Embracing Change: Hormones, Healthy Aging, and Career

This episode of The Patient Physician Podcast was recorded live from the 2025 ACGME Conference in Nashville, TN. Friend of the show, Dr. Michele Blackwell, shares her journey in the medical field and her expertise in hormone replacement therapy. Dr. Blackwell delves into the challenges and triumphs of balancing a demanding career with personal wellness, improving quality of life as we age, the benefits and drawbacks of bioidentical hormone therapy, and the importance of continual learning and adaptation in medicine. The conversation provides valuable insights into the evolving landscape of healthcare, emphasizing the critical need for self-compassion and resilience among medical professionals. MEET OUR GUEST: MICHELE BLACKWELL, M.D. FACOGDr. Michele Blackwell is Board Certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and Obstetrics and Gynecology, currently practicing general Gynecology after retiring from the practice of Obstetrics in 2013. She has been in practice since 1998, working in an academic environment for the first 10 years of her career before transitioning to private practice in 2009. She now focuses on providing more individualized healthcare for both women and men as they age and experience the hormonal changes associated with aging.Dr. Blackwell is fascinated by the aging human body, the ways to improve quality of life as we age, and the prevention of diseases. With this in mind, hormonal imbalances can occur as early as the third decade of life. She is constantly studying and learning to improve women's and men's quality of life.TIME STAMPS:00:00 Introduction to The Patient Physician Podcast00:30 Meet the Hosts and Special Guest, Dr. Michele Blackwell00:50 Dr. Michele Blackwell's Journey in Medicine03:00 Transition from Academic Setting to Private Practice04:45 Challenges and Changes in Private Practice08:35 Specializing in Bioidentical Hormone Therapy11:34 Balancing Family and Career14:04 Navigating Perimenopause and Hormone Therapy26:18 Validating Symptoms and Emotional Support26:56 Impact of Hormone Replacement Therapy28:44 Fitness and Strength Training for Women31:06 Nutrition and Protein Intake35:17 The Role of GLP-1 Medications37:09 Challenges in Hormone Therapy Education40:58 Future of Hormone Therapy and Virtual Services45:06 Men's Hormone Therapy and Final Thoughts Please email questions or show ideas to [email protected] with Us on Social:FACEBOOKLINKEDINYOUTUBEINSTAGRAM @physiciansRS  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.