Talk Show

Welcome to a new kind of conversation series…

Voices With Vigor

Wisdom, Community & Conversations That Matter

In our modern world, individual voices often feel lost in an endless sea of noise.

One voice may be drowned out by a symphony of others, or swallowed up in darkness.

Yet when voices gather with intention, something beautiful happens:

They resonate with calm, reason, and hope.

Voices with Vigor represents something rare in our digital age:

A return to the art of meaningful dialogue.

Inspired by the great conversationalists like Terry Gross of Fresh Air and the beloved Magliozzi brothers of Car Talk, this live, virtual series brings together extraordinary voices for intimate, unscripted conversations.

Each month, we welcome guests from diverse backgrounds who share common threads of curiosity, kindness, dedication, and resilience.

What makes VWV special:

• Authentic dialogue over polished presentations
• Diverse perspectives united by shared humanity
• No sales pitches or commercial agendas
• Intimate format that prioritizes genuine connection
• Community building that extends beyond the screen

Merriam-Webster defines vigor as “active bodily or mental strength or force; active healthy well-balanced growth.”

We believe our voices can be vigorous in spirit, in love, in creativity, and in purpose.

These foundational conversations may eventually transition to different formats, but the live, interactive experience—the chance to ask questions and be part of the dialogue in real time—that’s happening now, and only now.

Join the next conversations that matter!

This month’s theme: Trauma Redefined

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 1:00 PM Pacific Time (4:00 PM Eastern)

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time (8:00 PM Eastern)

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 9:00 AM Pacific Time (12:00 PM Eastern)

Why This Moment Matters

We live in times when authentic voices feel increasingly rare.

When genuine connection seems harder to find.

When the noise threatens to drown out what truly matters.

Voices with Vigor stands as a quiet rebellion against all of that.

These conversations happen once—live, unrehearsed, real.

Miss it, and you miss the chance to be part of something that can’t be replicated or reproduced.

Your Host: Susan J. Baumgaertel, MD

Susan brings three decades of medical wisdom and a lifetime of curiosity to every conversation.

As an internal medicine physician with over 30 years of clinical experience, she has witnessed the full spectrum of human experience:

✨  The fragility and resilience, the fear and hope, the moments that break us open and the connections that hold us together.

In 2021, Susan stepped away from direct patient care to expand her impact through myMDadvocate, a virtual consultation service that serves as a bridge between patients and the often-complex healthcare system.

✨  As a physician consultant, healthcare navigator, and medical advocate, she helps people navigate everything from referral advocacy to chronic condition management, from aging gracefully to supporting caregivers through their most challenging moments.

Her passion for supporting women through life transitions led to the creation of MenopauseMenu, a comprehensive website resource offering evidence-based information and holistic support.

✨  This work inspired her 2023 book, The Menopause Menu, an all-in-one guide that transforms medical complexity into accessible wisdom.

Susan embodies the intersection of medicine and art, science and humanity, individual stories and universal truths.

She believes in the power of genuine conversation to illuminate what matters most.

“I wish to share my voice with vigor… with all who are curious.”

Voices With Vigor

Creating light with sound, one conversation at a time.