Episode #16: Is It Hot, or Me? Taking Control of Midlife, One Hot Flash at a Time

Menopause is a wild ride, and no two experiences are the same. In this episode, we sit down with Carin Luna-Ostaseski, founder of Is It Hot, or Me?, to talk about the real, unfiltered journey of managing symptoms, advocating for your health, and finding solutions that actually work.Carin shares her personal story—how she went from feeling dismissed by doctors to taking control of her menopause journey, discovering what helps (and what doesn’t), and creating a platform full of resources, products, and support for women going through the same thing. As the creator of Is It Hot, or Me?, Carin curates a carefully selected range of products designed to help women through menopause, from cooling bedding and sleepwear to libido-boosting solutions and wellness tools. She also provides a growing library of expert-backed resources, a supportive community, and even a menopause quiz to help women figure out where to start.From hot flashes and sleep struggles to libido shifts and self-care, we cover it all—plus, Carin gives us the inside scoop on how her website is helping women take charge of their menopause experience. If you've ever felt lost in this transition, this conversation is full of insight, honesty, and humor.Listen in as we talk symptoms, solutions, and why being your own health advocate is so important.Visit the Is It Hot, or Me? link in the show notes for your 10% discount!Show Notes:  Hot or Just Me?: Peri-Menopause  & Menopause relief products - use code LETSGETCURIOUS  for 10% offMidi Health: Online healthcare for midlife changesThe Menopause Society: websiteEvernow:  Online menopause support & treatmentDipsea Stories: Spicy audiobooks and moreTry Quinn: App for audio eroticaThe Gottman Institute: Researched based organization dedicated to strengthening relationships through science backed strategies.If you found this podcast to be helpful, enlightening or just relatable please consider writing us a positive review on your favorite podcast app and share this episode with someone you care about.Please consider writing us a review on your favorite podcast platform as this keeps our podcast in the forefront for others to find us with ease.Follow us on IG  https://www.instagram.com/replenishing_soul/Thank you for your interest!Disclaimer:The information shared on this podcast is for informational purposes only and is based on the opinions and experience of Lori Dorothy and their guests. The content should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or a treatment. Always seek the advice of your healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast.