Empowering Midlife Wellness with Dr. Susan

By Dr. Susan Hardwick-Smith

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Meet Dr. Susan, a renowned Board-Certified Gynecologist and Certified Menopause Practitioner through the Menopause Society (former NAMS), focused on hormone optimization, sexual wellness, and longevity. She's the pioneering force behind the Complete Midlife Wellness Center in Houston, TX, and the best-selling author of "Sexually Woke." Tune into her engaging podcast, "Empowering Midlife Wellness," for insightful conversations. Boasting numerous accolades, including the Texas Super Doctor award and being consistently rated among Houston's top gynecologists, Dr. Susan combines her medical expertise with her passion as an ICF-certified life and leadership coach. Outside the clinic, she's a fitness enthusiast, marathon runner, Ironman triathlete, and mother of three young adults. Join her YouTube channel for empowering wellness strategies designed for midlife and beyond. Content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your health care provider with any questions you have regarding a medical or mental health condition, and before undertaking any diet, dietary supplement, exercise, or other health program.

Episode Date
Become Your Best Elder Self — One Choice at a Time
Dec 10, 2025
Investigating Lead (Heavy Metal) in Protein Powders: What You Need to Know
Dec 03, 2025
Should Women Use Male Testosterone Products? | Real-Life Demo
Nov 19, 2025
Exploring Low-Dose Radiation for Midlife Osteoarthritis & Tendinitis
Nov 05, 2025
Total Body Workout With Resistance Bands
Oct 29, 2025
Does testosterone replacement really help women?
Oct 22, 2025
Can You Take Progesterone After a Hysterectomy?
Oct 15, 2025
Should I Take Estrogen in Perimenopause?
Oct 14, 2025
The 30 Minute Workout That Will Change Your Life (part XI)
Sep 30, 2025
Live truSculpt® Flex Demo – Core Strength & Sculpting
Sep 24, 2025
Microdosing GLP-1: A New Approach to Inflammation-Driven Diseases
Sep 17, 2025
Longevity & Grip Strength: Beyond the Stress Ball
Sep 10, 2025
Demystifying NAD+ and Longevity Claims| Empowering Midlife Wellness
Sep 03, 2025
The 30 Minute Workout That Will Change Your Life (part X)
Aug 27, 2025
The One BEST Thing for Sleep in Menopause
Aug 20, 2025
Hormone Fluctuations in Perimenopause | How I Walk Patients Through the Changes
Aug 06, 2025
The 30 Minute Workout That Will Change Your Life (part IX)
Jul 30, 2025
Let’s Stop the Shame: A Compassionate Look at Weight Loss Medications
Jul 24, 2025
Activating Happiness Through Menopause & Beyond: Retreat Details with Dr. Susan
Jul 17, 2025
The 30 Minute Workout That Will Change Your Life (part VIII)
Jun 25, 2025
Midlife, Unfiltered: My Facelift Journey with Dr. Fred Aguilar | Before, During & After
Jun 18, 2025
Let’s Talk About Skin Tightening: My Morpheus8 Treatment with Dr. Leah
Jun 11, 2025
Let’s Bring It Back to Basics: 4 Keys to Your Optimal Older Day
Jun 04, 2025
The 30 Minute Workout That Will Change Your Life (part VII)
May 28, 2025
Understanding Testosterone Options for Women
May 21, 2025
Labiaplasty 101: Your Most Personal Questions, Expertly Answered
May 13, 2025
Activating Happiness in Midlife - Wellness Retreat in Costa Rica
May 07, 2025
The 30 Minute Workout That Will Change Your Life (part VI)
Apr 30, 2025
Spend 90 mins 1:1 with me! | Holistic Health Consultation
Apr 23, 2025
Perimenopause Power with Bria Gadd: How to Support Your Body Through Every Cycle Phase
Apr 16, 2025
Saying Yes to Everything: My Epic Adventure in the Wilderness of New Zealand
Apr 02, 2025
The 30 Minute Workout That Will Change Your Life (part V)
Mar 26, 2025
Struggling to Sleep? Discover Healthy Solutions for Restful Nights
Mar 19, 2025
Calculate Your Protein Needs & Optimize Your Intake!
