Health By Heather Hirsch

Heather Hirsch MD
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I’m Dr. Heather Hirsch, board-certified internist, menopause specialist, and founder of the Menopause & Midlife Clinic at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Welcome to my podcast where I give you the straight tea on everything midlife and menopause—real symptoms, real solutions, and what actually works—so you can understand your body and take back control of your health. For a deeper dive into my no BS approach to menopause care, I’ve written Unlock Your Menopause Type and The Perimenopause Survival Guide. You can find me most days guiding patients at The Collaborative, my telemedicine practice

  1. 6d ago

    The #1 Cancer Screening Test You Might Not Know About (feat. Natalie Baratta | Cancer Genetics NP)

    In this episode, I sit down with cancer genetics expert Natalie Baratta to discuss why personalized cancer prevention and hereditary gene testing are crucial for understanding your true health risks. We dive deep into who should get tested, the power of calculated Tyrer-Cuzick scores, and why standard screenings might not be enough if you have dense breast tissue or a family history of cancer. Learn how testing an expanded 85-gene panel can empower you to take control of your long-term wellness and detect risks early. 🩷 Proactive women: book your Collaborative discovery call today https://v7cv2vnklw4.typeform.com/to/T... 🩷Ways to Work with Me: • Free Hormone Health Guide  https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f787b... • Free Reclaiming Menopause Masterclass  https://thecollaborative.kit.com/1107... • Looking for expert menopause care? Learn more about The Collaborative:  https://thecollaborative.kit.com/11e9... • Clinicians: Elevate your medical career. Watch a grand rounds: https://heather-hirsch-academy.kit.co... • Find Your Menopause Type  https://view.flodesk.com/pages/647b46... 🩷Books by Dr. Heather Hirsch:  Unlock Your Menopause Type → https://amzn.to/3N0YcEC  The Perimenopause Survival Guide → https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/tit... 🩷Stay Connected: Instagram →   / heatherhirschmd   TikTok →   / heatherhirsch.  . Facebook →   / heatherhirschmd   Twitter/X → https://x.com/heatherhirschMD LinkedIn →   / heather-hirsch-md-ms-mscp-161556168   Pinterest →   / heatherhirschmd   Podcast → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Website → https://heatherhirschmd.com/ 🩷The Collaborative:  Instagram →   / thecollaborative.telemed    Website → https://jointhecollaborative.com/ 🩷The Academy:  Instagram →    / womenshealthmedicine    Website → https://womenshealthmedicine.com

  2. Sep 25

    You're Being Gaslit About Your Midlife Hormones (With Endocrinologist Dr. Gillian Goddard)

    In this episode, I sit down with endocrinologist Dr. Gillian Goddard to uncover the shocking truth about how our hormones shift across puberty, pregnancy, perimenopause, and menopause. We break down the major biological loops that control women's health and share why your ovaries are far from useless- even after your periods stop. Watch to learn how to identify early hormonal red flags and get practical strategies from Dr. Goddard to optimize your health at every stage of life. 🩷 Proactive women: book your Collaborative discovery call today https://v7cv2vnklw4.typeform.com/to/T... 🩷Ways to Work with Me: • Free Hormone Health Guide  https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f787b... • Free Reclaiming Menopause Masterclass  https://thecollaborative.kit.com/1107... • Looking for expert menopause care? Learn more about The Collaborative:  https://thecollaborative.kit.com/11e9... • Clinicians: Elevate your medical career. Watch a grand rounds: https://heather-hirsch-academy.kit.co... • Find Your Menopause Type  https://view.flodesk.com/pages/647b46... 🩷Books by Dr. Heather Hirsch:  Unlock Your Menopause Type → https://amzn.to/3N0YcEC  The Perimenopause Survival Guide → https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/tit... 🩷Stay Connected: Instagram →   / heatherhirschmd   TikTok →   / heatherhirsch.  . Facebook →   / heatherhirschmd   Twitter/X → https://x.com/heatherhirschMD LinkedIn →   / heather-hirsch-md-ms-mscp-161556168   Pinterest →   / heatherhirschmd   Podcast → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Website → https://heatherhirschmd.com/ 🩷The Collaborative:  Instagram →   / thecollaborative.telemed    Website → https://jointhecollaborative.com/ 🩷The Academy:  Instagram →    / womenshealthmedicine    Website → https://womenshealthmedicine.com

  3. Sep 18

    Self-Titrating Your Own HRT: How to Do It Responsibly

    As a board-certified internist specializing in menopause, I’m sharing why 40% of women are taking control of their hormone replacement therapy through self-titration to finally relieve perimenopause symptoms. In this video, I break down the latest research on adjusting your estrogen and progesterone doses at home, how to manage fluctuating hormones safely, and why standard HRT prescriptions often fail. Learn how to work alongside your doctor to personalize your hormone therapy regimen so you can eliminate brain fog, night sweats, and mood swings for good. 🩷 Proactive women: book your Collaborative discovery call today https://v7cv2vnklw4.typeform.com/to/T... 🩷Ways to Work with Me: • Free Hormone Health Guide  https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f787b... • Free Reclaiming Menopause Masterclass  https://thecollaborative.kit.com/1107... • Looking for expert menopause care? Learn more about The Collaborative:  https://thecollaborative.kit.com/11e9... • Clinicians: Elevate your medical career. Watch a grand rounds: https://heather-hirsch-academy.kit.co... • Find Your Menopause Type  https://view.flodesk.com/pages/647b46... 🩷Books by Dr. Heather Hirsch:  Unlock Your Menopause Type → https://amzn.to/3N0YcEC  The Perimenopause Survival Guide → https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/tit... 🩷Stay Connected: Instagram →   / heatherhirschmd   TikTok →   / heatherhirsch.  . Facebook →   / heatherhirschmd   Twitter/X → https://x.com/heatherhirschMD LinkedIn →   / heather-hirsch-md-ms-mscp-161556168   Pinterest →   / heatherhirschmd   Podcast → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Website → https://heatherhirschmd.com/ 🩷The Collaborative:  Instagram →   / thecollaborative.telemed    Website → https://jointhecollaborative.com/ 🩷The Academy:  Instagram →    / womenshealthmedicine    Website → https://womenshealthmedicine.com

  4. Sep 4

    Stop Wasting Time: Here is the Exact Medical Team You Need For Your Current Age

    I am breaking down the ultimate guide to the exact doctors you need to see through every decade of your life to build true generational health. From transitioning away from your pediatrician in your 20s to navigating the hormonal chaos of perimenopause in your 40s, I reveal why our current siloed healthcare system is failing us and how you can take control. Join me at my practice, The Collaborative, or check out my certified clinician directory to find top-tier medical specialists near you so we can make the dream of comprehensive, multidisciplinary patient care a reality. 🩷 Proactive women: book your Collaborative discovery call today https://v7cv2vnklw4.typeform.com/to/T... 🩷Ways to Work with Me: • Free Hormone Health Guide  https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f787b... • Free Reclaiming Menopause Masterclass  https://thecollaborative.kit.com/1107... • Looking for expert menopause care? Learn more about The Collaborative:  https://thecollaborative.kit.com/11e9... • Clinicians: Elevate your medical career. Watch a grand rounds: https://heather-hirsch-academy.kit.co... • Find Your Menopause Type  https://view.flodesk.com/pages/647b46... 🩷Books by Dr. Heather Hirsch:  Unlock Your Menopause Type → https://amzn.to/3N0YcEC  The Perimenopause Survival Guide → https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/tit... 🩷Stay Connected: Instagram →   / heatherhirschmd   TikTok →   / heatherhirsch.  . Facebook →   / heatherhirschmd   Twitter/X → https://x.com/heatherhirschMD LinkedIn →   / heather-hirsch-md-ms-mscp-161556168   Pinterest →   / heatherhirschmd   Podcast → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Website → https://heatherhirschmd.com/ 🩷The Collaborative:  Instagram →   / thecollaborative.telemed    Website → https://jointhecollaborative.com/ 🩷The Academy:  Instagram →    / womenshealthmedicine    Website → https://womenshealthmedicine.com

