Today, we’re revisiting the vital topic of women’s health, joined by the esteemed Dr. Susan Baumgaertel.Dr. Baumgaertel brings over three decades of clinical expertise to the table. In 2020, In 2020, she created a free informational website that married evidence based medical information with holistic and integrative ideas as a means of helping people find physical and emotional support on their journey through menopause. Transitioning from direct care in 2021, she founded myMDadvocate, to provide medical consultation and advocacy services and in 2023 she wrote "The Menopause Menu" a comprehensive guidebook for navigating menopause.Discussion Highlights:Pivoting into Menopause Care:Dr.  Baumgaertel shares her journey from internal medicine to specializing in menopause care and creating "The Menopause Menu."Challenges in Women’s Healthcare:Marianne and Dr. Baumgaertel talk about why women struggle with accessing appropriate medical care and having the right conversations on women's health topics with their doctors.Understanding Menopause:Debunking the biggest misconceptions surrounding menopause.Insights on holistic supplements for managing menopausal symptoms Tips/considerations for weight management during menopause.Hormonal Health:The importance (or not) of getting hormone levels checkedExploring the nuances of hormone replacement therapyJoin us next time for more insightful discussions on Message In the Middle and remember to take your own health as seriously as you would your loved one's health, your health matters.Connect with Dr. Baumgaertel:https://www.menopausemenu.comhttps://www.menopausemenu.com/book/https://www.mymdadvocate.comhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOBHm0-mX5P2EmR1da3qTaAhttps://www.facebook.com/MenopauseMenu/ Connect with Marianne: Website: Message In The Middle with Marianne Message In the Middle Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/422430469323847/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MessageInTheMiddle/playlists LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianne-demello-smith-678b9966 Email: Contact | Message In The Middle with Marianne Subscribe to Message In the Middle: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Leave Us a Review: If you enjoyed today’s episode, please leave a review and share your favorite takeaway. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and bring you even more valuable content.Keep the conversation going - Join us for more insightful conversations in the Message in the Middle Private Facebook Community & subscribe to Message in th...