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Health By Heather Hirsch

Heather Hirschwww.heatherhirschmd.com
Confused about what to expect in midlife? Wondering how to treat mysterious symptoms like night sweats or stubborn weight gain? I got you. Welcome to my podcast, where I give you the straight tea on everything from painful sex to heart health. I’m Dr. Heather Hirsch, a board-certified internist, accredited menopause specialist, founder of the menopause clinic at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and former faculty at Harvard Medical School. Currently, I am the CEO and Founder of Health by Heather Hirsch and run a private telemedicine practice, and wrote the book "Unlock Your Menopause Type"
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184. When menopause is a surprise, with Dr. Corinne Menn

When menopause is a surprise, with Dr. Corinne Menn // Dr. Menn has a story that you will not want to miss. After being diagnosed with breast cancer during her OB/GYN residency, she went on to become one of the fiercest menopause and HRT advocates I have met to date. In this episode, we discuss premature and sudden menopause, and how education about midlife and menopause must become more inclusive. Dr. Menn and I will be back for part 2 on this important discussion, so stay tuned! Dr. Menn on IG...

Oct 18, 202338 min

183. Jenn Trepeck on why you should eat breakfast, and have a side of fries!

Jenn Trepeck on why you should eat breakfast, and have a side of fries! // Live is all about balance, right? In this episode Jenn T, a podcast host, health coach, and business consultant breaks down the fundamental aspects of dieting - what works long-term and what doesn't. She notes that her passion for nutrition and helping others with their health goals stems from “kicking her food issues” and her own weight management saga.” Listen in as together we break down so many of the 90's diet myths ...

Oct 04, 202348 min

182. What's on the menu at the annual menopause meeting?

What's on the menu at the annual menopause meeting? // The Menopause Society's Annual meeting is the last week in September. Listen in as I "unbox" what is on the scientific agenda, and what I will be presenting. MORE ON DR. HIRSCH IS BELOW! BOOK A VISIT: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://heatherhirschmd.com/bookings/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ORDER MY BOOK! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Unlock-Your-Menopause-Type-Personalized/dp/1250850827⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET MY FREE MENOPAUSE HEALTH GUIDE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Sep 20, 202334 min

181. Why I check lab work in perimenopause and menopause.

Why I check lab work in perimenopause and menopause // Labwork can be transformational for many of my patients. Our current guidelines say not to do it - but could this be causing harm? In this episode, I explain the scenarios where lab work is essential, how I explain labs to my patients, and what this means for healthcare in general. Enjoy. See me LIVE in Toronto on October 18th! Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/on-the-dl-live-tickets-713887896917?aff=oddtdtcreator MORE ON DR...

Sep 13, 202335 min

180. Dr. Adrienne Youdim asks us, "What are we really hungry for?"

Dr. Adrienne Youdim asks us, "What are we really hungry for?" Find Dr. Youdim on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/dradrienneyoudim/ Dr. Youdim is a nationally recognized expert in weight loss and the author of the book "Hungry for more." In this incredible episode, we break down the meaning behind our hunger cues, how to create a sustainable and healthy relationship with food, and the truth behind all the new weight loss medications on the market! MORE ON DR. HIRSCH IS BELOW! BOOK A VIS...

Sep 06, 202347 min

179. Am I out of the window for hormone therapy?

Am I out of the window for hormone therapy? // lets dive in and find out, plus - who wants to be my doctor? MORE ON DR. HIRSCH IS BELOW! BOOK A VISIT: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://heatherhirschmd.com/bookings/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ORDER MY BOOK! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Unlock-Your-Menopause-Type-Personalized/dp/1250850827⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET MY FREE MENOPAUSE HEALTH GUIDE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f787bdd57796e835ea84e10⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ AMAZON PRODUCTS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Aug 23, 202334 min

178. Should menopause be considered a "Hormone Deficiency?"

Should Menopause Be Considered "hormone deficiency?" FYI- my paper was published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, not NEJM. MORE ON DR. HIRSCH IS BELOW! BOOK A VISIT: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://heatherhirschmd.com/bookings/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ORDER MY BOOK! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Unlock-Your-Menopause-Type-Personalized/dp/1250850827⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET MY FREE MENOPAUSE HEALTH GUIDE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f787bdd57796e835ea84e10⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ AMAZON ...