Mar 05, 2025
The 30 Minute Workout That Will Change Your Life (part IV)
Feb 26, 2025
How To Be OK In The Worst Times Ever | Empowering Midlife Wellness With Dr. Susan
Feb 12, 2025
Revive Your Sex Life After 50
Feb 05, 2025
The 30 Minute Workout That Will Change Your Life - Part III
Jan 29, 2025
Resetting Our New Year’s Resolutions With Intention
Jan 22, 2025
Is Estrogen Face Cream the Secret to Youthful Skin?
Jan 15, 2025
“Pellet Pushers”? - The Controversy Around Hormone Pellets
Jan 08, 2025
The 30 Minute Workout That Will Change Your Life - Part Two
Jan 02, 2025
How Breast Density Impacts Your Breast Cancer Risk
Dec 18, 2024
Perimenopause, Menopause, and Postmenopause Masterclass | Early registration NOW OPEN
Dec 11, 2024
The 30-Minute Workout That Will Change Your Life
Nov 27, 2024
How To Regain Your Power When You Feel Powerless
Nov 21, 2024
How To Find a CERTIFIED Menopause Provider
Nov 13, 2024
#1 Treatment For Bone Health
Nov 07, 2024
How to Make Healthy Choices Effortlessly
Oct 31, 2024
Is Bleeding Normal on Menopausal Hormone Therapy? Find Out & Stop It!
Oct 24, 2024
Are combination compounded hormone creams SAFE? | Menopausal Hormone Therapy
Oct 17, 2024
The Perimenopause Guide: Navigating This Transition with Dr. Susan
Oct 02, 2024
Top five things I got wrong in women's health
Sep 25, 2024
Continuous Glucose Monitors - Are They Worth It? My Experience with Stelo
Sep 18, 2024
Is It Ever Too Late for Hormone Replacement?
Sep 12, 2024
Menopausal Hormone Therapy: Patch, Gel, or Pellet? Understanding Doses and Options | Dr. Susan
Aug 28, 2024
The Great Vitamin D Debate 🤔: Is It Really Useless?
Aug 19, 2024
Creatine in Midlife The #1 Supplement for Women’s Muscle, Bone, and Brain Health
Aug 19, 2024
Insulin Resistance Explained for Midlife Women | How to Cure with Nutrition & Exercise
Jul 25, 2024
Is Nitric Oxide Key to Longevity? | Midlife Women's Health with Dr. Leah Antoniewicz
Jul 04, 2024
Is Akkermansia the New Cure? How Gut Bacteria Fight Chronic Disease
Jul 02, 2024
Sub-Optimal Iron in Women – How to Detect, Correct, and Thrive | Empowering Midlife Wellness
Jun 19, 2024
Is alcohol holding you back?
Jun 12, 2024
Heart Health & Menopausal Hormone Therapy: What Women Need to Know
Jun 04, 2024
Compounding Pharmacies Explained: Safety, Regulations & Misconceptions
May 29, 2024
Estrogen and Breast Cancer: A Contemporary Perspective
May 22, 2024
Hormone Therapy for Menopause: A Guide to Doses, Levels, and Delivery Methods
May 15, 2024
Mastering Lab Values: A Vital Handbook for Women in Menopause & Perimenopause
May 08, 2024
Demystifying ApoB and Lipid Panels: Understanding Your Bloodwork Results
Apr 30, 2024
The Truth About Fats: The Good, The Bad, and The UGLY | Metabolism 101 | Dr. Susan Hardwick-Smith
Apr 24, 2024
Drop Belly Fat by Reducing Insulin NOT Calories! with Dr. Antoniewicz - PART 2 | Menopause Solutions
Apr 17, 2024
Menopause Aid: Live Vaginal Laser Therapy & O-Shot Procedure | Overcoming Dryness & Pain
Apr 10, 2024
Menopause Supplements Myth! Don’t Fall For The Hype!
