266 - 360° Health: Everyone Knows someone going through Menopause

Wednesday, May 21st 2025 | 2 PM PST |

Show Highlights
Dr. James JC Cooley and Co-Host Dr. Michael Mantell have a sit-down conversation with Dr. Susan Baumgaertel – Physician in Internal Medicine, Provider of medical consultation and advocacy services to patients, and Author of “The Menopause Menu”

Definition of menopause

The psychological aspects of midlife transition

The “snake oil industry,” influencers, and crowd-sourcing healthcare are NOT helping women in this time of their life
Biography
Dr. Baumgaertel’s internal medicine practice began in 1996, and encompassed many types of clinical work over the years. She pivoted in early 2021 to start her own business, responding to pressures of healthcare corporatization and consolidation. She now provides medical consultation and advocacy services to patients in WA state, also serving as a professional compass to colleagues across the country who want to shift careers. Her passion for helping women led her to develop a free website, MenopauseMenu, a community hub for physical and emotional support. She self-published "The Menopause Menu” in 2023 and has just completed a chapter for another book due out this year. Dr. B. enjoys speaking at national conferences, giving lectures, podcasts, blogging, and she puts her creative energy into taking pictures of nature on her daily walks.

Website
https://www.menopausemenu.com/
https://www.mymdadvocate.com/

Social Media
https://www.youtube.com/@dr.susanbaumgaertel
https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-baumgaertel-md/

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Dr. J.C.