SPEAKING & MEDIA
Dr. Susan
Hardwick-Smith
Physician · Author · Speaker · Podcast Host · Midlife Wellness Advocate
Helping women redefine health, sexuality, longevity, and purpose in midlife and beyond.
A Leading Voice in Women’s Midlife Health
For more than two decades, Dr. Susan Hardwick-Smith has been helping women reclaim their health, vitality, confidence, and sense of possibility in midlife and beyond. A board-certified gynecologist, Certified Menopause Practitioner, author, educator, and founder of Complete Midlife Wellness Center, Dr. Susan has dedicated her career to empowering women with the knowledge, tools, and support they need to thrive.
After building one of the nation’s most successful women’s healthcare practices, she launched Complete Midlife Wellness Center with a singular mission: to help women approach menopause and the second half of life not as a decline, but as an opportunity for reinvention, strength, and full aliveness.
Today, Dr. Susan’s work extends far beyond the exam room. Through her books, podcast, speaking engagements, media appearances, and digital platforms, she reaches a growing community of more than 200,000 women seeking trusted, evidence-based guidance on hormones, longevity, sexual wellness, and healthy aging.
She is also actively involved in advancing the science of women’s midlife health through research collaborations, including work with researchers affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine exploring hormone therapy, sexuality, and women’s health outcomes.
Whether caring for patients, speaking on stage, conducting research, or educating online, Dr. Susan remains committed to one purpose: helping women live longer, healthier, more vibrant lives—and to embrace midlife as one of life’s most powerful chapters.
By the Numbers
Must-watch conversation
Heard Dr. Susan on The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show?
Dr. Susan joins Dr. Gabrielle Lyon for a candid, science-driven conversation about one of the most overlooked areas in women’s health: testosterone.
They explore the testosterone gap, what women are still not being taught, and why the conversation needs to move far beyond libido—to muscle, bone, cognition, metabolic health, and how we age.
This is a must-watch conversation for any woman who wants to better understand her body in midlife—and the options she may not know she has.
Educational Media
Featured Conversations & Educational Videos
A selection of Dr. Susan’s most-viewed discussions on menopause, hormones, sexual wellness, and longevity — trusted by millions of women worldwide
Drop Belly Fat by Reducing Insulin NOT Calories! with @leahlovemd | Empowering Midlife Wellness
How to Have the Best Sex After 50 | Empowering Midlife Wellness
Is It Ever Too Late for Hormone Replacement? | Menopause Insights with Dr. Susan
Creatine in Midlife – The #1 Supplement for Women’s Muscle, Bone, and Brain Health | Dr. Susan
The Truth About Estrogen Patches | Ask Dr. Susan – LIVE
How to Turn Erectile Dysfunction into an Opportunity to Reconnect | Empowering Midlife Wellness
All About Perimenopause: Signs, Symptoms & Treatment | Empowering Midlife Wellness
The Importance of Testosterone in Women | Empowering Midlife Wellness
The Podcast
Empowering Midlife Wellness
The conversations that don’t fit into a doctor’s appointment. Dr. Susan explores the science, stories, and strategies that help women navigate menopause, hormones, relationships, sexuality, longevity, and life beyond midlife.
New episodes every week
Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere you listen. Over 200 episodes of trusted, evidence-based women’s health conversations.
10 Dumb Things Women Are Told About Menopause
Listen on Apple ›Menopausal Hormone Therapy After Breast Cancer: Navigating the Conversation
Listen on Apple ›5 Proven Ways to Bring Back Sexual Desire After 40
Listen on Apple ›Testosterone for Women: When the Dosing Is Right, You Have Your Life Back
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Books by Dr. Susan
Written to Empower & Inspire
Her books encourage women to challenge outdated narratives around aging, sexuality, menopause, and longevity — and to approach the second half of life with greater knowledge, confidence, and possibility.
Coming soon for pre-order
Create Her
In her upcoming book, Dr. Susan offers a practical and inspiring roadmap for women who want to take an active role in shaping their future health, vitality, and longevity. Create HER encourages readers to move beyond simply aging — and begin intentionally creating the healthiest, strongest, most vibrant version of themselves.
Bestseller • Available on Amazon
Sexually Woke: Awaken the Secrets to Your Best Sex Life in Midlife and Beyond
In this bestselling book, Dr. Susan explores the physical, emotional, and relational aspects of intimacy in midlife. Drawing on decades of clinical experience, research, and personal insight, she offers women a fresh perspective on desire, connection, and sexual wellness.
Media Appearances & Interviews
Shaping the Conversation on Women’s Health
Dr. Susan speaks to medical conferences, corporate wellness programs, women’s organizations, and public audiences. Each presentation is grounded in the latest clinical research and delivered with warmth, clarity, and conviction.