Apr 02, 2024
Can Hormone Replacement Therapy Help with Weight Loss? Uncovering the Truth
Apr 02, 2024
The Truth About Testosterone For Women Over 50
Mar 21, 2024
Lose the Fat Forever - Our 12-Week Medical Weight Loss Optimization Program is Now Virtual!
Mar 08, 2024
Drop Belly Fat by Reducing Insulin NOT Calories! | Empowering Midlife Wellness
Feb 14, 2024
Top 10 Ways to Achieve Optimal Health | Empowering Midlife Wellness
Feb 12, 2024
5 Ways to Improve Sex Drive in Midlife | Empowering Midlife Wellness
Jan 31, 2024
Dr. Leah's 10 Point Approach to Ideal Nutrition| Empowering Midlife Wellness
Jan 19, 2024
10 Treatments for Hot Flashes & Night Sweats! | Empowering Midlife Wellness
Jan 12, 2024
Red Yeast Rice Lowered My LDL Cholesterol By 35% | Empowering Midlife Wellness
Dec 21, 2023
HRT, Breast Cancer, and the WHI Study with Dr. Leah | Empowering Midlife Wellness
Dec 13, 2023
Ozempic/GLP-1 Agonists for Weight Loss with Dr. Gracia Wynne Duncan | Empowering Midlife Wellness
Dec 06, 2023
Activating Happiness in Midlife - WE DID IT!! (and we are doing it again!)
Nov 30, 2023
Must-Do Tests To Optimize Your Health! | Empowering Midlife Wellness
Nov 08, 2023
The Emsella Chair Eliminates Urine Leakage Without Surgery! | Empowering Midlife Wellness
Nov 02, 2023
Navigating Perimenopause with Dr. Leah Antoniewicz | Empowering Midlife Wellness
Oct 27, 2023
Menopause Unveiled: Dr. Susan Answers Your Most Common Menopause Questions
Oct 18, 2023
Say NO to Vaginal Dryness and Pain! | Empowering Midlife Wellness
Oct 11, 2023
10 Things You Need to Know About Midlife Women's Health | Empowering Midlife Wellness
Oct 04, 2023
The MOST Important Thing for Improving Longevity | Empowering Midlife Wellness
Sep 25, 2023
Creating the Life You Want with Meg Ellis | Empowering Midlife Wellness
Sep 12, 2023
6 Strategies to Thrive in the Empty Nest | Empowering Midlife Wellness
Aug 30, 2023
My Brain Aneurysm Surgery | The Test that Saved My Life!
Aug 16, 2023
How to be Happy in Midlife with Yaniv Shanti | Empowering Midlife Wellness
Aug 07, 2023
Connection is the Key to Great Sex in Midlife | Empowering Midlife Wellness
Aug 03, 2023
Empowering Midlife Wellness Retreat | Activating Happiness in Midlife!
Jul 28, 2023
How to Reduce Your Risk of Alzheimer's Disease | Empowering Midlife Wellness
Jul 19, 2023
8 Reasons to Consider Limiting Alcohol | Empowering Midlife Wellness
Jul 19, 2023
Life Saving Tests for Heart Disease | Empowering Midlife Wellness
Jun 22, 2023
The Importance of FIBER in Midlife and Beyond
Jun 14, 2023
NEW FDA Approved Drug Veozah For Hot Flashes and Night Sweats! | Empowering Midlife Wellness
Jun 07, 2023
The 3 Life Lessons I Learned By Doing Hard Things | Empowering Midlife Wellness
May 31, 2023
What Should My Hormone Levels Be? | Empowering Midlife Wellness
May 24, 2023
How to Have the Best Sex After 50 | Empowering Midlife Wellness
May 11, 2023
Cultivating Joy With Generosity | Empowering Midlife Wellness
Apr 27, 2023
Why Would Anyone Do a Silent Retreat? | Empowering Midlife Wellness
Apr 21, 2023
How Much Vitamin D Do You Really Need? | Empowering Midlife Wellness
Apr 13, 2023
Why I Chose Hormone Pellets | Empowering Midlife Wellness
Apr 06, 2023
The Importance of Testosterone in Women | Empowering Midlife Wellness
Mar 29, 2023
Meet Your Hosts for the Empowering Midlife Wellness Retreat! | May 5-8th 2023 at Miraval Austin
Mar 21, 2023
All About Perimenopause: Signs, Symptoms & Treatment | Empowering Midlife Wellness
Mar 09, 2023
Am I too old for hormones? And other top HRT questions! | Empowering Midlife Wellness
Mar 02, 2023
3 Tips to Transform Your Life With Conscious Life Coach Meg Ellis | Empowering Midlife Wellness
Feb 22, 2023
Women have been misled about menopause! | Empowering Midlife Wellness
Feb 16, 2023
7 Reasons Why He Won’t Have Sex With You | Empowering Midlife Wellness
Feb 01, 2023
My visit to Miraval Austin - Empowering Midlife Wellness Retreat details!
