause myths:✔️ "Menopause doesn't start until your periods stop."✔️ "Hot flashes are the main symptom."✔️ "My doctor can definitely help me fig
Episode 19: "Why am I gaining weight if I'm not eating more?"
Are you eating the same foods you've always eaten but still gaining weight during perimenopause or menopause? Girl... join the club!In this episode of Menopause HQ: Hot, Tired, and Hormonal, Angela Black and Family Nurse Practitioner Latalya Louis explain why menopause weight gain happens, why fat seems to settle around your stomach, and why the diets that used to work may not work anymore.Learn h
Episode 18:“Cancer, Hormones, & The Estrogen Myth: Is Estrogen Really the Villain?”
Does estrogen really cause breast cancer? Is hormone replacement therapy safe? And why are so many women afraid of estrogen?In this episode of Menopause HQ: Hot, Tired, and Hormonal, Angela Black and Family Nurse Practitioner Latalya Louis separate fact from fear as they explore one of the biggest myths surrounding menopause and hormone therapy.You'll learn:Where the belief that "estrogen causes c
Episode 17: "Natural Remedies for Menopause: What Actually Helps"
There are some women who want to battle menopause symptoms the "natural" way. Natural remedies for menopause are everywhere—but which ones actually work? In this episode of "Menopause HQ: Hot, Tired, and Hormonal", Angela Black and Latalya Louis, APRN, FNP-C, separate fact from fiction as they discuss the natural approaches that may help relieve menopause symptoms and the ones
Episode 16: "Feel Like You're Losing Your Mind? It Could Be Menopause Anxiety”
Feel like you're suddenly anxious for no reason? You're not alone.In this episode of Menopause HQ: Hot, Tired, and Hormonal, Angela Black and nurse practitioner Latalya Louis, APRN, FNP-C, discuss one of the most overlooked symptoms of perimenopause and menopause: anxiety.If you've never struggled with anxiety before but now find yourself worrying constantly, waking up at 3:00 a.m. wit
Episode 15: "Why Alcohol Hits Different Now"
Did one glass of wine suddenly turn into a hot flash, anxiety, a 3 a.m. wake-up call, or a two-day hangover? You're not imagining it.In this episode of Menopause HQ: Hot, Tired, and Hormonal, Angela Black and nurse practitioner Latalya Louis, APRN, FNP-C discuss why alcohol affects women differently during perimenopause and menopause.Learn how declining estrogen and progesterone influence the
“Episode 14: The 3 A.M. Wake-Up Session – I’m Exhausted, But Can't Sleep!”
Are you waking up at 2 a.m., 3 a.m., or 4 a.m. completely exhausted—but unable to fall back asleep?You're not alone.In this episode of Menopause HQ: Hot, Tired, and Hormonal, Angela Black and Nurse Practitioner Latalya Louis dive into one of the most frustrating symptoms of perimenopause and menopause: middle-of-the-night wake-ups.Why do so many women suddenly find themselves staring at the ceilin
Episode 13: "Menopause Brain — Why Can’t I Remember Anything?”
Have you ever walked into a room and forgotten why you went there? Lost your train of thought in the middle of a sentence? Forgotten words, names, appointments, or tasks you would have easily remembered before?You're not alone.In Episode 13 of the Menopause HQ Podcast: Hot, Tired, and Hormonal, Angela Black and Family Nurse Practitioner Latalya Louis tackle one of the most frustrating and frighten
Episode 12: "Menopausal Women Aren't Angry…They're Exhausted"
Menopause rage isn’t talked about enough — and many women are secretly wondering, “Why am I so irritated all the time?” But are you really angry - or exhausted? In this episode of Menopause HQ: Hot, Tired, and Hormonal, Angela and Family Nurse Practitioner Latalya discuss the truth behind menopause anger, emotional overload, irritability, overstimulation, and exhaustion during perimenopause and m
Episode 11: "Menopause At Work"
Menopause at work is something millions of women experience… but almost nobody talks about.In this episode of the Menopause HQ Podcast, Angela and Nurse Practitioner Latalya Louis have an honest conversation about what it’s REALLY like trying to work while dealing with hot flashes, brain fog, exhaustion, anxiety, irritability, poor sleep, memory issues, and hormonal changes.From women working phys
Episode 10: "My Labs Are 'Normal'?… So Why Do I Feel Like This?"
