Hot Flash Chronicles

62. No Cap, We’re Learning Gen Z Slang

🎙️ Hot Flash Chronicles – Episode: No Cap, We’re Learning Gen Z Slang 🧢📱😂
From “ate and left no crumbs” to “say less,” we’re putting our midlife brains to the test and seeing if we can keep up with today’s slang
In this laugh-out-loud episode, Angie and Shelly dive into the world of slang terms and viral phrases that Gen Z throws around like confetti. Some they nail, some they butcher, and some just make them feel like the “little old ladies” who once thought LOL meant… little old lady. From bussin’ fries to beige flags, drip, OTPs, and shipping fictional couples, nothing is off limits as they hilariously try to decode what the kids are saying these days.
💡 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
🍽️ Ate and Left No Crumbs – Spoiler: it’s not about dinner
🚩 Beige Flags – Not quite red, not quite green… just quirky enough to raise an eyebrow
👗 The Drip – Why “you’ve got the drip” doesn’t mean you need antibiotics
🎶 Bops and Slaps – When music isn’t just good, it’s really good
🍟 Bussin Bussin – Fries so good you gotta say it twice
🙅 No Cap – Why capping has nothing to do with hats
💬 Say Less – When fewer words mean total agreement
📺 Throwback Slang – From tubular to totes McGotes, the words we thought were peak cool back in the day
😂 LOL Means WHAT? – The story of someone who thought LOL stood for “little old lady”
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💬 What slang do you actually use in daily life? And which ones make you feel like you need subtitles to talk to your kids or grandkids? Drop your fave (or most confusing) slang terms in the comments—we might use them in the next episode.

61. Lines in the Sand: Boundaries We Won’t Cross

🎙️ Hot Flash Chronicles – Episode: Lines in the Sand: Boundaries We Won’t Cross 🚫🧱
From offensive old songs to uncomfortable photo shoot requests, here’s where we draw the line—and why boundaries matter more than ever
In this thoughtful (and funny) episode, Angie and Shelly dig into the idea of hard lines—the non-negotiables, the deal breakers, the things that make you say “nope, not for me.” Inspired by a listener suggestion, they dive into music they refuse to sing, clients they’ve turned away, conversations they’ve shut down, and why respect is always the bottom line.
💡 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
🎶 Songs That Don’t Age Well – From “Wild Irish Rose” to holiday tunes with problematic lyrics, why some classics just don’t hold up
📷 Clients and Photography Boundaries – Guns in the studio? Nope. Explicit boudoir requests? Also nope. Disrespectful spouses? Shown the door
🗣️ Conversation Deal Breakers – Politics, religion, and the questions you don’t need to ask your photographer
🙅 Respect Is Non-Negotiable – Why name-calling, hate speech, and trolling cross the line every single time
💬 Boundaries in Real Life – From saying no to toxic requests, to standing up when someone is being disrespectful, to knowing when to walk away
😂 When Humor Meets Hard Lines – Why Angie quoted $12,000 for a very questionable photo request, and why sometimes humor is the best shield
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💬 What’s a boundary you absolutely won’t cross? A song you refuse to sing, a request you won’t say yes to, or a line that ends the conversation immediately? Tell us your “line in the sand” moment—we’d love to hear it.

60. Preparation, Pressure, and the Power of Goals

🎙️ Hot Flash Chronicles – Episode: Preparation, Pressure, and the Power of Goals 🎶🏆
From barbershop quartets to photography competitions, we’re breaking down what it really takes to prepare for big moments—and why your “why” matters more than the ribbon
In this episode, Angie and Shelly dig into the art (and stress) of preparation. With Shelly’s quartet, Hot Notes, gearing up for competition, the conversation turns to what it means to set goals, push through pressure, and show up for yourself and your team. They swap stories about coaching, constructive criticism, and why sometimes the silliest goals (like wearing a second outfit) end up being the most memorable wins.
💡 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
🎤 The Hot Notes Journey – Weekly rehearsals, coaching, and competitions that push singers to grow
🏅 Goals That Matter – Why “beating last year’s score” is more motivating than chasing ribbons
📋 SMART Goals in Real Life – From silly outfit goals to career-defining accreditations, how clarity makes all the difference
📸 Photography Competitions – Angie shares how accreditation shaped her career and why feedback stings but makes you better
💬 Constructive Criticism vs. Cheerleading – Why the best mentors deliver truth with love, not empty praise
🤝 Team Goals vs. Solo Goals – How collaboration requires grace, patience, and equal effort from everyone involved
🌟 Effort Equals Results – Why your outcome will always match the intensity and heart you put in
😂 The Outfit Change Story – How the Hot Notes landed as mic testers, still got to wear their sparkly shoes, and learned to be intentional with goals
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💬 What’s the hardest thing you’ve ever prepared for? A performance, a competition, a career milestone? Tell us your “outfit change” story—we’d love to cheer you on.

