198 Burning Question - Hot or Just Me? with Carin Luna-Ostraseski
Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,
Release Date: 03/03/2025
Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,
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info_outlineIn EPISODE 198 OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER, Dr. Gillian Lockitch welcomes Carin Luna-Ostrasesky, an inspiring entrepreneur and founder of Hot or Just Me, a go-to resource for managing perimenopause and menopause. Carin shares her personal journey through perimenopause, including struggles with hot flashes, brain fog, and other symptoms that led her to create a platform providing expert advice, curated products, and a supportive community for women navigating this stage of life.
Before entering the menopause wellness space, Carin made history as the first American woman and Hispanic person to create a Scotch whiskey. Her award-winning blend, launched via a record-breaking Kickstarter campaign, gained widespread recognition. She later founded the Entrepreneurial Spirit Fund by SIA Scotch, awarding over $350,000 in grants to underserved entrepreneurs, showcasing her commitment to empowering others.
Join us as we explore her journey from whiskey innovator to menopause advocate, discuss the importance of self-care and community support, and uncover how her entrepreneurial spirit continues to uplift and inspire women.
Episode Timeline:
0:01 Introduction to the podcast theme and Carin Luna-Ostrasecki
3:12 Carin’s Entrepreneurial Venture into the Whiskey Industry
9:06 Giving Back to Young Entrepreneurs and Transitioning to Hot or Just Me
10:35 Common and less common Symptoms of Perimenopause
17:33 Hot or Just Me website and resources
23:34 Tips for Managing Perimenopause Symptoms
31:51 Making time for self-care and personal happiness 35:30 Conclusions and final thoughts (35:30)
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https://www.instagram.com/hotorjustme/
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