Aug 17, 202334 min

177. Andrea Donsky, TikTok's Menopause educator, on what questions women are asking in midlife.

Andrea Donsky, TikTok's Menopause educator ... on what questions women are asking in midlife. check out wearemorphus.com Subscribe to Andrea’s podcast, “Menopause Reimagined,” follow her on Tik Tok and Instagram at @andreadonsky and @wearemorphus, and join her Private Facebook group /wearemorphus MORE ON DR. HIRSCH IS BELOW! BOOK A VISIT: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://heatherhirschmd.com/bookings/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ORDER MY BOOK! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Unlock-Your-Menopause-Type-Personalized/dp...

Aug 09, 202339 min

176. The supplements you need in menopause, with Elizabeth Ward RD

The supplements you need in menopause, with Elizabeth Ward RD // Information about supplements is everywhere, and it takes a full-time job to figure out what you should take, and what you should leave on the shelves. Listen in to learn what you need, and at what doses - and what you don't! Find Liz on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menopausedietplan/ Get the 'Menopause Diet Plan" https://amzn.to/477O71N MORE ON DR. HIRSCH IS BELOW! BOOK A VISIT: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://heatherhirschmd.com/book...

Jul 28, 202334 min

175. How long can I stay on HRT?

How long can I stay on HRT? // The latest and greatest evidence-based research here on how long you can take hormone replacement therapy is broken down and easily digested to help you make an informed decision! MORE ON DR. HIRSCH IS BELOW! BOOK A VISIT: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://heatherhirschmd.com/bookings/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ORDER MY BOOK! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Unlock-Your-Menopause-Type-Personalized/dp/1250850827⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET MY FREE MENOPAUSE HEALTH GUIDE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://view.flodes...

Jul 19, 202326 min

174. Disparities in midlife care, with Dr. Sameena Rahman

Disparities in midlife care, with Dr. Sameena Rahman // While midlife women's health care is already seemingly non-existent, there are still groups of women for whom care is even farther on the horizon. Listen in as Dr. Rahman and I break this down using studies and street smarts. MORE ON DR. HIRSCH IS BELOW! BOOK A VISIT: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://heatherhirschmd.com/bookings/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ORDER MY BOOK! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Unlock-Your-Menopause-Type-Personalized/dp/1250850827⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ G...

Jul 07, 202335 min

173. The Menopause Expert Vs. The Menopause Guru ... Who Wins?

The Menopause Expert Vs. The Menopause Guru ... Who Wins? // Frankly, I am getting tired of the growing list of menopause gurus, who are getting sneakier by the day. Trying to benefit from the vulnerability of menopause and making a profit from up charging medications, procedures, and more. How can you spot them, what are the dangers, and who can you trust? All in this episode. MORE ON DR. HIRSCH IS BELOW! BOOK A VISIT: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://heatherhirschmd.com/bookings/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PRE-ORDER MY BOOK! ⁠⁠⁠...

Jun 22, 202326 min

172. Dr. Lisiane Miotti Joins me for a discussion on the safety of FDA approved hormone replacement therapy

Dr. Lisiane Miotti Joins me for a discussion on the safety of FDA-approved hormone replacement therapy // Join us on our latest podcast episode as we delve into the topic of FDA-approved hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and its safety. Hormone replacement therapy has been widely used to address various health concerns, such as menopause symptoms, hormonal imbalances, and osteoporosis. In this episode, we'll explore the approval process that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) employs to...

Jun 16, 202335 min

171. How To Hack Your Doctor's Visit To Get Hormone Replacement Therapy

How To Hack Your Visit To Get Hormone Replacement Therapy From Your Doctor // With a little bit of psychology and some background on menopause, I give you my best tips and tricks to get the most from your doctor's visit - especially when you think you are a good candidate for hormone replacement therapy. More on Dr. Hirsch Below: Book a patient visit with me: https://heatherhirschmd.com/bookings/ Grab a copy of my book: https://heatherhirschmd.com/book/ Check out the Reclaiming Menopause Masterc...

Jun 09, 202327 min

170. Unlock Your Menopause Type!

Unlock Your Menopause Type// Menopause is not a one-size fits all solution. Unlocking Your Menopause Type features a helpful quiz to identify women's individual Menopause Type(s) such as: –Premature –Sudden –Full-Throttle –Mind-Altering –Seemingly Never-ending –Silent Each type gets a full prescription for exercises, diet, and lifestyle strategies to regain mental focus and make menopause a regulation part of maturity rather than a rollercoaster ride of unexpected symptoms and discomfort. The bo...

Jun 01, 202326 min

169. Psychologist Samara Irumé discusses some actionable steps to improve your headspace

Psychologist Samara Irumé discusses some actionable steps to improve your headspace // My good friend Samara and I talk about all things mental health for the last week of mental health month. MORE ON DR. HIRSCH IS BELOW! BOOK A VISIT: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://heatherhirschmd.com/bookings/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PRE-ORDER MY BOOK! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Unlock-Your-Menopause-Type-Personalized/dp/1250850827⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET MY FREE MENOPAUSE HEALTH GUIDE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f787bdd57796e835ea84e10⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ...

