245K
Views
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
25+
Years Caring for Women in Houston
200K+
Social Media Followers & Subscribers
9.3M+
Educational YouTube views
20×
Texas Super Doctor
Best-Selling
Author
Founder
Largest Midlife Wellness Clinic in Houston
12+
Marathons
45+
full and half ironman triathlons
Thousands
of Women Educated Through Speaking & Care
Hall of Fame
Texas Super Doctors Inductee
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.
Most Watched
2.1M
Views
The Secrets of the Clitoris, and How to Make It Work for You!
242K
Views
How to Have the Best Sex After 50
239K
Views
Is It Ever Too Late for Hormone Replacement?
163K
Views
Creatine in Midlife — The #1 Supplement for Women's Muscle, Bone & Brain Health
162K
Views
The Truth About Estrogen Patches
140K
Views
How to Turn Erectile Dysfunction into an Opportunity to Reconnect
132K
Views
Am I Too Old for Hormones? And Other Top HRT Questions!
117K
Views
All About Perimenopause: Signs, Symptoms & Treatment
116K
Views
The Importance of Testosterone in Women
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.
Featured Episodes
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
Listen on Apple ›
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 · Pre-Publication
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.
Coming Soon
Bestselling · Available Now
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.
Read the Book →
Media Appearances & Interviews
Shaping the Conversation on Women's Health
Through television appearances, podcast interviews, and expert commentary, Dr. Susan contributes to important conversations shaping the future of women's health and aging.
Television & News
H-Town LIVE · Houston Morning News
H-Town LIVE: Dr. Susan Answers Your Questions About Menopause
Watch →Featured Podcast Interviews & Talks
Gabriella Espinosa · Pleasure in The Pause
Hormone Therapy After Breast Cancer: The Fear, Myths & Research
Watch →Dr. Fiona Lovely · Not Your Mother's Menopause
Dr. Susan Hardwick-Smith Talks Testosterone HRT
Watch →Bria Gadd · The Period Whisperer
Perimenopause Power: How to Support Your Body Through Every Cycle Phase
Watch →
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.
01
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.
02
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.
03
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.
04
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.
05
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.
06
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.
07
The Future of Hormone Therapy: Separating Fear from Science
A nuanced exploration of the evolving evidence surrounding estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and personalized hormone care.
08
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
20-Time Texas Super Doctor
Texas Super Doctors Hall of Fame Inductee
15+ Years Recognized as an H-Texas Top Doctor
Named Top Doctor for Women by H-Texas Magazine
Houston's Only Top Doctor in Cosmetic Gynecology (2016–2019)
MGMA National Physician Executive of the Year
Recipient of the Kathryn S. Stream Award for Excellence in Healthcare
Consistently Ranked Among the Top 3 Gynecologists in Houston
Multiple Patients' Choice and Compassionate Doctor Awards
Audience & Community Voices
Words from the Women She Has Helped
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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
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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
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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
Photo Gallery
Dr. Susan Hardwick-Smith
- The Dr. G. Lyon Show
- The Gathering Event
- The Gathering Event
- Women's Wellness Retreat
- The Pause | Austin PBS
- The Pause | Austin PBS