59. Busy Is a Dirty Word

🎙️ Hot Flash Chronicles – Episode: Busy Is a Dirty Word 📅🔥
From ADHD object permanence to 58 pounds of peaches, we’re talking about why “busy” isn’t the flex people think it is
In this funny and refreshingly honest episode, Angie and Shelly unpack the word busy—why they hate it, why it feels dismissive, and why “in demand” is a better way to think about a full life. They share stories about forgetting to reach out to friends, struggling with boundaries, filling time with canning marathons, and learning that “lazy” is just another word society got wrong. This one is for anyone who’s ever been stretched too thin, felt guilty for resting, or tried to prove their worth with productivity.
💡 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
📅 Busy vs. In Demand – Why “busy” feels like a blow-off, and “in demand” feels more accurate
🧠 ADHD & Object Permanence – Out of sight, out of mind friendships, and why calendars matter
🍑 58 Pounds of Peaches – How Angie accidentally scheduled a three-day canning marathon
🛑 Boundaries 101 – Why setting them matters, and how to protect your time without apology
🛋️ The Myth of Lazy – Why downtime isn’t laziness, it’s recharging
📆 Time Blocking & VIP Time – Sue Bryce wisdom, scheduling yourself as the most important appointment of the day
💬 Saying No Without Guilt – Why “no” is a complete sentence and why reevaluating commitments is healthy
🌸 Seasons of Productivity – What it feels like when the calendar is packed versus when it’s crickets
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💬 Do you hate the word busy too? What word do you use when life feels full but not frantic? Drop it in the comments—we’re collecting better words than “busy.”
 

58. Schitt’s Creek and Comfort TV

🎙️ Hot Flash Chronicles – Episode: Schitt’s Creek and Comfort TV 📺🍷😂
From “Ew, David” to folding in the cheese, we’re breaking down why Schitt’s Creek is the ultimate comfort show—and why the first six episodes are worth the wait
In this fan-favorite episode, Angie and Shelly gush over their shared love of Schitt’s Creek, the show that got them (and millions of others) through the pandemic. From skeptical first impressions to full-on obsession, they share why the Rose family’s journey from spoiled and entitled to grounded and grateful hit so hard—and why the show is more than just comedy.
💡 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
😂 The First Six-Episode Hurdle – Why you almost quit, but shouldn’t
🎭 The Rose Family Glow-Up – How watching David, Alexis, Moira, and Johnny transform is TV magic
🎤 Moira’s Wigs, Accents, and One-Liners – From “What does burning smell like?” to “fold in the cheese”
❤️ Love and Representation – Why David and Patrick’s relationship is groundbreaking and heart-melting
👩‍👧 Family Dynamics – Bad parenting, repaired relationships, and unexpected growth in every generation
📺 Comfort TV Phenomenon – Why we binge the same shows in hard times (and why that’s not a bad thing)
🥂 Other Comfort Shows We Love – From Parks and Rec to Ted Lasso to The Good Place
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💬 What’s your ultimate comfort show? Is it Schitt’s Creek, Friends, The Office, or something else? Tell us what you binge when you need a laugh and zero surprises.
 