May 25, 202335 min

168. Mind Over Menopause, With Pahla Bowers Weight loss coach

Mind Over Menopause, With Pahla Bowers Weight loss coach // In her new book, Pahla discusses all things mindset and body alignment with me in this episode. Many women start to overexercise and undereat during the menopause transition for fear of gaining more weight. Discover how you can unlock the power of behavioral therapy to make the right changes in midlife to keep you sane and loving your body! MORE ON DR. HIRSCH IS BELOW! BOOK A VISIT: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://heatherhirschmd.com/bookings/⁠⁠⁠⁠ PRE-ORDE...

May 18, 202335 min

167. The Breast Cancer and HRT myth COMPLETLEY debunked!

The Breast Cancer and HRT myth COMPLETLEY debunked // The association between breast cancer and HRT is just that .. an association! Listen in to learn why I don't feel that HRT increases the risk of breast cancer. MORE ON DR. HIRSCH IS BELOW! BOOK A VISIT: ⁠⁠⁠https://heatherhirschmd.com/bookings/⁠⁠⁠ PRE-ORDER MY BOOK! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Unlock-Your-Menopause-Type-Personalized/dp/1250850827⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET MY FREE MENOPAUSE HEALTH GUIDE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f787bdd57796e835ea84...

May 10, 202331 min

166. Men-o-Pause; Can We Partner Together?

Men-o-Pause; Can We Partner Together? // My last few interviews were with men who were all very interested in learning about menopause. Here are my thoughts. MORE ON DR. HIRSCH IS BELOW! BOOK A VISIT: ⁠⁠https://heatherhirschmd.com/bookings/⁠⁠ PRE-ORDER MY BOOK! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Unlock-Your-Menopause-Type-Personalized/dp/1250850827⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET MY FREE MENOPAUSE HEALTH GUIDE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f787bdd57796e835ea84e10⁠⁠⁠⁠ AMAZON PRODUCTS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/horm...

May 05, 202324 min

165. Recording my audiobook, starting my private medical practice, and my tips on thriving in life!

Recording my audiobook, starting my private medical practice, and my tips on thriving in life! // Want the updates? Ask and you shall receive! MORE ON DR. HIRSCH IS BELOW! BOOK A VISIT: ⁠https://heatherhirschmd.com/bookings/⁠ PRE-ORDER MY BOOK! ⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Unlock-Your-Menopause-Type-Personalized/dp/1250850827⁠⁠⁠ GET MY FREE MENOPAUSE HEALTH GUIDE: ⁠⁠⁠https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f787bdd57796e835ea84e10⁠⁠⁠ AMAZON PRODUCTS: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/hormone.health.doc...

Apr 19, 202327 min

164. Kate Muir, UK author and menopause journalist, and I discuss the "state" of menopause.

Kute Muir, UK author and menopause journalist, and I discuss the "state" of menopause // The UK has been paving the way for midlife women's health in the last several years. Today, Kate Muir and I talk about how medications are getting covered for women in the UK, the controversy around testosterone replacement, and what the US can learn from the movement in the UK. Find Kate on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muirka/ Kate's Book: https://amzn.to/3MxDw8y MORE ON DR. HIRSCH IS BELOW! BOOK A ...

Apr 19, 202345 min

163. Duavee, Oprah, and My New Telemedicine Private Practice, Oh My!

Duavee, Oprah, and My New Telemedicine Private Practice, Oh My! // So much has happened in the last few weeks and I cannot wait to fill you in! MORE ON DR. HIRSCH IS BELOW! BOOK A VISIT: https://heatherhirschmd.com/bookings/ PRE-ORDER MY BOOK! ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Unlock-Your-Menopause-Type-Personalized/dp/1250850827⁠⁠ GET MY FREE MENOPAUSE HEALTH GUIDE: ⁠⁠https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f787bdd57796e835ea84e10⁠⁠ AMAZON PRODUCTS: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/hormone.health.doc...

Mar 30, 202330 min

162. "I can hear you, can you hear me?" Why I love telemedicine

"I can hear you, can you hear me?" Why I love telemedicine // One of the unexpected wins to come from 2020 was the emergence and acceptance of telemedicine. Listen to why I love telemedicine and what the future holds for medical care over the computer. MORE ON DR. HIRSCH IS BELOW! PRE-ORDER MY BOOK! ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Unlock-Your-Menopause-Type-Personalized/dp/1250850827⁠ Ready to reclaim your life at menopause? Join my menopause masterclass here: ⁠https://the-menopause-course.teachable.com...

