Health By Heather Hirsch

Joanna Strober, Midi Health CEO, shares her passion for creating the best virtual platform for women's health // We all know that access to care in midlife is abysmal, which is why you listen to this podcast, right? I am so excited to be joining Midi health as the Chief of Clinical Quality, and today we hear from CEO and founder of Midi Health Joanna Strober. We talk about her midlife journey and...

U..T..I OH MY! With Dr. Elizabeth Ferry Hall  // Dr. Ferry and I break it all down when it comes to bacteria and your urethra. Join us for a friendsgiving and fun for this hilarious episode on all things urinary tract related. = Get 20% off your first Sweetspot Labs order with code DR. HIRSCH at https://shop.sweetspotlabs.com/ MORE ON DR. HIRSCH IS BELOW! PRE-ORDER MY BOOK! https://www.amazon...

CEO Julie Chamberlain of SweetSpot Labs talks about intimate skincare // The lady in charge joins me to discuss what makes vulvar skin so different, and together we discuss the birth of Sweetstpots labs in 2003. Join us for a fun, open, and honest conversation about what the health and beauty industry has been ignoring for decades.  Get 20% off your first Sweetspot Labs order with code D...

The Ins & Outs of Lichen Sclerosus with Vulvovaginal specialist Dr. Jill Krapf  // Itching, burning, and tearing OH MY! Lichen sclerosus is a serious condition that often goes misdiagnosed in midlife women. Listen in to learn the main differences between lichen sclerosus and genitourinary syndrome of menopause, and how to best treat lichen sclerosus once diagnosed. Learn more about Dr. Ji...

Five top takeaways from the 2022 annual menopause conference // This year the annual meeting for the North American Menopause Society was held in Atlanta, Georgia, and was easily one of the most exciting conferences to date. Today, I am revealing my top 5 takeaways from the conference and what that means for you!  MORE ON DR. HIRSCH IS BELOW! PRE-ORDER MY BOOK! https://www.amazon.com/Unl...

A Chat with Rochelle Weitzner on hot flashes, aging well, and facial skin care // Rochelle Weitzner is the CEO and founder of Pause well aging, one of the very first skincare lines created for menopausal women in mind. Rochelle is blazing a trail for the unique needs of midlife women, and her own story was the very catalyst for her company. Follow the links below to learn more.  Pause well ag...

What's on the menu at the NAMS annual menopause meeting?  // The annual meeting is coming up and I'm letting you know what I will be presenting,  who I'm excited to see, and what I'm most excited to learn.  PRE-ORDER MY BOOK! https://www.amazon.com/Unlock-Your-Menopause-Type-Personalized/dp/1250850827 MORE ON DR. HEATHER HIRSCH BELOW: Ready to reclaim your life at menopause? Join my...

The hormone alphabet: How to understand your lab work in menopause // Interpreting your lab work can feel like you took a deep dive into a medical school course, all to come out with even more questions. In this episode, I break down how to really make sense of your lab work, why isn't simply 'normal', and teach you once and for all what you really need to know when it comes to treating your menop...

Better Bladder Control, With Dr. Kelly Casperson // Join me and my amazing friend, author, and doctor discuss stress and urge incontinence. In this episode, we dive into the difference between stress and urge incontinence and ways to treat both of these. You can also check out Dr. Casperson new book "You Are Not Broken" below! Dr. Casperson: https://www.instagram.com/kellycaspersonmd/ You Are Not...

How long should I take hormone therapy // A common question that comes up in my clinic is "how long should I take my hormone therapy?" In this episode, I break down all the research on this topic.  PRE-ORDER MY BOOK! https://www.amazon.com/Unlock-Your-Menopause-Type-Personalized/dp/1250850827 MORE ON DR. HEATHER HIRSCH BELOW: Ready to reclaim your life at menopause? Join my menopause mastercl...

Sticks and stones may break my bones, especially after menopause // More women will suffer from an osteoporotic fracture than from heart attacks, breast cancer, and strokes combined. And because of this loss of bone mass after menopause, taking bone health seriously is vital. Dr. Kristi Tough-Desapri gives us all the details on treating osteoporosis that you need to know. MORE ON DR. HEATHER HIRSC...

Can hormone therapy be used for the prevention of chronic disease, and can it help reverse aging? // This question is quite a controversial question, and the answer often depends on who you ask (and when you ask). In this episode, I will guide you through both sides of the argument, and also let you know where I land on this. MORE ON DR. HEATHER HIRSCH BELOW: Ready to reclaim your life at men...

 HELP! I'm so FU$KING tired! // Feeling tired, overworked, and underappreciated? I'm right there with you. Today, I'm diving deep into how you can work on getting out of your slump so that you can function, be productive, and have some fun GIRL!  MORE ON DR. HEATHER HIRSCH BELOW: Ready to reclaim your life at menopause? Join my menopause masterclass here: https://the-menopause-cours...

