The Hot Flash Diaries Podcast
Welcome to the official podcast of Bonita Medical Aesthetics & Wellness.
The Hot Flash Diaries is the conversation you didn’t know existed. It’s the one you didn’t know you needed. And definitely the one you share with all your friends. It’s your safe space to feel seen in your unique female experience.
Your feelings and experiences are valid. The Hot Flash Diaries is a space where nothing is too personal and nothing is off-limits. It’s time for transparency in women’s health!
Join our host, Jessica, as she delves into candid conversations about hormone health, sexual health, and women’s overall wellness. As an industry leader in hormone education, she’ll cover it all, without holding anything back. Because you deserve answers!
Jessica’s goal is to provide you with the resources and knowledge you need to feel confident, beautiful, and empowered in your own skin. If you are perimenopausal, menopausal, and anything in between, Jessica will guide you through educated discussions about women’s issues as a whole, so you can make informed decisions.
Episodes
21 episodes
Medication as Support, Not Failure: Breaking Free from Treatment Shame
Keywordsmenopause, medication, cholesterol, statins, diabetes, GLP-1, thyroid health, Hashimoto's, women's health, empowermentSummaryIn this episode of the Hot Flash Diaries podcast, Jessica Caceres and Dr. ...
Screening Smart in Midlife with Dr. Daiana Castleman
Keywordsmenopause, cancer screening, women's health, breast cancer, cervical cancer, colon cancer, cholesterol, health assessments, prevention, Dr. Diana CastlemanSummaryIn this episode of the Hot Flash Diaries podc...
Perimenopause Isn’t All in Your Head: Empowering You with the Knowledge to Take Control
SummaryIn this episode of the Hot Flash Diaries podcast, Kristen Parise and Jessica Caceres dive deep into women's health, focusing on perimenopause and menopause. They discuss common symptoms, the importance of hormone optimizati...
The Complexities of Desire: Understanding Libido in Women Part II
SummaryWelcome to Episode 3 of The Hot Flash Diaries! In this episode, host Jessica Caceres continues her conversation with Dr. Maureen Slattery, a board-certified OBGYN with over 20 years of experience, certified menopause practi...
The Complexities of Desire: Understanding Libido in Women Part I
SummaryIn this episode of the Hot Flash Diaries, Jessica Caceres interviews Dr. Maureen Slattery, a board-certified OBGYN and menopause practitioner, about the complexities of libido and sexual health in women. They discuss the mu...
Embracing Midlife: A Journey of Transformation
SummaryIn this episode of The Hot Flash Diaries, Jessica Caceres welcomes listeners to Season Two, emphasizing the importance of women's health education, particularly regarding hormone changes during midlife. She shares her personal...
Skin Deep: Navigating Midlife Hormones and Skincare
SummaryIn this episode of the Hot Flash Diaries, Jessica Caceres is joined by medical aestheticians Lexis Hudson and Madison Hurst to discuss skin care and skin health for women in midlife. They explore the physiological changes t...
Understanding the Pelvic Floor: Myths and Facts
SummaryIn this episode of the Hot Flash Diaries podcast, Jessica Caceres interviews Kristin Parisi, a pelvic floor physiotherapist, discussing the importance of pelvic floor health, its functions, and the impact of aging and p...
Hot Flashes & Holding Space: A Man’s Guide to Supporting a Woman Through Midlife
In this honest, hilarious, and surprisingly heartwarming episode, Jessica Caceres—Nurse Practitioner and host of The Hot Flash Diaries Podcast—sits down with her partner, John, to explore the uncharted territory of what it’s really lik...
Understanding the Impact of Hormones on Hair
SummaryIn this episode of the Hot Flash Diaries podcast, Jessica Caceres interviews Cherise Bauman, the owner of Thatch and Fringe, discussing the impact of hormonal changes on women's hair and scalp health. They explore the significanc...
All About Men: Understanding Hormonal Changes and Testosterone
SummaryIn this episode of the Hot Flash Diaries podcast, Dr. Robert Fallis discusses the nuances of men's health, particularly focusing on testosterone and DHEA. He highlights the differences between men's and women's health, the challen...
Understanding Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause
SummaryIn this episode of the Hot Flash Diaries podcast, host Jessica Caceres discusses the genitourinary syndrome of menopause, focusing on the hormonal changes that lead to vaginal dryness and urinary tract infections in women. She em...
The Science of Longevity: Health vs Lifespan
SummaryIn this episode of the Hot Flash Diaries podcast, Dr. Robert Fallis discusses the critical differences between health span and lifespan, emphasizing the importance of quality of life as we age. He explores the factors that contri...
Fueling Strength: Protein, Fitness, and Wellness After 40
SummaryIn this episode of the Hot Flash Diaries podcast, host Jessica Caceres speaks with athlete and fitness expert Greg Hetherington about the importance of staying strong in midlife, particularly for women experiencing perimenopause ...
Pleasure Is Not a Luxury: Why It’s Essential in Midlife
SummaryIn this episode of the Hot Flash Diaries podcast, host Jessica Caceres speaks with Dr. Nan Wise, a sex therapist and neuroscientist, about the importance of pleasure in midlife, particularly during perimenopause and menopause. Th...
Innovative Treatments for Pelvic Health & Women’s Wellness
In this episode of the Hot Flash Diaries podcast, host Jessica Caceres interviews Traci Andreason, a Nurse Practitioner and expert in women's health. They discuss the importance of addressing taboo topics related to women's wellness, including ...
Reigniting Libido: Embracing Sexuality and Sensuality in Midlife
SummaryIn this episode, Marie Cummings-Steele, a marriage and family therapist, discusses the complexities of sexual health, particularly for women in midlife. The conversation covers the importance of understanding libido changes, the s...
Understanding and Navigating the Hormonal Maze of PCOS
In this episode of the Hot Flash Diaries podcast, Jessica Caceres, NP and Agnes Lussier, NP delve into the complexities of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), particularly in the context of perimenopause and menopause. They discuss the conventi...
From Estrogen to Insulin: What You Need to Know About Hormones in Midlife
In this episode of the Hot Flash Diaries podcast, Jessica Caceres discusses the critical phases of perimenopause and menopause, focusing on the hormonal changes that occur during these times. She explains the differences between perimenopause a...
Menopause Symptoms Misdiagnosis and Uncovering Challenges in The Healthcare Gaps
Welcome back to The Hot Flash Diaries Podcast with Jessica Caceres! In this episode, Jessica will be discussing the question of why there is such a gap in our healthcare system when it comes to seeking care as a perimenopausal or menopausal wom...
Welcome to The Hot Flash Diaries Podcast
Welcome to the first episode of The Hot Flash Diaries Podcast with your host Jessica Caceres, as she delves into this candid conversation about hormone health, sexual health, and women’s overall wellness. In this introduction to the podcast, yo...