  5. Aug 27

    The Shocking Truth About Why Your Doctor Won't Prescribe Hormones

    As a healthcare professional practicing internal medicine in the United States, I am revealing the major gaps in medical school education regarding midlife women's health and menopause management. In this video, we dive deep into the clinical realities of menopausal hormone therapy and discuss how hospital protocols are failing patients in local communities and ICU settings nationwide. Join me as we break down the urgent need for better residency training programs and explain how empowering clinicians with evidence-based hormone therapy guidelines can fundamentally transform patient outcomes across the country. 🩷 Proactive women: book your Collaborative discovery call today https://v7cv2vnklw4.typeform.com/to/T... 🩷Ways to Work with Me: • Free Hormone Health Guide  https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f787b... • Free Reclaiming Menopause Masterclass  https://thecollaborative.kit.com/1107... • Looking for expert menopause care? Learn more about The Collaborative:  https://thecollaborative.kit.com/11e9... • Clinicians: Elevate your medical career. Watch a grand rounds: https://heather-hirsch-academy.kit.co... • Find Your Menopause Type  https://view.flodesk.com/pages/647b46... 🩷Books by Dr. Heather Hirsch:  Unlock Your Menopause Type → https://amzn.to/3N0YcEC  The Perimenopause Survival Guide → https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/tit... 🩷Stay Connected: Instagram →   / heatherhirschmd   TikTok →   / heatherhirsch.  . Facebook →   / heatherhirschmd   Twitter/X → https://x.com/heatherhirschMD LinkedIn →   / heather-hirsch-md-ms-mscp-161556168   Pinterest →   / heatherhirschmd   Podcast → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Website → https://heatherhirschmd.com/ 🩷The Collaborative:  Instagram →   / thecollaborative.telemed    Website → https://jointhecollaborative.com/ 🩷The Academy:  Instagram →    / womenshealthmedicine    Website → https://womenshealthmedicine.com

  6. Aug 21

    Postpartum to Perimenopause: How to Advocate For Yourself (With Emily Oster)

    Join me in this episode as I interview best-selling author Dr. Emily Oster about navigating the challenging pipeline from postpartum recovery to perimenopause symptoms. We tackle the truth behind "mom brain," baby sleep hygiene, and how to advocate for your pelvic floor and sexual health as a mother. Whether you are dealing with postpartum depression or looking for evidence-based wellness trends, this discussion offers the essential tools every mom needs to thrive. 🩷 Proactive women: book your Collaborative discovery call today https://v7cv2vnklw4.typeform.com/to/T... 🩷Ways to Work with Me: • Free Hormone Health Guide  https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f787b... • Free Reclaiming Menopause Masterclass  https://thecollaborative.kit.com/1107... • Looking for expert menopause care? Learn more about The Collaborative:  https://thecollaborative.kit.com/11e9... • Clinicians: Elevate your medical career. Watch a grand rounds: https://heather-hirsch-academy.kit.co... • Find Your Menopause Type  https://view.flodesk.com/pages/647b46... 🩷Books by Dr. Heather Hirsch:  Unlock Your Menopause Type → https://amzn.to/3N0YcEC  The Perimenopause Survival Guide → https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/tit... 🩷Stay Connected: Instagram →   / heatherhirschmd   TikTok →   / heatherhirsch.  . Facebook →   / heatherhirschmd   Twitter/X → https://x.com/heatherhirschMD LinkedIn →   / heather-hirsch-md-ms-mscp-161556168   Pinterest →   / heatherhirschmd   Podcast → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Website → https://heatherhirschmd.com/ 🩷The Collaborative:  Instagram →   / thecollaborative.telemed    Website → https://jointhecollaborative.com/ 🩷The Academy:  Instagram →    / womenshealthmedicine    Website → https://womenshealthmedicine.com

