Health By Heather Hirsch

Why Your 'Mom Pooch' NEVER Goes Away (With Ashley From Get Mom Strong)

Join me as I sit down with core and pelvic floor specialist Ashley from Get Mom Strong to expose why so many women are struggling with postpartum recovery, back pain, per

Why Your 40s Are ACTUALLY the Best Years of Your Life!

I sat down with Lindsay Goldwert and Gabrielle Moss, authors of The Midlife Plot Twist, to uncover why a midlife crisis for women is actually the ultimate opportunity for

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 understa

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,

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 f

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 fr

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

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. W

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

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 s

273. Modern Healthcare is Failing Women- Here is What We Need Instead

Welcome to my show, Health by Heather Hirsch, where I sit down with Dr. Kalena Lanuza, a dual-certified family and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner providing

272. Is Cycling Your HRT Doing More Harm Than Good?

I’m diving deep into the debate on whether you should cycle your hormones, separating the facts from the dangerous myths often seen on social media. I make a strong medic

271. The Truth About Testosterone in Menopause

I’m excited to share the raw, unpublished findings from my "Menopause in 2026" survey, where I analyzed data from 766 women to identify the optimal "sweet spot" for testo

270. Why PCOS Was Renamed and What It Means for You

I’m Dr. Heather Hirsch, and in this week's video, I’m diving into the exciting news that Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) has been officially renamed Polyendocrine Meta

269. What is a Normal Hormone Therapy Journey?

Navigating your hormone replacement therapy journey isn't a one-stop shop, and after treating thousands of women, I've found that 95% of you will need more than a few vis

268. A Midlife Health Masterclass with Dr. Heather Hirsch, Dr. Alexandra Sowa & Rachel Goldman, Ph.D.

In this special episode, I’m joined by Dr. Alexandra Sowa and Rachel Goldman, Ph.D. for a powerful midlife health masterclass on the topics every woman deserves to unders

267. Fibroids, Endometriosis, and HRT: Breaking Down the Myths

In this episode, I draw on my 12 years of experience as a menopause specialist in New York City to break down the myths and truths about using hormone therapy when you ha

266. Why Every Doctor Needs to Understand Menopause

Menopause care needs to be a team effort. As a board-certified internist with training in both OB/GYN and internal medicine, I see menopause as so much more than a gyneco

265. The Menopause Talk Every Daughter Deserves

The Menopause Talk Every Daughter Deserves // Perimenopause and menopause are more than hot flashes, and I want women to know the early signs can include anxiety, insomni

264. Is Your Birth Control Making Perimenopause Worse? When to Switch to HRT

Is Your Birth Control Making Perimenopause Worse? When to Switch to HRT Description: Are you still on birth control during perimenopause — and wondering if it's masking