The Fourth Trimester is an incredible podcast with Dr. Kristina

Lehman, A Columbus based dual board-certified physician in both pediatrics and

internal medicine. She joins Dr. Hirsch in this informative podcast to discuss what

the fourth trimester is all about. In more details, she describes why taking

care of mom in the months after birth is just as important as taking care of

baby. She gives amazing tips and trips for making maternity leave successful,

and she also dispels many of the major myths about breastfeeding and some of

this history behind the marketing of formula. You won’t want to miss this one

if you are a new mom, have friends who are new mothers or are a new grandparent.

Enjoy!

Does your stuff ever make you feel anxious? Do you hate spending the last hour of your day cleaning up after your family? Have you ever wanted to donate things but never “got around to it” (i.e., get the courage to actually do it)? This incredible interview with minimalist Rose Lounsbury answers many of the questions all of us have about how we can embrace aspects of healthier, more manageable lives. Rose discussed her life changing transformation of letting go of her physical things to open up space in her life to avoid anxiety, burnout, and allowed her precious time to spend more time on self-care. Her strategies are totally practical, and her story is empowering and motivating. Listen in on how, and why, you might want to start some small steps in clearing out room in your closet, and in your life.

Dr. Cenell Boch, an expert in health and wellness, sits down

with Dr. Hirsch to discuss the impact stress has on our mental and emotional

health. Her three tips to deal with stress can easily be integrated into our lives

to make big changes. She talks about the difference between positive and

negative stressors, and the importance of physical activity as a way to release

the stress. Dr. Boch also gives tips on implementing guided meditation, even

for those of us with little to no time.. Listen in to this informative podcast

for all these tips and more!

In this episode, Dr. Hirsch breaks down ten of the most common myths about menopause and the use of hormone therapy that that persist among physicians, patients, and on social media. As a fellowship trained menopause physician, Dr.Hirsch wants to ensure that you are getting the real facts so that you can make the most informed choices about your health. 

Feel free to listen on iTunes at the following link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/health-by-heather-hirsch/id1423965506

In this episode, Dr. Hirsch discusses important changes that partners of women going through menopause should be aware of and knowledgeable about. She urges that education is power, and also brings you one-step closer to having a successful menopause transition with your partner.  She discusses tips and techniques for how husbands (or wives) can help encourage and show love to the woman in their lives who may be experiencing a difficult menopause. In this informative podcast, Dr. Hirsch also  shares many ideas on how to communicate changes in sexual function and intimacy, and how both partners many need to change their lifestyle in order to benefit their marriage or relationship.

 

This Episode takes you through nearly two decades of research and science behind the use of hormone therapy. You will learn more about the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI), including long term follow up data from this study, along with more recent studies to help you feel confident that using hormone therapy is safe and effective. You will also learn about the  “timing hypothesis”, or the science behind why hormone therapy is even better when used within ten years of menopause.

In this episode, Dr. Hirsch interivews Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Specalist Dr. Brooke Rossi. In this very informative podcast, Dr. Rossi discusses the common myths and misconceptions about fertility.

This informative podcast episode, “Menopause 101” will cover ten of the most frequently asked questions about menopause that I hear from my patients in the office. By answering questions such as, “How do I know when I am in menopause, and when will these symptoms stop?”, I hope to begin to uncover some of the most common myths and misconceptions about this very important transition in midlife.

In this episode, Dr. Hirsch talks all about perimenopause. She answers many of the most common questions about this challenging time in women’s lives. She dives deep into how long perimenopause can last, the most common symptoms, and option for how to treat these bothersome symptoms. Also, she explains why it is important to connect your past medical history and family history into what you might be experiencing. Finally, she discusses the role perimenopause plays into the transition into menopause. If you are starting to experience unwanted changes in this crucial time of life, this podcast will help answer the many questions you might have. 

In this episode, Dr. Hirsch interviews Doctor of Physical Therapy, Melissa Gallow about diastasis recti (also known as DRA), a common post-partum or midlife condition.  Together, Drs. Hirsch and Gallow dive deep into explaining how a diastasis recti develops, and answer common questions such as the most common presentations of DRA, how it is best diagnosed, and exercises or postures that can make a DRA worse during (or after) pregnancy. Dr. Gallow also talks about what types of exercise she recommends post-partum for women with a DRA, and when and how women can safely start re-strengthen their core after baby. Together, they invite to you listen in as they tackle the most common myths about DRA in an exciting podcast intended to make women more aware, proactive, and educated about their bodies.