Jan 25, 2023
Introducing the Morpheus8 Skin Tightening Procedure! | Empowering Midlife Wellness
Jan 19, 2023
How to Assess, Prevent & Treat Osteoporosis | Empowering Midlife Wellness
Jan 11, 2023
Moving Towards Your Best Self in 2023 | Empowering Midlife Wellness Retreat!
Jan 04, 2023
Incredible Menopause Weight Loss Testimonial! | Empowering Midlife Wellness
Dec 20, 2022
7 Practical Tips for Healthy Holiday Eating | Empowering Midlife Wellness
Dec 15, 2022
The Difference Between Natural, Plant-based, and Bioidentical Hormones | Empowering Midlife Wellness
Dec 09, 2022
Do All Diseases Start in the Gut? | Empowering Midlife Wellness
Dec 01, 2022
Being Grateful With a Less Than Perfect Thanksgiving | Empowering Midlife Wellness
Nov 23, 2022
Fact & Fiction on Peptides | Empowering Midlife Wellness
Nov 16, 2022
How to Stop Repeating Destructive Behaviors | Internal Family Systems | Empowering Midlife Wellness
Nov 09, 2022
Testosterone Replacement Is For Men Too! | Empowering Midlife Wellness
Nov 02, 2022
Happy World Menopause Day! | Empowering Midlife Wellness
Oct 18, 2022
Prebiotics vs. Probiotics: What You Need to Know | Empowering Midlife Wellness
Oct 12, 2022
Hormone Replacement After Breast Cancer? | Empowering Midlife Wellness
Oct 05, 2022
The TRUTH About Omega-3 & Fish Oil | Empowering Midlife Wellness
Sep 29, 2022
How Hormones and Gut Bacteria Cause Weight Gain | Empowering Midlife Wellness
Sep 21, 2022
Why Sleep Is So Important & How To Get MORE! | Empowering Midlife Wellness
Sep 14, 2022
How to Lower Cholesterol Without Drugs! | Empowering Midlife Wellness
Sep 07, 2022
Surviving Empty Nest Syndrome | Empowering Midlife Wellness
Aug 31, 2022
Optimizing Your Thyroid Part 2 | Empowering Midlife Wellness
Aug 24, 2022
Optimizing Your Thyroid Part 1 | Empowering Midlife Wellness
Aug 17, 2022
Why You Need Iodine | Empowering Midlife Wellness
Aug 10, 2022
How Do I Find a Midlife Expert Like You? | Empowering Midlife Wellness
Aug 10, 2022
How to look and feel great after 50 with my personal trainer Kelly Workman
Jul 28, 2022
Enhance Intimacy in Your Relationship by Giving Your Partner the 5 Things They Really Want!
Jul 20, 2022
No more bleeding on hormone replacement!
Jul 12, 2022
Why Intermittent Fasting Works & How It Worked For Me! | Empowering Midlife Wellness
Jul 06, 2022
Struggling With Your Daily Protein Intake? WATCH THIS 💪 | Vegetarian/Vegan Friendly!
Jun 22, 2022
How to Turn Erectile Dysfunction into an Opportunity to Reconnect | Empowering Midlife Wellness
Jun 15, 2022
How To Lower Your Risk of Heart Disease | Empowering Midlife Wellness
Jun 13, 2022
What is DIM and Do I Need to Take It?