57. Love Languages: How We Give and Get Love

🎙️ Hot Flash Chronicles – Episode: Love Languages: How We Give and Get Love 💖🗣️🤝
From words of affirmation to acts of service, hugs to quality time—knowing your love language (and the languages of your people) changes everything
In this fun and thoughtful episode, Angie and Shelly explore the world of love languages—what they are, why they matter, and how they show up in relationships with partners, kids, friends, and even co-workers. With plenty of personal stories (some sweet, some hilarious), they dive into how we give love, how we like to receive it, and what happens when those don’t quite match up.
💌 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
🗣️ Words of Affirmation – Why being told “I’m proud of you” means the world for some people
🤲 Acts of Service – The quiet power of coffee runs, car washes, and everyday kindness
🕰️ Quality Time – Why showing up in person still matters most for some love buckets
🎁 Gifts That Mean Something – Why it’s not about price tags—it’s about thought and meaning
🤗 Physical Touch – From long hugs to hand holding, why affection is non-negotiable for some
👨‍👩‍👧 Love Languages Across Generations – From Shelly’s hug-loving son to Angie’s affirmation-filled daughter-in-law, how different languages show up in families
😂 When Partners Don’t Match – Why mismatched languages don’t mean doom, but do mean you’ve got to pay attention
💬 Serious Conversation Bunny – The adorable trick Shelly used with Phil to signal “hey, I really need you to listen right now”
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💬 Do you know your love language? Do you know your partner’s, your kids’, or your best friend’s? Tell us in the comments—we’d love to know how you give and get love.

56. Divorce Without the Shame

🎙️ Hot Flash Chronicles – Episode: Divorce Without the Shame 💔✨
Six divorces between the two of us, and here’s what we’ve learned about endings, resilience, and why you don’t owe anyone your story
In this raw and honest conversation, Angie and Shelly dive into the topic of divorce—the stigma, the shame, and the reality of moving forward when a relationship ends. Between them, they’ve walked through six divorces and came out the other side stronger, wiser, and with zero shame. This isn’t a “how-to” guide, it’s a real talk about why relationships end, what healing looks like, and how to let go of judgment—both from yourself and from others.
💡 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
💔 The Stigma of Divorce – Why people react the way they do when they hear the number, and how that’s changed over the years
🧠 Shame, Therapy, and Growth – How therapy helped reframe divorce from failure to evolution
👩‍👧 Women and Options – Why “staying married forever” in the past often meant women had no choice but to stay
🌱 Lessons from Each Marriage – What we learned from young, impulsive decisions, fixer-upper partners, and growing apart
❤️ The Right Partner Feels Different – Why finding someone who celebrates your “too muchness” is the real game changer
🪞 Self-Reflection Matters – How taking time alone helped us break toxic patterns and recognize our worth
🚫 No More Shame – Why divorce is not a failure—it’s simply the closing of a chapter that no longer served you
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💬 Divorce is hard. It can be heartbreaking, complicated, freeing, or all three at once. But it is not a failure. Have you been through it? Are you going through it? Share your story with us—we promise, no judgment here.

55. The Purple Banana and Life’s Elevators

🎙️ Hot Flash Chronicles – Episode: The Purple Banana and Life’s Elevators 🍌🎶⬆️⬇️
From Prince lyrics to midnight epiphanies, we’re unpacking what the “purple banana” really means—and how life’s unexpected elevators shape the journey
In this episode, Angie and Shelly dive into one of Prince’s most famous lines from Let’s Go Crazy and ask the big question: what is the purple banana? Inspired by Shelly’s dream revelation and a whole lot of lyrics, the conversation quickly expands into the pursuit of meaning, the power of pivots, and the role of unexpected detours in shaping our lives.
💡 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
🎶 Prince and the Purple Banana – What that lyric might really mean (spoiler: not an eggplant emoji)
💭 The Pursuit of Passion – Why the purple banana is about chasing what lights you up—and how it evolves over time
⬆️ Elevators and Detours – How life’s curveballs reroute us and why the floor you didn’t expect might be the best one yet
📷 From Car Lots to Cameras – Angie’s layoff pivot that turned into a thriving photography career
👩‍👧 Marriage, Divorce, and Survival Floors – Shelly’s story of becoming a young mom, navigating safety, and finding strength through education
🥇 Gold Medals and Wedding Days – Why the journey matters more than the destination, and how to savor the moment instead of rushing to the next thing
🎈 Hot Air Balloons and Core Memories – Why being present for the purple bananas in your hand is just as important as chasing the next one
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💬 So… what’s your purple banana right now? And has life ever dropped you off on a floor you didn’t expect? Share your story—we love hearing how you turned detours into new directions.