Guest Appearances

Since starting the podcast, we have been asked to guest on several shows. We are grateful for the invites and guest appearances. It is our hope that we share a positive view of midlife and beyond and reframe the narrative. We also like to talk about our passions, our personal stories and positive thoughts on many topics.

Zestful Aging with Nicole Christina

Colleen and Bridgett had a wonderful conversation with Christina where they spoke about the good, the bad and the freedoms we earn in midlife and beyond. It was a great time for all the women!

Pier 54: A General Hospital Fan Podcast

Colleen guested on their 100th episode to talk about her love of General Hospital and her many girl trips with her best friend Karen to the Soap weekends in California. She has met many of the actors and donated a signed script for the 100th Episode Giveaway.

Directory of a Dream Life 50+

Bridgett and Colleen had a great conversation with Marchia Mae Brogan about Empty Nesting and changing your perspective to find the positive in starting this new chapter of life.

Empower Women in Midlife

Colleen was invited to write a guest blog for Helene T. Stelian, Empower Women in Midlife. Next Act for Women: Becoming a Podcaster at 52.

The Seniortopia Show

Bridgett and Colleen discuss midlife, menopause and more. We talked about our personal stories and what we have learned from the expert guests on the show.

Women Over 50

A Life Redesigned. Bridgett and Colleen spoke with Shelly Drymon about the our experiences with turning 50, what was the catalyst for us to begin an podcast and what we have learned so far in this journey.

Rainy Day Collective Podcast

We talk to the Misty and Maggie about all things midlife and menopause. From hot flashes to anxiety and depression, we share stories and support.

Our Story Speaks

Colleen joins Andrea to discuss the podcast, aging gracefully and having fun while doing it.

Finding Myself Podcast

Bridgett and Colleen discuss the Invisible Woman Syndrome with Meredith and how it can be a super power in midlife.

Imperfectly Thriving Podcast

Bridgett and Colleen join Kathryn Ely in discussing the joy and laughter of midlife.

Let's Talk. Real Conversations.

Ahead of the curve, the Hot Flashes & Cool Topics Podcast is breaking barriers and helping to open up conversations about life over 50, aging well, the stages of menopause, and more. Founded by Colleen Rosenblum and Bridgett Garratt, this multi-faceted platform offers conversations with guests that span from “The Skin Whisperer,” Dr. Keira Barr to celebrities like Holly Robinson Peete—a guest on the December 15, 2021 episode.

Push Or Pivot Podcast

Colleen was asked to talk about her life journey and the many pivots she has made. It was a great conversation with Thea Charles.

20 Till Takeoff Podcast

Colleen talks about empty nesting and new travel adventures with Tatum Skipper

Zoom Escapes

Colleen was asked by the international magazine Crunchy Tales (an online magazine for sassy women over 40) to write an article about her “Zoom Escapes” during the time of Covid.

Elevate Podcast

Colleen was invited on Elevate Podcast to talk about the positives that come from Empty Nesting. Although she is more of a revolving door empty nester, the conversation was fun and information.

Only Stupid People

Bridgett shares some laughs and stories from the 1980’s and School House Rock on the podcast Only Stupid People

The KORE Women Podcast

Colleen enjoyed being on the show to talk about following many divergent paths along her journey and the ability to look forward and find new challenges and experiences.

Colleen joined Ronit Plank from And Then Everything Changed to discuss her daughter, Jordyn’s eating disorder and how it affected her family.

Fancy Free Podcast

Colleen and Bridgett had a great time sharing some of their embarrassing stories with Joanne from Fancy Free Podcast. This podcast has a great premise that by sharing our less than best moments, it brings people closer together.

Play Video

Colleen was invited on the YouTube show My Processes to discuss the business surrounding podcasts and what resources can be outsourced.

Steph Essary invited us on her show to talk about the power of mindset in midlife on The Second Half Success Stories. We had a great conversation about the benefits of creating intent and valuing experience.

Colleen joined Debra Atkinson of FlippingFifty.com to discuss Pilates, the benefits of exercise, breathing and how to care for ourselves as women in midlife and beyond.

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