Show Notes

In this empowering episode of the Hello Hot Flash Podcast, I talk with Karen Viesta, a certified health and lifestyle coach who helps women over 40 master their health, energy, and boundaries. Together, they explore how people-pleasing behaviors and poor boundaries silently erode your well-being—and what to do about it.

Karen shares why boundaries are not about control, but about self-respect and emotional protection—and how to communicate them clearly so they strengthen, rather than harm, your relationships.

What You’ll Learn:

1. Why people pleasing is often rooted in early conditioning—and how to start breaking free.
2. The key resources boundaries are meant to protect: your time, money, energy, and emotional health.
3. How to communicate boundaries and consequences without guilt, shame, or fear of rejection.

Additional Resources:

• Have a health chat with Stephanie: /https://LOscheduling.as.me/action-plan-call
• Inquire about nutrition coaching here: https://LOscheduling.as.me/Wellness
• Listen to the Limited Series - Christian Women And Menopause: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/christian-women-and-menopause/id1742579345
• Take the free Hot Flash Free challenge here: https://www.hellohotflash.com/scorecard

About Our Guest

To learn more about our guest, head over to https://hellohotflash.com/episodes/stop-people-pleasing.

Results are not guaranteed. The interview is for entertainment purposes only. Please see disclaimer for more details.

In this episode, I break down the real reasons why weight gain happens during perimenopause and menopause — and why it’s not your fault. It's not just about eating less and moving more; it's about understanding the major changes happening inside your body and adjusting your approach.

I explain what tests you can request from your doctor, how hormonal shifts impact your metabolism, and why strategies that used to work often stop working in midlife.

If you're feeling frustrated with stubborn weight gain, heavier breathing, or faster heart rates when exercising — you’re not alone. I share how better information, targeted testing, and the right support can help you take control again.

• Which medical tests you should ask your doctor for to get a clearer picture of your health
• How hormone changes, like lower estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, affect your ability to lose weight
• Why insulin resistance often develops in midlife and how it sabotages weight loss efforts
• Why old methods like extreme calorie cutting and aggressive exercise stop working
• How to work with your body — not against it — using a smarter, more supportive approach

👉 Want help building a plan that's tailored to you? Book your free Action Plan Call here: https://www.hellohotflash.com/actionplancall

Show Notes:

In today’s 10-Minute Menopause Moment on Hello Hot Flash, we're busting one of the biggest myths around menopause — that it automatically means the end of your sex life.

Spoiler alert: it doesn’t!

In this episode, I share medical and holistic solutions to help support libido during midlife, who to talk to, and exactly what to ask for at your next doctor’s appointment.

Whether you're curious about testosterone therapy, natural options like maca root, or just want to feel empowered at your next check-up, this quick episode gives you the facts you need to start important conversations and take back control of your health.

What You'll Learn:

• The role of testosterone therapy in boosting libido after menopause — and important pros and cons to know
• A natural alternative (maca root) that may help support sexual health and energy
• The specific test to ask for at your next doctor’s visit if you're concerned about low libido