Mar 22, 202323 min

161. Squatty potties and vulvar models, with Melissa Gallow DNP

Squatty potties and vulvar models, with Melissa Gallow DNP // Live from the ISSWSH conference, Missy and I talk all things pelvic floor, sexual health, and why you need a squatty potty in every bathroom to ease pelvic floor dysfunction and to live your best midlife! MORE ON DR. HIRSCH IS BELOW! PRE-ORDER MY BOOK! https://www.amazon.com/Unlock-Your-Menopause-Type-Personalized/dp/1250850827 Ready to reclaim your life at menopause? Join my menopause masterclass here: https://the-menopause-course.te...

Mar 15, 202326 min

160. Dr. Rachel Rubin LIVE from the annual ISSWSH conference!

Dr. Rachel Rubin LIVE from the annual ISSWSH conference! // The woman who needs no further introduction. Listen as Dr. Rachel Rubin and I discuss the state of women's midlife and sexual health from the ballroom at the annual sexual health meeting held in St. Louis MO! MORE ON DR. HIRSCH IS BELOW! PRE-ORDER MY BOOK! https://www.amazon.com/Unlock-Your-Menopause-Type-Personalized/dp/1250850827 Ready to reclaim your life at menopause? Join my menopause masterclass here: https://the-menopause-course....

Mar 09, 202326 min

159. What's on the menu at the upcoming ISSWSH annual meeting?

What's on the menu at the upcoming ISSWSH annual meeting? // Listen in as I tell you all about what I will be teaching and learning at ISSWSH (the international society for the study of women's sexual health). MORE ON DR. HIRSCH IS BELOW! PRE-ORDER MY BOOK! https://www.amazon.com/Unlock-Your-Menopause-Type-Personalized/dp/1250850827 Ready to reclaim your life at menopause? Join my menopause masterclass here: https://the-menopause-course.teachable.com/p/reclaiming-menopause-masterclass GET MY FRE...

Mar 01, 202329 min

158. Heart palpitations in midlife ..Dr. Dara Lee Lewis explains it all!

Heart palpitations in midlife ..Dr. Dara Lee Lewis explains it all! // It's really scary when you get your first heart palpitation. Worry creeps in, as many women are aware that the leading cause of death in women is heart disease. However, for many women heart palpitations are benign (normal), and caused by hormonal changes. Listen in as Dr. Lewis (a women's health cardiologist) explains it all. MORE ON DR. HIRSCH IS BELOW! PRE-ORDER MY BOOK! https://www.amazon.com/Unlock-Your-Menopause-Type-Pe...

Feb 23, 202329 min

157. The menopause medication that made it to the super bowl

The menopause medication that made it to the super bowl // Fezolinetant is a new, novel nonhormonal medication undergoing FDA approval for the treatment of hot flashes. In this episode, I break down all that you need to know about this new medication! MORE ON DR. HIRSCH IS BELOW! PRE-ORDER MY BOOK! https://www.amazon.com/Unlock-Your-Menopause-Type-Personalized/dp/1250850827 Ready to reclaim your life at menopause? Join my menopause masterclass here: https://the-menopause-course.teachable.com/p/r...

Feb 16, 202326 min

156. Give your vagina estrogen girl!

Give your vagina estrogen girl! // In this episode, I go over the safety of vaginal estrogens and the pros and cons of the currently available FDA-approved options. MORE ON DR. HIRSCH IS BELOW! PRE-ORDER MY BOOK! https://www.amazon.com/Unlock-Your-Menopause-Type-Personalized/dp/1250850827 Ready to reclaim your life at menopause? Join my menopause masterclass here: https://the-menopause-course.teachable.com/p/reclaiming-menopause-masterclass GET MY FREE MENOPAUSE HEALTH GUIDE: https://view.flodes...

Feb 09, 202325 min

155. How women are misled to mismanage their health; with Susan Salenger

How women are misled to mismanage their health // It happens all too often, that lumpectomy you didnt need, the mammogram that caused more distress than relief, and on and on it goes. Listen in to see why women in particular are susceptible to this kind of situation, and how you can best manage this, with author Susan Salenger. MORE ON DR. HIRSCH IS BELOW! PRE-ORDER MY BOOK! https://www.amazon.com/Unlock-Your-Menopause-Type-Personalized/dp/1250850827 Ready to reclaim your life at menopause? Join...

Feb 02, 202335 min
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