Have you ever been told your labs are “normal”… but you feel anything but normal? You have a list of symptoms a mile wide and nobody is listening to you. In this episode of Menopause HQ: Hot, Tired, and Hormonal, we’re breaking down one of the most frustrating experiences women face—being dismissed at the doctor’s office while dealing with real symptoms.If you’ve been feeling off, exhausted, emot
Episode 9: “I Used to Want Sex… Why Did Things Change?
You care about your partner… you’re attracted to them… but when it comes to sex, something just feels different. Your desire isn’t the same.Your body isn’t responding the way it used to (or it may even be painful).And you can’t quite explain why.In this episode of Menopause HQ: Hot, Tired & Hormonal, we’re having an honest conversation about sex during perimenopause and menopause—what changes,
Episode 8: “Men Have Hormone Problems, Too…Ever Heard of Andropause?"
Did you know that men have hormonal changes around the same time you’re going through menopause?It’s called andropause.Not all men will experience it—but for those that do, it can cause real changes in how they feel, how they act, and how they show up in their relationships.In this episode of Menopause HQ: Hot, Tired & Hormonal, we’re talking about what happens when testosterone starts to decl
Episode 7: "“Wait… That’s What’s Been Happening to Me?! — The Recap & Real Questions”
If you’ve been feeling off, exhausted, anxious, or just not like yourself lately… this episode is going to connect a lot of dots for you.In Episode 7 of Menopause HQ: Hot, Tired & Hormonal, we’re recapping everything we’ve covered so far (the first 6 episodes)—from puberty and perimenopause to menopause and the key hormones driving it all: estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone.But this isn’
Episode 6: "Progesterone: The Hormone That Helps You Sleep, Breathe, and Calm Down"
If you’ve been feeling anxious, overwhelmed, waking up in the middle of the night, or just not like yourself lately… this episode is going to connect some dots for you.In this episode of Menopause HQ: Hot, Tired & Hormonal, we’re talking all about progesterone—the hormone that plays a major role in your sleep, mood, stress response, and emotional balance.A lot of women don’t realize that proge
Episode 5: “Testosterone: Get Your “Sexy” Back—and So Much More”
If you’ve been wondering where your ‘sexy’ went… this might be why.Most people think testosterone is just a “male hormone” tied to sex.But what if it’s also the reason you don’t feel like yourself anymore?In this episode of Menopause HQ: Hot, Tired & Hormonal, Angela and Nurse Practitioner LaTalya break down the role of testosterone in women’s bodies—and how changes in this hormone can affect
Episode 4: "Estrogen: The Hormone Running the Whole Damn Show"
Most women are told estrogen is just a “female hormone” tied to your period.But what if estrogen is actually controlling way more than you were ever taught?In this episode of Menopause HQ: Hot, Tired & Hormonal, Angela and Nurse Practitioner LaTalya break down the real role of estrogen in the body—and why everything can start to feel off when it begins to decline during perimenopause and menop
Episode 3: "So… What Is Menopause and Why Didn’t Anyone Explain This Shit?"
Let’s be honest… most of us were never really taught what menopause actually is.We heard about hot flashes. Maybe mood swings. And that was about it.But nobody explained why your sleep changes, why your anxiety can spike, why your memory feels off, or why your body suddenly feels unfamiliar.In this episode, Angela and Nurse Practitioner LaTalya break menopause all the way down—what it is medically
Episode 2: "Perimenopause: The Hot Mess Before the Main Event"
In this episode of Menopause HQ: Hot, Tired & Hormonal, Angela and Nurse Practitioner LaTalya take a deep dive into perimenopause, the hormonal transition that can last 8–10 years (or longer for women of color) before menopause officially begins. Many women are experiencing symptoms during this stage without realizing what’s actually happening in their bodies.Together, they break down what per
Episode 1: "Back That Thang Up: From Puberty to Periods —The Basics We Missed"
Welcome to the @MenopauseHQ Podcast — where we break down menopause, perimenopause, and women’s hormonal health in plain language. In this first episode, we’re backing it all the way up. Before we talk about perimenopause symptoms, menopause symptoms, or hormone changes in your 40s and 50s, we’re starting at the beginning. How do periods actually work? What do your ovaries do? How does estrogen co
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