“The Menopause Menu” turns three! The final post of four stories about community, sharing, and collaboration in support of women on their midlife journeys.
Category: Stress & Life Changes
The Female Voice: Why Confidence, Communication & Presence Matter
A dynamic conversation with Rebecca Murray on “Voices With Vigor” about the female voice and voice equity: speaking with clarity, intention, and authenticity. Watch the on-demand video replay!
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.
Trauma Redefined: Rethinking Perfectionism, Imposter Syndrome, and the Pursuit of Excellence
We sat down with Dr. Amna Shabbir for an intimate conversation exploring why perfectionism is more than a personal struggle, and how self-compassion, authenticity, and growth can transform the way we live, work, lead, and heal.
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.
Life Is Like Sandpaper…
Lessons on resilience, healing, and growth from an intimate conversation with psychology expert and author, Michael Mantell, PhD. Another free Voices With Vigor on-demand video replay!
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.







