Red Hot Mamas Menopause Education and Support Programs
Published: April 24, 2026
Red Hot Mamas® is the leading provider of menopause education and support programs in the United States. Since 1991, the organization has helped women and healthcare providers understand menopause as a normal life transition and empowered them to maintain optimal health at midlife and beyond.
Our Story
Red Hot Mamas® was founded by Karen Giblin, after she underwent a total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral oophorectomy in 1991. Although she was prepared for surgery, she was not prepared for the sudden onset of intense menopause symptoms that followed.
At the time, Karen served as a Selectwoman in the Town of Ridgefield, Connecticut, and found that many women began reaching out to her with personal questions about menopause. They felt overwhelmed by conflicting information, lacked reliable resources, and often felt frightened, embarrassed, or anxious about their symptoms.
In response, Karen created Red Hot Mamas® to provide women with medically sound information and meaningful support. She launched the Red Hot Mamas Menopause Education Programs, the website redhotmamas.org, and founded Red Hot Mamas North America Inc., a woman-owned organization specializing in health, wellness, and education.
Through partnerships with nonprofit organizations and major corporations, Red Hot Mamas has developed and implemented educational campaigns and marketing programs to increase awareness of women’s health issues. The organization has also contributed to numerous research and outreach initiatives focused on women’s midlife and menopause experiences.
What We Do
Red Hot Mamas® delivers evidence-based, patient-centered education and support through a range of platforms and programs:
- Menopause education programs – licensed in more than 250 hospitals and physician group practices across the U.S.
- HON code-accredited, award-winning website – redhotmamas.org, offering up-to-date, trustworthy information on menopause and midlife health.
- Health Advisory Board (“Ask the Experts”) – a team of respected medical professionals who provide guidance on the latest research and clinical approaches.
- Monthly e-newsletter, The Menopause Minute®* – practical, easy-to-read information on menopause health, treatment updates, and lifestyle strategies.
- Online community forum – hosted on Inspire.com, where women can connect, share experiences, and support one another.
Red Hot Mamas recognizes that menopause can be a confusing and challenging time—but it does not have to be overwhelming when women are well-informed and supported. Our programs focus on education, support, research, and advocacy to help women understand the changes in their bodies, make informed decisions, and maintain their health through menopause and beyond.
Meet Our Health Advisory Board and Experts
The Red Hot Mamas Health Advisory Board and contributing experts are respected clinicians and public health professionals in the field of women’s health. They review and contribute to content, provide answers to women’s pressing questions, and help ensure that information shared through The Menopause Minute® and the website is balanced, accurate, and patient-focused.
You may submit your menopause questions to our expert panel at:
askexperts@redhotmamas.org
Red Hot Mamas is committed to being a trusted partner in women’s midlife health—offering clarity, confidence, and community as women navigate the menopause journey.
