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207: Hot 50 & menopausal with comic JoAnna Ross
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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.
Highlights
03:39 – What comedy really teaches you
05:20 – How menopause became her material
06:01 – The ‘wild west’ of menopause
07:24 – Celebrities, marketing & mistrust
10:41 – Doctors, hormones & “don’t suffer”
12:54 – When symptoms hit hard (and fast)
14:13 – The advice that misses the mark
15:14 – Finding relief (and stability)
17:19 – Why isn’t this being diagnosed properly?
18:00 – Learning menopause on the fly
21:08 – The problem with “quick fix” wellness
22:14 – Healing your relationship with food
25:12 – Why women need conversation, not products
27:57 – Comedy meets menopause
29:01 – Prepare before you’re in it
31:32 – Why it’s never too late to start something new
34:46 – The problem with yoga
41:19 – Intuition, discernment & midlife wisdom
Connect with JoAnna Ross
🎧 Comedy Album & Special: Hot 50 (available on major streaming platforms)
🌐 Website: https://www.hotjoanna.com
Connect with Hotflash inc
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Disclaimer
This 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.