207: Hot 50 & menopausal with comic JoAnna Ross

🌿 Join us for the Emotional Fitness RetreatTransform Perimenopause into PowerWilson4Q x Hotflash incMenla Mountain Resort, New York June 4-7 2026 Sign me up!🔥 Need help right now?Grab my free Fix It Fast Perimenopause List for quick, practical non-hormonal relief options, and get on the waitlist for  The Hot Truth About Hormone Therapy, a clear + comprehensive guide to understanding the entire landscape of options and empowering you to make your best decision.This week, I’m talking to Joanna Ross – a former Broadway dancer turned stand-up comic, yoga teacher, and creator of the deeply personal comedy special Hot 50.We talk about reinvention, the strange and often frustrating reality of navigating menopause, and what happens when you decide to put the truth – all of it – on stage. This is one of those conversations that wanders in the best way. It’s real, it’s funny, and it gets to the heart of what so many women are quietly dealing with. Highlights03:39 – What comedy really teaches you05:20 – How menopause became her material06:01 – The ‘wild west’ of menopause07:24 – Celebrities, marketing & mistrust10:41 – Doctors, hormones & “don’t suffer”12:54 – When symptoms hit hard (and fast)14:13 – The advice that misses the mark15:14 – Finding relief (and stability)17:19 – Why isn’t this being diagnosed properly?18:00 – Learning menopause on the fly21:08 – The problem with “quick fix” wellness22:14 – Healing your relationship with food25:12 – Why women need conversation, not products27:57 – Comedy meets menopause29:01 – Prepare before you’re in it31:32 – Why it’s never too late to start something new34:46 – The problem with yoga41:19 – Intuition, discernment & midlife wisdomConnect with JoAnna Ross🎧 Comedy Album & Special: Hot 50 (available on major streaming platforms)🌐 Website: https://www.hotjoanna.comConnect with Hotflash incTikTok: @hotflashinc.menopause Instagram:  @hotflashincX: @hotflashinc YOUTUBE  @hotflashincFacebook:  @hotflashincLinked in:  Ann Marie McQueenDisclaimerThis podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Always speak with a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your treatment, supplements, or lifestyle.