Jun 01, 2022
Why Our Weight Loss Program Really Works + RESULTS 💪 | Empowering Midlife Wellness
May 25, 2022
10 Reflections Upon Turning 55 🎂
May 20, 2022
Hormone Pellets: Increase Muscle, Decrease Body Fat | Real Patient’s Success Story
May 11, 2022
Navigating midlife hair loss: Why it happens and what to do about it!
May 04, 2022
Intimacy, Weight, and Life Improvement | Real Patient’s Hormone Story
Apr 29, 2022
The Secrets Of The Clitoris, and How To Make It Work For You!
Apr 21, 2022
Real Patient Juliet Laser and Hormone Optimization Success Story
Apr 07, 2022
Real Patient Hormone Pellet Success Story
Mar 30, 2022
The Most Common Questions Patients Ask Me About Hormones, and the Answers! | Ask Dr. Susan LIVE
Mar 23, 2022
Movement For Health and Weight Optimization with Meg Ellis
Mar 16, 2022
What’s Best? Hormone Injections or Pellets, and How Do They Effect the Breasts? | Ask Dr. Susan LIVE
Mar 09, 2022
Let’s Talk About Why Estrogen Matters After Menopause (& Doesn’t Cause Breast Cancer)
Mar 02, 2022
Why Mindset Is The Key To Losing Weight Successfully
Feb 23, 2022
When Do I Need a Hysterectomy and Should I Keep My Ovaries? | Ask Dr. Susan LIVE
Feb 16, 2022
How to Lose Weight Over 40+
Feb 02, 2022
Is It Too Late To Improve My Libido? | Ask Dr. Susan LIVE
Jan 26, 2022
Perimenopausal Hormone Changes are Real!
Jan 19, 2022
Vaginal Dryness and Pain
Jan 12, 2022
How Long Can I Take Estrogen? | Ask Dr. Susan LIVE
Jan 05, 2022
Four steps to Holistic Fitness in Midlife — with Dr. Shelly Burns
Dec 29, 2021
The Top 3 Problems with Hormone Pellets
Dec 22, 2021
Allowing Grief Around Empty Nest and the Holidays
Dec 16, 2021
The Secret About Weight Loss That Your Doctor Never Told You... with Dr. Rupal Mathur
Dec 08, 2021
HRT and Weight Gain & the Safety of Testosterone for Breast Cancer Patients | Ask Dr. Susan LIVE
Dec 01, 2021
Giving Thanks for Our Relationships & How That Can Improve Our Sex Lives
Nov 24, 2021
Exploring Different Techniques for Vaginal Rejuvenation
Nov 17, 2021
Getting to the Root Cause of Wellness — with Functional Medicine Physician Dr. Nashat Latib
Nov 10, 2021
PRP Hair Restoration, Bioidentical Hormones & More | Ask Dr. Susan LIVE
Nov 03, 2021
Manifesting the Life You Want (or Don't Want) with Meg Ellis
Oct 27, 2021
Bioidentical Hormones, Vaginal Dryness, and More | Ask Dr. Susan LIVE
Oct 20, 2021
Educating the World About Menopause with Dr. Barbara Taylor
Oct 13, 2021
Hormones, Postpartum & More | Ask Dr. Susan LIVE
Oct 06, 2021
Spice Up Your Sex Life by Telling the Truth—in Bed
Sep 29, 2021
Hormones, Hair Loss, Freezing Your Eggs & MORE | Ask Dr. Susan LIVE
Sep 22, 2021
How To Improve the Unsexy Problem of Hair Loss During Menopause
Sep 15, 2021
Encore Episode: The Secrets of the Sexually Woke
Sep 09, 2021
How To Turn Sex from Work, Back Into Fun
Sep 01, 2021
Reframing Menopause as a Midlife Renaissance with Stacy London
Aug 25, 2021
How To Lose Weight The Right Way & Keep it Off, For Real - with Dr. Rupal Mathur
Aug 18, 2021
Encore Episode: How to Relieve Vaginal Dryness & Pain During Intercourse to Revive Your Sex Life
Aug 11, 2021
