The Founder’s Series with Dr. Rebbecca Hertel
Midlife. Menopause. Medicine. Motherhood.
Join Dr. Rebbecca Hertel, DO, MSCP — a board-certified family physician, certified menopause practitioner, and founder of Osteopathic Midlife Health — as she goes beyond the white coat to share the stories, science, and soul behind modern midlife care.
In The Founder’s Series, Dr. Hertel opens up about the real journey of building a mission-driven practice, leading with purpose, and redefining what thriving in midlife looks like. Through honest reflections, medical insight, and lessons learned as a physician, speaker, and mom, she explores everything from burnout and balance to hormones, leadership, healing, and advancing precision women's health.
Dr. Hertel shares candid lessons from the front lines of medicine, entrepreneurship, and midlife.
If you’re a woman in midlife, a clinician, a dreamer building something new, or simply someone who wants to better understand this powerful stage of life — The Founder’s Series is for you.
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The Founder’s Series with Dr. Rebbecca Hertel
Midlife. Menopause. Medicine. Motherhood.
Join Dr. Rebbecca Hertel, DO, MSCP — a board-certified family physician, certified menopause practitioner, and founder of Osteopathic Midlife Health — as she goes beyond the white coat to share the stories, science, and soul behind modern midlife care.
In The Founder’s Series, Dr. Hertel opens up about the real journey of building a mission-driven practice, leading with purpose, and redefining what thriving in midlife looks like. Through honest reflections, medical insight, and lessons learned as a physician, speaker, and mom, she explores everything from burnout and balance to hormones, leadership, healing, and advancing precision women's health.
Dr. Hertel shares candid lessons from the front lines of medicine, entrepreneurship, and midlife.
If you’re a woman in midlife, a clinician, a dreamer building something new, or simply someone who wants to better understand this powerful stage of life — The Founder’s Series is for you.
🎙️ Topics include:
✨Subscribe for weekly episodes blending storytelling, medical insight, and midlife empowerment.
✨Subscribe to my newsletter for more tips!
✨Visit my website Osteopathic Midlife Health- https://osteopathicmidlifehealth.com/
Join the Learn at Pinnacle app to earn FREE CE Credit for listening to this episode!

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In this episode, Dr. Rebbecca Hertel discusses the significant removal of the black box warning from systemic hormone therapy, a change that marks a pivotal moment in women's health. The conversation delves into the implications of this decision, the historical context surrounding the Women's Health Initiative, and the need for updated education for both clinicians and patients. Dr. Hertel emphasizes the importance of informed discussions about hormone therapy, the ongoing need for clinician training, and the empowerment of women to make educated choices regarding their health.
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