“The Menopause Menu” turns three! The final post of four stories about community, sharing, and collaboration in support of women on their midlife journeys.
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Celebrating 3 years: A Book Story in Four Parts
“The Menopause Menu” book turns 3 on August 17th! Enjoy these four stories about some of the more poignant and meaningful moments along the way.
Voices With Vigor: Inflamed & Confused? The Plot Twist of Midlife Immunity
Join Susan Baumgaertel and Kara Wada for an unscripted conversation on autoimmunity, midlife immune health, and the physician-patient perspective on living with chronic immune conditions.
Come Join Me on Substack: Where Medicine Meets Humanity
Announcing Substack’s “Juxtaposition in Medicine” – Writings from a physician-patient on the juxtaposition of humanity and medicine’s complex systems. Raw, real, reflective. With a sprinkle of serendipity.
Voices With Vigor: Rediscovering Ourselves — Slowing Down to Reclaim Our Narrative
Join us for an intimate dialogue on externalizing the stories we’ve been told about who we should be, what it takes to rebuild identity after trauma & career loss, where our beliefs about worthiness originate, how chronic stress & conformity impact our nervous systems, and why giving yourself permission to pivot might be the most important decision you ever make.
Voices With Vigor: DPC, The Best Primary Care
Join Susan Baumgaertel & Rebekah Bernard for an unscripted conversation on Direct Primary Care, physician-led medicine, and reclaiming the doctor-patient relationship on the next Voices With Vigor show – free, live, virtual.
Voices With Vigor: The Female Voice
Join Susan Baumgaertel & Rebecca Murray for an intimate conversation on the female voice, communication mastery, and voice equity in leadership on the next Voices With Vigor show – free, live, virtual.
Feeling Like the Underdog in Healthcare? How to Advocate for Yourself in Midlife
Feeling dismissed or overlooked in medical settings isn’t uncommon during perimenopause and beyond. Here’s how shifting the focus back to listening, clarity, and collaboration can improve the experience.







