The Founder's Series with Dr. Rebbecca Hertel

Building Community and Mentorship in Women's Wellness


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What does it really mean to redefine women’s health in midlife?

In this powerful conversation, Dr. Jessica Shepherd, MD, MBA, FACOG shares her journey from medical training to becoming a leading voice in women’s health. As a board-certified OB/GYN, Chief Medical Officer of Hers, and author of Generation M, Dr. Shepherd brings a fresh, empowering perspective on menopause, midlife wellness, leadership, and the future of care for women.

Together, we explore how community, mentorship, resilience, and innovation can help women navigate midlife with more confidence, clarity, and support. From telehealth and entrepreneurship to diversity in medicine and the gap between lifespan and health span, this episode is packed with insight for women, clinicians, and anyone passionate about better health outcomes.

If you have ever felt like midlife is misunderstood, underestimated, or oversimplified, this conversation will give you a more grounded and empowering lens.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Dr. Shepherd’s path from medical training to women’s health advocacy

• Why midlife is a transition, not a crisis

• The role of mentorship and community in medicine and leadership

• How telehealth is changing women’s wellness

• The importance of authenticity, consistency, and resilience

• Menopause, longevity, caregiving, and the health span gap

• Why diversity and representation matter in healthcare

Connect with Dr. Jessica Shepherd:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicashepherdmd/

Explore more:

Join the Modern Meno Community: https://www.instagram.com/modernmeno/

Generation M, Shop the Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09V4X7V7X

Work With Dr. Rebbecca:

For personalized support with perimenopause, menopause, metabolism, hormones, sleep, and midlife care:

Book a consultation: https://www.osteopathicmidlifehealth.com/book

Join the newsletter: https://www.osteopathicmidlifehealth.com/newsletter

Follow Dr. Rebbecca on social media for more evidence-based midlife support.

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The Founder's Series with Dr. Rebbecca HertelBy Rebbecca Hertel