Optimal vs. Normal Range: How To Interpret Your Lab Results
Aug 04, 2021
Gynecologic Cosmetic Surgery and the Freedom to Live Your Life More Fully
Jul 28, 2021
Don’t Depend on Diapers: Types of Urine Leakage & How to Correct It
Jul 21, 2021
Feeling Fabulous After 50: Optimal Aging Instead of Anti-Aging
Jul 14, 2021
The Pursuit of Wholeness: Seeking a Fulfilled Life Over Temporary Happiness
Jul 07, 2021
Encore Episode: Revisiting Codependence and Building Healthier Relationships
Jun 30, 2021
Why We Get Fat Around the Middle in Perimenopause and Menopause
Jun 23, 2021
Racism, Sexism and Worthiness: Loving Yourself When Culture Doesn't
Jun 16, 2021
How to Heal the Hurt in Relationships with Mary Jo Rapini
Jun 09, 2021
The Generosity of Vulnerability: Trusting Others with Your Truth
Jun 02, 2021
Mythbusting: Addressing Common Misconceptions About Hormone Replacement Therapy
May 26, 2021
Trusting Yourself: How to Develop Unconditional Confidence with Meg Ellis
May 19, 2021
Worthiness and Women: Finding and Understanding Your True Self
May 12, 2021
Comfort and Confidence: Addressing Vaginal Laxity with Dr. Carolyn DeLucia
May 05, 2021
Rediscovering Ultimate Intimacy with Gynecologist Dr. Carolyn DeLucia
Apr 28, 2021
Cosmetic Gynecology & Vaginal Surgery: Unpacking the Controversies & Facts
Apr 21, 2021
Sexual Wellness & Nurturing Women through Holistic Care with OB/GYN Dr. Jessica Shepherd
Apr 14, 2021
Hormone Therapy and Sexual Wellness for Women & Men with Dr. Johnny Peet
Apr 07, 2021
How to Get What You Want with Fitness Instructor & Life Coach Meg Ellis
Mar 31, 2021
Resistance, Trust, & Fear with Fitness Instructor & Life Coach Meg Ellis
Mar 24, 2021
Dating, Sex, & Relationships During the Pandemic with Relationship Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini
Mar 17, 2021
Thriving During Menopause with Author & Fitness Guru Amanda Thebe
Mar 10, 2021
How to Relieve Vaginal Dryness and Painful Intercourse to Revive Our Sex Life & Relationship
Mar 03, 2021
Apply the Secrets of the Sexually Woke to Your Whole Life: It's Not Just About Sex
Feb 24, 2021
Navigating Your Career & Motherhood Through Self-Care and Gratitude
Feb 17, 2021
Honoring Our Feminine Bodies & Sexuality with Christine Mason, Founder of Rosebud Woman
Feb 09, 2021
Aging Without Apology & Opening Up About Sex with Nina Lorez Collins
Feb 03, 2021
Let’s Talk About Menopause
Jan 27, 2021
The Secrets of the Sexually Woke
Jan 20, 2021
Hormone Pellet Success Stories
Oct 27, 2020
Part III - The Three Secrets to a Happy, Peaceful Life
Jul 08, 2020
Part II - The Three Secrets to a Happy, Peaceful Life
Jul 08, 2020
Part I - The Three Secrets to a Happy, Peaceful Life
Jul 08, 2020
Vaginal Relaxation & the Effect on You
Jul 03, 2020
Hormone Therapy
Jul 03, 2020
Sex And Intimacy Part II
Jun 11, 2020
Sex & Intimacy During Covid-19
Jun 11, 2020
The Secret Power of Meditation
Jun 11, 2020
Facing Fear with Compassion
Jun 11, 2020
The Beauty In Slowing Down
Jun 11, 2020
Anxiety And COVID-19
Jun 11, 2020
Sex After Menopause
Mar 16, 2020
Codependence - What is it and Do You Have It
Mar 15, 2020