Television & News
H-Town LIVE · Houston Morning News
Htown LIVE welcomes Dr. Susan Hardwick-Smith to answers your questions about menopause
H-Town Morning News · Part 1
Dr. Susan Hardwick-Smith talks FDA Changes to Menopause drugs and how it benefits women Part 1
H-Town Morning News · Part 2
Dr. Susan Hardwick-Smith talks FDA Changes to Menopause drugs and how it benefits women Part 2
Featured Podcast Interviews & Talks
Dominique Sachse
The Controversy Behind Testosterone for Women with Dominique Sachse | Empowering Midlife Wellness
Dominique Sachse
Watch a LIVE Hormone Pellet Procedure on Dominique Sachse | Empowering Midlife Wellness
Dominique Sachse
Menopause Unveiled: Dr. Susan Answers Your Most Common Menopause Questions
Dr. Sanjay Mehta
Exploring Low-Dose Radiation for Midlife Osteoarthritis & Tendinitis | Empowering Midlife Wellness
The Dr. Louise Newson Podcast
Testosterone: Why is it so hard to access?
Gabriella Espinosa · Pleasure in The Pause
Hormone Therapy After Breast Cancer: The Fear, Myths & Research | Dr. Susan Hardwick Smith
Gabriella Espinosa · Pleasure in The Pause
The Truth About Testosterone for Women in Midlife with Dr. Susan Hardwick-Smith
Stacy London
Misled About Menopause Conversation with Stacy London | Empowering Midlife Wellness
Mary Jo Rapini
Connection is the Key to Great Sex in Midlife with @MaryJoRapini | Empowering Midlife Wellness
Dr. Fiona Lovely · Not Your Mother’s Menopause
Ep. 146 – Dr. Susan Hardwick-Smith talks Testosterone HRT
Bria Gadd · The Period Whisperer
Perimenopause Power with Bria Gadd: How to Support Your Body Through Every Cycle Phase
Featured Talk
Do All Diseases Start in the Gut? | Empowering Midlife Wellness
Keynote & Speaking Topics
Evidence-Based Talks That Move & Inspire
Dr. Susan speaks to medical conferences, corporate wellness programs, women’s organizations, and public audiences. Each presentation is grounded in the latest clinical research and delivered with warmth, clarity, and conviction.
Testosterone for Women: The Most Misunderstood Hormone in Medicine
Challenging outdated assumptions and exploring the latest evidence on testosterone’s role in women’s health, vitality, sexuality, cognition, and longevity.
Hormone Therapy After Breast Cancer: Navigating the Gray Areas
An evidence-based exploration of one of the most complex topics in women’s health — examining the latest research and individualized approaches to care.
The Midlife Baseline: The Health Data Every Woman Should Know
Why waiting for disease is an outdated strategy. A practical framework for identifying key biomarkers and health metrics for prevention and optimal aging.
Beyond Menopause: Reimagining Women’s Health in the Second Half of Life
A new framework for helping women move beyond symptom management toward health optimization, resilience, and long-term wellbeing.
The Longevity Gender Gap: Why Women Need a Different Conversation
Examining the unique biological, hormonal, and societal factors shaping women’s aging and what modern science is teaching us about extending healthspan.
Sexual Wellness as a Vital Sign
Why intimacy, desire, and sexual health deserve a central place in conversations about women’s physical, emotional, and relational wellbeing.
The Future of Hormone Therapy: Separating Fear from Science
A nuanced exploration of the evolving evidence surrounding estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and personalized hormone care.
Create HER: Aging Into the Healthiest Version of Yourself
A practical and inspiring roadmap for designing a future defined by strength, purpose, vitality, and possibility — not decline.
Publications & Press
Featured In Leading Publications
Recognition & Awards
A Career Defined by Excellence
Her books encourage women to challenge outdated narratives around aging, sexuality, menopause, and longevity — and to approach the second half of life with greater knowledge, confidence, and possibility.
Audience & Community Voices
Words from the Women She Has Helped
I felt seen, heard, and valued by Dr. Hardwick-Smith in a way I had never experienced before. She seems to be the Brené Brown of gynecology! She took the time to explain everything and helped me truly understand my options.
C.G.J. — Patient
I just felt like taking a moment to tell you how much your content means to me. I’ve been following your channel from New York for quite some time. There’s a certain warmth and authenticity in your content that’s hard to find. Your channel has slowly become one of my favorites, and I genuinely look forward to every upload.
Bella — YouTube Subscriber, New York
I’ve learned so much from Dr. Susan’s podcast. It’s one of the few places where I feel like I’m getting real answers instead of opinions or social media trends. She explains things in a way that just makes sense — grounded in science but still warm and relatable.
JoAnne O. — Podcast Listener
Today marks two years of being cancer free! After watching your podcasts and completing the Midlife Master Class, I now have the wisdom and courage to feel at peace with my decision to go back on HRT. It was as if someone turned the light switch back on! Estrogen really does matter, and I can feel how it has transformed my entire body.
Debbie E. — Patient & Community Member
I first came across you during a TV news interview and immediately wanted to hear more. Thank you for making women’s health feel so much less confusing. Everything you share feels thoughtful, practical, and grounded in science. Even though I live in Miami, you’ve become one of the voices I trust most.
Gabriela P. — Miami, Florida
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Media & Speaking Inquiries
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