Hot Flash Chronicles

Mental Health & The Spicy Brain Club

Hot Flash Chronicles – Episode: Mental Health & The Spicy Brain Club
🎙️ Hosted by: Angie & Shelly
Episode Summary:Today, Angie and Shelly dive into a topic that affects us all but isn’t talked about nearly enough—mental health. From anxiety, ADHD, depression, and PTSD to the struggles of phone anxiety and panic attacks, they get real about their own experiences and how they’ve learned to navigate them.
They also explore why mental health stigma still exists, how coping strategies and support systems make a difference, and why it’s absolutely okay to get help when you need it. And, because it wouldn’t be Hot Flash Chronicles without some laughs, they wrap up with a rapid-fire Q&A full of the most random, ridiculous questions ever.
In This Episode:🧠 Mental Health Struggles – Anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, and how they show up in everyday life.📞 Phone Anxiety is Real – Why Angie’s voicemail literally tells people not to call her.💊 Medication, Therapy & Coping Tools – Finding what works without judgment.🚨 Panic Attacks & Triggers – What they feel like, how to recognize them, and what helps.🌦️ Mental Health Stigma & Changing the Conversation – Why we need to talk about this more.🤣 Rapid-Fire Chaos at the End – Cartoon alter egos, Italian dish identities, and who gets to travel the world with Angie.
📢 Listener Challenge:💬 What’s something that has helped you on your mental health journey? Drop a comment—we want to hear from you!
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👵🔥 You’re not alone. You’re not broken. You’re just spicy.

Celebrity Crushes Then & Now

🎙️ Hosted by: Angie & Shelly
Episode Summary:Welcome to Hot Flash Chronicles! In this laugh-out-loud episode, Angie and Shelly take a trip down memory lane, revisiting their celebrity crushes from their teenage years and comparing them to their current hall-pass-worthy picks. From cartoon characters (yes, really!) to Hollywood heartthrobs, they discuss their evolving taste in men, crush-worthy quirks, and the ridiculous conversations they’ve had with their husbands about their celeb obsessions.
Plus, they dive into some cringe celebrity moments, an accidental crushing of a relative’s spirit, and their attempts to stay trendy on social media—with mixed results. 😂
In This Episode:✨ Teenage Heartthrobs & Cartoon Crushes – Who had a thing for Hong Kong Phooey? (No shame, no judgment!)✨ George Michael Dreams – The heartbreak of realizing your teen crush is… not into women.✨ Crushing the Hopes of Loved Ones – From discovering Darth Vader’s true identity to announcing a celebrity death years too late.✨ Ultimate Hall Passes – The laminated card edition: Jason Momoa, Paul Rudd, Pedro Pascal, Ryan Reynolds, and more.✨ Stalking… Err, Perusing Celebs – Would you drop everything to “accidentally” bump into your celeb crush?✨ The Trend of the Week – Shopping for the most extra home decor trends and documenting it for Instagram.
Trend Mentioned in This Episode:🛍️ “Excuse me, ma’am, I’m looking for…” – That ridiculous yet all-too-real Home Goods shopping experience. Check out our Instagram for our take on this viral trend!
📢 Follow & Subscribe:Enjoyed the episode? Hit subscribe, leave us a review, and let us know your celebrity crush—then & now!
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👵🔥 Grab your coffee (or wine), settle in, and get ready for some hot flash hilarity!

Aging Gracefully… Or Not?

🎙️ Hot Flash Chronicles – Episode: Aging Gracefully... Or Not?
🎙️ Hosted by: Angie & Shelly
Hit Subscribe to keep up with new episodes!In this unapologetic and hilariously honest episode, Angie and Shelly tackle the idea of aging gracefully—what does it really mean, and do we even care? From anti-aging serums mysteriously appearing in bathroom drawers to embracing wrinkles, gray hair, and whatever the hell we want to wear after 50, this episode is all about rejecting society’s rules and doing things our own way.
They also explore the great filter debate, the importance of being in photos (yes, even if you don’t love how you look), and why giving non-physical compliments can change the way we see beauty. If you've ever felt pressured to age the right way, this episode is for you.
In This Episode:✨ What Even is “Aging Gracefully”? – Society’s unrealistic standards and why we’re over it.✨ Serums, Spackle & Bondo – The anti-aging industry and our highly scientific take on skincare.✨ The Great Filter Debate – Is using a filter lying, or is it just like wearing makeup?✨ Being in Photos for Your Loved Ones – Why it matters, even if you don’t love how you look.✨ Unlearning Beauty Standards – How marketing has tricked us into thinking we have to be flawless.✨ Aging Disgracefully – Why we prefer to age unapologetically instead.✨ The Art of the Non-Physical Compliment – How to compliment others (and yourself!) beyond looks.
📢 Listener Challenge:💌 Drop us a comment! Tell us something about yourself that’s beautiful—but not physical!
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👵🔥 Whether you’re team Botox & Filters or team Wrinkles & Messy Buns, you do you, boo. We give you permission to age however the hell you want!