The tea keeps flowing. In this episode we are back for part two with HRT nurse Judy Smart, diving into the real symptoms of perimenopause and menopause, and helping make sense of what’s actually going on in your body.

Judy Smart has truly been life-changing for both of us. In this episode, we sit down with the HRT nurse who guided us through our hormone journeys, and we finally dig into the real medical side of HRT. No guessing, no Google spirals, just honest, expert insight from someone we trust. Plus, there are a ton of laughs! Make sure to check back next week for our second conversation with Judy.

In this episode we talk with a woman named Carrie and she shares how looking for answers to one problem led to an unexpected discovery in her bloodwork and a surprising path to HRT. It’s a real‑life reminder that sometimes the answers you find aren’t the ones you were looking for, but exactly the ones you need.

Think perimenopause is just hot flashes and missed periods? Think again. In this episode of Hot Flash & Sassy, we’re diving into the weird and unexpected signs of perimenopause that no one warned us about.

In this episode we welcome Suzie Andrews as she shares a different hormone journey and why honoring what feels right for your body matters. A powerful reminder to advocate for yourself and expect better.

We welcome our second guest, the woman who introduced us to HRT and kicked off our hormone journeys. She shares her personal experience, what led her to hormone therapy, and why this conversation matters for women everywhere.

Hair thinning? Nails breaking for no reason? Yup, hormones are at it again.
In this episode we unpack why perimenopause and menopause can wreak havoc on your hair and nails, what’s behind the changes, and what actually helps. Real talk and zero shame because this phase deserves honesty, not silence.

In this episode, we talk all about menstrual cycles during perimenopause, why periods become unpredictable, what changes are normal, and how hormones drive the chaos. We also clear up when you’re officially considered to be in menopause and why that definition causes so much confusion. If your cycle has you guessing, this episode helps make it make sense.