Empowering Midlife Wellness with Dr. Susan

When it comes to midlife wellness, it’s easy to get lost in complicated protocols, supplements, and conflicting advice. But the truth is: most of the real transformation happens when we focus on the simple things we can actually control. In this video, I’ll walk you through the 4 key areas that build the foundation for lasting health: • Nutrition • Movement • Rest & Sleep • Hormonal/Lab Optimization If we consistently take care of these basics — what I often call the “low-hanging fruit” — we give ourselves the best chance at creating our Optimal Older Day in the years ahead. Let’s bring it back to basics — and let’s start here.

Resistance Training for Midlife Wellness – New Moves with Kelley Workman 💪 We’re back with the seventh installment in our resistance training series with Master Trainer Kelley Workman. This week, Kelley shares four fresh at-home exercises you can do in just 30 minutes—perfect for adding variety or rotating with earlier sessions. ✨ Want to master these first? Go for it! Stick with this set for a month before moving on. What matters most is consistency, safety, and keeping things interesting so you stay engaged and injury-free. ▶️ Missed earlier videos? Start here: Watch the first part here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_YMrHiz2ek Watch the second part here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ma-osU7Bg9E Watch the third part here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qD6Z89vAlqk Watch the fourth part here: https://youtu.be/zXNh5bb0lMo Watch the fifth part here: https://youtu.be/VhFKn5PGfRQ Watch the sixth part here: https://youtu.be/jFFTBdLIPyw 🧠 Helpful resources for deeper learning: #1 Treatment For Bone Health - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agW5ub-51XM The Bone Clinic: Queensland Research - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EZw_wrFnmI&t=0s LIFTMOR RCT Study (PDF) - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZNh1GfV02RPVVpkGtkIwSbYvDaJ5vWlU/view 🎓 Train with Kelley: Visit www.kelleymoves.com to connect and explore more personalized support. Keep showing up for yourself—strong body, strong bones, strong life. 🦴✨

Periodically it's important to revisit the topic of testosterone replacement for women, and to understand all the nuances regarding the options in delivery methods and dosing. Today I'll discuss options for testosterone replacement, including using 1/10 of an FDA approved male product, compounded creams and gels, as well as appropriately dosed hormone pellets. I'll particularly focus on how to safely dose hormone pellets, and will share the method which my office has used in many thousands of patients, and has been proven to reach safe levels. Appropriately dosed pellets should be thought of as a viable option for those who don't prefer to use a topical cream or gel. LINKS: The Truth About Testosterone For Women Over 50 https://youtu.be/LpG25EUvg-U Peter Attia - Episode 348 ‒ Women’s sexual health, menopause, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0XW6av2wLQ

I'm often surprised how many of us were not taught about the anatomy of our external genitalia, so when we're talking about labiaplasty, many people are confused about what that means. Today I'm talking about the difference between the labia minora and the labia majora, and why some women might seek to surgically change either or both of these areas. This can particularly be an issue in midlife because of fat loss, as well as naturally aging skin. While no one needs a labiaplasty, it is a choice that many women make in order to restore their comfort and self-confidence. Having done hundreds of these surgeries, I cannot only confidently counsel you about the pros and cons of making this choice, but I can also provide the best outcome if you do decide to proceed.

🌴 Empowering Midlife Wellness Retreat: Activating Happiness in Midlife Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Resort & Spa • Gulf of Papagayo, Costa Rica • Nov 12 – 16 2025 Why We’re Gathering Midlife isn’t a winding-down—it’s an opening-up. Over four unrushed nights beside the Pacific, four globally respected guides in women’s health and holistic living will help you reclaim what’s always been yours: everyday joy. What You’ll Take Home A fresh, hope-filled view of the “second half” of life Simple, science-backed habits that anchor happiness from the inside out A close-knit sisterhood of women (40-65) cheering you forward All-Inclusive Ease Luxury beachfront suite ✔︎ Chef-crafted meals ✔︎ Open-bar dinners ✔︎ Sunset catamaran cruise ✔︎ One spa treatment ✔︎ Beach activities & transfers ✔︎ …plus daily workshops, mindful movement, and plenty of hammock time. The Setting Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Resort & Spa—an intimate oasis 25 minutes from Liberia (LIR). Lush jungle paths, serene tidal beaches, Nimbú Spa rituals, and ocean-view rooms where the waves become your bedtime mantra. This is Pura Vida at its most effortless. https://papagayogoldenpalms.com Meet Your Facilitators Dr. Susan Hardwick-Smith — Board-Certified Gynecologist and Certified Menopause Practitioner, author Sexually Woke, Empowering Midlife Wellness podcast host Meg Ellis — Certified Conscious Life Coach & NLP Practitioner, Create Your Fate podcast host Kelley Workman — Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Master Trainer, Pilates/Yoga instructor Yaniv Shanti — Co-founder of El Despertador—School of Happiness, Mindfulness Teacher & “Happiness Activist” 🎟 EARLY-BIRD $200 OFF with code PURAVIDA - ends May 15 2025 → BOOK YOUR SPOT: https://www.wetravel.com/trips/activating-happiness-in-midlife-wellness-retreat-sumak-travel-guanacaste-66411321