“Menopause may bring hot flashes, but it also brings honesty, humor, and a newfound appreciation for the air conditioner.” — Karen Giblin Dear Red Hot Mamas, Aches, stiffness, and unexplained joint pain are some of the most common—and most misunderstood—symptoms ...
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Expanding the conversation on menopause symptoms
“At menopause, you’re no longer a girl, you’re a woman. And that’s something to celebrate.” — Gloria Steinem Dear Red Hot Mamas, Expanding the Conversation on Menopause Symptoms When we talk about menopause, most people go straight to hot flashes ...
Read More »Menopause and Relationships: The Importance of Partner Support
“March is when you finally convince yourself it’s time to stop wearing the heavy coat, only to be proven wrong the next day.” -Unknown Dear Red Hot Mamas, Menopause and Relationships: The Importance of Partner Support Menopause affects not only ...
Read More »Red Hot Mamas Recommendations to Stay Healthy During Menopause in the New Year
“Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.” — Oprah Winfrey Dear Red Hot Mamas, Welcome to 2026 and a fresh new year. Menopausal women are finally taking their rightful place at the center of ...
Read More »Bust the Winter Blues
“In the heart of December, warmth is something we create for one another.” -Anonymous Dear Red Hot Mamas, As the winter season arrives, many of us experience changes in mood, energy, and motivation. These feelings—commonly referred to as the winter blues—are ...
Read More »The Power of Gratitude
From the Editor…Karen Giblin- The Power of Gratitude “Let us be thankful to people who make us happy; they are the gardeners who make us blossom” -Marcel Proust (writer) Dear Red Hot Mamas, The Power of Gratitude… Gratitude has numerous ...
Read More »Healthy Aging
From the Editor…Karen Giblin “July is a new beginning and endless opportunities to shine.” -Anonymous Dear Red Hot Mamas, If you are like many women today, you realize that not only are women living longer than they used to, but ...
Read More »Managing Menopause Hot Flashes in the Summer
From the Editor…Karen Giblin “It’s a sure sign of summer if the chair gets up when you do” -Walter Winchell Dear Red Hot Mamas, Hello to all of you. Happy Summer! Many of you, like me, are feeling “Hot, Hot, Hot! We’ve ...
Read More »So, Guys, Let’s Talk About Menopause
From the Editor…Karen Giblin “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” Eleanor Roosevelt Dear Red Hot Mamas, Menopause affects not only women but also their husbands and other family members. In that regard, quite a ...
Read More »Bust the Winter Blues
From the Editor…Karen Giblin “In the depth of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer.” -Albert Camus Dear Red Hot Mamas, Here we are in winter and sometimes the change of seasons can trigger the ...
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Red Hot Mamas Menopause Education and Support Programs
