Hot Flashes Then & Now: A Mother-Daughter Conversation

DivaDeets: Your Go-To Weight Loss Podcast for Women Over 40 by Danya R Powers

Episode notes

This episode is extra special because I’m joined by my very first guest — my mom!

She was born in 1950, raised a family, and lived through menopause in a time when women didn’t really talk about it.

We sat down for a generational conversation about what it means to be a woman, a mom, and a daughter navigating all the changes of midlife — from hot flashes to hormones to self-identity.

Inside, you’ll hear:

✨ What menopause looked like in the 70s and 80s vs. now

✨ How motherhood and body image were handled in her generation

✨ The emotional side of hysterectomy, menopause, and aging — for both of us

✨ Practical wisdom from her perspective, and a rally cry from mine

✨ The reminder that no matter your age, you’re not broken and you’re not alone

This is a heartfelt conversation about connection, res ... 

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