My Thoughts on Medical Gaslighting // Is medical gaslighting a real thing? and if so, who is to blame? As always, my thoughts may shock you! MORE ON DR. HEATHER HIRSCH BELOW: Ready to reclaim your life at menopause? Join my menopause masterclass here: https://the-menopause-course.teachable.com/p/reclaiming-menopause-masterclass Menopause and Breast Cancer Blueprint Course: Enrolling now! http...

How important is a community in midlife and menopause? Hint... VERY!  MORE ON DR. HEATHER HIRSCH BELOW: Ready to reclaim your life at menopause? Join my menopause masterclass here: https://the-menopause-course.teachable.com/p/reclaiming-menopause-masterclass Menopause and Breast Cancer Blueprint Course: Enrolling now! https://the-menopause-course.teachable.com/p/untitled-1 GET THE FREE MENOPA...

Why Isn't My Hormone Therapy Working: Three Quick Fixes // Frustrated that you finally got on hormone therapy ... but it is NOT WORKING? Listen in as I break down how to make hormone therapy work for you (not YOU working for IT).  MORE ON DR. HEATHER HIRSCH BELOW: Ready to reclaim your life at menopause? Join my menopause masterclass here: https://the-menopause-course.teachable.com/p/rec...

The 20th Anniversary of the Landmark WHI Study, And What We Know 2 Decades Later // Spoiler alert: A LOT! Buckle up for some serious facts on what we know about the safety of hormone therapy that stems from the WHI, and how this is (or is not) better understood 20 years later.  MORE ON DR. HEATHER HIRSCH BELOW: Ready to reclaim your life at menopause? Join my menopause masterclass here: https...

Minimalism with Rose Lounsbury // One of my favorite interviews to date, listen in as we discuss how and why minimalism can be so good for mental and physical health and wellbeing in women. Rose on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roselounsbury/ MORE ON DR. HEATHER HIRSCH BELOW: Ready to reclaim your life at menopause? Join my menopause masterclass here: https://the-menopause-course.teachable....

Love your TODAY body, with Stasia Savasuk. The body you have today won't last forever, so why not show it some love when you can. Join us for the inspirational and game-changing conversation on embracing the NOW! Find Stasia here: https://www.instagram.com/stasiasavasuk/ MORE ON DR. HEATHER HIRSCH BELOW: Ready to reclaim your life at menopause? Join my menopause masterclass here: https://the-menop...

Show yourself the love you deserve // There is one no one in this world that you should love more than yourself (okay, maybe your pooch), so do you show yourself love on the daily? Listen in for my three tips on how to start and what you can focus on! MORE ON DR. HEATHER HIRSCH BELOW: Ready to reclaim your life at menopause? Join my menopause masterclass here: https://the-menopause-course.teachabl...

Loving your body to sleep, with Dr. Valerie Cacho // Establishing and maintaining a good sleep practice is essential to health, especially as women go through the menopause transition. Met Dr. Cacho, a sleep medicine expert and coach who drops some incredible pearls on how to prioritize and love your body to sleep. Dr. Cacho on Instrgram: https://www.instagram.com/drvalsleepgal/ Dr. Cacho's websit...

 Registered Dietician Nigel Denby on Menopause, Mid-belly Weight, & The Psychology of Eating Well // Listen in as Nigel Denby, founder of Harley Street At Home, and I discuss the importance of mindful nutrition especially as we age.  Learn more here: https://www.harleystathome.com/team/nigel-denby Check out restore femininity here: https://restorefemininity.com/ MORE ON DR. HEATHER H...

124. ADHD: The hidden Symptom Throughout The Menopause Transition // A short attention span? Never seeing to finish a project? Women have been underdiagnosed and misdiagnosed even when presenting with classic signs of ADD and ADHD. Add on top of that the loss of hormones in the menopause transition and ADHD symptoms can really disrupt your life. Listen to this fascinating episode to learn mor...

Me, Menopause & Dr. Mary Claire Haver // Need I say more? You are going to love our fun and flowy conversation about how Dr. Haver came to create the Galveston Diet and the incredible career that she has today. Enjoy! Check out restore femininity here: https://restorefemininity.com/ MORE ON DR. HEATHER HIRSCH BELOW: Ready to reclaim your life at menopause? Join my menopause masterclass here: h...

122. The three things you need to know to make menopause easy // Menopause does not need to be that complicated! In this episode, I break down the three concepts to know to shut out all the noise surrounding menopause.  Lets dive in! MORE ON DR. HEATHER HIRSCH BELOW: Ready to reclaim your life at menopause? Join my menopause masterclass here: https://the-menopause-course.teachable.com/p/recla...