Episode 89: The Menopause Menu

How does the journey of menopause intertwine with the beauty of nature and the nourishment of food?Join our engaging conversation with Susan J. Baumgaertel, MD, as we explore the intricate dance between menopause, stress management, and our connection with nature. Dr. Baumgaertel sheds light on the wisdom she has garnered over the years, sharing enlightening stories, insights from her book "The Menopause Menu", and the pivotal role food plays in our lives. Whether it's creating delightful memories, providing comfort, or offering nutritional value, the foods we cherish have stories to tell.Jump into this episode filled with wisdom, laughter, and valuable insights that traverse menopause, wellness, the joy of food, and the solace found in nature. Whether you're navigating through menopause or simply eager to embrace a holistic approach to wellness and life, this episode is your perfect companion.EPISODE IN A GLANCE-Introduction of Dr. Susan J. Baumgaertel-The Menopause Menu-Menopause Discussion: Then and Now-Importance of stress management during menopause-Exploring menopause-related myths and facts-The art and delight in crafting food recipes-Where to connect with Dr. SusanABOUT DR SUSAN J. BAUMGAERTELDr. Baumgaertel, an internal medicine physician with 30 years of experience, founded her business myMDadvocate in 2022, transitioning from in-person clinical medicine to the virtual medical advocacy arena. While the 2020 pandemic raged, her innate creativity blossomed with the launching of MenopauseMenu, a free resource and blog website providing nourishing support for menopause and beyond.Always a keen observer of the human condition and a lover of nature, Susan recognized her strengths as a storyteller and applied them to a variety of nonfiction writing venues. Her stories and essays have appeared online and in print on a variety of platforms. She also collaborates with people all over the globe via podcasts, livestream events, lectures and other venues.She has written her first book, with release date October 18th, 2023. It is called "The Menopause Menu—From Hot Flashes to Delicious Dishes: A Symptom-driven, Nourishing Guide to Mastering Menopause."When not devoting time to writing or patient consultations Susan can be found volunteering for Cancer Lifeline, a regional nonprofit optimizing the quality of life for all people touched by cancer. She lives in Seattle with her husband of 32 years and is a proud mom to a daughter serving as an officer in the U.S. Navy.CONNECT WITH DR SUSAN J. BAUMGAERTELProfessional website → https://www.mymdadvocate.com Free informational website → https://www.menopausemenu.com LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-baumgaertel-md/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/MenopauseMenu YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@dr.susanbaumgaertel SoMeDocs → https://doctorsonsocialmedia.com/susan-j-baumgaertel-md/ ABOUT DR KARA WADAQuadruple board-certified pediatric and adult allergy immunology & lifestyle medicine physician, Sjogren’s patient and life coach shares her recipe for success combining anti-inflammatory lifestyle, trusting therapeutic relationships, modern medicine & our minds to harness our body’s ability to heal.CONNECT WITH DR WADAWebsite → http://www.drkarawada.com/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/crunchyallergist/ Instag