  7. Aug 14

    Why Your Wife Suddenly Hates You in Her 40s or 50s | Menopause Explained For Men

    Why does your wife suddenly seem angry, distant, overwhelmed, or like she cannot stand you in her 40s or 50s? In this video, I explain how perimenopause and menopause can affect mood, relationships, communication, intimacy, and marriage, plus what husbands and male partners need to understand. I also share how you can support your wife through hormonal changes, avoid common relationship mistakes, and strengthen your marriage during midlife. 🩷 Proactive women: book your Collaborative discovery call today https://v7cv2vnklw4.typeform.com/to/T... 🩷Ways to Work with Me: • Free Hormone Health Guide  https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f787b... • Free Reclaiming Menopause Masterclass  https://thecollaborative.kit.com/1107... • Looking for expert menopause care? Learn more about The Collaborative:  https://thecollaborative.kit.com/11e9... • Clinicians: Elevate your medical career. Watch a grand rounds: https://heather-hirsch-academy.kit.co... • Find Your Menopause Type  https://view.flodesk.com/pages/647b46... 🩷Books by Dr. Heather Hirsch:  Unlock Your Menopause Type → https://amzn.to/3N0YcEC  The Perimenopause Survival Guide → https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/tit... 🩷Stay Connected: Instagram →   / heatherhirschmd   TikTok →   / heatherhirsch.  . Facebook →   / heatherhirschmd   Twitter/X → https://x.com/heatherhirschMD LinkedIn →   / heather-hirsch-md-ms-mscp-161556168   Pinterest →   / heatherhirschmd   Podcast → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Website → https://heatherhirschmd.com/ 🩷The Collaborative:  Instagram →   / thecollaborative.telemed    Website → https://jointhecollaborative.com/ 🩷The Academy:  Instagram →    / womenshealthmedicine    Website → https://womenshealthmedicine.com

  8. Aug 11

    I Think Starting HRT in Perimenopause Changes Everything

    As a midlife women’s healthcare specialist, I see firsthand how navigating perimenopause and hormone replacement therapy can feel incredibly complex. In this episode, I share my honest opinion on whether starting menopausal hormone therapy early can actually make your transition into menopause much easier. If you are looking for an expert clinician to guide you through estrogen tracking, progesterone intolerance, or customized hormone stacking, check out the links below. 🩷 Proactive women: book your Collaborative discovery call today https://v7cv2vnklw4.typeform.com/to/T... 🩷Ways to Work with Me: • Free Hormone Health Guide  https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f787b... • Free Reclaiming Menopause Masterclass  https://thecollaborative.kit.com/1107... • Looking for expert menopause care? Learn more about The Collaborative:  https://thecollaborative.kit.com/11e9... • Clinicians: Elevate your medical career. Watch a grand rounds: https://heather-hirsch-academy.kit.co... • Find Your Menopause Type  https://view.flodesk.com/pages/647b46... 🩷Books by Dr. Heather Hirsch:  Unlock Your Menopause Type → https://amzn.to/3N0YcEC  The Perimenopause Survival Guide → https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/tit... 🩷Stay Connected: Instagram →   / heatherhirschmd   TikTok →   / heatherhirsch.  . Facebook →   / heatherhirschmd   Twitter/X → https://x.com/heatherhirschMD LinkedIn →   / heather-hirsch-md-ms-mscp-161556168   Pinterest →   / heatherhirschmd   Podcast → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Website → https://heatherhirschmd.com/ 🩷The Collaborative:  Instagram →   / thecollaborative.telemed    Website → https://jointhecollaborative.com/ 🩷The Academy:  Instagram →    / womenshealthmedicine    Website → https://womenshealthmedicine.com

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I’m Dr. Heather Hirsch, board-certified internist, menopause specialist, and founder of the Menopause & Midlife Clinic at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Welcome to my podcast where I give you the straight tea on everything midlife and menopause—real symptoms, real solutions, and what actually works—so you can understand your body and take back control of your health. For a deeper dive into my no BS approach to menopause care, I’ve written Unlock Your Menopause Type and The Perimenopause Survival Guide. You can find me most days guiding patients at The Collaborative, my telemedicine practice

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  • Creator
    Heather Hirsch MD
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    274
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Heather Hirsch MD
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    Health By Heather Hirsch

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